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BorneoCraft Global Conference

The BorneoCraft Global (BCG) Conference 2024 themed “Globalising Local”, empowers local artisans to showcase their global spotlight, offering opportunities for global exposure, market expansion, and growth while preserving cultural heritage.

  • Pre Conference

    27th Nov, Wed

  • Day 1

    28th Nov, Thur

  • Day 2

    29th Nov, Fri

  • Day 3

    30th Nov, Sat

  • Day 4

    1st Dec, Sun

TBC

Workshops
Venue: Sarawak Craft Council

TimeProgramme

 9:00 – 12:00

WORKSHOP 1
Title: Tie Dye Batik
MDM TITEK SANDORA
Trainer, Kraftangan Malaysia

12:00 – 13:00Break

13:00 – 16:00

WORKSHOP 2
Title: Loom Beading
MDM JOHIAM ANAK JITUI
Trainer, Kraftangan Malaysia

16:00 – 18:00

WORKSHOP 3
Title: The Power of Youth: Crafting a New Tomorrow
MS MANDY CHEN
Co Founder, Landik

Welcoming Dinner for Sponsors and Speakers
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hilton Hotel Kuching
**by invitation only

Time Programme
18:30 Arrival of Guests
18:45 – 19:00

Arrival of Guest of Honour


The Honourable Datuk Snowdan Lawan
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference

 

WELCOMING REMARKS

MR SURIYA CHARLES BUAS

Manager, Sarawak Craft Council
Project Director, BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference
18:45 – 19:30 BRIEFING TO SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS
19:30 – 21:00 Dinner

Conference and Masterclasses
Venues: Hilton Hotel Kuching

Time Programme
8:00 – 8:30 Arrival of Guests, Registration and Morning Tea Break
8:30 – 8:35

WELCOMING REMARKS by 

 

MR EDRIC ONG
Technical Advisor for BCG2024 Conference
 8:35 – 8:55

PLENARY 1

 

Title: Rainforest Crafts – Sarawak to the World


MRS HEIDI MUNAN
Honorary Curator of Beads, Sarawak Museum
8:55 – 9:15

PLENARY 2

 

Title: From the Amazon Rainforest to the Parisian Grand Palais; From the Korean Peninsula to Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore: Glocal Craft

MR ROMAIN JUILHA
Contemporary Craft Curator and Revelations China International Curator
9:15 – 9:20

Arrival of VIPs 

 

Arrival of Guest of Honour
THE HONOURABLE DATO SRI HAJI ABDUL KARIM RAHMAN HAMZAH
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference
9:20 – 9:35

Opening Remarks by

 

The Honourable Datuk Snowdan Lawan
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (Creative Industry & Performing Arts)
Organising Chairperson of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference
9:35 – 10:35

Officiating Address by 

 

THE HONOURABLE DATO SRI HAJI ABDUL KARIM RAHMAN HAMZAH
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference

Official Launch of the BorneoCraft Global Conference 2024 by 

 

THE HONOURABLE DATO SRI HAJI ABDUL KARIM RAHMAN HAMZAH
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak
Advisor of BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference
Presentation of Certificates to WCC-Award of Excellence for Handicrafts 2024 (WCC-AoE) Winners
Press Conference
10:35 – 11:15

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

 

Title: Globalising Local
“Globalising Local” is about blending local talents and traditions with global trends. BCG2024 aims to empower artisans to grow while celebrating and preserving cultural heritage. This Conference (and Expo) provides all delegates the opportunity to connect with global buyers and collaborators to expand your reach while exploring new growth possibilities.

 

MR AZIZ MURTAZAEV
President , World Craft Council Asia Pacific Region
11:15 – 11:35

PLENARY 3 

 

Title: The Role of The Tun Jugah Foundation in Preserving and Promoting the Pua Kumbu and Other Iban Craft Traditions in Today’s Global World

 

MS MELIA LINGGI
Managing Trustee, Tun Jugah Foundation


MS JANET RATA NOEL
Curator, Tun Jugah Foundation
11:35 – 11:50

TECH TALK 1

 

Title: Crossing the Rainbow: Reflections of Glocalisation of Art and Craft Tradition


PROF YUH YAO WAN
Distinguished Professor, Department of Arts and Creative Industries, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
11:50 – 12:05

TECH TALK 2 

 

Title:  The Role of Traditional Pottery in School and Early Childhood Education

MR RUSTAM MUZAFAROV
Teacher, Invento International IB-PYP School
12:05 – 12:20

TECH TALK 3 

 

Title: Everything Everywhere All at Once – Structured for Global

MS JOACHIM SEBASTIAN
Managing Director, Everpeaks
12:20 – 13:00

FORUM

 

Title: Kain Songket and Keringkam – Threads of Tradition

Panelists:

MS RAMTINIWAITI RAMLEE
Managing Director, Seri Gedong Songket 

 

MR ZAINAL ARIFIN

Founder, Zainal Songket

 

Moderator:
MS SALLIZA BINTI SIDENI
Head of Museums and Education, Brooke Museums
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00

MASTER CLASS 1
Venue: Hilton Grand Ballroom
Title:  From Ancient and Primitive Craftsmanship to Achieve a Contemporary and Sustainable Tomorrow

ARTIST SHU-YEN CHEN
Art Director, Light Woven Space Co., Ltd.

MASTER CLASS 2
Venue: Hilton Grand Ballroom
Title: Ulat Ratan


DATO’ JACKIE FONG
Founder, Tanoti

MASTER CLASS 3
Venue: Hilton Grand Ballroom
Title: Borneo Doll


MR WESLEY JUNTAN
Founder/Designer, Borneo Doll
16:00 – 16:20 Afternoon Tea Break
16:20 – 18:20

MASTER CLASS 4
Venue: Sarawak Craft Council


*This session is limited to 30 delegates only on a first come first served basis


Title: Enhancing Hand Motor Skills with Clay: Crafting Items Using a Pottery Wheel and Hand-Building Methods

MR RUSTAM MUZAFAROV
Teacher, Invento International IB-PYP School

ROUND TABLE 1
Venue: Hilton Grand Ballroom


Title: Craft Tourism 


Panelists: 

DATIN ROSEMARIE WONG-JABU
Owner, Creative & Project Director, Ranee Artisan Gallery

 

MRS MARY WAN MERING
Director – Stakeholder Relations, Sarawak Tourism Board

 

MR ROBERT BASIUK
Executive Director, Borneo Adventure 

 

 

Moderator:
DR ELENA CHAI
Principle Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts

ROUND TABLE 2
Venue: Hilton Grand Ballroom


Title: Craft Marketing, Branding and Packaging 


Panelists:
DATO’ JACKIE FONG
Founder, Tanoti

 

MS OLIVIA LING
Owner, Poppies x Penan Women Project

 

MR JOACHIM SEBASTIAN
Managing Director, Everpeaks

 

 

Moderator:
PROF DR HASNIZAM BIN ABDUL WAHID
Director, The Institute of Creative Arts and Technology of University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Workshops
Venue: Sarawak Craft Council

Time Programme
 8:00 – 9:00 WORKSHOP 1
Title: Website and E-Commerce Development for Craft Enterprises
MR MELVIN ONG
Chief Executive Officer, KARUNA Sarawak
9:00 – 10:00 WORKSHOP 2
Title: Silver Jewelry Demonstration
MR JOHN NG
Founder, Alijon Collection
10:00 – 12:00 WORKSHOP 3
Title: Bamboo Eco-Fashion Accessories
DR MARZIE HATEF JALIL
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
12:00 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 15:00 WORKSHOP 4
Title: From Heritage to Hip: Reinterpreting Tribal Motifs for Modern Fashion
MS RANONG PERU
Founder, Ran & Nong Creations/ President, Society of Craft for Advancement of Rural Folks Sarawak (SCARFS)
15:00 – 17:00 WORKSHOP 5
Title: Tie Dye with Organic Natural Indigo
MR SUROSO KARTOEBI
Founder, Batikpohon/ Secretary General, WARLAMI (Indonesia Natural Dye Organisation)
17:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOP 6
Title: Tie Dye with Organic Natural Indigo
MR SUROSO KARTOEBI
Founder of Batikpohon, Secretary General of WARLAMI (Indonesia Natural Dye Organisation)

Technical Tour/ Site Visit
Venues: Tanoti House | Songket & Keringkam Gallery | Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) | Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) | Kraftangan Malaysia

Time Programme
9:00 – 14:30 GROUP 1
Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV)

09:00 – 13:00 Depart from Hilton Hotel
Tour
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
Return to Hilton Hotel
GROUP 2
Kraftangan Malaysia

09:00 – 13:00 Depart from Hilton Hotel
Craft activities and showcase
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
Return to Hilton Hotel
GROUP 3
Tanoti House | Songket & Keringkam Gallery | The Ranee Museum | Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM)

09:00 – 10:00 Depart from Hilton Hotel
Tanoti House
10:00 – 11:00 Songket & Keringkam Gallery
11:00 – 12:00 The Ranee Museum
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM)
Return to Hilton Hotel
The event organisers reserve the right to make changes to the schedule, speakers, and programme without prior notice and are committed to ensuring the safety of all participants (including guests, delegates and speakers/trainers) but cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances affecting the event and the safety of the participants.
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