International Design Summits

Topic 1

REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR LIVING SPACES.

“Design to Restore . Live to Regenerate"

Vision & Scope

Modern architectural and interior design is no longer just about aesthetics or passive sustainable solutions aimed solely at "minimizing harm" to the environment. The theme "Regenerative Circular Living Spaces" marks a holistic evolution in mindset for architects, interior designers, urban planners, and landscape architects alike.

Here, we view spaces at every scale—from green urban operating systems, residential developments, and public amenities to resort and eco-tourism complexes—as living ecosystems capable of self-healing.

The goal of this mindset is to close consumption loops. Structures are no longer resource-draining concrete blocks; instead, they must become "healing cells" that actively generate energy, purify water, eliminate waste, and nourish the human soul. This is an open networking platform for industry-leading experts to discuss and share practical experiences in smart planning, the application of regenerative materials, and biotechnology, aimed at returning humanity and nature to a state of perfect symbiosis.

From Sustainable Architecture to Regenerative Design with 04 core pillars: ENERGY | Self-Sustaining Energy; WATER | Circular Water Flow; WASTE | Zero-Waste Ideation; WELLNESS | Healing Symbiosis
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"We do not design merely to exist; we design to revive." Every project created today must act as an active piece contributing to the recovery of Earth’s entire ecosystem.

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mr. HO TAN DUONG

President | VDAS Design Association HCMC Vietnam
Co-Founder | VMARK Vietnam Design Week & Award.

VIETNAM
Arch. STEVE LEUNG, BBS

Former President, International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI)
Founder Steve Leung Design Group (SLD)

HONGKONG
Arch. NIWA HIROYUKI

President, void Co., Ltd.
President, Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID).

JAPAN
Arch. JOE LIN

President, Chinese Society of Interior Designers (CSID)
Asia Pacific Space Designers Association 2025–2027 (APSDA)

TAIWAN
Arch. DINH QUANG ANH

Design Director
Phu Long Real Estates Corp

VIETNAM
Dr. JEANNE LEE

Associate Dean of the School of Design, Ming Chuan University | Director of Ming Chuan Art Center
Co-chair of Education of AIA Taipei

TAIWAN
Ms. KIM NGUYEN

CEO & Co-Founder
Microbox | µClorage

VIETNAM
Arch. DAVID CHING HENG HOE

Vice Chairman & CEO
of Janus Group

SINGAPORE
Ms. NHÀI PHẠM (LINDA PHAM) (MODERATOR)

Business Relationships Manager
AKI Design
Strategic Partnership Director
Asian Holding

VIETNAM
Prof. KOJI SAKAI

Professor, Board of Director
JID Japan Interior Designers' Association

JAPAN
Ms. VAN THI ANH THU
(TARA)

Imba, Committee Chairwoman
International MBA in Horizons University

VIETNAM
Mr. NGUYEN HONG HAI

Architect & Urban Planning Expert | Chief Architect

Becamex Group

VIETNAM

Topic 2

REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR PRODUCTS | FURNITURE

“Touch . Recreate . Experience”

Session Overview In a circular world, materials are viewed as "nutrients." This session explores how furniture and products can be designed as biological or technical nutrients that never turn into waste. The summit will discuss how we "recreate" the world through the very products we touch every day.

In a world moving towards circularity, product and furniture design is no longer about chasing aesthetic trends, style references, or mere surface decoration. The "Regenerative Product" trend represents a profound evolution in mindset: a space where we create an object from core structural logic and pure spatial solutions, rather than simply copying existing models on the market.

Here, design views all materials as nature's circular nutrients. These can be biological nutrients derived from natural by-products that biodegrade back into Mother Earth at the end of their lifecycle, or the result of "Urban Mining"—transforming ocean plastics and construction waste into high-end, luxury interior pieces. To completely eliminate the concept of waste, the "Design for Disassembly" philosophy must be thoroughly applied: eliminating chemical glues and replacing them with smart, mechanical modular joints so products can always be easily repaired, upgraded, and infinitely reborn. Ultimately, the peak of regeneration lies in an absolutely safe tactile experience, where every surface we touch daily is free of toxic chemicals, utilizing plant-based paints to nourish both the physical and mental well-being of humans.

This discussion panel serves as an open space for product designers, architects, and brands to come together to reshape the world, shifting from the traditional "Extract - Produce - Discard" wheel to the deeply humanistic philosophy of "Care - Repair - Regenerate."

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"We are transitioning from a world of 'Take-Make-Waste' to one of “Care-Repair-Recreate.” Every piece of furniture or decorative material is an opportunity to be designed for circularity."

Suggestions for Speakers:

Since the theme is "Touch to Recreate," the impact will be much more powerful if you bring physical samples of innovative recycled materials for the audience to experience firsthand on stage.

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mr. DANG QUOC HUNG

General Director
Lien Minh Company Vifa Expo Vietnam

VIETNAM
Mr. MASSIMO MUSSAPI

Designer & Architect & Owner
Massimo Mussapi Design & Architecture

ITALY
Ms. TESSIE TRUC HO

CEO & Founder
VHUBS LLC | Heritage Westminster 501(c)(3)

USA
Mr. JUSTIN WHEATCROFT

FOUNDER
BOKA

UK
Mr. BAO NGUYEN

COO

Heritage Westminster & Green Orange Inc.

USA
Mr. CHRIS CU TRAN

Founder & Style Maker

Culture United

USA
Mr. TRAN QUOC MANH

Vice President of the Vietnam Handicraft Exporters Association (VIETCRAFT)

Chairman of the Board of Directors of SADACO

VIETNAM

Ms. VAN THI ANH THU
(TARA) (MODERATOR)

Imba, Committee Chairwoman
International MBA in Horizons University

VIETNAM

Topic 3

REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR F&B | HOSPITALITY

"Nurturing the Soul . Healing Planet"

In the F&B and Hospitality industry, design is no longer merely about creating beautiful, visually impressive spaces or delivering passive luxury services. The "Regenerative Experience" trend represents a profound revolution in both operational mindsets and guest experience design in the hospitality sector.

Here, we view restaurants and resorts as living ecosystems—where guests come not just to consume resources, but to participate directly in the cycle of life. Every touchpoint in the guest's journey, from food and drinks to sleep and amenities, is ingeniously integrated into closed natural cycles to simultaneously heal the human body, mind, and spirit, while actively restoring the surrounding environment.

This is an open forum for F&B brand founders, hotel operators, architects, and lifestyle experts to come together. We will discuss the new definition of "New Luxury"—where prestige is measured by the depth of responsibility, local authenticity, and the ability to live in strict symbiosis with nature.

A resort property must act as a natural extension of the landscape, not an artificial obstacle to nature. Guests can enjoy the profound satisfaction of knowing that their vacation is actively contributing to the Earth with 04 core pillars: GASTRO-ARCHITECTURE | Regenerative Cuisine & Architecture; SENSORY RE-CONNECTION | Awakening the Primal Senses; ZERO-WASTE HOSPITALITY | Zero-Waste Resorts;​ CLIMATE-SMART STAYS | Climate-Adaptive Stays.

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"Customer service is no longer just about serving humans, but about serving life." Every vacation and guest experience must be a practical action contributing to the revival of the planet

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mrs. DANH TRAN
Vice President | VDAS Design Association
Founder & CEO | VMARK Vietnam Design Week and Award

VIETNAM
Arch. NGHIEM DINH TOAN

Co-founder
me+ architect

VIETNAM

Arch. CUNG THANH DAT

CEO
Baumschlager Eberle Architekten

VIETNAM

Mr. MAURICIO ALVES
Design Director
Gema Architecture & Interior Design

VIETNAM
Mr. TUNG CHING YEW
President | Society of Interior Designers, Singapore (SIDS)

Chairman | Singapore Interior Design Awards

SINGAPORE
Ms. PHAN HOANG ANH
Deputy PR Marketing Manager

An Cuong Wood

VIETNAM
Mr. BRADLEY W. SEGAL

Co-Founder

Eddie’s New York Deli & Diner

VIETNAM
Arch. TRAN KHANH TRUNG
Chairman, Principal Architect

TTT Architects

VIETNAM
Mr. TRAN THANH LONG
Head of Business Development
Unios VietNam

VIETNAM