The Impact of Sustainable Design

in Shaping Lifestyles and Living Environments

In a world where sustainability has become a global imperative, architecture today is no longer just about creating beautiful buildings — it carries a profound responsibility toward the environment, communities, and long-term investment value. With the theme “The Impact of Sustainable Design in Shaping Lifestyles and Living Environments.” this summit explores how sustainable design thinking is shaping the strategic development of modern businesses:

• Creating sustainable lifestyles and living environments for communities.

• Innovative design solutions & material that optimize operations and reduce energy consumption.

• Enhancing asset value while meeting increasingly rigorous ESG standards.
  

This forum brings together pioneering architects, developers, and investors who are redefining the role of design — positioning it as a driving force for sustainable growth across both enterprise and society. The summit will spotlight the growing movement of “The Impact of Design | Good Design . Good Business” — where design goes beyond function and aesthetics, becoming a core business strategy in this new era.

Session 1 | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Mr. HỒ TẤN DƯƠNG

President | VDAS Design Association
HCMC Vietnam

Co-Founder | VMARK Vietnam Design
Week & Award.

VIETNAM

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mr. HIROYUKI NIWA

President

Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID)

JAPAN

Arch. THU NGUYEN

Design Director - Head of Design Management

SONKIMLAND

VIETNAM

Dr. Arch. JAKSA NIKODIJEVIC

Partner at Aleatek Design Studio

Lecturer at DeTao+ SIVA

SERBIA

Arch. ARTUR HOVHANNISYAN

Urban Planner & Co-Founder

RUX CONSULTANCY

ARMENIA

Arch. HA THANH

Chief Architect

HUNG THINH GROUP

VIETNAM

Prof. KOJI SAKAI

Professor, Board of Director

Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID)

JAPAN

Ms. PHAN HOANG ANH

Event Leader

An Cường

VIETNAM

Arch. YUN WAI WING

Director

SPARK Architects

SINGAPORE

Dr. Arch. JEANNE LEE

Associate Dean | School of Design Ming Chuan University

President | International Chinese Architectural

Association Taiwan

TAIWAN

Ms. YINA SONG

General Manager of International Strategic Cooperations

Silkroad Visual Technology Co., Ltd

CHINA

Ms. NIKKI XIA

Marketing Manager

ISLE

CHINA

Ms. LINDA PHAM

Business Relationships Manager

AKI Design

MODERATOR

VIETNAM

The Value of Design

Bridging Creativity and Business Success

With the theme “The Value of Design – Bridging Creativity and Business Success” this year’s summit explores how breakthrough design thinking can:

• Craft emotionally engaging customer experiences that set brands apart.

• Elevate brand value through thoughtful spatial and product design.

• Transform creativity into long-term competitive advantage, adding measurable value to well-designed products and services

The summit brings together leading experts from across specialized design fields—including F&B, hospitality, workspace, residential, commercial, and public space design, etc. They will share real-world case studies, proven spatial strategies, and practical frameworks for measuring the impact of design thinking in business operations.

Together, we will uncover how the philosophy of “The Value of Design | Good Design is Good Business” is being applied to drive sustainable business success in today's experience-driven economy.

Session 2 | 1:00pm -4:00pm

Ms. DANH TRAN

Founder & CEO | VMARK Vietnam Design

Week & Award

Vice President | VDAS Design Association

HCMC Vietnam

VIETNAM

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mr. DANILO TREVISAN

Founder

Aleatek design studio

Italian Design Association (IDA)

ITALY

Mr. JOE LIN

President

Chinese Society of Interior Designers (CSID)

TAIWAN

Arch. ZARA MARGARYAN

Co-Founder

ZMX ARCHITECTURA

PRACTICE

ARMENIA

Mr. CAO THANH DAT

Marketing Director

HAFELE

VIETNAM

Mr. HISASHI IMAI

President & CEO

SOBOKUYA Co., Ltd.

JAPAN

Mr. DAVID GROSSMAN

Past President

Int' Council of Design

ISRAEL

Arch. THIEN DUONG

General Director

GSA Group

VIETNAM

Mr. ZARKO MALINOVIC

Commissioner general of the Republic of Serbia for EXPO 2027

Belgrade Deputy commissioner general of the Republic of Serbia for World Expo 2025

SERBIA

Arch. TAKASHI NIWA

Founder

Takashi Niwa Architects

JAPAN

Ms. NGUYEN NGOC PHUONG LY

Vietnam Country Manager

Alpha Acoustics Engineering (Singapore)

MODERATOR

VIETNAM