6:30 – 6:45 am

Breakfast Buffet / Find a Table / Personal Introductions

6:45 am

TAPPI Antitrust Policy Reminder

Table Discussions to Begin

7:40 am

Five Minute Warning

7:45 am

Wrap-up and Thanks to Our Hosts

8:00 am

TAPPICon Technical Sessions Begin

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Sponsoring Group

Table Moderators

HTB.1

 Quiet Leadership: Smart Ways of Transforming Performance at Work

Sponsor: Women in Industry Division

Rosy Covarrubias, Buckman

Maja Mejsner, Valmet

HTB.2

Optimizing Fourdrinier and Press Section Suction Box Performance 

Sponsor: Papermaking Fundamentals Committee

Jay Shands, Paperchine, Retired and Daryl Wells, Asten Johnson

HTB.3

Management Lessons from Quarantine

Couch Pit University is committed to perpetuating the Art of Papermaking.  This will be an open discussion about all things papermaking including management in these unique times.

Sponsor: Couch Pit University

Gary Nyman, International Paper

HTB.4

Career Navigation: Creating Your Path to Success

Sponsor: Young Professionals Division

Sarah Dale, International Paper

HTB.5

How is Digital Transformation Progressing in Paper Mills

Remote monitoring, Cloud applications, advanced analysis and optimization.  Come and have a lively discussion about experiences good or bad and learn how others found success.

Sponsor: Process Control Division

Dave Maddux, Valmet Automation

HTB.6

Foam

Sponsor: Papermaking Additives  

Terry Bliss, Solenis

HTB.7

Update on TAPPI Tips and Standards

Learn how to access and appreciate this marvelous resource.

Sponsor: TAPPI

HTB.8

Paper Grades and Paper Properties of Nonwood Papers from Toilet Paper to 6 Pack Containers 

Sponsor: Non-Wood Division

HTB.9

Are Papermakers Afraid of Press Felt Trials? 

The benefits of a better performing press felts are huge; every papermaker knows that. Yet, trial runs with improved designs are often endlessly postponed. Why is this? And what can WE do to drive innovation?

Sponsor: Paper Technology and Operations Committee

HTB.10

Top Proactive Risk Reduction 

Sponsor: PIMA Safety Committee