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Speaker and Moderator’s Name: Assoc.Prof. Songklod Jarusombuti

Position: Special Advisor of Faculty of Forestry and Head of Center of Academic Excellence in Rubber
Organization: Kasetsart University
Country: Thailand
Sessions:

  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2: Southeast Asia’s woodworking industry: Present & Future Perspectives – Opportunities & Challenges
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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
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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
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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
Mr,-Jirawat-Tangkijngamwong

Speaker's Name: Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong (TBC*)

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
Mr. Ger Gerdes, Consultant & Expert Technology Scouting,

Speaker's Name: Mr. Ger Gerdes

Position: Consultant & Expert Technology Scouting
Company/Organization: Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA)
Country: Germany
Session:

  • PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Market Access & Trade Regulations in Southeast Asia – Understanding policies, tariffs and free trade agreements impacting timber, furniture & woodworking trade