Welcome to Papermakers' Night 2026!
Join us for networking together with your industry colleagues in Jyväskylä, Finland on June 9 – 11 around topical paper and board making themes under the midnight sun.
Over three days, we’ll explore the future of paper and board making through keynotes, customer cases and technology launches, focusing on lifecycle partnerships, innovation, and customer journeys.
Experience Valmet’s cutting -edge pilot facilities, explore the latest papermaking innovations, and dive deep into focused breakout sessions - from pilot trials and resource efficiency to learning services.
Beyond the program, Papermakers’ Night is about connection - networking under the Finnish midnight sun and building relationships that last.
From ideas to innovation, from conversations to collaboration - Papermakers’ Night is where it all comes together.
Papermakers' Night is an invitation only event and this registration is open only for those whom have personally received the invitation letter or invitation email from Valmet.
Register to the event
Do not miss your seat in Papermakers' Night 2026. Registration closes in May.
Register here
Get-together |
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| 15:00 - 19:00 |
Registration Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, lobby area |
| 18:00 - 21:00 |
Get-together event Harmooni Garden at Restaurant Harmooni, Väinönkatu 1 Food, drinks & networking in a relaxed setting with a flexible schedule, come when you can. Food & drinks available until 21:00. |
| 8:30 |
Bus transportation from Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki to Valmet |
Opening session
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| 9:00 - 10:15 |
Opening words - Lead the way Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper, Valmet
Market Outlook – What really matters next? Kinga Sieradzon, Vice President, Sustainability Operations at Tetra Pak Fredrik Willgottson, Vice President, Commercial Excellence, Packaging and Paper, Valmet
Customer success story: Kıvanç Paper Building the responsible future of packaging with cutting-edge technologies Faruk Özşerbetçi, Paper Mill Director, Kıvanç Paper |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 |
Customer success story: to be confirmed Customer and presenter name and title to be confirmed
Customer success story: Umka Board Mill Three rebuilds increase capacity by 70 percent Saša Dobrić, Operations Director, Umka Board Mill
Launch: Valmet 3D Fiber – From pilot to possibility Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber, Packaging and Paper, Valmet Karoliina Haapaniemi, Senior Manager R&D, Packaging and Paper, Valmet |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Lunch |
Break-out sessions |
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| 12:45 - 17:30 |
Pilot trials – Innovations in operation Experience Valmet’s cutting-edge pilot facilities and explore the latest papermaking innovations
Bear cave - Investing in the next ideas Get a glimpse of future papermaking breakthrough technologies
4-step approach to resource efficiency A quick dive into how smarter resource use supports both daily operations and major investment decisions
Key takeaways from day 1 Valmet hosts |
| 17:30 |
Bus transportation from Valmet to dinner location |
Dinner |
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| 18:00 - 21:30 |
Papermakers' Night Dinner |
| 21:30 |
Transportation back to Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki |
| 08:00 |
Bus transportation from Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki to Valmet |
Lifecycle session |
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| 08:15 - 12:00 |
Pilot trial results and Learning experience
Customer success story: Smurfit Westrock Verzuolo Mill Raffaele Marinucci, General Manager, Smurfit Westrock Verzuolo
Interactive workshop: Building the lifecycle value Join discussions on how to build lifecycle capability and partnerships, focusing on investment profitability, value creation, and informed choices that truly matter.
Customer success story: Liansheng Pulp & Paper Papermaker's perspective on lifecycle partnership Huang Ju, General Manager of Industrial paper division, Liansheng Pulp and Paper
Event wrap-up By selected participants
Closing reflections and the road ahead Valmet hosts |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch
Closing of the official program |
Optional visit to Valmet 3D Fiber demo plant at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Äänekoski to see molded fiber productionLimited participation to 33 attendees due to facility constraints. Please note that attendees who are direct competitors of Metsä Group may be declined from visiting. |
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13:00
17:00 |
Bus transportation to Valmet 3D Fiber demo plant at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Äänekoski
Return to Jyväskylä by bus at the latest 17:00. Bus stops both at the event hotel and Valmet |
Get-together |
|
| 15:00 - 19:00 |
Registration Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, lobby area |
| 18:00 - 21:00 |
Get-together event Harmooni Garden at Restaurant Harmooni, Väinönkatu 1 Food, drinks & networking in a relaxed setting with a flexible schedule, come when you can. Food & drinks available until 21:00. |
| 8:30 |
Bus transportation from Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki to Valmet |
Opening session
|
|
| 9:00 - 10:15 |
Opening words - Lead the way Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper, Valmet
Market Outlook – What really matters next? Kinga Sieradzon, Vice President, Sustainability Operations at Tetra Pak Fredrik Willgottson, Vice President, Commercial Excellence, Packaging and Paper, Valmet
Customer success story: Kıvanç Paper Building the responsible future of packaging with cutting-edge technologies Faruk Özşerbetçi, Paper Mill Director, Kıvanç Paper |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 |
Customer success story: to be confirmed Customer and presenter name and title to be confirmed
Customer success story: Umka Board Mill Three rebuilds increase capacity by 70 percent Saša Dobrić, Operations Director, Umka Board Mill
Launch: Valmet 3D Fiber – From pilot to possibility Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber, Packaging and Paper, Valmet Karoliina Haapaniemi, Senior Manager R&D, Packaging and Paper, Valmet |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Lunch |
Break-out sessions |
|
| 12:45 - 17:30 |
Pilot trials – Innovations in operation Experience Valmet’s cutting-edge pilot facilities and explore the latest papermaking innovations
Bear cave - Investing in the next ideas Get a glimpse of future papermaking breakthrough technologies
4-step approach to resource efficiency A quick dive into how smarter resource use supports both daily operations and major investment decisions
Key takeaways from day 1 Valmet hosts |
| 17:30 |
Bus transportation from Valmet to dinner location |
Dinner |
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| 18:00 - 21:30 |
Papermakers' Night Dinner |
| 21:30 |
Transportation back to Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki |
| 08:00 |
Bus transportation from Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki to Valmet |
Lifecycle session |
|
| 08:15 - 12:00 |
Pilot trial results and Learning experience
Customer success story: Smurfit Westrock Verzuolo Mill Raffaele Marinucci, General Manager, Smurfit Westrock Verzuolo
Interactive workshop: Building the lifecycle value Join discussions on how to build lifecycle capability and partnerships, focusing on investment profitability, value creation, and informed choices that truly matter.
Customer success story: Liansheng Pulp & Paper Papermaker's perspective on lifecycle partnership Huang Ju, General Manager of Industrial paper division, Liansheng Pulp and Paper
Event wrap-up By selected participants
Closing reflections and the road ahead Valmet hosts |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch
Closing of the official program |
Optional visit to Valmet 3D Fiber demo plant at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Äänekoski to see molded fiber productionLimited participation to 33 attendees due to facility constraints. Please note that attendees who are direct competitors of Metsä Group may be declined from visiting. |
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13:00
17:00 |
Bus transportation to Valmet 3D Fiber demo plant at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Äänekoski
Return to Jyväskylä by bus at the latest 17:00. Bus stops both at the event hotel and Valmet |
Valmet is located near Jyväskylä city center, a 25-minute ride from the airport and less than a 10-minute drive from the chosen hotel, Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki.
All the day time activities of Papermakers' Night 2026 will take place in Rautpohja location.
Our chosen hotel, Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, is located in the Jyväskylä harbor, just next to Jyväskylä city center. The hotel is a 20-minute ride from the Jyväskylä airport, and a 3-minute walk from the Jyväskylä train station via a pedestrian bridge.
The flight takes approximately 45 minutes and there are usually two flights a day to and from Jyväskylä.
Please note that we advice you to to pre-book a taxi from the airport to the hotel - there are usually no stand-by taxis at the Jyväskylä airport. Jytaksi is a trusted local taxi service provider. You can book a ride with them from the number +358 100 6900 or download their application from Google Play or App Store and book your ride through the application.
Optionally, you can take a train to Jyväskylä from Helsinki airport with one to two changes, depending on the train shift. The train ride will take approximately 3,5 hours to Jyväskylä. During the train ride, you will get to enjoy the beautiful early summer scenery and Finnish nature, as the train route runs through the lake district area.
Naturally, rental car is an option as well. There is a variety of car rental companies at your service in Helsinki Airport.
If you have additional questions about Papermakers’ Night 2026, please feel free to contact us directly:
Marika Mattila
Director, Marketing
marika.mattila@valmet.com
Dress code
Dress code for the whole event is business casual. Please note that the June summer evenings in Finland can still be a bit chilly - some warm outer layers are recommended.
During the pilot trial runs on Wednesday and on the optional site visit to Valmet 3D Fiber demo plant at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Äänekoski on Thursday skirts, dresses, shorts or high heels are not allowed for safety reasons.
Valmet is firmly committed to compliance with all applicable anti-trust laws and practices in the organization of its events. All customer events and meetings follow a formal, pre-approved agenda. We meet to foster the exchange of information in the paper industry and associated businesses by promoting networking opportunities among the attendees. However, discussing any a) matters relating or incidental to competition between our attendees or b) practices that may restrain, impair or harmonize trade and/or conduct with third parties is not permitted. These prohibited subjects include, but are not necessarily limited to: prices (whether sales or purchase), allocating territories, boycotts, or any other issues that may be construed as anti-competitive (such as, by way of example only, premiums, sale terms, territories, production).
Each attendees are encouraged to familiarize with the applicable anti-trust rules in advance and to follow the specific guidance provided to them by their respective organization. The above is primarily intended as reminder of relevant restrictions provided by applicable anti-trust legislation and may not be exhaustive. Each attendee is however responsible for their own conduct, acts and omissions and general compliance with anti-trust legislation.
