Agenda

Opening Remarks
· Mr. Che Weng Keong, President, Board of Directors of Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region
· Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director

Keynote Addresses
Moderator: Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director
· H.E. Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand
· Mr. Imede Chafim Falume, Representative of State Secretary of Land and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries, National Director of Forest and Wildlife, The Republic of Mozambique
· H.E. Mr. Jules Doret Ndongo, Minister, Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife, The Republic of Cameroon

High-Level Segment: Innovation and Transformation - Pursuing Avenues for Resilient and Sustainable Global Timber Industries
Moderator: Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director

Panel Discussion (60m):
· Dr. Bingono Meba Emmanuel Nances, Cabinet Director, Ministry of Water, Forest, Environment and Climate, The Gabonese Republic
· Dr. Piyabalo Nabede, Cabinet Chief of Staff, Ministry of Environment, Forest Resources, Coastal Protection, and Climate Change, The Republic of Togo
· Mr. Desiderio Erasmo Otárola Acevedo, Executive Director, National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), Republic of Peru
· Dr. Wang Chunfeng, Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet)
· Ms. Ashley Amidon, CEO, International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
· Mr. Xu Wei, Chairman, Zhejiang Starforest Flooring Co., Ltd, China

Q&A (10m)

Achievements Release
· Action Framework 2026 for Promoting Legal and Sustainable Timber Supply Chains
· A Milestone for Global Timber Index (GTI) Platform - Price Index
· Application and Operation of Blockchain-based Timber Traceability System-Trading Platform (BTTS-TP)
· Global Timber Association Network (GTAN)
· International Cooperation and Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Global Supply Chain
· Cooperation on Joint Development of Muslim-Friendly Market Environment in Macao

Session I: Timber Industries in Global Disruptions
Moderator: Dr. Jean Gerard, Senior Researcher, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)

Presentations (30m):
Increasing Challenges on Timber Industries and Markets.
· Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, Vice President, Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber (ABIMCI)/Founder and President, STCP Brazil
Changing Policy and Regulatory Frameworks - Australia’s response to dynamics and challenges in global timber trade.
· Ms. Cassandra Price, Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia
Emerging Trends and Demands in Global Timber Supply Chains.
· Mr. Carl Lu, Chairman of the Board, A&W (Shanghai) Woods Co., Ltd., China

Panel Discussion (40m):
· Dr. Chaode Ma, Assistant Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China
· Mr. Imede Chafim Falume, National Director of Forest and Wildlife, The Republic of Mozambique
· Mr. Zhang Enjiu, Chairman of the Board, TREESSUN Flooring, China
· Dr. Richard Gyimah, Executive Director, Timber Industry Development Division, Forestry Commission of Ghana
· Ms. Oki Hadiyati, Forest Ecosystem Officer Associate, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia
· Mr. Li Jiacong, General Manager, Guangzhou Shangpin Home Collection Co., Ltd, China

Q&A (10m)

Session II: Transformation of Industry & Trade Patterns for Supply Chain Resilience
Moderator: Dr. Ratih Damayanti, Director of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resources, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Indonesia

Presentations (30m):
Restructuring and Optimizing Timber Supply Chains.
· Dr. Xu Jintao, Professor of the National School of Development of Peking University, China
Evolving Competitive Edge in Timber Market and Trade.
· Mr. Rodrigo Quintín Bautista Tejeda, Manager of Commercial Forest Plantations, National Forestry Commission of Mexico-CONAFOR

Panel Discussion (40m):
· Mr. Juan Carlos Palacios Burneo, Executive Director, Corporation for Sustainable Forest Management (COMAFORS), Ecuador
· Mr. Aristotle Boaitey, Deputy Director (Responsible Production & Sourcing), Proforest
· Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Furniture Association, Thailand
· Mr. Yak Wang, Vice Chairman and President, Zhejiang Tucson Custom Home Furnishing Inc., China
· Dr. Peter O. Alele, Africa Regional Director, The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Q&A (10m)

Session III: Innovations for Sustaining the Timber Sector
Moderator: Dr. Luo Xinjian, Secretary General, Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)

Presentations (30m):
Integrating Innovative Technologies in Timber Industries (AI, Bioeconomy, blockchain).
· Mr. Wu Shengfu, Vice Chairman, Asia-Pacific Climate Change Committee, Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Upgrading Timber Value in Reforming Market Trends (Design, Culture, Education).
· Ms. Tullia Baldassarri Höger von Högersthal, Communication and Marketing Manager, INTERHOLCO, Switzerland
Empowering Green Finance for Sustainable Timber Sector (Fintech, LSSC Trading Platform, BTTS).
· Mr. Jean Baptiste Scalbert, International Expert, Program for the Promotion of Certified Forest Management, Phase IV (PPECF IV)

Panel Discussion (40m):
· Mr. Wen Yu, Impact Investment Analyst, Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)
· Mr. Jean Marie Ntoutoume, General Delegate, Union of foresters and wood industries of Gabon (UFIGA)
· Ms. Yan Hong, Chairman, Beijing KD Home Products Co., Ltd., China
· Mr. Bruno Leão, Director, Association of Wood Exporting Industries of the State of Pará (AIMEX), Brazil
· Ms. Renee Pan, Managing Director, Gobi Partners, China
· Mr. Huang Guangxiong, General Manager, Guangdong Shangchi Home Group Co. Ltd., China

Q&A (10m)

Forum Wrap-up
Mr. Andre Mader, Principal Networking Coordinator & Principal Policy Researcher, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Specialized Sub-forum 1: Timber Legality and Sustainability:
Navigating Strategies to Ensure Timber Legality and Sustainability in Disrupted Global Timber Trade

Specialized Sub-forum 2: Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade:
Digital Empowerment, Innovation-Driven Development

Specialized Sub-forum 3: Market Trends and Industry Innovations in Furniture & Home Furnishings:
Green-Smart Integration & Resilient Symbiosis

Specialized Sub-forum 4: Green Finance and Innovative Facilitation Measures:
Unlocking Forest Commercial Value: Boosting High-value Timber Utilization via Green Finance