The Programme

The programme for 2026 will be available shortly meanwhile below is the confirmed speaker list:  

High-Quality & Sustainable Supply
Agenda for 2026 SPW Annual MeetingDraft
Sponsored by Asia Symbol

Time: March.18, 2026                    Venue: Shanghai Marriott Marquis

Morning

08:40 - 08:50

Opening Remarks

—Zhong Tianqi,Vice President, China Paper & Pulp Chamber of Commerce;President, China Paper Corporation

08:50 - 09:05

Opening Speech

—Lee Silk How, Global Pulp Commercial Head, RGE

09:05- 09:40

Macroeconomic and Exchange Rate Outlook

—Guan Tao, Global Chief Economist, BOC International(China)

09:40 - 09:55

Views on Current Pulp & Paper Product Quality and Sustainable
Fiber Sourcing

—Cao Zhenlei, Consultant, CPICC & Director, Tissue Committee, China Paper Association

09:55 - 10:20

Evolution and Revolution in China’s Fiber Market: Global Implications

—Tom Wright, Managing Director, Hawkins Wright Ltd

10:20 - 10:40

Coffee Break -by ITG Pulp & Paper

10:40 - 10:55

—Topic TBC

—Beto Abreu, CEO, Suzano

11:00 - 11:20

Review and Outlook of China's Pulp and Paper Demand (TBC)

—Li Zhan, Li Zhan, Director of Pulp Decision-making Committee, China Paper Corporation & GM, Tiger Forest & Paper Group

11:20 - 11:35

Sustainable Multi-Fibre Solutions for High Quality Products

—Aki Temmes, Executive Vice President, UPM Fibres

11:35 - 11:55

Global Pulp Capacity Closure Risks: Navigating Trigger Points and Regional Vulnerabilities

—Patrick Cavanagh, Senior Economist, International Pulp, Fastmarkets

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Buffet

-Sponsored by Xiamen C&D Paper & Pulp

Afternoon

14:00 - 14:20

14:20 - 14:35

Topic TBC

—Guilherme Viesi, Chief Commercial Officer, CMPC Pulp

14:35 - 14:55

Addressing the Challenges of Global Sustainable Forest Resource Supply

João Cordeiro, Head of Pulp & Paper Business, Afry

14:55 - 15:10

Global Shipping Dynamics and Trends in Sustainable Fiber Logistics

—Zhang Chi, Deputy GM, COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers

15:10 -15:30

Coffee Break -by ITG Pulp & Paper

15:30 - 15:50

Status and Supply Trends of Pulpwood Forest Resources in Guangxi

—Leng Guangming, Level 2 Inspector, Guangxi Forestry Bureau

15:50 -16:05

Topic TBC

—Ismo Nousiainen, CEO, Metsä Fibre

16:05 -16:20

SPW 2026 Pujiang Initiative: Towards a Balanced, Stable, High-Quality, and Sustainable Global Pulp Market

Panel Discussion - New Landscape·New Markets·New Balance·New Ecosystem

16:20- 17:30

Moderator

James Li, Executive Adviser, Oji Paper International Trading (Shanghai)

Panelists

1.Jeff Yang-Honorary Vice President, CPICC & President, Suzano Asia -Pulp Business

2.Yao Guanjun, Director, Purchasing Department, Sun Paper

3.Zeng Yun, Executive Deputy General Manager ,Henan JiangHe Paper

4.Su Mali, President, Baoding Yusen Sanitary Health Supplies

5. TBC

17:30 - 18:30

ARAUCO Cocktail

18:30 -22:00

Suzano Night—2026 SPW Gala Dinner

   

(This is a draft programme and may be subject to change) 


Please note on Thursday 19th March there is a separate event  - to book this or for more information please email spw@pulpweek.cn

Defined Growth, Redefined Fibers - 2026 SPW Tissue & Market Pulp Symposium

Date & Time: Morning of March 19, 2026    Venue: Shanghai Marriott Marquis 


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