VMARK VIETNAM DESIGN WEEK 2026: INSIGHTS FROM 3 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SUMMIT SESSIONS

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As the most anticipated professional highlight of Vietnam Design Week, the International Design Summit series serves as the guiding "soul" of VMARK Vietnam Design Week 2026. Across 3 in-depth sessions under the strategic theme "DESIGNITY", leading experts and creative minds together sketched the future landscape of Architecture and Interior Design:

🔻 Summit 1: REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR "Design to Restore, Live to Regenerate" LIVING SPACES The opening session unveiled profound perspectives on green design philosophy, disassembly solutions, and environmental responsibility, where aesthetics harmoniously align with sustainable functionality to shape the future.

Speakers & Moderator: Arch. Hiroyuki Niwa, Arch. Joe Lin, Mr. Đinh Quang Anh, Arch. David Ching Heng Hoe, Arch. Hải Nguyễn, Ms. Văn Thị Anh Thư (Tara), Dr. Jeanne Lee, Ms. Kim Nguyen, Prof. Koji Sakai, Ms. Nhài Phạm (Moderator)

🔻 Summit 2: REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR "Touch, Recreate, Experience" PRODUCTS . FURNITURE A dynamic discussion on integrating modern technology, next-generation materials, and smart design thinking to optimize convenient living experiences.

Speakers & Moderator: Ms. Danh Tran, Arch. Massimo Mussapi, Mr. Justin Wheatcroft, Mr. Đặng Quốc Hùng, Mr. Trần Quốc Mạnh, Ms. Tessie Ho, Mr. Chris Cu Tran, Mr. John Reeves, Ms. Văn Thị Anh Thư (Tara) (Moderator)

🔻 Summit 3: REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR "Nurturing the Soul, Healing Planet" F&B | HOSPITALITY The final session provided high-level forward-looking directions, unlocking breakthrough paths for enterprises and designers to adapt and lead the market in the new era.

Speakers & Moderator: Arch. Massimo Mussapi, Ms. Isabella Chow, Arch. Cung Thanh Dat, Mr. Tung Ching Yew, Ms. Phan Hoang Anh, Mr. Mauricio Alves, Mr. Bradley W. Segal, Arch. Nghiem Dinh Toan, Mr. Artur Hovhannisyan, Arch. Tran Khanh Trung, Arch. Steven Hsun Lee, Mr. Long Tran (Moderator)