Global Timber Association Network

Roundtable Meeting of
Global Timber Association Network (GTAN)

 

Hosted by

 International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)

Organized by

 Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)

Time and Venue

 Time: 23 September 2026, 13:15-14:45

 Venue: 2/F Meeting Room 2

 

GLSTF brings together timber associations representatives and industry experts from around the world on a yearly basis, providing a high-end exchange platform for the private sector of various countries. During previous forum exchanges, participating representatives from associations became aware of the necessity for establishing an inter-association collaborative network within the GLSTF framework for information sharing and deepening practical cooperation.

Building on GLSTF 2026, it is proposed to launch the Global Timber Association Network (GTAN), which will be on a voluntary basis, and opens to timber associations participating in GLSTF. This network aims at strengthening information sharing among participating timber associations, promoting exchanges and cooperation, expanding market opportunities, while enhancing forum participation for sustained and stable development of GLSTF.

 Programme and Schedule
 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time
Events and Topics
Moderator: Ms. Ashley Amidon, Executive Director, International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
13:15-13:20
Opening Remarks
· Remarks by Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director
13:20-14:40
Roundtable Meeting: Industry Situation Updates by Participating Timber Trade Associations

This session will take the form of a light working lunch and focus on common industry challenges, practical solutions, and opportunities for supply-demand matching and resource cooperation. All the participants are expected to speak, with each intervention limited to 6 minutes. PowerPoint slides are welcome but not required. Presentations shall cover, but are not limited to, the five core sections below: Industry Overview & Scale, Export Profile & Strengths, Import Demands & Opportunities, Regulatory & Sustainability Landscape, Collaboration & Industry Needs.

Proposed Speakers:
· Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director
· Ms. Ashley Amidon, CEO, International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
· Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, Vice President, Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber (ABIMCI)
· Mr. Li Jiafeng, President, China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA)
· Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Furniture Association, Thailand
· Mr. Ngo Sy Hoai, Vice President & Secretary General, VIFOREST
· Mr. Xing Xiaobo, Vice President, China Wood Protection Industry Association (CWPIA)
· Mr. Wu Shengfu, Industry Expert, China
· Ms. Annie Ting, CEO, Sarawak Timber Association, Malaysia
· Dr. Luo Xinjian, Secretary General, Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)
· Mr. Li Junhong, President, Guangdong Door Association
· Dr. Kwame Asumadu, Director, WoodPanels Australia Pty Ltd
· Mr. Jean Marie Ntoutoume, General Delegate, Union of foresters and wood industries of Gabon (UFIGA)
· Mr. Barber Cho, Secretary of the Myanmar Forest Certification Committee (MFCC)

*The above list is presented in no particular order.
14:40-14:45
Wrap-up: Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director
14:45
Group Photo
 
Contact Person

Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)
Ms. Tracy Ji
Email: jixiao@itto-ggsc.org
Tel: +86 189 1026 6685