About the Event

The Paper Recycling Confex MEA returns to its in-person format! The event to be held 14 March 2023 is part of a 3-day Confex comprising Metals, Paper and Electronics & Battery Recycling (14-16 March 2023). The conference is designed to provide regional and global market insight to delegates from the MEA region and beyond.

The event builds upon the series of successful recycling conferences co-organised by Waste & Recycling MEA magazine and the Recycling Today Media Group from 2012 through 2016, and the International Recycling Week Virtual Conference organised by Waste & Recycling MEA in 2021.

The forum, with an exclusive programme, brings together prominent paper recycling industry players to discover the latest global market trends, business opportunities and growth trajectory that will help improve competitive advantage of the businesses in the face of the changing scenario worldwide. Major networking opportunities enable the industry to strengthen existing business partnerships and form new collaborations to unlock value across segments and drive sustainable growth.

By combining the best attributes of a Conference and Exhibition, the event delivers unique value in the form of industry insight, networking and access to information on the latest technologies and sustainable solutions. This creates a powerful environment for industry suppliers, traders and other stakeholders to leverage sponsorship and exhibit opportunities to drive their brand’s visibility and reach.

Delegates can register for one session, or the entire event

AGENDA

Date: 14th March 2023

	09:00 – 10:15	Registration Open / Coffee
	10:15 – 10:20	Welcome Remarks
	10:20 – 10:35	Keynote Address
	10:35 – 11:20	Panel Discussion: International trade: Impact of regulations on global market dynamics Devang Vora, Founder, Adler Ercan Yurekli, Board Chairman, Yurekli Kagit Joep van den Broeke, General Manager, Ciparo Pieter Vermeij, Commercial Director Global, Waste Paper Trade Vikas Mahajan, Commercial Director, Mahajan Recycle Resources
	11:20 – 11:40	Presentation: Global Recovered Paper Supply/Demand Market Trends & Forecasts Hannah Zhao, Director- Fiber, Fastmarkets RISI
	11:40 – 12:00	Networking Break
	12:00 – 13:00	Panel Discussion: The paper value chain within Asia and beyond – Meeting the new demands Deep Saraf, Partner, Nice Imports Dipesh Laddha, Director, Kalpataru Ritesh Gupta, Sales & Accounts Manager, Ittihad Paper Mill LLC Rajasekar V., Vice President, Keryas Paper Industry LLC Wade Schuetzeberg, Founder, Way Forward Enterprises Nadim Mawji, CEO, Kamongo Waste Paper Kenya Ltd
	13:00 – 13:20	Presentation: High Grades – Factors driving the next normal Luigi Trombetta, Sales Manager, Ekman
	13:20 –14:30	Networking Lunch
	14:30 – 15:15	Panel Discussion: Collection and processing: Challenges and future scenarios Richard Davidson, Middle East Director-Waste, Ricardo Vishal Dhawan, Area Sales Manager-India & Middle East, Waste Recycle America Farah Hamirani, Director, Paper Chase international Gavin McQuillan, Commercial Director, Dulsco Environment Nasser Mattar, Director, Nidukki
	15:15 – 16:00	Panel Discussion: What’s next for OCC and mixed paper Wade Scheutzeberg, Founder, Way Forward Enterprises Luigi Trombetta, Sales Manager, Ekman Nishant Sahney, Area Director, Vipa Naynesh Pasari, Director, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Suhel Nathani, Director, Nathani Continental
	16:00 – 16:15	Networking Break
	16:15 – 16:35	Presentaion: Choosing the right baler to improve efficiencies and cost effectiveness Hannes Tschirpke, Export Manager, Presona
	16:35 – 17:35	Panel Discussion: Paper Mill Buyers Panel Atul Kaul, Director Pulp & Paper, WARAQ Eng. Sami Safran, CEO, MEPCO Naynesh Pasari, Director, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Farrukh Khan, Area Sales Manager, Crown Paper Mill
	17:35	Close of conference
	17:35 – 21:00	Networking Reception & Dinner

Speakers

Vishal Dhawan Area Sales Manager - India & Middle East
WM Recycle America
USA

Atul Kaul Director
Pulp & Paper
WARAQ
KSA

Ercan Yürekli Chairman of the Board
Yurekli Kagit
Turkey

Eng. Sami Safran Chief Executive Officer
MEPCO
KSA

Deep Saraf Partner
Nice Imports
India

Devang Vora Founder
ADLER
India

Dipesh Laddha Director
Kalpataru
India

Farah Hamirani Director
Paper Chase International

Farrukh Khan Area Sales Manager
Crown Paper Mill
UAE

Gavin McQuillan Commercial Director
Dulsco Environment
UAE

Hannes Tschirpke Export Manager
Persona

Hannah Zhao Director, Fiber
Fastmarkets RISI
USA

Hrishikesh Vora CEO
ADLER
India

Joep van den Broeke General Manager
Ciparo
Netherlands

Luigi Trombetta Sales Manager
Ekman
Italy

Nadim Mawji CEO
Kamongo Waste Paper Kenya Ltd

Nasser Mattar Director
Nidukki
Bahrain

Naynesh Pasari Director
Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd.
India

Nishant Sahney Managing Director
Gaurav Vipa Papers
UAE

Pieter Vermeij Commercial Director Global
Waste Paper Trade
Netherlands

Rajasekar V. Vice President
Keryas Paper Industry LLC
Oman

Richard Davidson Middle East Director-Waste
Ricardo
UAE

Ritesh Gupta Sales & Accounts Manager
Ittihad Paper Mill LLC
UAE

Suhel Nathani Director
Nathani Continental

Vikas Mahajan Commercial Director
Mahajan Recycle Resources
India

Wade Schuetzeberg Founder
Way Forward Enterprises
USA

WHAT’S ON?

An international line-up of expert speakers will present views, insights and advanced technologies to extract maximum value from recovered paper. Experts from the paper recycling sector will throw the spotlight on new business models with focus on circular economy and their critical role in reducing waste and preserving resources.

Connect with key industry leaders, recyclers, traders, government entities, and other industry groups and experts.
Hear the latest analysis and gain a deep understanding of recovered paper markets.
Thought leadership insights on the future of paper recycling.
High-level networking opportunities.
Witness and learn about modern equipment and technologies that are changing the industry.

Shell Scheme Stand - A stand of 9sqm (3x3) includes:
2/3 side wall partition (white laminated octonorm panel -1 mtr width x 2.5 mtr height)
Fascia with company name and stall number on a vinyl sticker
1 lockable cabinet, 1 table and 2 chairs
One power socket (single/three phase)
Three spot lights
9 sqm carpet and 1 waste paper basket
All Shell Scheme stands come in multiple of 9 sqm

LARGEST GATHERING OF RECOVERED PAPER RECYCLERS, PAPER MILLS, TRADERS, BROKERS/INDENTORS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND OTHER REGIONS

14 MARCH 2023

The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, UAE

Registrations Closed

About the Event

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2021 EDITION (International Recycling Week)

Attendee Profile

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AGENDA

09:00 – 10:15

Registration Open / Coffee

10:15 – 10:20

Welcome Remarks

10:20 – 10:35

Keynote Address

10:35 – 11:20

Panel Discussion:

11:20 – 11:40

Presentation:

11:40 – 12:00

Networking Break

12:00 – 13:00

Panel Discussion:

13:00 – 13:20

Presentation:

13:20 –14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 – 15:15

Panel Discussion:

15:15 – 16:00

Panel Discussion:

16:00 – 16:15

Networking Break

16:15 – 16:35

Presentaion:

16:35 – 17:35

Panel Discussion:

17:35

Close of conference

17:35 – 21:00

Networking Reception & Dinner

Speakers

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