Panelists Announced for TAPPI’s Women’s Summit 2023

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Many of us have experienced some sort of workplace discrimination during our careers. With the theme, "Embracing Equity and Taking Action in the Workforce,” TAPPI’s 2023 Women’s Summit, Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Atlanta, GA, brings together a diverse group of professionals from top companies in the pulp and paper industry as part of a panel to address this important issue. Panelists will share their diverse experiences during an interactive session with attendees.

Panelists:

• Ozlem Akdogan, Technick Products
• Gabriele Pinckney, Solenis
• Beth Cormier, Sappi
• Jennifer Piercy, North Carolina State University
• Roger Smith, Retired (formerly Domtar)
  
  
• Moderator: Maja Mejsner –Valmet

In-depth discussions will address key topics and focus on how attendees can take action in the workplace:

• Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Overcoming unconscious bias in the workplace
• Building relationships with allies in the Pulp & Paper industry
• Leading by example
• Addressing issues head-on
• Developing a framework for success

Women’s Summit
Open to everyone – TAPPI members and non-members alike, the Women’s Summit was developed to provide a forum for women and men in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries to discuss topics prevalent and integral to women in today's workforce.

Hosted by TAPPI’s Women in Industry (WIN) Division, the Summit will be held in conjunction with TAPPICon 2023. The event will take place from 1:00pm – 5:00pm followed by a reception from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, allowing for more networking and fun activities.

Women in Industry at TAPPICon 2023
Attendees have the opportunity to strengthen the business relationships formed at the Summit during the following Women in Industry events held during TAPPICon:

• Women in Industry Luncheon - Tuesday, April 25 at 12:00 – 1:15pm
• Women in Industry Session – Wednesday, April 26 at 10:30 – 11:30am

Attendees can register for just the Women’s Summit or the full TAPPICon Conference. Register today.