Dates, locations set for RISI's 2009 European and Asian Pulp and Paper Outlook Conferences

BOSTON, MA, Dec. 9, 2008 - RISI today announced plans for their 2009 spring pulp and paper industry conferences in Europe and Asia, including a new location in Europe.

The 11th European Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference will take place March 29 – 31, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt in Berlin, Germany. The 10th annual Asian Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference will occur June 8 - 10, 2009 at the Four Seasons hotel in Shanghai, China. Both Outlook Conferences feature regional and global industry forecasts presented by RISI economists, plus guest speakers from other leading organizations.

Rhiannon James-van Beuningen, Senior Vice President, Marketing Services at RISI commented, "In these tough economic times it is crucial to know what is going on in the industry to be prepared for what's ahead. We hope that these events will provide a forum for industry executives to discuss their questions and concerns for the industry's future with each other and with our economists to help them through the crunch."

Conference programs and registration details for the European Conference are currently available at www.risiinfo.com/euroconf.

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