Forest products events

Fastmarkets’ forest products events, formerly known as RISI events, are the industry's meeting places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more

The forest products industry is undergoing changes at a rapid speed. The push for sustainability, growing e-commerce and logistic problems exacerbated by the pandemic are just some of the challenges and trends the industry faces today. Our events provide the critical insights and outlooks that enables you to understand the market dynamics that at shaping the global and regional markets. We bring together the decision-makers and topic experts across the supply chain together in one place, giving you the opportunity to network and gain critical insights to help you and your organizations succeed in a changing market.

Upcoming events

August 12-14 2024 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Be part of the Latin America’s premier conference for the pulp, paper and packaging industries. Understand the key challenges facing the industry, and how to thrive in a turbulent landscape. Hear from the CEOs of Latin America’s leading forest product companies.

September 9-11, 2024 | Antwerp, Belgium

Unlock valuable business opportunities at the only event dedicated to forest products freight and shipping. At a time of demand volatility, sustainability challenges and ever-evolving technology, this one-stop-shop event gives you answers from expert analysts and leading decision-makers.

Oct 29-30, 2024 | Chicago, USA

Welcome to the only regional event covering all the key forest product grades, including pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, wood products and biomass. Formerly known as RISI North America, this conference is THE place for making valuable connections and understanding what’s really going in the forest products industry.

Oct 29-30, 2024 | Chicago, USA

ICC is the leading global forum for containerboard insights. Lean more about the critical issues and industry challenges economic headwinds, capacity re-allocation and sustainability. Join Fastmarkets’ experts as they analyse the global containerboard outlook.

A place to meet the big paper players and get the latest news and forecasts for this industry.
Forest trader, Fastmarkets event delegate.
Insights you cannot get elsewhere.
CEO of packaging buyer, Fastmarkets event delegate.
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