Registration for Tissue World Miami 2026 has officially opened as conference speakers from Sofidel, Cascades, Suzano, ST Paper, and Grupo Corporativo Papelera – plus many more! – are announced.
Held between 22 – 24 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the exhibition will once again welcome world-leading companies from across the global tissue and towel supply chains. Over 2,000+ senior executives, technical experts, and innovators have already registered – and just 10 exhibition booths remain for the taking.
This year’s conference theme – “From Disruption to Direction: Charting a Resilient and Innovative Path for Tissue” – will hear how senior industry leaders are adapting strategies in a landscape shaped by uncertainty, while identifying opportunities for growth.
Two dedicated sessions will take place on Day One: the Senior Management Symposium (SMS) will discuss how, in today’s unpredictable environment, the tissue industry faces challenges on multiple fronts – from trade tensions, regional conflicts, regulatory shifts, and energy policy changes to raw material volatility, logistics disruptions, and evolving supplier relationships.
A technical session titled “Reimagining Manufacturing: From Process to Impact” will follow, and delegates will discover how leading manufacturers are driving efficiency, sustainability, and measurable impact through innovative approaches that set new benchmarks for the industry.
At the time of publishing, presentations and panel discussions on Day One include:
- Keynote speaker Luigi Lazzareschi, Sofidel Group Chief Executive will open the conference on Wednesday 22 April.
- Jacob Shapiro, Director of Research, PerchPerspectives
- Trip Jobe, VP, Global Sales, Forest Value Chain, ResourceWise
- Marcello Collares, Director of Market Intelligence, TTOBMA
- Jérôme Porlier, Executive VP, Cascades
- Eduardo Soto Zanetta, General Director, Grupo Corporativo Papelera
- Andy Powell, Deputy Director, Port Arthur
- Mark Lewis, Chief Executive, Sustainable Fiber Technologies
- Monique Claverie, Senior Manager, Technical Marketing & Services, UPM
- Mikko Viljamaa, Manager, Tissue Agreements and Global Support, Valmet
- Franz Harrer, Director Global R&D and Pilot Operations, Paper, Andritz
- William Nelson, President, E80 Group
- Gabriele Romanini, Sales Director, Toscotec
- Jussi Lahtinen, Sales Director, Runtech Systems
- Jia-Yu Wang, Staff Scientist, Nalco, an Ecolab Company
On Thursday 23 April, speakers will discuss how, in a rapidly changing marketplace, the tissue industry must balance long-term sustainability goals with evolving consumer expectations.
The two sessions will bring together senior leaders to explore how strategic visions are being transformed into practical, cost-saving solutions that strengthen resilience, while also examining how shifting consumer preferences are driving product innovation, branding, and retail strategies.
In the afternoon, the second technical session – “Precision in Process – Driving Tissue Innovation” – will hear from speakers discussing innovation in tissue manufacturing is increasingly defined by precision: cutting edge process control, advanced monitoring, and data driven optimisation are transforming production efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.
Industry experts will showcase practical applications and breakthrough technologies that enable manufacturers to fine tune operations, reduce variability, and unlock new levels of performance.
Confirmed speakers so far include:
- Jules Van Sant, Executive Director, TwoSides
- Liying Qian, Global Insight Manager, Tissue and Paper, Euromonitor
- Helena Abreu, R&D Specialist – BES, Suzano
- Jay Johnson, Senior Business Development Manager, Voith
- Luca Linari, Senior Sales and Technology Manager Air & Energy Systems, Paper & Tissue, Andritz
- Ronalds Gonzalez, Associate Profession, NCSU
- Gianni Gambini, Managing Director, Gambini America
- Alfredo Sarli, Air Systems Applications Specialist, Valmet
- Stefano Spinelli, Director Product Management, BW Converting
- Sergio Tonarelli, Chief Sales Officer, Futura Converting
On Day Three, a collaborative session – “Joint Forum: Executive-Technical Exchange” –bridging leadership and technical expertise will explore strategic vision in the industry.
Addressing talent development, leadership evolution, and organisational culture as key enablers of resilience and innovation, the closing panel will ask: what’s next for tissue?
Event organiser Informa Connect’s Tissue World event series is the world’s leading knowledge-hub for the global T&T business, consisting annually of exhibitions and conferences across all continents, six trade magazines, and bi-weekly newsletters that keep you up-to-date with the very latest knowledge of our fast-changing industry.
Tissue World and Tissue World Magazine (TWM) remain the world’s key meeting point and source of market intelligence to help businesses across the supply chain navigate the challenges and opportunities as markets respond and plan to grow.
In the run up to Tissue World Miami, TWM will source leading-edge developments from your competitors, peers and delegates to gain unrivalled access to critical analysis, insider business planning, and technical advances:
January/February TWM (digital): a special edition on the Middle Eastern tissue market, and a Technical Theme on the packaging machinery sector.
March/April TWM (TW Miami distribution print and digital): a special edition on the American tissue market, the unique global ‘Projects Survey’ that lists all new and current tissue capacity being added during 2026 and expected to come on stream in 2027, and the ‘Paper Machine: Technical Theme’.
TISSUE WORLD MIAMI 2026: WHAT TO EXPECT
2,000+
Visitors
120+
Exhibitors
60+
Speakers
50+
Sessions
86
Countries represented
Who will you meet?
C-Level & Director/General Manager 52%
Manager/Senior Manager 27%
Executive/ Specialist/ Engineer 16%
Other 5%
What’s on: connect with the entire tissue supply chain community face-to-face
- Exhibition
130+ exhibitors, world-leading suppliers, game-changing solutions. Your competitive edge starts here!
Day 1, 2 & 3 - Conference
This year’s conference theme explores the industry’s evolution from navigating disruption to shaping its future, highlighting strategies and innovations that foster knowledge-driven resilience, drive growth, and inspire proactive leadership.
Day 1, 2 & 3 - Tech Talks
Bite-sized sessions open to all badge types on the show floor.
Day 1 & 2 - Miami Beach Party
Kick off your Tissue World experience at the best party on Miami beach! The Ocean Drive evening reception with cocktails, DJ and entertainment until late.
Day 0, Tuesday 21 April: 7pm - Happy Hour
Unwind and catch up with your colleagues and peers after busy, productive opening days. Mix and mingle, share takeaways, and turn today’s momentum into tomorrow’s connections.
Day 1 & 2, 5:30pm
Early bird pricing ends Friday 30 January
Secure your competitive edge before rates increase. Register before Friday to save $400
