RISI Announces Remaining 2011 Event Lineup

RISI's remaining 2011 event lineup to provide exclusive educational and networking opportunities for the forest products industry

BOSTON, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RISI today announced the dates and locations of their events for the remainder of 2011. Each event will provide a valuable setting for professionals involved in all aspects of the global forest products industry to discover market trends and discuss important developments with peers, business prospects and industry experts.

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RISI's 12th Asian Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference will take place on June 13–15, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China. The conference will feature regional and global forecasts for the pulp and paper industry presented by RISI economists and engineers, plus guest speakers from other leading companies throughout the industry.  Details of the program as well as speakers can be found at www.risi.com/asiaconf.

The 6th RISI Latin American Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference is confirmed for August 29–31, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Program, accommodation details and registration will be available soon. Check the conference website at www.risi.com/laconf for updates.

The 26th RISI North American Forest Products Conference will take place October 3–5, at the Hotel Del Coronado, California, USA. The conference includes a CEO/Executive Panel, RISI's two-year forecasts for pulp, paper, wood, timber and bioenergy markets, and much more.  Registration and more detailed information will be available early this summer, visit www.risi.com/naconf.

The PPI Awards 2011 program and dinner will take place at the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels, Belgium on November 15.  The PPI Awards program honors leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pulp and paper industry. The PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognizing the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.  Whether you wish to enter, sponsor or simply attend the gala dinner, you will not want to miss the opportunity to take part in the PPI Awards 2011.  Please go to www.ppiawards.com for all the details.

RISI is also planning to organize the 3rd RISI Indian Seminar in December 2011. Dates and location will be announced shortly.

About RISI

RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the timber, wood products, bioenergy, pulp and paper, tissue, nonwovens, printing and publishing industries to help them make better decisions.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. More information can be found at www.risi.com.

Contact:

Jennifer Plourde
Associate Marketing Manager
RISI
4 Alfred Circle
Bedford, MA 01730 USA
Tel: +1.781.734.8917
jplourde@risi.com