PAPER RECYCLING CONFEX

Overview

The 2026 edition of Paper Recycling Confex Asia , organised by Waste & Recycling magazine returns as a leading platform for the paper recycling industry, bringing together key stakeholders from across the value chain for high-impact discussions, market insights, and business opportunities.

Designed to connect paper recyclers, mill buyers, traders, pulp suppliers, chemical and additive suppliers, and solution providers, the confex delivers a focused environment for knowledge exchange, networking, and industry collaboration.

Following successful editions in Dubai and Bangkok, the previous edition in Bangkok welcomed 200+ delegates, 20+ speakers, 15+ exhibitors, and attendees from 10+ countries, reinforcing PRC Asia’s position as a growing business and knowledge-sharing platform for the Asian and global paper recycling market.

I’ve always been a strong supporter of this event, and I truly appreciate the format. It’s the best kind of networking - limited crowd, high-quality meetings. In my view, it’s exactly how such platforms should be run.

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Your Ticket Benefits At A Glance

Enjoy Goa’s relaxed Sundowner atmosphere on 27 November, followed by an exclusive networking dinner

Full-day access to the conference, expert speaker sessions, and industry discussions on 28 November

Connect with the entire paper recycling value chain under one roof

Gain actionable insights from global industry experts

Discover new solutions, business opportunities, and innovations shaping the industry

What’s Coming to
PRC Asia 2026?

Expert Sessions

Hear from global mill buyers, recyclers, and trade experts.

Sharp Market Insights

Understand pricing, policy shifts & Asia’s trade landscape.

Networking, Reimagined

From the signature networking dinner to curated meetings.

Real Trade Dialogue

Connect with decision-makers across the paper value chain.

Solution Showcases

See what’s new in processing, sourcing & circularity.

Kickstart Connections!

Get access to a pre-event networking dinner on 27th November 2026,
for an evening of meaningful conversations and fresh opportunities.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It!

Paper Recycling Confex Asia brings together paper traders, mill owners, recycling tech firms, circular economy stakeholders, and policy influencers for two days of strategic discussion, market intelligence, and deal-making.

The forum, backed by a focused conference programme, will explore the latest market trends, regulatory developments, trade opportunities, and operational challenges.

Whether you're looking to secure supply, explore mill relationships, or forecast regional trade, PRC Asia 2026 offers the depth, network, and credibility to get it done.

What sets PRC Asia apart?

100% focused on recovered paper markets

Curated networking formats (not just booths!)

High-quality attendee profile with decision-makers

Region-specific dialogue

Industries / Sectors

Paper mills
Paper recyclers & traders
Waste management companies
Municipal recycling facilities
Indentors
Manufacturers
Chemicals & additives suppliers
Packaging
FMCG / Brand Owners

Logistics providers
Technology providers
Municipal authorities
Chemicals & additives suppliers
Associations
Government authorities
Environment agencies
Consultants
Pulp Suppliers & Producers

Conference Agenda

Two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities and industry-leading sessions shaping the future of recovered paper, recycling and sustainable fibre markets.

NETWORKING DINNER Friday, 27 November 2026
CONFERENCE DAY Saturday, 28 November 2026

18:00

Registration

19:30 — 22:00

Networking Dinner

Seafront Networking Dinner

Join fellow delegates, speakers and industry leaders for an evening of networking, conversation and relationship building ahead of the conference.

09:00 — 10:00

Registration

Registration, Morning Refreshments & Networking

10:00 — 10:05

Welcome

Welcome Remarks

10:05 — 10:20

Keynote

Keynote Address

10:20 — 11:05

Panel Discussion

How Geopolitical Shifts Are Transforming Global Trade, Shipping and the Recovered Paper Supply Chain

Global trade dynamics, geopolitical tensions, especially in 2026, and shifting regulations are reshaping recovered paper flows across regions. This session will examine how shipping disruptions, freight volatility, trade policies and supply chain risks are influencing fibre availability and procurement strategies. Industry leaders will discuss how mills, traders and logistics providers can build more resilient supply networks for the future.

Discussion Points

How geopolitical developments are changing fibre trade routes.
Freight costs, container availability and port disruptions.
Export restrictions and changing trade policies.
Building resilient supply chains for Asian paper mills.

11:05 — 11:25

Networking Break

11:25 — 12:10

Panel Discussion

OCC & Containerboard: Navigating Supply, Demand and Quality Challenges

OCC remains the backbone of recycled containerboard production, but changing consumption patterns, mill capacity expansion and evolving quality expectations are transforming the market. This session explores domestic OCC availability, import dependency, contamination challenges and pricing trends. Speakers will discuss how mills, traders, recyclers and packaging stakeholders can ensure a reliable supply of quality fibre.

Discussion Points

Growing demand for containerboard and kraft packaging.
OCC availability across domestic and international markets.
How dependent are Asian and Indian mills on imported OCC? Is domestic fibre collection keeping pace with mill capacity growth?
Quality requirements and contamination challenges.
Pricing trends.
Investment outlook for containerboard capacity.

12:10 — 12:40

Fireside Chat

The Future of Paper Packaging: Balancing Sustainability, Performance and Recyclability

As brands and consumers demand more sustainable packaging solutions, paper-based packaging is gaining momentum across FMCG, retail and e-commerce sectors. This conversation explores recyclability, recycled content requirements and evolving EPR obligations. Industry leaders discuss how brands, converters, mills and recyclers can collaborate to create truly circular packaging systems.

Discussion Points

Demand from FMCG, retail and e-commerce.
Designing packaging for recyclability.
Increasing recycled content.
EPR requirements and challenges.
Brand commitments and procurement expectations.
Collaboration across the value chain.

12:40 — 13:25

Panel Discussion

Securing the Growth of Mixed Paper and High-Grade Recovered Fibre

Changing consumption patterns, digitalisation and evolving waste streams are impacting the availability of traditional high-grade recovered fibre. This session examines opportunities to improve the recovery and utilisation of mixed paper through better collection, sorting and processing technologies. Experts will discuss future demand from tissue, speciality paper and other fibre-intensive sectors.

Discussion Points

Declining availability of office paper and premium grades.
Can mixed paper become a strategic fibre resource?
Advances in sorting, deinking and fibre recovery.
Quality expectations for tissue, printing and speciality papers.
Market outlook for mixed and high-grade recovered paper.

13:25 — 14:30

Networking Lunch

Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow delegates, speakers, exhibitors and industry leaders.

14:30 — 15:00

Fireside Chat

The Hidden Forces: Chemicals, Energy and Ancillary Industries Driving Change in the Paper Sector

Beyond fibre availability, energy costs, process chemicals, technology and resource efficiency are becoming key drivers of competitiveness in the paper industry. This session explores innovations helping mills improve fibre yield, reduce resource consumption and accelerate decarbonisation.

Discussion Points

Energy costs and competitiveness.
Usage of renewable energy or energy-saving technologies.
Chemical innovations improving fibre yield.
Water and resource efficiency.
Decarbonisation technologies.
Case study opportunities.

15:00 — 15:20

Presentation

Technology Session

15:20 — 16:15

Panel Discussion

Closing the Collection Gap: India's Road from Import Dependency to Domestic Fibre Security

India's growing paper industry requires a stronger domestic recovered fibre ecosystem to reduce dependence on imports and improve circularity. Stakeholders will discuss improving collection, segregation, recycling infrastructure and long-term fibre security.

Discussion Points

Improving collection rates.
Formalising the collection ecosystem.
Role of municipalities and the informal sector.
Investments in MRFs and sorting infrastructure.
Can India significantly reduce recovered paper imports?

16:15 — 17:00

Panel Discussion

Mill Buyer's Forum: Sourcing Priorities, Grade Expectations and the 2027 Market Outlook

Paper mills are navigating a complex recovered fibre market with changing availability, quality expectations and pricing pressures across multiple grades. This session brings together mill procurement leaders to discuss sourcing strategies for all grades including SOP, SWL, ONP, OMG, PDL and speciality grades. Speakers will share insights on supplier expectations, domestic versus imported fibre sourcing and the evolving procurement landscape through 2027.