2026 - AVEVA World - Milan - Process Industries (Chemicals, MMM, Pulp/Paper)
Pulp & Paper Community: AI Readiness Starts with Data: Pulp and Paper Beyond the Hype
AI offers enormous potential for pulp and paper. From predictive maintenance to autonomous operations, success starts with data. Many companies still operate in silos, limiting visibility and scalability. This session examines what it takes to become AI-ready today. We’ll discuss why a unified, contextualized data layer is critical for advanced analytics and machine learning and show what’s possible once that foundation is in place. You’ll hear from AVEVA customers and what they are doing today to be AI ready. The journey to AI readiness begins now, and it’s the key to unlocking future competitiveness. Daniel Schuck Andritz
Industry
Pulp Paper and Forest Products
Company
ANDRITZ
Speaker
Daniel Schuck
With nearly 30 years in the industry, I’ve spent my time as VP of Digital Products and Solutions for Pulp & Paper at ANDRITZ using my deep knowledge of automation, digitalization, and the pulp and paper sector to help customers get the most out of their plants. I’ve worked on bringing smart digital tools into traditional pulp and paper operations. I’ve also played a big role in developing standout products like Metris OPP (for optimizing process performance), the Metris Platform, and the Autonomous Pulp Mill. I’m also passionate about building a culture that values agility, teamwork, and continuous learning. That mindset has helped us deliver successful projects to customers in over 15 countries.
Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Anna Ivanova
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Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Romuald Royer
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Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Stephen Reynolds
A chemical engineer by training, Stephen worked in chemical operations throughout his career, focusing on continuous improvement and operations excellence. He joined OSIsoft in 2016 as part of the PI Center of Excellence and now serves as the Industry Principal for Chemicals at AVEVA. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago. Stephen currently resides in Chicago with his family.
Company
Roima Intelligence Inc.
Speaker
Aki Kössilä
I drive Solution Sales and Customer Success at Roima, helping manufacturers master the end-to-end digital thread. My expertise spans a diverse range of critical industries—from F&B, Pharma, and CPG to Power & Energy, Metals & Mining and Forest & Pulp & Paper. I bring deep experience, from hands-on global deployments to leading our MES and AVEVA PI System practices.
Company
Roima Intelligence Inc.
Speaker
Hannu Ojasalo
Sales Director at Roima responsible of global sales of the APEX business which includes AVEVA, Quintiq, consulting, expert services and machine vision.