Global Furniture Outlook Seminar 2015 | The fast growing furniture market worldwide – Focus: ASIA | 2nd Chinese edition
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.
September 10th, 2015 | agenda
h. 14.00 – Chen Wanghui, Vice General Manager of China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp.
Opening Speech
h. 14.30 Alessandra Tracogna, CSIL, Centre for Industrial Studies
The Global Furniture Outlook
h. 15.10 Kevin Castellani, USA, Furniture Today
Trends in the US Furniture Market
h. 15.40 Roberta Mutti, Italy, Italian Consulting
The Furniture Market in South East Asia: evolution and formats
h. 16.10 Rashmi Naicker, India, ITP Publishing India
Interiors Market in India
h. 16.40 Zhu Xiao Jie, China, designer
Design & Market
Moderator: Fabrizio Todeschini, Italy, Edimotion
