MIFF 2016 Industry Seminars
22 February 2016
Learn directly from the most well-known segment leaders
This year once again MIFF will present the opportunity for its participants to take part in extensive learning and networking opportunities with free-to-attend show floor seminars. Topics covered include Furniture Designs, Information on Australian Designs and Brands, and much more! Complete agenda and speaker list will be available on the show website and distributed during the show days.
Seminar 1
What is the “Right Designs” for 1.3 Billion Market?
Date/Time: 2 March 2016, 11.00am – 12.30pm
Speaker: Mr Philip Yap, PYD Associates, Malaysia/ China
Venue: Bilik Perhentian, Level 3, PWTC
Seminar 2
Design for the Future
Date/Time: 2 March 2016, 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Speaker: Mr Shinichi Mitsuki, MITSUI Designtec Co Ltd, Japan
Venue: Bilik Perhentian, Level 3, PWTC
Seminar 3
Market Penetration: Furniture in Italy
Date/Time: 3 March 2016, 10.30am – 11.30am
Speaker: Mr Mauro Mamoli, Federmobili, Italy
Venue: Bilik Perhentian, Level 3, PWTC
Seminar 4
“Australia’s Big Brands, Designing in Australia and Working with Australian Companies”
Date/Time: 3 March 2016, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Speaker: Ms Patrizia Torelli, Australia Furniture Association (AFA)
Venue: Bilik Perhentian, Level 3, PWTC
Seminar 5
Furniture Finishing Insights- The Relationship between Wood Structure and Finish Quality in Malaysian Timbers
Date/Time: 4 March 2016, 11.00am – 12.30pm
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Jega Ratnasingam, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Venue: Bilik Perhentian, Level 3, PWTC
Visit to the UBM and Alibaba booth on the ground floor of PWTC to Join in these Open Demonstrations and Seminars
1 – 3 March 2016 |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
7 Practical Tips for Starting your Sourcing Journey |
| This session will reveal some of the latest and most effective tools for sourcing as well as present valuable techniques to research and verify a supplier’s capabilities and credentials. | |
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2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
What Trade Assurance means for your business? |
| This session will show you the step-by-step guide on how to place order with Trade Assurance and get full protection for your orders. | |
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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Sourcing Smarter on Alibaba.com |
| This session will offer a brief introduction on how to trade on Alibaba.com, including supplier verification, logistics, inspection and payment. | |
4 – 5 March 2016 |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
What Trade Assurance means for your business? |
| This session will show you the step-by-step guide on how to place order with Trade Assurance and get full protection for your orders. | |
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1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Reaching overseas buyers on Alibaba.com |
| This session will reveal the buyer’s sourcing practice on Alibaba.com and the tips on how to reach worldwide buyers. | |
