"PRIMA is one of the best conferences to network with peers from the industry"
- Director Market Intelligence, Iggesund Paperboard

About PRIMA

The PRIMA conference is more than just an event. Over the last 50 years, PRIMA has established a reputation as the go-to network hub for the entire fibre value chain – from forestry, minerals and chemicals companies through to pulp and paper makers, merchants, publishers, printers, packaging producers and consumers of paper and board products.

Alongside an award-winning programme, PRIMA provides the perfect environment for you to connect with senior decision makers and key players from across the industry and build on those all-important business relationships. 

Taking place as a strategically focused one-day event as part of Smithers Paper Week 2023, followed by a networking dinner, this year's event will provide you with the opportunity to get the latest developments in the fibre network, in-depth background information and a clear understanding of future challenges and solutions from top leaders in the industry.

• CEOs: How are leadership teams responding to the confluence of exceptional geopolitical, macro-economic, regulatory and societal disruption?
• Making sense of the regulatory deluge: Connecting the pieces of the jigsaw and influencing the direction of travel
• Energy costs: Market, forecasts, and transition to renewables
• Economics: Inflation effects, supply & demand forecasts for Europe, Asia and US
• Sustainable finance becomes mainstream: Governance, data and reporting; new tools and products
• Innovation frontiers: Non-wood fibres, barrier coatings, what's next?
• Recycling, reuse, replacement: Which will have the biggest bang for the buck?

Already confirmed to present includes C-Level Executives from the likes of Smurfit Kappa, CEPI, MM Karton, Sappi, Mativ & more.

Why attend?

As a delegate, you can expect a community of expert industry leaders, fellow peers and a carefully researched programme driven to facilitate better knowledge and mutual understanding of the industry.

In particular, you will take away up-to date industry news, the latest developments in the fibre network, in-depth background information and a clear understanding of future challenges and solutions within the agenda.

PRIMA 2023 at a glance:

• Strategic one-day format, meaning we can focus the agenda on the key strategic topics that matter most
• Exclusive networking dinner - join your fellow colleagues and peers to continue the dialogue from the conference 
• Conference ticket upgrade to Smithers Paper Week 2023 all-access pass - get access to the co-located Specialty Papers & E-PACK on 5-6 September in Vienna

"An extremely well organised, insightful event with brilliant networking opportunities. A must-attend for anybody in the forest fibre and paper industry."
- UK Country Manager, Two Sides

Who attends?

Previous delegates include: