Registration is now open for TAPPICon® 2026, April 26–29 in Columbus, Ohio—and for tissue professionals, this year’s program is built to address the real challenges facing mills today.

As tissue manufacturers navigate intense market competition, fluctuating energy and fiber costs, rising sustainability expectations, dust mitigation concerns, and workforce turnover, the TAPPI Tissue Division has developed a focused program designed for practical impact.

Tissue Division Chair Alfredo Sarli, Application Specialist with Valmet, points to three consistent concerns from producers: intense market competition and supply chain disruption, fluctuating raw material and energy costs, and increasing sustainability pressures and regulatory compliance. Jessica Carette, Quality Director at Cascades and past Tissue Division Council Chair, adds another priority: strengthening technical expertise within mill teams.

“The tissue program at TAPPICon addresses that head-on,” Carette says.

A Program Built for Real-World Impact
TAPPICon’s streamlined structure makes it easier than ever for tissue professionals to customize their experience while maximizing ROI. The 2026 program is organized into a powerful three-part framework:

• Mill Monday - focuses on operational excellence and real-world mill performance. Attendees will hear practical case studies, proven strategies, and lessons learned directly from industry leaders working on the front lines.
• Technical Tuesday - focuses on performance optimization and risk reduction. Highlights include advanced analytics for measuring paper dust directly off tissue machines, energy optimization strategies such as increasing post-press solids and reusing Yankee waste heat, and sessions aimed at improving machine control and protecting margins.
• Workshop Wednesday - features interactive panel discussions on tissue softness and sustainability leadership in sanitary paper—bringing together experts from across the value chain to tackle real-world questions in a collaborative format.

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Beyond the technical sessions, TAPPICon 2026 offers powerful opportunities to connect and collaborate. Networking events throughout the conference create space for meaningful conversations with mill leaders, engineers, suppliers, and emerging professionals. In addition, tissue professionals are invited to attend the Tissue Committee meeting on Sunday, April 26 —a valuable forum where industry challenges are openly discussed and best practices are shaped.

The expansive exhibit floor features over 100 top suppliers showcasing innovations in equipment, chemicals, analytics, safety, and sustainability—giving attendees direct access to the solutions and expertise that can move their mills forward.

For tissue professionals looking to strengthen operations, improve safety, develop leaders, and stay ahead of change, TAPPICon 2026 delivers value that extends far beyond the conference floor.

“TAPPICon helps you invest in yourself,” Sarli adds.

Register now and take advantage of early bird savings at TAPPICon.org.