{"id":24,"date":"2025-08-04T16:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/globaltissueconference\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:19:44","slug":"why-attend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/why-attend\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Industry Meets Insight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where Industry Meets Insight:<\/strong> The Global Tissue Paper Summit at NC State University is the world\u2019s only event uniting academic rigor, industrial expertise, and cutting-edge research. Crafted by global experts, our summit is more than a conference. It is the central meeting point for developing new talent and engineering the future of the tissue paper industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn from the Architects of the Industry<\/strong>&nbsp;Engage with an elite lineup of industrial leaders, pioneering researchers, and academic visionaries. The Summit offers an unparalleled deep dive into the forces redefining our industry:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Fiber Supply Chain:<\/strong>&nbsp;Navigating current disruptions and future opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The AI Revolution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Practical applications of artificial intelligence in production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next-Gen Sustainability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Advanced manufacturing and circular economy strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Materials Science:<\/strong>&nbsp;Alternative fibers and breakthrough bleaching technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Intelligence:<\/strong>&nbsp;Real market trends and data-backed financial forecasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<aside class=\"floated-spotlight-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"floated-spotlight-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-fp-spotlight-card has-custombg-seven-background-color with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/registration\/\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Join Global Tissue Industry Leaders<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Connect with researchers, manufacturers and innovators driving the future of tissue paper at the 2026 Global Tissue Paper Summit.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Register Now<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Network Across the Value Chain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Meet and collaborate with key stakeholders from raw materials to finished products: suppliers, equipment manufacturers, converters, brand owners, academic visionaries and researchers. The Summit is where partnerships are built and deals are made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Editions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Our summits bring together the key experts, innovators, and leaders in the paper industry. Each event is a catalyst for progress, sparking the knowledge, collaboration, and vision needed to create a lasting impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-timeline wp-block-ncst-timeline\" id=\"ncst-timeline-ncst-timeline-0\">\n        <div class=\"ncst-timeline__container\">\n        \n      <div class=\"line\" data-start=\"line\" data-end=\"arrow\"><\/div>\n      <ul class=\"ncst-timeline__entry-list\">\n        \n<li class=\"ncst-timeline-entry wp-block-ncst-timeline-entry\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__container\">\n    <span class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__date\">2016<\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__line\"><\/div>\n    <p class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__description\">Our inaugural event laid the foundation for the summit, drawing nearly 80 industry professionals.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-timeline-entry wp-block-ncst-timeline-entry\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__container\">\n    <span class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__date\">2018<\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__line\"><\/div>\n    <p class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__description\">This event focused on the latest technical updates in tissue paper manufacturing, featuring presentations from nearly 30 speakers to a crowd of 150 attendees.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-timeline-entry wp-block-ncst-timeline-entry\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__container\">\n    <span class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__date\">2019<\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__line\"><\/div>\n    <p class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__description\">This summit brought together nearly 250 attendees from across Latin America, Asia, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. for a deep dive into sustainability and fiber sourcing.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-timeline-entry wp-block-ncst-timeline-entry\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__container\">\n    <span class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__date\">2021<\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__line\"><\/div>\n    <p class=\"ncst-timeline-entry__description\">Pivoting to an online format due to the pandemic, our 2021 event expanded its reach to nearly 400 attendees and featured 20 expert speakers.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-grid\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/NCSU_SAFI_Conference-8524-edited-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A man presents to a diverse audience in a modern conference room. The attendees, seated and engaged, listen intently. Large windows offer natural light. \" class=\"wp-image-995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/NCSU_SAFI_Conference-8524-edited-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/NCSU_SAFI_Conference-8524-edited-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/NCSU_SAFI_Conference-8524-edited-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/NCSU_SAFI_Conference-8524-edited-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-column\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A conference room filled with attendees seated at tables, focused on a presentation in a professional and attentive setting.\" class=\"wp-image-994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/Curso-edited-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A diverse group of people seated in a conference room, engaged in discussion. One man stands, listening attentively. The atmosphere is focused and collaborative.\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/03\/2019-e1772587834300-edited-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where Industry Meets Insight Network Across the Value Chain Previous Editions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":169,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/floating-box-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"backgroundColor\":\"custombg_one\",\"boxPosition\":\"left\",\"ctaNum\":\"one\",\"useCTA\":false,\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.5,\"y\":0.98},\"imageURL\":\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/05\/EditatedPhoto2.png\",\"imageID\":1579,\"imageAlt\":\"\"}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","ncst_content_audit_display":false,"ncst_backToTopFlag":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1659,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions\/1659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}