The 13th Annual Conference on PULP AND PAPER IN RUSSIA AND THE CIS will be held on 28th - 30th October 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna.
30+ distinguished speakers representing leading Russian and international companies will provide in-depth presentations on the most significant developments in the Russian pulp and paper industry, including: opportunities offered by the new Governmental development strategy for the forestry, pulp and paper sector; creation of new pulp and paper mills in Russia and the CIS; the impact of the increased export duties on Russian round wood; infrastructure and human resources challenges; production cost management; as well as the investment strategies and modernisation plans of the leading companies; opportunities for bio-energy production in Russia, and many other topical issues.
This unique event is now unanimously recognized as the most important gathering in the Russian forestry, pulp and paper industry, and has firmly established its reputation as the best place to meet all the key players in the Russian sector as well as their international peers.
Every year hundreds of participants, including top-level managers from both Russian and international pulp and paper mills, packaging companies, investors, governmental decision-makers, chemicals and equipment suppliers, andtransport companies get together to share their views on the current state of the industry, its future perspectives and ways to maximise growth and address existing challenges.
As always, in addition to the information-packed sessions and hard-hitting discussions on offer, the programme will provide a great variety of social functions, allowing you to expand your business contacts and catch up with industry peers in a more relaxed and informal environment.