Fastmarkets Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 comes to Chicago
November 2–4, 2026 in Chicago
About the conference
The Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 unites two long-established Fastmarkets conferences into the leading commercial meeting for the global pulp, paper, containerboard, and packaging industry. Unlike technical or exhibition-led events, the program is built around market intelligence, pricing, investment, and commercial strategy—the decisions businesses are making now.
Agenda highlights
Demand uncertainty, fiber availability, shifting trade flows, and tariff risk are reshaping how businesses plan. The 2026 program addresses:
- Global containerboard supply and demand
- Recovered fiber markets and pricing
- International trade and tariffs
- Brand owner requirements
- AI and manufacturing efficiency
- Decarbonization
- Investment and M&A activity
All sessions are underpinned by Fastmarkets’ pricing intelligence and forecasts.
CEO of the year award and keynote
On November 3, Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco Products, will receive the 2026 Fastmarkets Forest Products North American CEO of the Year award, selected by a panel of financial analysts and industry experts. Coker will deliver a keynote address sharing his outlook on the forces reshaping packaging demand and the strategic decisions facing producers in the year ahead.
Attendee profile
The conference convenes the entire value chain:
- Integrated producers and mills
- Converters and corrugated packaging companies
- Brand owners and retailers
- Recovered fiber traders
- Logistics and technology providers
- Investors and advisers
- Industry associations
Delegates hear from customers, suppliers, competitors, and investors within a single event. The 2025 edition attracted 300+ attendees from more than 30 countries, with 46% at senior management level or above.
Registration
Use discount code ENP15 for 15% off. Early bird rates are available until August 21.