Vmark International Summits 2026

Our Special Guests & Speakers

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.

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, void Co., Ltd.

President, Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID)

JAPAN

Mr. DANG QUOC HUNG

Chairman of the Board & General Director

Lien Minh VIFA Expo Corporation

VIETNAM

Arch. STEVE LEUNG, BBS

Former President, International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI)

Founder Steve Leung Design Group (SLD)

HONGKONG

Arch. JOE LIN

President, Chinese Society of Interior Designers (CSID)

Asia Pacific Space Designers Association 2025–2027 (APSDA)

APEC Registered Architect

TAIWAN

Arch. DAVID CHING HENG HOE

Vice Chairman & CEO

JANUS GROUP

INTERNATIONAL

Arch. HAI NGUYEN

Architect & Urban Planning Expert | Chief Architect

Becamex Group

VIETNAM

Arch. DINH QUANG ANH

Design Director

Phu Long Real Estates Corp

VIETNAM

Ms. VAN THI ANH THU (TARA)

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Hunter Douglas Indochin

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

Prof. KOJI SAKAI

Professor, Board of Director

JID Japan Interior Designers' Association

JAPAN

Ms. KIM NGUYEN

CEO & Co-Founder

Microbox | µClorage

VIETNAM

Ms. NHÀI PHẠM (LINDA PHAM) (MODERATOR)

Business Relationships Manager

AKI Design
Strategic Partnership Director
Asian Holding

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.

Mrs. DANH TRAN

Vice President | VDAS Design Association

Founder & CEO | VMARK Vietnam Design Week and Award

VIETNAM

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Mr. JUSTIN WHEATCROFT

FOUNDER

BOKA

UK

Mr. DANG QUOC HUNG

Chairman of the Board & General Director

Lien Minh VIFA Expo Corporation

VIETNAM

Arch. MASSIMO MUSSAPI

Designer & Architect & Owner

Massimo Mussapi Design & Architecture

ITALY

Mr. TRAN QUOC MANH

Vice President of the Vietnam Handicraft Exporters Association (VIETCRAFT)

Chairman of the Board of Directors of SADACO

VIETNAM

Mr. CHRIS CU TRAN

Founder & Style Maker

Culture United

USA

Mr. JOHN REEVES

Founder & CEO

REEVESdesign

BRITISH

Ms. TESSIE TRUC HO

CEO & Founder

VHUBS LLC | Heritage Westminster 501(c)(3)

USA

Ms. VAN THI ANH THU (TARA)

(MODERATOR)

Committee Chairwoman

International Development of SACA and HGBA

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.