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RISI Experts to Speak at Global Outlook Conference in Dubai

Monday 07. October 2013 - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced that six of its highly regarded economists will speak at the upcoming RISI Global Outlook Conference, to be held December 9-11, 2013, in Dubai.

RISI economists will present two-year outlooks and provide in-depth insight into critical issues facing the forest products industry worldwide. Speakers will include:
• Rod Young, Chief Economic Advisor
• Kurt Schaefer, Vice President, Fiber
• Esko Uutela, Principal, Tissue
• Orifjon Abidov, Economist, Packaging
• Alejandro Mata, Economist, European Forest Products
• David Katsnelson, Director, Macroeconomics
The program will also feature presentations from top executives representing leading producers, major brand owners and advertising agencies from around the world. The speakers will provide real-world case studies and deliver essential information on trends, opportunities and challenges in current and potential markets.
RISI’s first Global Outlook Conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, and will focus on global and regional issues of interest to pulp and paper industry leaders from around the world.
After the Global Outlook Conference concludes on December 11, RISI will host the 2013 PPI Awards, the only global awards dedicated to recognizing the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.