Time: 9:00 – 11:30 | March 5, 2026
Venue: Conference Room, 2nd Floor – SECC (Within HawaExpo 2026)
Language: English – Vietnamese
As Asia continues to assert its influence in the global furniture and interior design landscape, Furniture Forum 2026 brings together leading voices from across the region to explore the forces shaping the future of design, manufacturing, and market expansion.
Under the theme “Asia Rising – Design Leading,” this high-level forum will examine how Asian creativity, craftsmanship, and strategic collaboration are redefining global standards in furniture and interior design.
This exclusive gathering welcomes:
- Industry leaders
- Associations and trade bodies
- Designers and architects
- International buyers
- Enterprises and manufacturers
- Media and press
Why You Should Attend
✔ Gain first-hand insights into Japan’s furniture market and its evolving dynamics
✔ Discover how Southeast Asia is redefining modernism through craft and commerce
✔ Explore Vietnam’s rapid rise in hospitality and interior design
✔ Understand emerging trends and best practices in contemporary furniture design
✔ Engage with regional leaders in a strategic cross-border panel discussion
Program Highlights
9:00 – 9:30
Guest Registration
9:30 – 9:35
Opening Speech
9:35 – 10:25
The Current State of Japan’s Furniture Market and Perspectives for Understanding It
Speaker: Mr. Kano Hiroshi – Editor-in-Chief, KAGUSHIMBUN
10:25 – 10:45
Craft and Commerce: Redefining Southeast Asian Modernism
Speaker: Mrs. Korakoth Kunalungkarn – President, Thailand Interior Designers’ Association (TIDA)
10:45 – 11:05
Vietnam Hospitality & Interior Design: From Emerging Market to Regional Influence (To be confirmed)
Speaker: Designer Dang Viet Khoa – Managing Director, KAZE Interior Design Studio (Vietnam)
11:05 – 11:25
Trends and Practices in Furniture Design (To be confirmed)
Speaker: Designer Jarrod Lim – Founder & Creative Director, Jarrod Lim Design Studio (Singapore)
11:25 – 12:00 High-Level Regional Panel Discussion
Panelists include:
- Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh – Chairman, Vietnam Timber & Forest Products Association (VIFOREST)
- Mr. Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan – Chairman, ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC)
- Mr. Thongda Sihamaya – President, Laos Furniture Association
- Mr. U Win Htein – President, Myanmar Forest Products & Timber Merchant Association
- Mr. Pak Dedy – Chairman, Indonesia Furniture Industry & Handicraft Association
- Mr. Rudra Chatterjee – Chair, Furniture Committee, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Moderator: Journalist Khổng Loan, Founder and Head Coach, Leadership Visibility Lab
Furniture Forum 2026 is more than a conference — it is a strategic dialogue shaping the next chapter of Asia’s furniture industry. From Japan’s mature market insights to Southeast Asia’s design-driven transformation, the forum offers a rare opportunity to connect policy, creativity, and commerce on one stage.
Seats are limited to ensure quality networking and meaningful exchange.
👉 Register now to secure your participation.
https://forms.gle/eXXzbLTondyo53Z28
*Please note that all speakers and topics are subject to change.
