FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY
XXVII SYMPOSIUM CPA&G
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY
27th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM IN THE FIELDS OF PULP, PAPER, PACKAGING AND GRAPHICS
27th International symposium in the field of pulp, paper, packaging and graphics will be held in Belgrade,
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Resavska 13-15, June 17-18, 2026.
Symposium is organized by Center for pulp, paper, packaging and graphics industry of Serbia and Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy in Belgrade, under the patronage of Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of Republic of Serbia and Association of Forestry, Wood Processing, Furniture and Paper Industries of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
THE MAIN GOALS OF THE SYMPOSIUM ARE:
The XXVII CPAG Industry Symposium aims to bring together experts from industry, research organizations, and academia to exchange knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions addressing the contemporary challenges of the pulp, paper, packaging, and graphic arts sector.
In the context of rapid technological development, increasingly complex regulatory requirements, and the ongoing energy transition, the symposium provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue focused on sustainable development, digital transformation, and strengthening industrial competitiveness.
The event encourages collaboration between science and industry, modernization of existing production systems, and the active involvement of a new generation of engineers and researchers.
CPAG 2026 places particular emphasis on practical and research-based solutions that contribute to improved efficiency, reduced environmental footprint, responsible resource management, and enhanced product quality within CPAG industry.
TOPICS OF SYMPOSIUM ARE:
- Industry Transformation and Regulatory Framework: Implementation of PPWR regulation, packaging waste management, cross-border movement of secondary raw materials, and the impact of regulatory changes on business operations.
- Innovations in Production and Materials: Innovations in paper manufacturing technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency, process optimization, and reducing production costs, alongside the development of advanced cellulosic materials, barrier coatings, active and intelligent packaging, nanocellulose, and new applications of virgin fibres.
- Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence: Digital twins, automation strategies, quality optimization and integration of production and logistics systems. Artificial Intelligence for a Smart CPAG Industry – data-driven manufacturing and AI tools for improving production efficiency and sustainability.
- Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization: Integration of renewable energy sources, CO₂ emission reduction, process optimization, and sustainable energy management strategies.
- Circular Economy and Raw Material Management: Fibre recycling and reuse, packaging waste collection systems, industrial waste valorization, and closed-loop production concepts.
- Environmental Protection and Sustainable Technologies: Wastewater treatment, emission control, reject management, and the development of technologies with a reduced environmental impact.
- Industrial Case Studies and Best Practices: Regional and European examples of production optimization, logistics improvement, and sustainable packaging solutions.
- Education and Workforce Development: Strengthening cooperation between academia and industry, development of new competencies, and motivation of young professionals for the CPAG sector.
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:
- Plenary lectures (20 + 5 minutes for discussion);
- Other lectures (15 + 5 minutes for discussion);
- Promotions of technology and products of local and foreign companies (as agreed);
- Round table – discussions on selected present
XXVII Symposium - CPA&G 2026
Instruction for authors
The papers presented on symposium will be printed in the Proceedings after peer review. Invited lectures should include up to 10 A4 pages, other lectures up to 8 of typed text, including pictures and other attachments.
The authors will be provided with: video projector, computer, sound system and screen. Should the authors have some special requests, they are asked to note it in advance. Papers must be delivered as Microsoft Word files.
Please prepare your papers according to the following instructions:
A4 format, all margins 2,54 cm, font Calibri Light, single spacing, the first line of each text paragraph indented by 1,27 cm.
Apply the styles in the following order:
MAIN TITLE (capital letter, 16 pt, bold); authors (12 pt); company / institution name followed by city and country (12 pt); abstract (up to 7 lines, 12 pt, italic); key words (12 pt, bold italic); numbered chapter title (12 pt, bold).
For example: INTRODUCTION, 12 pt, bold; text of the paper (12 pt); references (11 pt, italic).
At the end of the document state name(s) and full postal and e-mail address of corresponding / presenting author.
TEMPLATE for papers that authors should be sent to the Scientific Board of Symposium can be downloaded HERE
Papers should be sent by e-mail to: m.krsikapa@gmail.com and peca@tmf.bg.ac.rs
Accepted papers will be printed in Proceedings. Paper presentations must be in English, but authors can speak one of the regional languages.
TEMPLATE for papers that authors should be sent to the Scientific Board of Symposium can be downloaded HERE
Symposium boards
Prof. Djordje Janackovic, Ph. D., Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, (TMF) Belgrade, Serbia, chairman
Prof. Mirjana Kijevcanin, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Predrag Zivkovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Petar Uskokovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Nenad Milosavljevic, Ph. D., Faculty of Science and Engineering, Turku, Finland
Prof. Juha Leimu, Ph. D., Turku University of Applied Sciences, Turku, Finland
Prof. Paul H. Wilson, Ph. D., TAPPI Pulp & Paper Safety Committee, Norcross, Georgia, USA
Prof. Valentin I. Popa, Ph. D., Faculty of Chemical Industry, Iassi, Romania
Prof. Patrick Gane, Ph, D., Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Aalto, Finland
Prof. Stanka Nedeva, Ph. D., Pulp and Paper Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria
Prof. Krasimir Savov, Ph. D., Pulp and Paper Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria
Daven Chamberlain, Ph. D., Paper Industry Technical Association – PITA, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Prof. Vilko Ziljak, Ph. D., Faculty of Graphic Arts of the University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Prof. Ivana Ziljak Stanimirovic, Ph. D., Faculty of Graphic Arts of the University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Prof. Anastasios E. Politis, Ph. D., University of West Atica and Hellenic Open University, Athens, Greece
Prof. Melina Kalagasidis Kruscic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Mirjana Kostic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Ivanka Popovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Zorica Knezevic-Jugovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Sanja Jevtic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Milos Petrovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Goran Jankes, Ph. D., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Milan Bebic, Ph. D., Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Milos Djukic, Ph. D., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, Serbia
Petronela Nechita, Ph. D., Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, Romania
Marko Jagodic, BSc, DITP-Pulp and Paper Engineers and Technicians Association, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Prof. Urska Vrabic Brodnjak, Ph. D., Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Prof. Klemen Mozina, Ph. D., Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Gregor Lavrič, Ph. D., ICP – Pulp and Paper Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Prof. Hrustem Smailhodzic, Ph. D., Faculty of Technical Studies, Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Prof. Sefkija Botonjic, Ph. D., Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Zenica, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Prof. Milorad Krgovic, Ph. D., TMF, Belgrade, Serbia
Milorad Krgovic, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, chairman
Predrag Zivkovic, TMF, Belgrade
Marina Krsikapa, Center CPA&G, TMF, Belgrade
Natasa Govedarica, Chamber of commerce and industry of Serbia, Belgrade
Nilkola Pejovic, UMKA, Umka
Sasa Dobric, UMKA, Umka
Bojan Bilal, SMURFIT WESTROCK BELGRADE, Belgrade
Ivan Stefanov, SMURFIT WESTROCK BELGRADE, Belgrade
Djurdja Radivojevic, SMURFIT WESTROCK AVALA ADA, Belgrade
Nikola Marinkovic, SMURFIT WESTROCK AVALA ADA, Belgrade
Mirko Stanic, NATRON HAYAT, Maglaj, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Armina Camic, NATRON HAYAT, Maglaj, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Edina Husic, NATRON HAYAT, Maglaj, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Dragana Obradovic, SHP CELEX, Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Zoran Petkovic, KARTONVAL, Belgrade
Zoran Devic, PROGRES, Belgrade
Vladan Ignjatijevic, KOTEX VISCOFAN, Novi Sad
Svetlana Savic, KOTEX VISCOFAN, Novi Sad
Biljana Lazarevic, CASA FORTE, Belgrade
Tibor Kiss, HUNTHAI LOGISTICS, Budapest, Hungary
Nenad Milosavljevic, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Turku, Finland
Aldin Obucina, Faculty of Technical Studies, Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Danijela Osap, Center CPA&G, TMF, Belgrade
Milos Petrovic, TMF, Belgrade
Darko Radosavljevic, TMF, Belgrade
Djordje Janackovic, TMF, Belgrade, Belgrade
Basic information
Accepted papers will be printed in Proceedings.
Paper presentations must be in English, but authors can speak one of the regional languages.
Deadline for application of your work is April 20th, 2026.
If you want your work to be published in official Publication, you should send it before May 20th, 2025.
Please register HERE
The membership for the symposium is mandatory for all participants and is 200 EUR, and it includes participation in the Symposium, printed copy of Proceedings and the accompanying materials, refreshments during brakes and ceremonial dinner.
Official languages are Serbian and English, and the simultaneous translation will be provided.
For additional information contact: Marina Krsikapa, Mobil: +38160 399 8777; e-mail: m.krsikapa@gmail.com
Preliminary program
MONDAY, June 17th, 2026
09:00-10:00 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
10:00 – 10:15 OFFICIAL OPENING OF SYMPOSIUM
10:15 – 13:00 WORKING SESSION
14:00 – 15:00 BREAK (LUNCH)
15:00 – 17:30 WORKING SESSION
20:30 CEREMONIAL DINNER
TUESDAY, June 18th, 2026
10:00 – 13:00 WORKING SESSION – RADNA SEKCIJA
13:00 – 14:00 BREAK (LUNCH)
14:00 – 15:30 ROUND TABLE
16:30 EXCURSION
Location of 27th International Symposium CPA&G industry
27th International symposium in the field of pulp, paper, packaging and graphics will be held in Belgrade,
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Resavska 13-15, June 17-18, 2026.
Deadlines
Deadline for application of your work is April 20th, 2026. and for publishing in official Publication, you should send it before May 20th, 2026.
For additional information contact:
Marina Krsikapa
Mobil: +381 60 399 8777;
e-mail: m.krsikapa@gmail.com
CALL FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT
At a time of rapid transformation in the paper and packaging industry — driven by new regulatory requirements, challenges in raw material management, energy transition, digital transformation and increasing structural shifts in the European market, including sector consolidation and adjustments of production capacities — CPAG 2026 provides a platform for dialogue between industry and the professional community.
The symposium offers companies an opportunity to present their solutions, innovations and development strategies through expert presentations and technology showcases to a relevant regional and European audience, while strengthening their visibility and positioning within the CPAG sector. Active industry participation supports knowledge exchange, closer collaboration with academia and the engagement of a new generation of professionals who will shape the future of the field.
We invite you to join this year’s symposium through company presentations, technological showcases or partnership engagement, and to contribute to strengthening the CPAG community.
If you are interested in participating in CPAG 2026 through sponsorship, expert presentations or company promotion, please contact us to discuss participation models and opportunities..
We look forward to your participation and to continuing our successful collaboration.