March 11, 2020 - Vancouver – In light of rapidly evolving developments and reports related to COVID-19, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Convention in Prince George.

After careful evaluation, The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) are announcing that Paper2020 – scheduled for March 15-17 in New York City – is cancelled.

Canada’s largest and longest-running conference on the bioeconomy is bringing leading sustainability experts from around the world to Prince George in June of this year.

Since the international situation on COVID-19 started in late January, Informa Markets has been guided by local government and health authority advice, as well as the views of the communities we serve, in making decisions about our portfolio of events.

Four-day conference complements the three-day exhibition showcasing the products and services of over 150 suppliers and manufacturers

The BC First Nations Forestry Council is thrilled to announce the dates for the 2020 Indigenous Forestry Career Fairs. 

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres was a great success and exceeded all expectations. The focus of the conference was on markets, technologies and sustainability – and especially alternative cellulose feedstocks.

Deadline is April 1 – Awards presented at 77^th Annual Conference, June 14-17

Canopy Growth Receives Green Legacy Award at Province's Largest Forestry Conference 

PAPTAC Executive Director Greg Hay welcomed participants to the awards luncheon by underlining the importance of the Association’s national awards for business and research leadership, as well as for service to the Canadian pulp and paper industry.

FPInnovations is partnering with the Canadian Woodlands Forum, Laval University and the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre in the organization of the September pre-DEMO 2020 Conference entitled “Digital Transformation in Forest Operations: A leap forward in driving business growth and competitiveness.”

PaperWeek is pleased to announce the first Luncheon Panel, taking place on Tuesday February 4 and moderated by Stéphane Renou, CEO of FPInnovations.

With the mobilizing theme “Knowledge Transfer in Action”, this edition of PaperWeek will provide an incomparable learning and networking opportunity, bringing together experts, perspectives and experiences on today’s hottest subjects and issues in operations and management.

The PAPTAC National Awards will be taking centre stage at the PaperWeek Awards Business Luncheon, on Thursday February 6th at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Please join us in celebrating this year’s award winners!

PaperWeek is pleased to announce the participation of Annie Boilard, a seasoned expert in communications, organizational development and strategic planning, in its Management Track.