13.00 – 13.30
Registration | Networking
13.30 – 13.45
Keynote Address
Modern and Efficient Production of Kitchen, Cabinets & Wardrobes
Janis Kienberger
Managing Director, German Tech Machinery
13.45 – 14.00
Session 1:
FurTech Future: Exploring Next-Gen Innovations in Furniture Design
Srinivasan Janardhanam
Head of Quality Assurance, Sobha Furniture
14.00 – 14.15
Session 2:
Design Chemistry and DNA and How a Product Speaks to Our Hearts
Nima Bavardi
Designer & Middle East Expert Advisor, Asia Designer Communication Platform (Middle East Region)
14.15 – 14.30
Session 3:
Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality: The Concept Designer's Challenge
Shadia Neduvancheri
Concept Designer, KOJ Interiors
14.30 - 14.45
Session 4:
Innovation in Furniture Industry
Amjath Marolly
CEO, Al Subaiha Furniture Industries LLC
09.00 – 10.30
Registration | Networking
10.30 – 10.45
Session 1:
Narrative Furniture Design: Integrating emotions and technology in the furture living spaces
Aidin Ardjomandi
Lecturer, Pars University of Art & Architecture
10.45 – 11.00
Session 2:
Middle East's Furniture Frontier: Exploring the Latest Trends and Technological Advancements Driving Innovation
Dr. Chadi Chamoun
Director of Innovation & Strategic Development, Bond Interiors
11.00 – 11.45
Fire Side Chat:
Challenging Furniture Design Conventions
Nima Bavardi
Designer & Middle East Expert Advisor, Asia Designer Communication Platform (Middle East Region)
Aidin Ardjomandi
Lecturer, Pars University of Art & Architecture
11.45 – 12.00
Session 3:
TFRG Recycling and Circular Economy
Nick Oettinger
CEO, The Furniture Recycling Group
12.00 – 12.30
Masterclass:
Building a Furniture Brand: 2024
Amjath Marolly
CEO, Al Subaiha Furniture Industries LLC
12.30 – 12.45
Session 4:
Fusion of design and technology in Furniture industry
Andysheh Sarshar
Founder & Director, Art Tech Creative Design Consultants
13.30 – 14.00
Registration | Networking
14.15 – 14.30
Session 1:
Reducing carbon footprint of the furniture factory through energy efficiency and smart solutions
Mustafa Ali
Senior Director - Business Development, FEFCO
14.30 – 14.45
Session 2:
Creating a Sustainable Social Footprint: Innovating Interior Fit-out and Joinery for Impact
Murtaza Balasinourwala
Managing Director, ANID Turnkey Projects Contracting LLC
14.45 – 15.00
Session 3:
The Future of Furniture - Sustainable, Smart, AI-Enhanced, and Automatable
Manoj Kumar
Managing Director, Makstylo Interiors
15:00 - 15:10
Closing Remarks
*The agenda is subject to change and it will keep evolving.