Schedule of Events
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, October 23 – 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, October 24 – 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM
New Exhibit Hall Hours for 2024!
Times, sessions and speakers are subject to change.
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration Open
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Welcome Refreshments
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Opening Keynote: Taking Stock of the Economy
Sponsored By
We examine the current economic climate and its influence on the paper and plastics recycling markets in the U.S.
Speaker
Ian Wyatt
Director of Economics and Commercial Market Strategist, SVP
Huntington Commercial Bank
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Transportation: External Influences
From policy shifts to market fluctuations, this session investigates the external influences shaping transportation dynamics and offers strategies those shipping recovered paper and plastics can adopt to adapt and thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape.
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
EPR Implementation: A Progress Report
Explore the progress that has been made in implementing extended producer responsibility legislation. Hear from regulators and representatives throughout the packaging value chain as they present a comprehensive progress report. Access valuable insights into the development of these programs, the challenges they’ve encountered and what it will mean the future of recycling in these states.
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored By
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
M&A in Paper & Packaging: How Could it Change the Landscape?
We delve into the significance of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the paper and packaging industry, uncovering how these transactions will affect markets and influence sustainability efforts.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PSI Session: High Hopes for High Grades?
This session examines the future of high-grade recovered paper in the face of declining generation. Our panelists discuss the availability outlook, how they approach sourcing material, quality preservation methods and more.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Polyolefins Market Outlook & the Role of Vertical Integration
Get ready to explore the market dynamics shaping the circular economy for polyolefins, including the influence of inexpensive virgin material. We also look at the role vertical integration is playing for recyclers and this strategic approach can help ensure demand for their recycled resins.
Speaker
Cherish Changala-Miller
Vice President of Sustainability & Public Affiars
Revolution
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
PET Market Outlook: Testing Brand Commitments
Many companies have pledged to increase their use of recycled PET in their packaging. We examine the firmness of these commitments in the face of inexpensive virgin and off-spec PET and the short-term outlook for PET recyclers.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Bulk Buying: OCC & Packaging Grades
Our expert panelists discuss the trends shaping supply and demand of the bulk paper grades of OCC and mixed paper.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Beyond the Chemistry: Chemical Recycling Developments
Unlike mechanical recycling, chemical recycling breaks down plastic polymers into their molecular components, enabling the creation of new materials without quality degradation. Other technologies use solvents to bring recycled inputs to near-virgin quality. This session explores the current landscape of chemical and solvent-based recycling in the U.S. and the successes and failures these companies have encountered as they seek to scale up their technologies.
Speaker
Marija Massey
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Circular Feedstocks, North America
Eastman Chemical Company
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2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Do We Have a Recovery Problem?
According to recent reports, residential recycling of paper and plastics in the U.S. has room for improvement. This panel discusses the state of paper and plastics recycling and the issues holding back recovery and suggests methods for improvement.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
MRF Investments
Join our panelists as they explore the strategies, trends and opportunities molding MRF investments.
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
A Deep Dive into Recovered Paper Pricing Indices
We hear from representatives of the various pricing indices about their methodologies and how they view their role in the industry.
