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Empowering the paper industry through impactful activities

Our core activities

WPF undertakes a range of strategic activities designed to connect industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders. Through dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, these initiatives aim to strengthen the global paper and pulp ecosystem and drive sustainable growth.


Activity highlights

  • Award programmes, recognising excellence and innovation across the industry.
  • Training programmes, building knowledge and skills to address emerging challenges.
  • CEO conclaves, bringing leaders and policymakers together to shape industry strategy.
  • Global buyer–seller meets, creating opportunities for international trade and partnerships.
  • Leader interactions, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among key decision-makers.

Events portfolio

WPF engages in a wide range of initiatives, awards, training, global programs, and high-level forums designed to empower professionals, foster innovation, and build a sustainable and competitive industry.

Trade exhibitions play a pivotal role in the paper industry, both in India and internationally. They serve as vital platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and business expansion. Exhibitors and visitors alike benefit from discovering innovations, exploring new technologies, and building relationships that drive the sector forward.

Key Highlights:

  • Network with industry peers and buyers
  • Showcase new technologies and solutions
  • Gain market insights and understand trends
  • Drive business expansion locally and globally
  • Exchange ideas and expertise
  • Strengthen brand visibility and recognition
  • Generate qualified leads

Conferences and seminars serve as essential platforms for knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration among paper industry stakeholders. They inspire innovation, encourage policy discussions, and promote continuous learning to support growth and sustainability.

Key Highlights:

  • Exchange knowledge and expertise
  • Advance professional skills and leadership
  • Network with global industry peers
  • Gain deep market insights and trend analysis
  • Explore new technologies and solutions
  • Engage in policy discussions
  • Foster international collaboration

Buyer–seller meets (B2B meetings) are designed to foster direct business connections and explore new market opportunities across borders. These sessions provide a focused environment to conduct transactions, showcase innovations, and build long-term partnerships.

Key Highlights:

  • Facilitate business transactions and partnerships
  • Expand domestic and international market reach
  • Build strong industry networks and relationships
  • Present innovative products and solutions
  • Support export promotion and global competitiveness
  • Exchange market knowledge and insights

CEO Conclaves bring together top executives, policymakers, and thought leaders for high-level discussions and strategic collaboration. These exclusive forums focus on vision-setting, policy advocacy, and innovation to drive long-term industry growth.

Key Highlights:

  • Define strategic direction and policy priorities
  • Foster collaboration between business and government
  • Gain valuable market intelligence
  • Promote technology adoption and innovation
  • Strengthen industry advocacy
  • Encourage one-to-one leader interactions

Awards serve as a platform to honour exceptional achievements, promote best practices, and inspire continuous improvement within the paper sector. By celebrating innovation and excellence, these programmes strengthen competitiveness and drive the industry forward.

Key Highlights:

  • Recognise outstanding performance and innovation
  • Promote industry best practices
  • Inspire research and development initiatives
  • Differentiate brands in the marketplace
  • Motivate and engage professionals
  • Achieve international recognition and exposure

Training programmes are central to developing the skills and knowledge that drive operational excellence in the paper sector. These sessions empower professionals to adapt to evolving technologies and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Highlights:

  • Enhance technical and professional skills
  • Adapt to new technologies and innovations
  • Strengthen safety and quality compliance
  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Engage and retain skilled talent
  • Promote global competitiveness

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