Convention Program
Update as at Sept 29, 2022
| 14 October 2022 (Friday) | Agenda |
|---|---|
| Chair-person |
Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Timber Association (TTA) and Thai Furniture Association (TFA) |
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
Conference Registration |
| 09:00 - 09:20 | Opening Remarks |
| Mr. Eric Mullis - Agricultural Attache, Agricultural Affairs Office Bangkok | |
| Mr. John Chan, Regional Director, American Hardwood Export Council Southeast Asia & Greater China | |
| 09:20 - 09:40 |
American Hardwood Exports to Southeast Asia |
| Mr. David Whitten, Chairman, American Hardwood Export Council (USA) | |
| 09:40 - 10:20 |
Wood and the Environment |
| Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council (USA) | |
| 10:20 - 10:50 | Coffee Break |
| 10:50 - 11:30 |
State of the US Hardwood Industry |
| Mr. Tripp Pryor, International Program Manager, American Hardwood Export Council (USA) | |
| 11:30 - 12:10 |
Outlook of Furniture Industry in Thailand and its Opportunity to Hardwood Industry |
| Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Timber Association (TTA) and Thai Furniture Association (TFA) (Thailand) | |
| 12:10 - 12:20 | Q&A Session |
| 12:20 - 13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 - 14:25 |
The First Experience of Designing Furniture with Sustainable US Hardwood |
|
Ms. Nong Chotipatoomwan (Thailand) |
|
| 14:25 - 15:05 |
Introduction to US Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules |
| Mr. Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector and Dean of Education of Grading School, National Hardwood Lumber Association (USA) | |
| 15:05 – 15:20 |
Q&A Session & Closing Remarks Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council (USA) |
| 15:20 – 18:00 | Exhibition Showcase-American Hardwood Pavilion / Post Convention Networking and Reception |