Topic 2: Implementation of Design in the Furniture Industry
　　Date & Time: March 18th 14: 00 – 15:30
　　Add: Baiyun Conference Rm. in the 1st phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Chinese European Design Centre
　　Lecturer: Mr. Luc Vannel
　　Items:1、Meaning and History of Design
　　2、The Design process
　　3、Design Management

　　Topic 3: Press Conference for “Information Technology Improvement for Electric Panel Saw”
　　Date & Time: March 18th 14：00－16：00
　　Add: Huacheng Conference Rm. in the 1st phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: China National Furniture Association
　　Lecturer: Jia Qing Wen：Chairman of China National Furniture Association
　　Chen Bao Guang：Vice Chairman of China National Furniture Association
　　Li Lian ZhuGeneral Manager of Guangzhou Yuan Fang Computer Software Engineering Co.,Ltd.

　　Topic 4: Opportunity and Challenge - China-US Standards on Flammability of Mattress & Upholstered Furniture
　　Date & Time: March 19th 14:00 -16:00
　　Add: West No.1 Conference Rm. in the 2nd phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Guangdong Furniture Association
　　Lecturer: Fairy Yu: Direct Marketing Assistant of UL Fire & Security Sector
　　Wang Liangwei: Deputy Director of Sichuan Fire Research Institute of Ministry of Public Security China, National Center for Quality Supervision and Testing of Fire Building Materials

　　Topic 5: Seminars organized by Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services: How to Successfully and Effectively Obtain the Passport to Market for China Furniture Manufacturers
　　Date & Time: March 19th 13：30－16：00
　　Add: Huacheng Conference Rm. in the 1st phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services
　　Lecturer: Dr. Emily Cai
　　Mr. Zhang Aijun: FSC Product Manager (BV Certification)
　　Mr. Dawn Wang: Training Supervisor
　　Items:
　　1. The restricted substances in furniture (formaldehyde, heavy metal etc.)
　　2. The quality test for home furniture
　　3. FSC-COC certificate

　　Topic 6: Cooperation between manufacturer and Designer
　　Date & Time: March 19th 14：00－15：30
　　Add: Baiyun Conference Rm. in the 1st phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Chinese European Design Centre
　　Lecturer: Minke van Voorthuizen
　　Peter Van Riet
　　Philippe De Steur
　　Michel Van Weyenbergh
　　Items: 1. Aspects of cooperation, a life statement
　　2.Young designers and design

　　Topic 7: Seminar on Raw Materials Supply & China’s Furniture Industry
　　Date & Time: March 20th 14:00-16:00
　　Add: East No.2 Conference Rm. in the 2nd phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: China National Furniture Association, China National Forestry Industry Association
　　Items: 1. China Furniture and Solid Wood Supply
　　2. China Furniture and Wood-based Panel Supply

　　Topic 8: The size of the Outdoor Furniture Market in the US
　　Date & Time: March 20th 14：00－15：00
　　Add: East No.1 Conference Rm. In the 2nd phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Reed Business Information
　　Lecturer: Kevin Castellani：Group Publisher of Reed Business Information

　　Topic 9: Furniture Enterprises Consecutive Development in China
　　Date: March 20th 14:00－16:00
　　Add: West No.1 Conference Rm. In the 2nd phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Guangdong Furniture Association
　　Lecturer：Wang Ke: Secretary-general of Guangdong Furniture Association
　　Peng Hong: Training & Operation Supervisor
　　Ma Ruiguang: Visiting Professor of Tsinghua University

　　The 2nd phase: Seminars & Symposium
　　Topic 1: 1st Kitchen Baby Contest/2008 The First Global Summit for Kitchen Furniture Industry
　　Date & Time: March 26th 8：30－18：00
　　Add: Multi-Functional Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex

　　Topic 2: Introduction & Marketing Promotion of Powder Coating MDF
　　Date & Time: March 27th 13：30－15：30
　　Add: East No.2 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: SAOSWN
　　Lecturer: Dr. Thomas W.schmidt: R&D Manager
　　Introduction: This seminar is about the advantage of Powder Coating MDF and commercial applications in furniture industry. There are various advantages of Powder Coating VS traditional MDF, such as VOC free, anti-bacteria, friendly to the environment, chemical and stain resistance and so on. Powder Coating creates a significant look that's more economical than other solid surface options and more attractive and durable than melamine.

　　Topic 3：Technology: Different Technologies for Different Needs
　　Date & Time: March 27th , 14：00－17：10
　　Add: East No.1 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Lecturer：
　　Mr. Burkhard Sydow : Managing Director in IMA AG Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
　　Mr. John Cha: Product Development Manager in BEMIS Ltd
　　Mr. Frank Hoewelkroeger: Regional Business Leader in Furniture Products of REHAU Asia/Australia
　　Mr. Andreas Heinzmann: Schuler Business Solutions AG
　　Items ：1、The Immediate Benefits of Honeycomb Technology；
　　2、Heat-activated Film Adhesive Technology；
　　3、Modern Edge banding and Adhesive Technology；
　　4、Which Technology for your Company Needs: Case Study

　　Topic 4: The Development of the Application of Electrostatic Flocking to Home Textile Industry
　　Date & Time: March 27th , 14：00-16:00
　　Add: East No.3 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex

　　Topic 5: interzum guangzhou 2008 media interview/ China Kitchen Furniture and Appliance Fair 2008 Media interview
　　Date & Time: March 28th , 10：00-12:30
　　Add: East No.1 Conference Rm. In the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: China Foreign Trade Centre（Group）
　　Koelnmesse GmbH

　　Topic 6: Y2008 New Direction for Furniture Testing/ Certification
　　Date & Time: March 28th 13:30-17：00
　　Add: East No.2 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: SGS
　　Lecturer: Bosco Yi: SGS HL Sales & Marketing Manager.
　　Baoshan Wong: SGS HG Lab Senior Project Engineer
　　Effort Zhou: SGS FSC Product Manager, Registered Tutor, International Registered Lead Auditor
　　Moro Chen: SGS IECQ Product Manager, Registered Tutor, International Registered Lead Auditor

　　Topic 7: Woodworking：The Rules to Follow in Woodworking
　　Date & Time: March 28th, 14：00 - 16：40
　　Add: East No.1 Conference Rm. in 1st Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Lecturer:
　　Mr. John Chan：Director Southeast Asia & Greater China of American Hardwood Export Council
　　Mr. Bob Sabistina： International Grading Consultant for the National Hardwood Lumber Association of American Hardwood Export Council
　　Mr. Victor Barringer：President & CEO of Coastal Lumber Company
　　Mr. Alvis Ren：Technical Support Manager Greater China of LEUCO
　　Items：1. US Market and Hardwood Grading Rules
　　2. The Future Reliability of American Hardwoods
　　3. Tooling Systems and Machining Solutions for Light Weight Panels

　　Topic 8: Seminar organized by Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services：How to Meet the Quality Requirement for Office Furniture and Ensure Products Arrived Consumer Market Safely
　　Date: March 28th 13:30-16：00
　　Add: East No.3 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Sponsor: Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services
　　Lecturer: Mr. Dawn Wang:Training Supervisor
　　Items: 1. BIFMA test for office furniture
　　2. Transit package test(ISTA)

　　Topic 9: Innovation: Latest Innovations and Kitchen in Focus
　　Date: March 29th 14:00-17:10
　　Add: East No.1 Conference Rm. in the 2nd Phase of Pazhou Complex
　　Lecturer：
　　Mr. John Avram：President of Cross Road Inc. and President of Avram Inc.
　　Mr. Jean Soucy：Director of International Sales Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East of 2020 Technologies
　　Prof. Dr. -Ing. Frank Prekwinkel：Chairman of the board of IMOS AG
　　Mr. Burkhard Sydow：Managing Director of IMA AG Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
　　Items：1、Kitchen & Bath Industry in North America
　　2、Internet Solutions and Innovation
　　3、German Kitchen Manufacture Production Management
　　4、Total Flexibility in Custom Kitchen Production