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Speaker Summit 1

 Session 1 | 8:00am - 12:00pm 

The Impact of Sustainable Design 

in Shaping Lifestyles and Living Environments

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In a world where sustainability has become a global imperative, architecture today is no longer just about creating beautiful buildings — it carries a profound responsibility toward the environment, communities, and long-term investment value. With the theme “The Impact of Sustainable Design in Shaping Lifestyles and Living Environments.” this summit explores how sustainable design thinking is shaping the strategic development of modern businesses:

 

  •  Creating sustainable lifestyles and living environments for communities.

  •  Innovative design solutions & material that optimize operations and reduce energy consumption.

  •  Enhancing asset value while meeting increasingly rigorous ESG standards.
     

This forum brings together pioneering architects, developers, and investors who are redefining the role of design — positioning it as a driving force for sustainable growth across both enterprise and society. The summit will spotlight the growing movement of “The Impact of Design | Good Design . Good Business” — where design goes beyond function and aesthetics, becoming a core business strategy in this new era.

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

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Mr. HO TAN DUONG
President | VDAS Design Association
HCMC Vietnam
Co-Founder | VMARK Vietnam Design
Week & Award.

VIETNAM
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H.E. ALESSANDRA TOGNONATO
Consul General of Italy in HCMC



ITALY
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Mr. HIROYUKI NIWA
President

Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID)

JAPAN
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Arch. THU NGUYEN
Design Director - Head of Design Management

SONKIMLAND

VIETNAM
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Dr. Arch. JAKSA NIKODIJEVIC
Partner at Aleatek Design Studio

Lecturer at DeTao+ SIVA

SERBIA
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Arch. ARTUR HOVHANNISYAN
Urban Planner & Co-Founder

RUX CONSULTANCY

ARMENIA
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Arch. HA THANH
Chief Architect

HUNG THINH GROUP

VIETNAM
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Prof. KOJI SAKAI
Professor, Board of Director

Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID)

JAPAN
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Ms. PHAN HOANG ANH
Event Leader

An Cường

VIETNAM
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Dr. Arch. JEANNE LEE
Associate Dean | School of Design Ming Chuan University
President | International Chinese Architectural Association Taiwan

TAIWAN
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Ms. LINDA PHAM
Business Relationships Manager

AKI Design

MODERATOR

VIETNAM
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Arch. YUN WAI WING
Director

SPARK Architects

SINGAPORE
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Ms. YINA SONG
General Manager of International Strategic Cooperations
Silkroad Visual Technology Co., Ltd

CHINA
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Ms. NIKKI XIA
Marketing Manager

ISLE

CHINA
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 Session 2 | 1:00pm -4:00pm

The Value of Design

Bridging Creativity and Business Success

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With the theme “The Value of Design – Bridging Creativity and Business Success” this year’s summit explores how breakthrough design thinking can:

 

  • Craft emotionally engaging customer experiences that set brands apart.

  • Elevate brand value through thoughtful spatial and product design.

  • Transform creativity into long-term competitive advantage, adding measurable value to well-designed products and services

 

The summit brings together leading experts from across specialized design fields—including F&B, hospitality, workspace, residential, commercial, and public space design, etc. They will share real-world case studies, proven spatial strategies, and practical frameworks for measuring the impact of design thinking in business operations.

 

Together, we will uncover how the philosophy of “The Value of Design | Good Design is Good Business” is being applied to drive sustainable business success in today's experience-driven economy.

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

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Ms. DANH TRAN
Founder & CEO | VMARK Vietnam Design Week & Award
Vice President | VDAS Design Association HCMC Vietnam

VIETNAM
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. MICHELE D'ERCOLE
Chairman

Italian Chamber of Commerce In Vietnam

ITALY
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. ZARKO MALINOVIC
Commissioner general of the Republic of Serbia for EXPO 2027
Belgrade Deputy commissioner general of the Republic of Serbia for World Expo 2025

SERBIA
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. DANILO TREVISAN
Founder

Aleatek design studio
Italian Design Association (IDA)

ITALY
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. JOE LIN
President

Chinese Society of Interior Designers (CSID)

TAIWAN
Cát ở bãi biển
Arch. ZARA MARGARYAN
Co-Founder

ZMX ARCHITECTURA
PRACTICE

ARMENIA
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. CAO THANH DAT
Marketing Director

HAFELE

VIETNAM
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. HISASHI IMAI
President & CEO

SOBOKUYA Co., Ltd.

JAPAN
Cát ở bãi biển
Mr. DAVID GROSSMAN
Past President

Int' Council of Design

ISRAEL
Cát ở bãi biển
Arch. THIEN DUONG
General Director

GroupGSA

VIETNAM
Cát ở bãi biển
Arch. TAKASHI NIWA
Founder

Takashi Niwa Architects

JAPAN
Cát ở bãi biển
Ms. NGUYEN NGOC PHUONG LY
Vietnam Country Manager

Alpha Acoustics Engineering (Singapore)

MODERATOR

VIETNAM
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