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
*Extended until 9:00am for Spouses/Guests
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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 PM – 4:00 PM
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Networking Opportunities
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Lunch on your own
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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
*Extended until 9:00am for Spouses/Guests
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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, CEO, Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) |
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
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Jose Gonzalez, 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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