Chicago, November 2–4 – two and a half days of market intelligence and senior-level networking
As market uncertainty, evolving customer requirements and changing global trade dynamics continue to reshape the forest products sector, the Fastmarkets Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 will bring together senior industry leaders in Chicago to discuss the challenges and opportunities defining the year ahead.
Taking place from November 2–4, the conference combines senior executive perspectives, customer insights, investment analysis and Fastmarkets' market intelligence to examine the market trends, pricing dynamics, investment activity, sustainability priorities and customer requirements shaping the future of the pulp, paper, containerboard and packaging industries.
Hear directly from industry leaders
The programme brings together leading executives, economists, investors and buyers to share perspectives on supply and demand, strategy, investment, manufacturing and changing customer demand.
Confirmed speakers from leading companies and organisations include:
- Howard Coker – CEO, Sonoco
- Laurent Sellier – President North America, Smurfit Westrock
- Heidi Brock – President & CEO, American Forest & Paper Association
- George Staphos – Managing Director, Bank of America
- Samantha Kappalman – VP of Corporate Affairs for US & Canada, Tetra Pak
- Matthew Seidner – Partner, Paper & Packaging Practice, McKinsey
- Sara Gomez – Sourcing Manager – Carton, Mars
- Silvia Ramírez Quirós – Global Sourcing Senior Manager, Boston Scientific
- Michael LaHaie – Managing Director, Rabobank
- Jörn J. Braun – Commercial Director Containerboard, Central National Gottesman Inc.
From global markets to investment and growth
Fastmarkets economists and analysts will deliver regional and global outlooks covering pulp, recovered paper, containerboard, graphic paper, boxboard and tissue, alongside sessions exploring trade flows, competitiveness, investment and future growth.
A meeting point for the global value chain
Bringing together producers, converters, packaging companies, brand owners, traders and investors, the conference offers valuable opportunities to connect with industry decision-makers. Delegates also benefit from two networking receptions and informal meetings designed to support business development and strategic partnerships.
Register today and save 15% with discount code ENP15. Join senior executives, customers, investors and market experts in Chicago this November: