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Tuesday,25 Jun

Registration & Morning Coffee
09:00 - 09:30 (GMT+8)Networking

Opening Ceremony
Prof. Eric C. Yim, MH, JP, Christile Drulhe, Tsang Chiu Hok, Victor
09:30 - 09:50 (GMT+8)

Scenography Unveiled: The Art of Inter/Section
Nathalie Crinière
09:50 - 10:30 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Ming Foundation Presents
Scenography & Exhibition Design
CPD Programme

The Making of a Jewel (Powered by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts)
Dr Miro Ng & Mathilde Rondouin
10:30 - 13:00 (GMT+8)Workshop

Craftsmanship & Design

How should Design be Taught Today?
Alexis Georgacopoulos
10:30 - 11:30 (GMT+8)Masterclass

Design Education

A Timeless Voyage: Crafting Notre Dame’s New Brand Identity
Laurent Ungerer
10:30 - 11:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Ming Foundation Presents
Communication Design
AI

Crafting Aesthetics in Exhibition and Curation Design
Nathalie Crinière, Laurent Ungerer & Sara Mao
11:10 - 11:40 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

Aedas Presents
Scenography & Exhibition Design
Communication Design

Meet-the-Speakers
11:40 - 12:00 (GMT+8)Networking

Architecture In-Situ: Curating I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture
Shirley Surya
12:00 - 12:20 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Debbie Lo Creativity Foundation Presents
Architecture & Built Environment
CPD Programme

From Site to Material Finish: Insights into Designing with I. M. Pei
Simon Hsu, Sherman Kung & Shirley Surya
12:20 - 13:00 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

Aedas Presents
Architecture & Built Environment
CPD Programme

Scents and Sensoriality: Designing an Olfactory Experience
Carole Calvez
14:00 - 14:30 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Craftsmanship & Design
Scenography & Exhibition Design

Crafting Meaningful Connections: Exploring Communication Design with Laurent Ungerer
Laurent Ungerer
14:30 - 16:30 (GMT+8)Workshop

Communication Design
AI

Creative Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow’s Design
Rama Gheerawo, Tom Stables
14:30 - 15:30 (GMT+8)Masterclass

Debbie Lo Creativity Foundation Presents
Design Education

Preserving the Art of High Jewellery
Olivier Segura
14:30 - 15:00 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Craftsmanship & Design

Preserving Craftsmanship: A ‘Glocal’ Perspective
Olivier Segura, Penelope Luk & Elaine Yan Ling Ng
15:00 - 15:30 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

Craftsmanship & Design

Meet-the-Speakers & Coffee Break
15:30 - 15:50 (GMT+8)Networking

Inter/Section of Cultures: The Qeelin Perspective of East Meets West
Dennis Chan
15:50 - 16:30 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Transformative Brands
East & West Fusion
Craftsmanship & Design

Typography Reimagined: From Tradition to Modernity
Emilios Theofanous
16:30 - 17:00 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Communication Design
Transformative Brands
AI

Exploring Intersectional and Cross-disciplinary Design Education
Alexis Georgacopoulos
17:00 - 17:40 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Design Education

Empowering Tomorrow’s Designers
Alexis Georgacopoulos, Rama Gheerawo & Dr Edmund Lee
17:40 - 18:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

The Oval Partnership Presents
Design Education

Networking Cocktail Reception (By Invitation Only)
18:00 - 20:00 (GMT+8)Networking

Wednesday,26 Jun

Registration & Morning Coffee
09:00 - 09:30 (GMT+8)Networking

Threads of Innovation: Unveiling the Artistry of Architectural Embroidery
Mathieu Bassée
09:30 - 10:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Craftsmanship & Design
Interior Design
Material Innovation
CPD Programme

Paper Exploration: The Power of a Design Mindset
Lex Pott
10:00 - 12:00 (GMT+8)Workshop

Furniture & Product Design
Craftsmanship & Design

Tea Beyond the Cup: Sustainable Solutions Across Industries (Putonghua Session)
Calvin Sio
10:10 - 10:40 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Craftsmanship & Design
Interior Design
Material Innovation
CPD Programme

The Making of a Jewel (Powered by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts)
Dr Miro Ng & Mathilde Rondouin
10:30 - 13:00 (GMT+8)Workshop

Craftsmanship & Design

New into Old
Dong Gong
10:40 - 11:20 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

The Oval Partnership Presents
Architecture & Built Environment
CPD Programme

Meet-the-Speakers
11:20 - 11:40 (GMT+8)Networking

Aesop on Store Design
Marianne Lardilleux
11:40 - 12:20 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Transformative Brands
Interior Design
CPD Programme

Aesop in Asia: Design-Rooted Localisation
Marianne Lardilleux, Kwanho Li & Simone Schultz
12:20 - 12:50 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

Transformative Brands
Interior Design
CPD Programme

Boundless Beauty: Experimental Craftsmanship in Design (Korean Session)
Kwangho Lee
14:00 - 14:30 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

Craftsmanship & Design
Furniture & Product Design
Material Innovation

Building the Shape of Time
Dong Gong
14:00 - 15:00 (GMT+8)Masterclass

Architecture & Built Environment
CPD Programme

Rediscovering Material’s Essence with Lex Pott
Lex Pott
14:30 - 15:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Material Innovation
Craftsmanship & Design
Furniture & Product Design

Fragrance and Hues: A Sensory Journey
Carole Calvez
14:30 - 17:00 (GMT+8)Workshop

Craftsmanship & Design

Fusion Design: Crafting a Unique Blend of East and West (Putonghua Session)
Frank Chou
15:10 - 15:40 (GMT+8)Forum (Power Talk)

East & West Fusion
Furniture & Product Design
Craftsmanship & Design

Craftsmanship, Culture, and Challenges: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Design in East & West
Lex Pott, Frank Chou & Clover Lee
15:40 - 16:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Panel)

Furniture & Product Design
Craftsmanship & Design

Branding through Creative Typography: Insider’s Tips around Type Design
Emilios Theofanous
16:00 - 18:00 (GMT+8)Workshop

Communication Design
AI

Meet-the-Speakers & Coffee Break
16:10 - 16:30 (GMT+8)Networking

Tradition, Innovation and Beyond: Journey to the Inter/Section with Alan Chan
Alan Chan
16:30 - 17:10 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

East & West Fusion
Transformative Brands
AI
Communication Design

Craftsmanship, Design, and Inspiration: The Unique Role of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Sylvie Corréard
17:10 - 17:50 (GMT+8)Forum (Keynote)

Scenography & Exhibition Design

Closing Remarks
17:50 - 18:00 (GMT+8)

InnoDesign Leadership-Forum-cum-CEO Dinner (By Invitation Only)
19:00 - 22:00 (GMT+8)Networking

Thursday,27 Jun

The Gouaché in High Jewelry: The Color (Powered by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts) - By Invitation Only
Tania Chan & Pauline Revet
10:30 - 13:30 (GMT+8)Workshop

Craftsmanship & Design

The Masterclass: Alan Chan's Inspiring Zensation Journey (Cantonese Session)
Alan Chan
15:00 - 16:30 (GMT+8)Masterclass

East & West Fusion
Interior Design

“The Secrets of Jewelry Design” Conversation & Cocktail (Powered by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts)
Pauline Revet & Mathilde Rondouin
18:30 - 21:00 (GMT+8)Masterclass

Craftsmanship & Design