Tissue World Istanbul, the leading event for the tissue industry in Türkiye, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, has published its full conference agenda for 2026. The event takes place on 18-19 November 2026 at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, and registration is now open. Organised by Informa PLC, the world’s largest exhibition organiser, Tissue World Istanbul brings together tissue makers, converters, suppliers and sector professionals to explore new technology, tackle current challenges and build new partnerships.

Strategic Location and Market Growth

Türkiye’s role as a key player in European paper production, particularly in tissue, makes Istanbul the natural host city for this event. Over the past decade, Türkiye has seen a 70% increase in production volume and a 40% expansion in capacity in the tissue paper sector. This growth, driven by local and international investment, reflects the country’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in tissue manufacturing.

A Practical Programme and Expert Speakers

Natalie Diaz-Martin, Event Director, said: “Pulp prices, energy costs and trade rules are changing faster than most business plans. This year’s programme is built around practical sessions, with case studies, group work and open discussion, so delegates leave with ideas they can use in their own business.” 

Day one sessions look at regional market data for Türkiye, the Middle East and North Africa, geopolitical risk and trade policy, investment flows and sustainability, and close with a fireside chat on the technologies shaping the future of tissue. Day two turns to costs and operations: strategic responses to volatile costs, smart mills and automation, pulp recipe economics, technology selection and energy independence.

The conference is chaired by Erkan Tirnavali, former Plant Manager, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at major tissue companies. 

Confirmed speakers include:

• Alp Öğücü, General Manager, Lila Kağıt
• Ugur Iseri, Foreign Trade Manager, Essel
• Luis Norton Sampaio, VP Business Development Europe, ResourceWise
• Hamzeh Al-Hallaj, Finance Manager and Acting General Manager, Gulf Manufacturing
• Orhan Öğücü, Chairman of the Board, Turkish Pulp and Paper Industry Foundation
• Isam Arshad, Consultant, Euromonitor
• Aruna Kainyande, Global Value Chain Development Officer - Fibre, FSC Global Development
• Abdelhalim Sahraoui, Consultant, Algerian Paper Industry
• Maen Tabari, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Fine Hygienic Holding
• Sergio Tonarelli, Chief Sales Officer, Futura
• Arvid Johansson, Director, Tissue Mills Technology, Valmet
  
  

Choose the right pass for you

Tissue World Istanbul 2026 offers two types of passes to accommodate a wide range of guests:

Conference pass: This pass provides full access to the two-day conference and the exhibition, the lunch lounge with catering, the networking drinks on day one and early access to the ConnectMe event app. Delegates will hear from industry experts, take part in hands-on sessions and meet senior decision-makers. This pass is ideal for senior leaders in the tissue industry and anyone looking to build their knowledge and contacts.

Free exhibition pass: Access to the exhibition on both days and the networking drinks. Visitors can see new products, meet suppliers and build relationships with industry peers. This pass is ideal for anyone working in the tissue industry.

Register Today

With the full agenda now live, tissue professionals are encouraged to book early. 

To visit the website:
https://www.tissueworld.com/istanbul/

To book your delegate pass, click here:
https://core.tissueworld.com/tissue-world-istanbul-booking/purchase/select-package/

To register for a free visitor pass, click here:
https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/34a3139f5rkdc

Take advantage of discount hotel rates:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/isthitw-ginfo-4fcc3c49-6222-4d70-9e33-25bc8d2c1c72/