Get ready for a bold new chapter in forest products innovation. TAPPI will be "Uniting the Industry. Powering the Future" at TAPPICon 2026, April 26-29, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. This event will bring together professionals from across the global forest products industry for an experience unlike any before.

 

 

Kick off with the State of the Industry, an Executive Panel, and relationship building on the show floor. Then dive into sessions focused on elevating and improving operations and efficiency at mills—including safety and reliability. You’ll get practical ideas, solutions and best practices that you can take back to the mill and implement immediately

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Explore sessions and connect with other professionals across 12 different forest product sectors. Engage with NextGen leaders at the Student Poster Competition and join the knowledge-sharing Hot Topics session to get answers to your burning questions and issues.

 

Start with the Fun Run, then head to the Exhibit Hall for hands-on demos of the latest mill innovations. The day continues with boot camps, workshops, and panel discussions that build on Monday and Tuesday’s insights, arming you with tools to power your mill and the industry forward.

 

 

TAPPICon 2026 will showcase cutting-edge content from leading experts across TAPPI’s diverse divisions, including:

View the Call for Papers and see how you can showcase your expertise, amplify your personal brand or drive awareness to your company as a TAPPICon presenter.