Furniture, interior and design objects are in high demand for the Asia-Pacific region's residential, commercial or hospitality projects. FIND – Global Summit's lineup of speakers from over 50 market makers will offer deep insights for B2B delegates at Marina Bay Sands.
Curated by the China editor of Wallpaper Magazine and creative consultant Yoko Choy, the summit will focus on Regenerative Design, Holistic Hospitality, The Asian Blueprint, The Innovation Era, Creativity, Commerce and Communication.
"With the resumption of traffic between the East and the West, it's time to set our sights on the future. Following the resounding success of the inaugural FIND Global Summit in 2022, our goal this year is to further establish Singapore as a hub for innovative and future-proof solutions in the creative industry," said Choy.
"By collaborating closely with our local and regional partners, as well as creatives from diverse disciplines worldwide, including established figures and emerging talents, the summit will foster meaningful conversations around the pressing issues we currently face in the industry."
Keynote speakers include Ren Yee, Head of Futures at intentional architecture practice UNStudio from the Netherlands; renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue from the Philippines; and Ed Ng of Hong Kong's AB Concept, one of the most prolific interior designers in the global luxury hospitality sector.
There will also be panel discussions about growth in retail channels, the SID Convention "Love of Design – Embracing Sustainability", and young emerging Asian design talents exploring the balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary technologies.
"The Asian Design Dialogue – Mapping the Present and Beyond", moderated by Choy, will have speakers like Teo Yang, Artistic Director of the Craft Trend Fair of the Korea Craft & Design Foundation; Dawn Lim, Executive Director of the DesignSingapore Council; Danh Tran, Founder and CEO of Vietnam Design Week; and Andika Frestian, Artistic Director of Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design, examining Asia's creative strength and evolving landscape.
Another panel discussion with an Asian focus is "Bridging Borders: Asian Designs from Local to Global" with Japanese industrial designer Kensaku Oshiro and Rutvi Chaudhary from India's Jaipur Rugs.
Tackling the issue of office design in our post-pandemic world, "The Renaissance Of Workspace" will feature Kahn Yoon, Director of International Projects at M Moser Associates, and Jaelle Ang, Co-Founder and CEO of The Great Room, while "Envisioning Asian Hospitality: Transcending Experience with Values and Luxury" discusses the creation of a holistic experience in the hotel industry.
The Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS) will take over the Summit stage on the last morning of the fair with a series of presentations and panel discussions around sustainability.
