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DESIGN ROUNDTABLE & NETWORKING #1 | 2025

Sustainable Interiors With Smart Textiles

EVENT OVERVIEW

The "SUSTAINABLE INTERIORS WITH SMART TEXTILES" event creates a unique platform to explore sustainable innovations and smart textile applications in interior design. The event highlights the role of technology and creative thinking in designing living and working spaces that ensure sustainability for the future.

Why Should You Join?
This event offers a rare opportunity to:

  • Discover the latest applications of smart textiles in interior design, including antibacterial fabrics, temperature-regulating textiles, and color-changing materials.

  • Learn from and exchange insights with leading designers and experts in the region.

  • Stay updated on eco-friendly trends in fashion and textiles, from innovative materials to green production processes.

  • Network with industry leaders to find potential partners and business opportunities.

Key Features of the Event:

  1. Expert Workshops: Insights from international experts on sustainable trends in interior design and textiles.

  2. Networking Opportunities: Direct interactions with businesses, investors, and designers to share experiences and explore collaborations.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Architects: Discover new materials and the latest design trends.

  • Textile Manufacturers: Showcase products and seek partnerships.

  • Young Designers and Enthusiasts: Enhance learning opportunities and connect with like-minded individuals.

Timing:

14:00 - 17:00, Feb 27, 2025

Venue:

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, HCMC

SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

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Gwen Lefebvre

Creative Design Director | Founder

GWENDESIGN Interior Design Studio

GILDAS LEMÉ Fashion Design Studio

GWENDESIGN is a leading international interior design studio, with representative offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Founded by designer and entrepreneur Gwen Lefebvre (France) in 2007, WENDESIGN has been involved in world-renowned, award-winning F&B and luxury residential projects across France, China, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia. The firm specializes in luxury entertainment spaces and high-end lifestyle projects, encompassing architecture, interior design, soft decoration, and branding. Since its inception, GWENDESIGN has consistently demonstrated a high level of creativity, delivering perfectly tailored solutions. In addition to GWENDESIGN Interior Design Studio, Gwen Lefebvre is also the founder of a men's resort wear brand, GILDAS LEMÉ. Drawing inspiration from the elegant lifestyle of "old money" in the South of France and the unique tropical climate of South Asia, the brand redefines comfort and style through advanced performance materials and designs tailored for the modern individual. With a commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable materials, GILDAS LEMÉ creates innovative and eco-friendly fashion solutions. By arnessing the power of advanced textiles and materials, the brand aims to minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort, durability, and style. Its dedication to sustainability is evident in every stitch, ensuring that each garment reflects a promise for a greener and brighter future.

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Calvin Lam

Managing Director of InDe Pacific Capital Founder/CEO of American Fashion (iBasic, Isla Vista, iBX)

Calvin Lam is Managing Director of InDe Pacific Capital, a Private Equity firm in Vietnam that enables and empowers entrepreneurs in various verticals such as Fashion (iBasic, MARC, FMS); Education (Tomato, ICS); Resources (forestry and related services) and F&B. Mr. Lam was the co-founder & CEO of Avus, an Inc. 5m company (in 198) that distributes IT products worldwide from its headquarters in California and subsidiaries in Mexico and China with a 12-year cumulative revenue of USDSIBn. founded and exited companies in the US, Mexico, China and Vietnam. Mr. Lam graduated from IJC Berkeley (Summa cum Laude) and UCLA and has served as a Lecturer at the RMIT University MBA program and at University of Technology and Education of HCMC. As a community and industry leader, he founded the Berkeley Alumni Club of Vietnam and IJCLA Alumni Club of Vietnam and serves as a board member advisor to Antler Vietnam, SEO-V, Vietnam Supply Chain, as well as private companies- Mr- Lam has completed 11 marathons in the US, Cambodia and Vietnam. He spends his time between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Founder & Director

YC INTERIOR DESIGN

Graduated from Ho Chi Minh City Architecture University and have been working with AA Corporation from 1996 till 2016. ● Having the opportunity for the last 20 years to work in a constantly developing and creative environment has for me been truly amazing and worth the experience. The desire to learn and the experience you get with the different challenges and colleagues on each project have not only contributed to AA Corporation itself but have also generally been of great benefit to society. ● I have during the past 20 years participated in countless national and international projects as a Project Manager, Project Director, AA Deco Brand Director and Head of Design Division. Besides, I have also served as a key person and held accountable to lead as a Chairman in important interior design projects that marked a significant development of Vietnam. ● Now, as a Founder of YC Company – Your Choice, Your Concept, I am proud to be one of our customers’’ choice, when looking for cutting edge creative ideas and interior solutions.

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Danh Tran

Vice President of VDAS Design Association 

Founder / CEO of VMARK VIETNAM DESIGN WEEK & AWARD

Ms. Danh Tran - Vice President of VDAS Design Association Vietnam, is also the founder and CEO of VMARK VIETNAM DESIGN AWARD. She has 30 years of experience in management, education and design-related activities, Ms. Danh Tran with the goal of building and developing the Vietnamese design community through education, awareness and work experience sharing activities to build a solid foundation for the globally recognized Vietnam Creative and Design Community.

Activity 1:

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

2:00m - 2:30pm: Welcome guests
 

2.30pm - 4:00pm:

Speech Presentation + Panel Discussion

SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR WITH SMART TEXTILES

Activity 2:

BUSINESS 

NETWORKING

4:00pm - 5:00pm:

Cocktail & canape networking

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Registration Form

The number of invitations is limited (only 20 for non-VDAS members). Please register before February 10, 2025.

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