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and the Thai Timber Association.
Attendees can also look forward to a dynamic lineup of
collaborative panels. In partnership with Baan Lae Suan, a
seminar on “DESIGN TALK: Wood Living 2026” will analyse
evolving consumer demands regarding design and eco-standards.
Concurrently, a panel titled “UNLOCKING WOOD CREATIVITY:

DRIVING ECONOMY 5.0,” organised alongside Wazzadu.com,
will explore new dimensions in timber architecture. These
sessions will feature distinguished industry icons, including
Mr. Nithit from A49 (Architects 49), Mr. Dusit from Saiyart
Collection, and various specialists who will map out future
design directions and material innovations.
A highly anticipated highlight of the showfloor is the Complementing the seminars, the hands-on technical training
German Pavilion, which will exhibit cutting-edge automation, and workshops will offer intensive skill-building sequences as
European machinery, and advanced manufacturing tech. Elite the acclaimed CARPENTRY MASTERCLASS makes its return.

German corporations, including Andritz AG, Anthon GmbH, Led by renowned Thai master craftsmen Ajarn Ae Pho
Dieffenbacher, and Baumer Inspection, will present next- Chang and Ajarn Keng Indy Woodworker, the program delivers
generation solutions to broaden operational perspectives for invaluable, direct technical knowledge.
Thai and ASEAN businesses. This is further supplemented by practical wood application
To serve the entire supply chain holistically, the exhibition demonstrations from AHEC, as well as digital facility optimisation
covers four key exhibitor profiles: workshops featuring smart factory management software
1. Machinery & Technology: Advanced manufacturing presented by BUILT TECH World.

machinery and tools Crucially, TIWF 2026 will be co-located with the Building
2. Materials & Supplies: Materials, equipment, and Construction Technology Expo 2026 (BCT Expo 2026) in Hall 7.
decorative surfaces As the region’s premier trade platform for building
3. Fittings, Hardware & Components: Hardware systems, construction, tech, and mining, this joint positioning fosters
fittings, and furniture components immediate cross-industry networking among the woodworking,
4. Industry Services: Specialised software, design systems, furniture, architecture, and construction fields.
trade media, and associations Attendees can smoothly transition between halls to explore
structural systems, smart construction solutions, and new-age
Activities Beyond The Show Floor building technologies in one unified visit.

Beyond the comprehensive exhibition floor, TIWF 2026 will TIWF 2026 remains a vital destination for sawmill
host a specialised series of educational features designed owners, furniture manufacturers, property developers,
by top minds to address pressing industrial developments. architects, interior designers, product creators, and trade
The focal point is a high-level summit titled “From Forest to stakeholders to acquire smart manufacturing capabilities,
Future: The Sustainability Masterclass for Wood & Construction source modern materials, and secure commercial partnerships
Summit,” which will be expertly moderated by Mr. Jirawat across ASEAN. FDM
Tangkijngamwong, President of the Thai Furniture Association ENQUIRY NO. 5502