Registration is officially open for
TAPPICon® 2026 —the premier conference for sustainable forest products producers and the professionals who power the industry forward. TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, brings together the full forest products value chain for four days of learning, collaboration, and discovery.
The 2026 theme, “Uniting the Industry. Powering the Future.”, reflects the moment our industry is in right now—one defined by rapid innovation, sustainability goals, workforce evolution, and the need for stronger cross-sector collaboration. TAPPICon is designed to break down silos and connect professionals across all segments of the forest products industry, from pulp and paper to tissue, packaging, converting, engineering, coatings, and emerging biobased materials.
A Reimagined Program Built for Real-World Impact
TAPPICon 2026 introduces a streamlined, purpose-driven program format that aligns learning with action:
- Mill Monday
Focused on practical ideas, proven solutions, and best practices you can take back to the mill and implement immediately.
- Technical Tuesday
Deep-dive technical sessions spanning multiple disciplines and sectors, offering insights into current challenges, innovations, and performance optimization.
- Workshop Wednesday
Interactive workshops, boot camps, and panel discussions that build on earlier sessions—equipping attendees with tools to power their operations and the industry forward.
This new structure makes it easier than ever to tailor your experience while maximizing the value of every day onsite.
Why Attend TAPPICon 2026?
- Comprehensive Industry Coverage – Relevant content for all segments of the forest products industry, from traditional manufacturing to next-generation technologies.
- Actionable Learning – Sessions designed to deliver practical knowledge, not just theory.
- Unmatched Networking – Connect with peers, mill leaders, suppliers, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.
- Future-Focused Insights – Explore sustainability, operational efficiency, emerging technologies, workforce development, and more—all in one place.
As the industry’s flagship event, TAPPICon 2026 is where ideas converge, solutions emerge, and connections are made. Whether you work in operations, engineering, R&D, sustainability, management, or technical services, TAPPICon offers insights and relationships that will help shape your path forward.
Be part of the event that unites the industry and powers its future.
Register now and take advantage of the early bird discount.