TIWF Summit

Shaping future of woodworking industry and markets in Southeast Asia

Date: 13^th to 14^th November 2025
Place: Bangkok, Thailand
Theme : Shaping future of woodworking industry and markets in Southeast Asia
Host: Thailand Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Organizer: Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition (TIWF)
Format: 1 x Full Day conference + 1 x Full Day Market & Factory Tour with 

Welcome Networking Reception and Gala Dinner Event 

Supporters:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (TBC*)

No of delegates: 300 international and local woodworking professionals and industry players 

Synopsis
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. The Southeast Asian Woodworking Summit 2025 brings together international leading experts, government players, industry professionals, and woodworking businesses to discuss and address the above issues affecting our industry and markets today, while at the same time connect and build networks. Attendees will gain and share insights into global and regional trends, sustainable practices, and latest technologies that are shaping our woodworking industry and market today. 

Suggested Key Conference Topics To Be Covered

• Global Market Trends, Demand and Supply, Market Overview, Trade Barriers Impacts
• Sustainability, Waste Management, Sourcing Practices, Certifications, Forestry Management, Deforestation and Environment Impacts 
• Advancements in Technology, Digitalization, Automation, SMART manufacturing
• Wood Design Trends & Latest Advancements 
• Innovative and New Wood Materials and Composites
• Opportunities in Wood Production Distribution in the Global Market Dynamics
• Timber Constructions in the World of Architecture  
• Future of Wooden Handcraft Industry in an Increasingly Digital World 
• Workforce Development in the Age of Technological Advancements and Digitalization
• Furniture Manufacturing and Production – Where do we go from here?
• Many more……………….

Who will be attending? – The International Gathering of Woodworking and Forestry industry Players and Professionals Owners; Industry leaders; Senior Executives;  Directors; Managers; Mills;  Manufacturers; Suppliers, Distributors; Technology and Innovation Experts; Sustainability and Environmental Specialists; Government Officials; Regulatory Authorities; Craftsmen; Artisans; Designers; Educators, etc.