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participating in the next edition!”
At the same time, bringing together key players to share
ideas, solutions and innovations, TIWF 2024 conducted a
series of conferences and workshops with over 35 local

and international industry experts sharing insights on wide
TIFF ranging topics on emerging trends, technology, design and

sustainability best practices.
September 18-20, 2024
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre Some of the conference topics included topics such as
Bangkok, Thailand “Wood Technologies Today”, “Driving Innovation - Future
Opportunities in the Thai Wood and Furniture Industry”,
hailand International Woodworking and Furniture “Evolving Trends in Global Demand for Wood Raw Materials”,
Exhibition 2024 (TIWF 2024) premiered successfully “Wood Innovation Design for Low Carbon Architecture”, and
Tin Bangkok, Thailand, from September 18-20, 2024 “Sustainable Woodworking in Furniture Design”.

at Southeast Asian’s largest exhibition venue, the IMPACT TIWF 2024 also served as a ‘skill-upgrade platform’
Exhibition and Convention Centre. through the conduct of a series of well-attended carpentry
TIWF 2024 is an international face-to-face exhibition masterclasses and workshops that imparted vocational skills
and networking platform to connect and do business with and knowledge in furniture-making fundamentals, woodworking
the woodworking and furniture industry in Southeast Asia. finishing techniques and operation of woodworking power
It provided a regional industry platform for the industry to tools and equipment.
expand their networks and foster international collaborations. The success of TIWF 2024 underscores its commitment

The event attracted over 214 exhibiting companies from to supporting the growth of the woodworking and furniture
20 countries, showcasing their latest technology, machinery, industry in Southeast Asia. This event serves as a dynamic
equipment, solutions, materials and know-hows to over 6,286 platform for suppliers, trade visitors, and buyers to network,
trade visitors coming from 49 countries. exchange ideas, and forge new business opportunities.
Mr. Wei Jian, General Secretary, China National Forestry
Success and Highlights of TIWF 2024 Machinery Association (CNFMA), added “Despite this being the
A key highlight of TIWF 2024 is its highly successful ‘Business first edition of TIWF, our members' delegation has established
Matching Program’ that facilitated over 340 pre-arranged meetings many new business connections with local stakeholders as
between exhibitors and over 70 qualified hosted buyers, securing well as benefited from fruitful meetings with TIWF’s supporting

many business and partnership deals and exchanges. associations. We look forward to fostering more partnerships
John Chan, Regional Director of American Hardwood with TIWF, which is a great platform for facilitating our members'
Export Council, South East Asia said, “TIWF 2024 surpassed business network in Thailand and ASEAN”.
our expectations! From day one, we experienced a consistent To align with the regional Southeast Asian woodworking
flow of high-quality visitors. We have gathered numerous exhibition calendar, TIWF will be positioned as a biennial
solid leads. The event also opened doors to unexpected event, with its next edition to take place in Bangkok, from
opportunities and provided valuable insights into the markets’ September 16-18, 2026, promising to be even bigger in

unmet needs—areas where the American Hardwood Export scale and size. FDM
Council can make a significant impact. We look forward to ENQUIRY NO. 1301