ASPI 2026 Spring Program
February 25th - 27th, 2026
Isla Bella Resort, Marathon, FL
The ASPI 2026 Spring program features industry CEOs, plus ample networking opportunities, all in a relaxed, informal setting. Join us in Marathon, FL to build your relationships with your customers and other supplier industry executives.
Program (Subject to change)
If you would like additional information on ASPI or ASPI meetings, please contact ASPI at [email protected].
*Transportation provided for offsite dinner*
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Registration Open
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only) |
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Welcome Reception
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Dinner
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
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7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Registration Open
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Breakfast for Attendees
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8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
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President’s Welcome, Anti-Trust Review and Self-Introductions
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8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
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Mike Lyles, Senior Vice President Containerboard and Cellulose Operations, Georgia-Pacific
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
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Doug Schwartz, President Billerud North America
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9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
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Break
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10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
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Dr. Medwick V. Byrd, Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator for the Paper Science and Engineering program, North Carolina State University
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Lunch
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12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Networking Opportunities
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6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Reception
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7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Dinner
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Friday, February 27, 2026
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7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Registration Open
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Breakfast for Attendees
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8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
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Presidents Welcome & Antitrust Review
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8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
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Clay Ellis, Senior Vice President, Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) |
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
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Jose Gonzalas, Director, Industry Management Consulting, AFRY
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9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
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Break
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10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
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Steve Smith, Mill Manager – Eastover, Sylvamo
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Pat Trimble, Director of Strategic Capital & Risk Management, Hood Container
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11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
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ASPI Business Meeting (open to all)
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