PPI Transport Symposium 19 will feature Speakers Corner for the First Time in 30 Year History
Speakers Corner will highlight new product innovations in forest products logistics
Published: August 5, 2011
BRUSSELS, August 5, 2011(PRESS RELEASE) – RISI and the IFPTA (International Forest Products Transport Association) are pleased to announce the addition of a Speakers Corner to the PPI Transport Symposium 19 program. This is the first time in its 30 year history that a Speakers Corner will be a part of the Symposium agenda. The biennial Symposium will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam from October 11-14.
On Wednesday, October 12, the Speakers Corner will open inside the Exhibit Hall at the RAI in Amsterdam. The Speakers Corner will be the go-to place for delegates to find out the latest technical, product, and commercial information from exhibitors and sponsors.
Featuring 15-minute time slots, the Speakers Corner will give companies the chance to present their latest product launches, new technology features, product demonstration, or commercial innovations. Out of the 7 available time slots, only 2 remain open:
- 1:45 – 2:00 pm Cascade Corporation
- 2:05 – 2:20 pm Joloda International
- 2:25 – 2:40 pm Botnia/V. Alexander
- 2:45 – 3:00 pm Euroports
- 3:05 – 3:20 pm available
- 3:25 – 3:40 pm Verbrugge
- 3:45 – 4:00 pm available
“We are very pleased with the level of interest in the new Speakers Corner,” said Rhiannon James, Senior Vice President of Marketing Services at RISI. “It is a signal to us that there are new innovations in the forest products logistics industry and the Speakers Corner will showcase them first.”
PPI Transport Symposium 19 is hosted by the Port of Amsterdam. For more information about the Symposium program and registration details, visit the website at www.transportsymposium.com.
