Speaker and Moderator’s Name: Assoc.Prof. Songklod Jarusombuti
Position: Director of Excellence Center for Natural Rubber
Organization: Kasetsart University
Country: Thailand
Sessions:
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2: Southeast Asia’s woodworking industry: Present & Future Perspectives – Opportunities & Challenges
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Kent Wheiler
Position: Director
Company/Organization: Center for International Trade in Forest Products, University of Washington
Country: USA
Session:
- PRESENTATION 1: Timber Constructions in the World of Architecture – Issues & Challenges
Topic: Removing Barriers to Greater Wood Use in Southeast Asia
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Ole Seidenberg
Position: Managing Director
Company/Organization: SKYSEED GmbH
Country: Germany
Session:
- PANEL DISCUSSION 2: Sustainability Issues – Waste Management, Sourcing Practices, Certifications, Forestry Management, Deforestation & Environment impacts
Topic: Future of Wood Production & Resilient Forestry in Times of Climate Change
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Ingo Bathe
Position: Director international Sales
Company/Organization: imos AG
Country: Germany
Session:
- PRESENTATION 2: Furniture Manufacturing & Production – Where do we go from here?
Topic: Furniture: The technology-driven industry
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong
Position: 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.
Company/Organization: Council of Asia Furniture Association,Thai Furniture Association, Thai Timber Association, Deesawat Industries Co., Ltd.
Country: Thailand
Session:
- PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Market Access & Trade Regulations in Southeast Asia – Understanding policies, tariffs and free trade agreements impacting timber, furniture & woodworking trade
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Ger Gerdes
Position: Consultant & Expert Technology Scouting
Company/Organization: Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA)
Country: Germany
Session:
- PANEL DISCUSSION 1: Future Trends – Innovative New Wood Materials, Wood Design Trends, and SMART Manufacturing & Technology Advancements
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Aaron Boo
Position: Managing Director
Company/Organization: PYTHA Asia
Country: Singapore
Session:
- PANEL DISCUSSION 1: Future Trends – Innovative New Wood Materials, Wood Design Trends, and SMART Manufacturing & Technology Advancements
Speaker’s Name: Mr. Cliff Chang
Position: Director, SK Global Co., Ltd. , Standing Director, Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association
Company/Organization: Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association , SK Global Co., Ltd. ,
Country: Taiwan
Session:
- PANEL DISCUSSION 1: Future Trends – Innovative New Wood Materials, Wood Design Trends, and SMART Manufacturing & Technology Advancements