This year’s edition brought together representatives of industry, science, administration, and trade organizations, who discussed the most important challenges and directions for the sector’s development. The conference program included four main thematic sessions:

• Responsible industry – including extended producer responsibility, regulations for energy-intensive industries, circularity, and waste collection efficiency.
• Environmental and legislative challenges – ESG, CCUS, FSC certification, and legislation on food contact materials.
• Technology and process optimization – digital services, innovative chemical and technical solutions, closed water cycles, automation.
• Corrugated cardboard – challenges and opportunities – European legislation, hybrid papers, CO₂ emission reduction, modern production systems.

For the first time, the PROGRESS conference was accompanied by a panel discussion focusing on staff training issues.

We would like to thank all participants, speakers, exhibitors, and partners for their active participation, inspiring presentations, and constructive discussions. Your commitment shows that the paper industry has strong foundations and ambitious plans for the future.

See you at the next edition of PROGRESS!

_{Photos: I. Kawiorska}