About The Symposium

ISWFPC 2027

The 23rd International Symposium on Wood, Fiber and Pulping Chemistry at Pekanbaru & Bali, Indonesia.

Symposium Overview

The International Symposium on Wood, Fiber and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC) is a leading global forum covering wood and fiber analysis, pulping and bleaching, biotechnology, paper technology, innovative packaging, biorefinery, and decarbonization in the pulp and paper industry.

It brings together researchers and industry experts worldwide to exchange ideas, share discoveries, and foster collaboration, while also addressing sustainability themes such as ecology, conservation, agricultural biotechnology, and waste-based biorefinery.

Symposium Organizers

The 23rd edition of the ISWFPC will be organized by School of Pulp and Paper Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Riau and Indonesian Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (INATAPPI). The event will take place from July 4-10, 2027 in Pekanbaru and Bali, Indonesia

ISWFPC History and Past Events

  • 1981 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • 1983 – Tsukuba, Japan
  • 1985 – Vancouver, Canada
  • 1987 – Paris, France
  • 1989 – Raleigh, USA
  • 1991 – Melbourne, Australia
  • 1993 – Beijing, China
  • 1995 – Helsinki, Finland
  • 1997 – Montreal, Canada                 
  • 1999 – Yokohama, Japan     
  • 2001 – Nice, France              
  • 2003 – Madison, USA             
  • 2005 – Auckland, New Zealand                  
  • 2007 – Durban, South Africa                
  • 2009 – Oslo, Norway              
  • 2011 – Tianjin, China                    
  • 2013 – Vancouver, Canada              
  • 2015 – Vienna, Austria                   
  • 2017 – Porto Seguro, Brazil        
  • 2019 – Tokyo, Japan          
  • 2021 – Raleigh, USA (cancelled due to COVID)
  • 2023 – Venice, Italy
  • 2025 – Raleigh, USA
  • 2027 – Pekanbaru & Bali, Indonesia

About University of Riau

University of Riau (UNRI) is a leading public university in Indonesia, located in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, with more than 30,000 students enrolled across a wide range of academic programs. UNRI is recognized for its strengths in natural resource management, environmental studies, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and marine sciences, while advancing education, research, and innovation through collaborations with national and international partners to support sustainable development.

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About School of Pulp and Paper Technology

The Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology (D3) at University of Riau is Indonesia's first vocational study program under the Ministry of Higher Education dedicated to wood-based and non-wood-based pulp and paper technology, as well as biopolymer technology. Established in 2018 through collaboration among Universitas Riau, the Tanoto Foundation, and Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), the program aims to produce technically competent, industry-ready graduates with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

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About INA-TAPPI

The Indonesian Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (INATAPPI) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, innovation, and sustainable development in the pulp, paper, and fiber-based industries in Indonesia. INATAPPI brings together academics, researchers, industry practitioners, and government stakeholders to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and human resource development through conferences, technical forums, publications, and professional activities. As the organizer of the International Symposium on Wood, Fiber and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC) 2027, INATAPPI is committed to creating a global platform that connects leading experts and emerging researchers to discuss cutting-edge research, industrial innovation, and future challenges in sustainable pulp and paper technologies.

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