Convention Program

DATE:	June 28, 2011 - Press Conference (For Media ONLY) June 29, 2011 - Full-day Convention
VENUE:	The Westin Nanjing, Jiangsu, China 201 Zhongyang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Tel: (86 25) 8556 8888 Fax: (86 25) 8556 9999
THEME:	US Hardwoods: Substance and Style
Chair-persons:	Mr. Lai Zeng Xiang, Professor, School of Urban Design and Architecture, Shanghai Tongji University Mr. Tony Lin, Former President, Singapore Industries Council and President, Eurosa Furniture Company (Pte) Ltd, Singapore Ms. Zhang Qing Ping, Associate Dean, College of Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Forestry University

June 29, 2011 - Full-day Convention
08:00 - 09:00	Convention Registration
09:00 - 09:30	Opening Remarks Mr. Scott Sindelar, Minister-Counselor for Agricultural Affairs, Agricultural Affairs Office, Embassy of the United States of America Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council Jiangsu Government Official Mr. John Chan, Regional Director, American Hardwood Export Council Southeast Asia & Greater China
09:30 - 09:50	Globalization and the US Hardwood Industry Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council (USA)
09:50 - 10:30	Environmental Credentials of U.S. Hardwoods Mr. Scott Bowe, Professor and Wood Products Specialist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin (USA)
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:45	Wood… Material. Inspiration. Function. Beauty Mr. Johnny Marsh, Senior Associate, tonychi & associates (USA)
11:45 - 12:30	Why the furniture industry has changed more in the past 5 years, than in the previous century? Mr. John Kelly, Founder and Director, John Kelly Furniture & Accessories (USA)
12:30 - 13:30	Lunch
13:30 - 14:15	Wood & Sustainable Architecture Mr. Brian Court, AIA, LEED AP, Architect and Associate, The Miller Hull Partnership (USA)
14:15 - 15:00	Designers and Design: Making a Difference from Two Points of View Ms. J Lee Rofkind, President, Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; LEED AP; Founder and Creative Director, BUZ Design Consultants Ltd (Hong Kong)
15:00 - 15:30	Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:15	Enjoy Life．Enjoy Design Mr. Steve Leung, Founder & Managing Director, Steve Leung Designers Ltd. (Hong Kong)
16:15 - 16:45	Questions by Panels
13:30 - 16:45	Afternoon Breakout Session for AHEC Members and Trade Representatives Moderators: Mr. Tony Lin, Former President, Singapore Industries Council and President, Eurosa Furniture Company (Pte) Ltd, Singapore Report by Ms. Feng Jian Hua, President, Jiangsu Furniture Trade Association Report by Mr. Richard Lee, President, Malaysia Furniture Industry Council Report by Mr. Ambar Tjahyono, Chairman, Indonesia Furniture Industry & Handicraft Association (Asmindo) Report by Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Secretary General, Thai Furniture Industries Association Report by Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Vice Chairman, Handicraft & Wood Industry Association of HCMC (HAWA) Report by Mr. Ahn Kyoung-ho, Consultant of American Hardwood Export Council, Korea
16:45 - 17:00	Closing Remarks Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council
17:00 - 19:00	Post Conference Networking & Cocktail Reception

Convention Program

June 29, 2011 - Full-day Convention