The Future Needs of the Paper Industry

European Paper Research Event 2009

The Pulp, Paper & Board Research Networking Event of 2009

17^th November 2009 / Brussels

Overview:

A One Day Stategic Workshop, held in conjunction with CEPI’s European Paper Week to raise awareness to the Research Needs of the Paper Industry, engage Early Stage Researchers with Industry Contacts and raise awareness of the role of COST in promoting research.

 

Objectives:

· Creating a better mutual understanding between Industrial Partners and Researchers

· Directing the Medium Term (3 – 5 years) Focus in Pulp, Paper & Board related Research

· Creating a harmonised approach to Paper Research spanning Europe

· Dissemination of News, New Learnings and Industry Views throughout the European Research Community.

 

Participants:

Industrial	Research
Senior Managers	Established Researchers
Production Staff	Early Stage Researchers
Technical Staff	Commercial R&D Organisations
Participants in Previous COST Actions	Participants in Previous COST Actions

 

Anticipated Outputs:

· Greater Involvement of Industry in COST Actions

· More Applications for COST Actions from the Pulp, Paper & Board Sector

· Actions focussed on Industry’s Needs