2nd Chinese Edition of the Global Furniture Outlook Seminar 2015

The 2nd Chinese edition of the Global Furniture Outlook Seminar 2015 will focus on Asia (the world's fastest-growing furniture market) and take place in Meeting Room M2‐04 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai on 10th September 2015 between 2.00pm and 5.30pm.

The China International Furniture Fair (CIFF is the world's largest furniture exhibition) and Edimotion are pleased to announce that the Second Chinese edition of the Global Furniture Outlook Seminar 2015 will focus on Asia, the world's fastest growing furniture market.

Highlights

  • The world furniture market was worth US$ 455 billion last year (at producer prices).
  • Consumption will grow by more than 3% (in real terms) by the end of 2015.
  • The outlook is for stability in Western Europe, moderate growth in North America and fast growth in many emerging market economies, particularly in Asia.
  • CSIL, Italian leading furniture market research center, together with CIFF, the world's largest furniture fair and Edimotion, marketing communications company, are presenting market forecasts and comments on the fundamentals regarding furniture production and trade worldwide. Findings will be discussed with selected keynote speakers presenting market insights and trends in Asia and North America.

Agenda


h. 14.00 Chen Wanghui

China, Vice General Manager of China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp.

Opening Speech

14.30 Alessandra Tracogna

Italy, CSIL, Centre for Industrial Studies

The Global Furniture Outlook

15.10 Kevin Castellani

USA, Furniture Today

Trends in the US Furniture Market

15.40 Roberta Mutti

Italy, Italian Consulting

The Furniture Market in South East Asia: evolution and formats

16.10 Rashmi Naicker

India, ITP Publishing India

Interiors Market in India

16.40 Zhu Xiao Jie

China, designer

Design & Market


Moderator: Fabrizio Todeschini, Italy, Edimotion

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Date/Time & Venue

September 10th, 2015 ‐ 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai, China

Meeting Room M2‐04

Visit www.worldfurnitureonline.com for more information.