13 -14 NOVEMBER 2025
Phoenix Room
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
" Shaping the Future of the
Woodworking Industry and Markets
in Southeast Asia "
Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Thailand)
“ SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE WOODWORKING INDUSTRY AND MARKETS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA ”
Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Thailand)
A Must-Attend woodworking event with 1 and a-half day conference + field trip/factory tour comprising over 300 attendees from all over the world.
Join us in this Knowledge Exchange and Networking event bringing together leading experts, government players, industry professionals, and woodworking business to discuss and address critical issues affecting our woodworking industry and market today, while at the same time connect and build networks.
You will gain and share insights into global and regional trends, sustainable practices, and latest technologies that are shaping our woodworking industry and market today, while at the same time renew and build new networks.
The woodworking industry in Southeast Asia remains a dynamic and evolving sector, with its rich natural resources, and increasing global and domestic demands for furniture, timber and wood-based products.
While there are growing opportunities in demands for sustainably sourced products, innovations and designs, market diversifications, and technology advances, our industry is also facing challenges ranging from deforestation and environmental concerns, labor costs and competition for skilled workforce, supply chain issues and trade barriers and tariffs.
Be part of this discussion, knowledge exchange and renew and build your market networks!
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2025
18:00 PM – 21:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Thursday, 13 NOVEMBER 2025
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1:
Thailand government’s roles in supporting the forestry & woodworking industry
- Minister, Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand (TBC*)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2:
Southeast Asia’s woodworking industry: Present & Future Perspectives – Opportunities & Challenges
- Assoc.Prof. Songklod Jarusombuti, Special Advisor of Faculty of Forestry and Head of Center of Academic Excellence in Rubber, Kasetsart University, Thailand
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION 1:
Future Trends – Innovative new wood
materials; Wood Design Trends, SMART Manufacturing & Technology Advancements
- Panelist 1: Mr. Ger Gerdes, Consultant & Expert Technology Scouting, Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), Germany
- Panelist 2: TBA
- Panelist 3: TBA
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM
Q&A
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
11:10 AM – 11:55 AM
PRESENTATION 1:
Timber Constructions in the World of Architecture – Issues & Challenges
- 11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
Removing barriers to greater wood use in Southeast Asia - Mr. Kent Wheiler, Director, Center for International Trade in Forest Products, University of Washington, USA
11:45 AM – 12:20 PM
- Speaker 2: TBA*
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Q&A
12:00 PM – 13:30 PM
Networking Lunch
13:30 PM – 14:15 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION 2:
Sustainability Issues – Waste Management, Sourcing Practices, Certifications, Forestry Management, Deforestation & Environment impacts
Future of Wood Production & Resilient Forestry in Times of Climate Change
- Mr. Ole Seidenberg, Managing Director, SKYSEED GmbH, Germany
- Panelist 2: TBA*
- Panelist 3: TBA*
14:15 PM – 14:20 PM
Q&A
14:20 PM – 15:30 PM
PRESENTATION 2:
Furniture Manufacturing & Production –
Where do we go from here?
14.20 PM – 14:55 PM
Furniture: The technology-driven industry
- Mr. Ingo Bathe, Director international Sales, imos AG, Germany
14:55 PM – 15:30 PM
- Speaker 2: TBA*
15:30 PM – 16:00 PM
Coffee Break & Networking
16:00 PM – 16:45 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Market Access & Trade Regulations in Southeast Asia – Understanding policies, tariffs and free trade agreements impacting timber, furniture & woodworking trade
- Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Vice Chairman of Council of Asia Furniture Association, and President of Thai Furniture Association and Thai Timber Association and CEO of Deesawat Industries Co., Ltd., Thailand (TBC*)
- Panelist 2: TBA*
- Panelist 3: TBA*
16:45 PM – 16:50 PM
Q&A
16:50 PM – 17:20 PM
Closing Remarks and Conference Summary
- Assoc.Prof. Songklod Jarusombuti, Special Advisor of Faculty of Forestry and Head of Center of Academic Excellence in Rubber, Kasetsart University, Thailand
18:00 PM – 20:00 PM
Networking Dinner
FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2025
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Field Trip/Factory Tour with Lunch
SPEAKERS
Mr. Kent Wheiler(USA)
Mr. Ingo Bathe(Germany)
Mr. Ole Seidenberg(Germany)
Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong
Mr. Ger Gerdes
More to follow ...
Moderator
Assoc.Prof. Songklod Jarusombuti
HOST ORGANIZATION
Strategic Partners
Supporting Associations
Supporting Media
Venue:
Phoenix Room
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Address:
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Ban Mai, Amphoe Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120