Convention Program


June 21, 2018 (Thur) Agenda
13:00 Press Conference (For Media & AHEC Members ONLY)
15:30 - 17:30 Market Discussion Panel (For AHEC Members ONLY)
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome Cocktail Reception (By Invitation and AHEC Members ONLY)
June 22, 2018 (Fri) Agenda (Open to pre-registered guests)
Chair-persons Mr. Tony Lin, Presidential Advisors, Singapore Furniture Industries Council and President, Eurosa Furniture Company (Pte) Ltd
Mr Ernie Koh, Immediate Past President, Singapore Furniture Industries Council and Executive Director, Koda Ltd
08:30 - 09:00 Conference Registration
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Remarks
Dr. Christopher Bielecki, Deputy Director, Agricultural Trade Office, Beijing
Ms. Jin Xi Feng, President of FuLe Group, President of Shaanxi Furniture Association, Chairman of FuLe Group
Mr. John Chan, Regional Director, American Hardwood Export Council Southeast Asia & Greater China
09:30 - 10:10

Wood and the Environment

Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council (USA)
10:10 - 10:40

American Hardwood Exports to China

Mr. Scott Seyler, Chairman, American Hardwood Export Council (USA)
10:40 - 11:10 Coffee Break
11:10 - 11:40

The US Hardwood Resource and Sustainability

Dr. Scott Bowe, Professor and Wood Products Specialist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin (USA)
11:40 - 12:20

Interior Design Application of American Hardwood – Art & Design

Mr. Kinney Chan, Founder of Kinney Chan and Associates (HK)
12:20 - 12:30 Q&A Session
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:10

New Technologies and Design Potential with American Hardwood

Mr. David Venables, European Director, American Hardwood Export Council (UK)
14:10 - 15:20

Introduction to US Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules

Mr. Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector, National Hardwood Lumber Association (USA)
15:20 – 15:30 Q&A Session & Closing Remarks by Michael Snow, Executive Director, AHEC
15:30 – 18:00 Exhibition Showcase-American Hardwood Pavilion / Post Convention Networking and Cocktails Reception