ASEAN Stone 2025 Conference

Joint Theme: Pioneering a Sustainable & Innovative Future for Ceramics and Stone in Southeast Asia

Conference Program

Day
Session Type & Topic

15 OCT 2025

(Day 1)

Open Ceremony

Driving Resilience, Sustainability, and Innovation in Thailand’s Ceramics Industry

Organised with Thai Ceramic Society (TCS)

Panel Discussion: Market Dynamics& Opportunities in Ceramic in Southeast Asia

-Dr. Wiphawan Limphaibool Quality Ceramics Co.,Ltd 

Mr.Metha Jarathanakorn, CIP Value

Moderator: Dr.Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

Panel Discussion: Decarbonization: Addressing Environmental Challenges and Solutions in the Ceramic Sector

Assist Prof. Dr. Siriluk Chiarakorn, School of Energy, Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

-Mr. Varoon Varanyanond, Industrial Partnership Advisor, Center of Excellent on Petrochemical and Materials Technolgy (Petromat)

-Speaker from Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization

Moderator: Dr. Pitak Laoratanakul, Head of Sustainable Cement and Composite Materials Research Team, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Presentation: Green Building Materials & Sustainable Ceramics: Innovations in Eco-Friendly Production

-Dr. Sakprayut Sinthupinyo, Green Circular Technology Directory, SCG Cement Co.Ltd.

-Dr. Panupant Phapant, Head, Net Zero Transformation Building and Living Care Consulting

Moderator: Dr. Pitak Laoratanakul, Head of Sustainable Cement and Composite Materials Research Team, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Klin Furniture: Principles, Applications, and Market Trends in Asia

-RongQi Chen, Managing Director, China Moat

เฟอร์นิเจอร์เตาเผา: หลักการ การใช้งาน และแนวโน้มตลาดในเอเชีย

โดย: คุณรงชี เฉิน กรรมการผู้จัดการ จาก China Moat

Technology Talk II: AI, Robotics & Industry 4.0 in Tiles and Sanitaryware Production — Lessons from Europe & China

Panel Discussion : Strengthening ASEAN Ceramics Value Chain: Raw Materials, Logistics & Innovation

Panelist: Anil Nandaniya, Managing Director, Puresil India

การเสวนา: เสริมความแข็งแกร่งให้ห่วงโซ่คุณค่าของเซรามิกในอาเซียน ทั้งในด้านวัตถุดิบ โลจิสติกส์ และนวัตกรรม

ผู้ร่วมเสวนา: คุณอนิล นันดานิยา กรรมการผู้จัดการ จาก Puresil India

16 OCT 2025 

(Day 2)

Welcome Remarks by Chairperson
Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Executive Consultant of Durga Group

Opening Keynote
Unlocking Regional Potential: Advancing Southeast Asia’s Natural Stone Sector through Innovation and Partnerships

Innovation in Quarrying Talk
Modernizing Thai Quarries – Automation, Digital Mapping & Safer Practices

Panel Discussion
Sustainable Quarry Practices – Case Studies from Italy, Turkey, India, Vietnam, Thailand

Architecture & Design Panel
Aesthetics, Performance & Sustainability and ASEAN Projects – Aesthetics, Performance & Sustainability

Thematic Presentation
Reserved for China Stone Association

Product Innovation Session
New Surface Technologies, Lightweight Stone & Engineered Solutions

Product Innovation Session 1
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Product Innovation Session 2
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Product Innovation Session 3
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Product Innovation Session 4
Reserved for AKEMI

Beer Reception

17 OCT 2025

(Day 3)

Exhibitor Spotlight Sessions

  • Machinery & Kiln Innovations
  • Raw Materials & Additives
  • Digital & Automation Technologies
  • Energy & Emission Reduction Solutions

Welcome Remarks by Chairperson
Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Executive Consultant of Durga Group

Exhibitor Spotlight Session 1
Reserved for Ceramic Technology Academy

Bhuj Kaolin – India’s White Gold from the West
Parth Gor, Senior Business Manager – International Marketing of Durga Group

Super Flux – Alternative of Nepheline Syenite for Ceramic Industries
Dr Chandresh Agarwal, Consultant of Rajasthan Mining & Mineral

Exhibition Spotlight Session 5

Progressing Towards in Energy Efficiency Ceramic Industry
Organised by Thai Ceramic Society (TCS)

Presentation
Innovations in Energy Efficiency and Storage for Ceramic Machinery

Panel Discussion
Powering the Future of Ceramic Machinery