Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026
Location: Hall 5-6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Date: 16 September 2026 | Main Stage Agenda
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| From Forest to Future: The Sustainability Masterclass for Wood & Construction Forum | ||
| 13.00 – 13.15 hrs. | Conducted in EN PRESENTATION: Carbon Math: Measuring the Carbon Capture Value of Timber Products - The science behind wood as a carbon storage tool, explaining how trees trap carbon and why managing our forests well is the key to a sustainable construction industry. • Asst.Prof.Dr. Khwanchai Duangsathaporn Professor of Kasetsart University, Chairman of the Steering Subcommittee on Commercial Forestry and Wood Industry, and Head of the FSC Forest Management Research Project | |
| 13.15 – 13.30 hrs. | Conducted in EN PRESENTATION: Practical Net-Zero Strategies for Wood Manufacturing - A practical look at how a real wood factory can reach Net-Zero, sharing how to turn wood waste into energy and how "going green" helps your business compete. • Pallet Maker Group Co., Ltd. |  |
| The Carbon-Lean Frontier: Scaling Sustainable Timber Ecosystems Focusing on bridging international supply chains, regulatory trade policies, and advanced off-site prefabrication to scale sustainable wood building across the ASEAN market. |
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| 13.30 – 13.45 hrs. | Conducted in TH PRESENTATION: Trade Secrets: Unlocking the Wood Market in ASEAN * Identify the trade and policy hurdles that must be cleared to turn sustainable timber into a mainstream, high-profit reality across Southeast Asia. • Mr. Kent Wheiler, Associate Professor in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, and Director of the Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) |  |
| 13.45 – 14.00 hrs. | Conducted in EN PRESENTATION: Tall Timber Revolution: Scaling High-Rise Wood Construction through Industrial Precision * A look at the "Swedish Way" of building tall with wood, showing how making wood parts in a factory (prefabrication) makes it possible to build high-rise timber buildings quickly and safely. • Mr. Lars Atterfors, Atterfors Consulting AB | |
| 14.00 – 14.15 hrs. | Conducted in EN PRESENTATION: Driving Carbon-Lean Manufacturing: The Evolution and Future of SYP in Thailand’s Timber Market * Understand the market evolution of SYP in Thailand, focusing on its reliable, certified supply chain and its versatile applications in sustainable wood processing. • Mr. Greg Aznarez, MBR and Director of Greenfield LLC |  |
| 14.15 – 14.45 hrs. | Conducted in EN PANEL DISCUSSION: The Net Zero Blueprint: Engineering the Profitable Green Factory •Mr. Kent Wheiler, Associate Professor in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, and Director of the Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) •Pallet Maker Group Co., Ltd. •Mr. Greg Aznarez, MBR and Director of Greenfield LLC Moderator: Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Furniture Association and Thai Timber Association, CEO of DEESAWAT | |
| 14.45 – 15.00 hrs. | Conducted in EN Closing Remarks and Conference Summary • Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Furniture Association and Thai Timber Association, CEO of DEESAWAT |  |
| DESIGN TALK: Wood Living 2026 by Baan Lah Suan, Room, AME Imaginative | ||
| 15.00 – 17.00 hrs. | Conducted in TH DESIGN TALK: Wood Living 2026 by Baan Lah Suan, Room, AME Imaginative Wooden Design and the Future of Living: Evolving Trends in Residential Design and Sustainability • Mr. Dusit Semangoen, Salyart Collection • Mr. Jirachai tangkijngamwong, Marketing Director at DEESAWAT • Mr. Wirod Chimmee, Architect and the Owner of Baan Rai I Arun Farm Stay |    |
Date: 17 September 2026 | Main Stage Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
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| 10:00 – 11:00 Hrs. | Conducted in EN American Hardwood Export Council (PLATINUM SPONSOR) |  |
| 11.00 – 12.00 Hrs. | Conducted in TH Extending the Forest Lifecycle: Material Science Behind Long-Lasting Wood Innovations • Assoc. Prof. Songklod Jarusombat, Associate Professor of Kasetsart University |  |
| 13:00 – 17:00 Hrs. | Conducted in TH Next- Gen Wood Shaping The Future Of Design Industry •Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Furniture Association and Thai Timber Association, CEO of DEESAWAT | |
| Conducted in TH Unlocking Wood Design Technology • Dr. Pantuda Puthipiroj (Arch.D) (Green Building Design Consultant, LEED AP) |  |
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| Conducted in TH Exploring Wood Architecture With Vernacular Iconic Design •Mr. Chulaporn Nantapanich, Founder, North Forest Studio Co., Ltd. •Mr. Thanakrit Chaiapicharoen, Chairman, Grid Architect Co., Ltd. |   |
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| Conducted in TH Unlocking power of wood driving design and building material new era •Mr. Nithit Sathapitanon, CEO of A49 Co., Ltd. •Mr. Komvit Boonthamrongkit, Managing Director, Price of Wood Industries Co., Ltd. |   |
Date: 18 September 2026 | Main Stage Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
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| ASA DESIGN & SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FORUM @ TIWF 2026 Theme: Wood Synergy: Bridging Design, Craft, and Sustainable Manufacturing |
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| 10.00 – 12.00 Hrs. | Conducted in TH Opening Keynote: The Future of Wood in Thai Architecture • Mr. Asae Sukhyanga, President, The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage |  |
Conducted in TH Designing with Wood: Sustainability, Carbon Accounting & Building Regulations Architects Must Know • Representative from ASA Siam / ASA Lanna / ASA Isan / ASA Thaksin | ||
Conducted in TH Panel Discussion: From Concept to Construction — Making Wood Architecture Work in Real Projects Panelists: • Sher Maker, Architect • Yangnar Studio, Architect/Craftsman • Mr. Jesper Paul, CEO, Thaweephan Wood Products • Dr. Karn Phiancharoen, President of ASA Thaksin Moderator: • Mr. Santhaya Khotchasaramanee, President of ASA Lanna | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 Hrs. | Conducted in TH Thaisakol Group Co., Ltd. (GOLD SPONSOR) |  |
| 14:00 – 15:00 Hrs. | Conducted in EN Cedar Décor (SILVER SPONSOR) |  |