About The Event

Zak World of Façades is a globally recognized conference series focusing on façade design and engineering. To date, it has successfully hosted over 150 editions, attracting more than 45,000 delegates worldwide. This one-day conference is held across 40 countries, including the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Europe, Australasia and North America.

The forthcoming event, marking its 164th global and 7th edition in London, will focus on sustainable innovations and tackle construction industry challenges related to the building envelope. Attendees can expect to see the latest products & trends from renowned industry leaders.

For more information and a look at past events, visit www.zakwof.com.


Who Should Attend

The event is ideal for Architects, Developers, General/Main Contractors, Façade Consultants, Façade Contractors, Sustainability/ESD Consultants, Fire Consultants, Glass Processors, Structural Consultants, Cost Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, PMC’s and related building specifiers.

Insightful Dialogues & Networking

Hear from experts in the domain of façade design, engineering, procuring and execution on their views on constructing high-performance, safe, sustainable and long lasting façades with the latest techniques and tools available. Also, network with other industry peers and leading manufacturers & solution providers in the façade industry.


Key Numbers

164

Edition

60

Speakers and Panelists

4

Sessions

1

Day

Speakers

Our speakers and panelists are domain experts and will ensure that the content presented at the event is meaningful with key takeaways to ponder upon. Below is the initial list of speakers, more to be added as we progress.

Aaron Capon

Aaron Capon

National Façades Manager,
Cosentino UK

Aaron Capon

National Façades Manager, Cosentino UK

Topic: Sustainable Façade Design with Ultracompact Stone

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Abdullah Quadri

Abdullah Quadri

Specification Manager,
Effisus

Abdullah Quadri

Specification Manager, Effisus

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Alice Dietsch

Alice Dietsch

Director,
AL_A

Alice Dietsch

Director, AL_A

Topic: From Spatial Complexity to Renovation: The Challenge of Improving Life Cycle by Timeless Design

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Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks

Founder,
Alison Brooks Architects

Alison Brooks

Founder, Alison Brooks Architects

Topic: How can we Design and Build to Reduce Carbon/DfMA

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Allan Gibson

Allan Gibson

AIS Global Product/Marketing Segment Manager,
Kuraray

Allan Gibson

AIS Global Product/Marketing Segment Manager, Kuraray

Topic: Transparent Armour for Man-Made Threats

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Andrea Peruzzi

Andrea Peruzzi

Senior Associate,
NBBJ

Andrea Peruzzi

Senior Associate, NBBJ

Topic: The Life and Mind Building in Oxford

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Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker

Director,
Rio Architects

Andrew Baker

Director, Rio Architects

Topic: A Catalyst for Change

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Andy Young

Andy Young

Partner,
Bjarke Ingels Group

Andy Young

Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group

Topic: "Designing Façades in a World I Increasingly Don’t Understand"

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Billy Field

Billy Field

Director,
Dane Architectural Systems

Billy Field

Director, Dane Architectural Systems

Topic: Are We Mastering the Demands and Complexity of Today's Façades?

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Brian Spring

Brian Spring

Director,
Kohn Pedersen Fox

Brian Spring

Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox

Topic: Craft, Context, Performance: Ceramic Façade Detailing, from Concept to Completion

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Camille Destres

Camille Destres

Associate Director,
BB7

Camille Destres

Associate Director, BB7

Session Chair

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Carlos Parraga-Botero

Carlos Parraga-Botero

Senior Associate and Project Leader,
Heatherwick Studio

Carlos Parraga-Botero

Senior Associate and Project Leader, Heatherwick Studio

Topic: Olympia: Reimagining a London Landmark

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Chouaib Lekmiti

Chouaib Lekmiti

Director- External Wall,
CHPK Group

Chouaib Lekmiti

Director- External Wall, CHPK Group

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Christopher Kennard

Christopher Kennard

Senior Responsible Owner,
Life and Mind Building

Christopher Kennard

Senior Responsible Owner, Life and Mind Building

Topic: The Life and Mind Building in Oxford

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Claudia Farabegoli

Claudia Farabegoli

Design Director,
Thornton Tomasetti

Claudia Farabegoli

Design Director, Thornton Tomasetti

Topic: Fubon Tower: Building a Light Façade in a Dark World

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Dami Babalola

Dami Babalola

Specification Leader UK,
Axalta

Dami Babalola

Specification Leader UK, Axalta

Topic: Sustainable Innovations in Powder Coatings

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Damian Rogan

Damian Rogan

Director - Façade Engineering,
Eckersley O'Callaghan

Damian Rogan

Director - Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic: Olympia: Reimagining a London Landmark

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Dan Gleeson

Dan Gleeson

Sales Director,
Schüco UK

Dan Gleeson

Sales Director, Schüco UK

Topic: Pre-cast vs Unitised

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David Entwistle

David Entwistle

Director of Major Projects,
Saint-Gobain Glass

David Entwistle

Director of Major Projects, Saint-Gobain Glass

Topic: From “Vicious Circle” to “Virtuous Circle” - How Glass Forever is Radically Transforming End of Life Glass Recovery

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David Metcalfe

David Metcalfe

Director,
CWCT

David Metcalfe

Director, CWCT

Topic: Update and Fire Guidance

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David Walker

David Walker

Associate Director,
WSP

David Walker

Associate Director, WSP

Topic: The Berkeley Hotel

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Duncan Richards

Duncan Richards

Director,
FMDC

Duncan Richards

Director, FMDC

Topic: How Sustainable is Structural Stone?

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Eric Claeys

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner,
Fassada Steel

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner, Fassada Steel

Topic: Hybrid Steel Curtain Walls, Mastering the Demands & Complexity of Today’s Façades

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Ffion Elin Lanchbury

Ffion Elin Lanchbury

Director,
Rio Architects

Ffion Elin Lanchbury

Director, Rio Architects

Topic: A Catalyst for Change

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Fred Pilbrow

Fred Pilbrow

Founder Partner,
Pilbrow & Partners

Fred Pilbrow

Founder Partner, Pilbrow & Partners

Topic: The Role of Culture in Contemporary London Regeneration

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Harshad Shitolé

Harshad Shitolé

Associate,
Ramboll

Harshad Shitolé

Associate, Ramboll

Topic: The Life and Mind Building in Oxford

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Ingo Braun

Ingo Braun

Design Principal,
NBBJ

Ingo Braun

Design Principal, NBBJ

Topic: The Life and Mind Building in Oxford

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James Brackenreed-Johnston

James Brackenreed-Johnston

Head of Façades,
A. Proctor Group

James Brackenreed-Johnston

Head of Façades, A. Proctor Group

Topic: Dwelling/Building Energy Efficiency Through Airtightness

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James Hind

James Hind

Partner,
SimpsonHaugh

James Hind

Partner, SimpsonHaugh

Topic: Renovating Buildings and their Façades to Meet Net Zero Carbon Requirements

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Joan Tarrús

Joan Tarrús

Consultant,
sedak

Joan Tarrús

Consultant, sedak

Topic: A Small Step for Architecture, One Giant Leap for Glass

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John Pritchard

John Pritchard

Project Director,
tp bennett

John Pritchard

Project Director, tp bennett

Topic: Stonecutter Court: Utilising Façade Types and Technology to Instill Context based Identity

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Karl Stefan Dewald

Karl Stefan Dewald

Head of Façade Engineering,
Schüco International

Karl Stefan Dewald

Head of Façade Engineering, Schüco International

Topic: Renovating Buildings and their Façades to Meet Net Zero Carbon Requirements

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Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan

Director,
JRL Group

Kevin Keegan

Director, JRL Group

Topic: Renovating Buildings and their Façades to Meet Net Zero Carbon Requirements

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Kevin Yin

Kevin Yin

Façade Technical Director,
Eckersley O’Callaghan

Kevin Yin

Façade Technical Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Klaas de Rycke

Klaas de Rycke

Partner and Managing Director,
Bollinger+Grohmann

Klaas de Rycke

Partner and Managing Director, Bollinger+Grohmann

Topic: From Spatial Complexity to Renovation: The Challenge of Improving Life Cycle by Timeless Design

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Laura Rygielski

Laura Rygielski

President & CEO,
Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Laura Rygielski

President & CEO, Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic: Terra Cotta: The Age-Old Material for 21st-Century Architecture

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Leandro Heine

Leandro Heine

Building Envelope Consultant - Associate Director,
Thornton Tomasetti

Leandro Heine

Building Envelope Consultant - Associate Director, Thornton Tomasetti

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Lisa Nunn

Lisa Nunn

Senior Geologist,
FMDC

Lisa Nunn

Senior Geologist, FMDC

Topic: How Sustainable is Structural Stone?

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Lloyd Lee

Lloyd Lee

Managing Partner,
Yoo Capital Investment Management

Lloyd Lee

Managing Partner, Yoo Capital Investment Management

Topic: The Role of Culture in Contemporary London Regeneration

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Lorenzo Piazza

Lorenzo Piazza

Associate,
Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Lorenzo Piazza

Associate, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Topic: Fubon Tower: Building a Light Façade in a Dark World

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Matteo Arturo Lazzarotto

Matteo Arturo Lazzarotto

Senior Façade Engineer,
Arup

Matteo Arturo Lazzarotto

Senior Façade Engineer, Arup

Topic: Repurposing Stranded Assets in the Heart of London

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Matteo Berardi

Matteo Berardi

Façade Engineer,
Focchi Group

Matteo Berardi

Façade Engineer, Focchi Group

Topic: Stonecutter Court: Utilising Façade Types and Technology to Instill Context based Identity

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Matthias Hollwich

Matthias Hollwich

Principal,
HWKN

Matthias Hollwich

Principal, HWKN

Topic: AI and Architecture

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Neil Dobbs

Neil Dobbs

Head of Façades,
Multiplex

Neil Dobbs

Head of Façades, Multiplex

Topic: Retention of Modern Façades

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Neville Grunwald

Neville Grunwald

Director of Facades and Roofs,
Wates

Neville Grunwald

Director of Facades and Roofs, Wates

Topic: The Life and Mind Building in Oxford

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Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Director,
Patrick Ryan Associates

Patrick Ryan

Director, Patrick Ryan Associates

Session Chair

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Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson

Associate Partner,
RSHP

Paul Thompson

Associate Partner, RSHP

Topic: The Berkeley Hotel

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Ricardo Teixeira

Ricardo Teixeira

Director,
Effisus

Ricardo Teixeira

Director, Effisus

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Saverio Pasetto

Saverio Pasetto

Head of Façades,
Skanska

Saverio Pasetto

Head of Façades, Skanska

Topic: Are We Mastering the Demands and Complexity of Today's Façades?

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Sheldon Berkeley

Sheldon Berkeley

Senior Facade Engineer,
AKT II

Sheldon Berkeley

Senior Facade Engineer, AKT II

Topic: Recladding Revolution: Tackling Challenges and Mastering Efficiency

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Stephen Tanno

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services,
Schüco International

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International

Event Convenor

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Teresa Farina

Teresa Farina

Façade Sector Lead - Major Projects & Industrial Buildings,
Sir Robert McAlpine

Teresa Farina

Façade Sector Lead - Major Projects & Industrial Buildings, Sir Robert McAlpine

Session Chair

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Thomas Henriksen

Thomas Henriksen

Director,
Henriksen Studio

Thomas Henriksen

Director, Henriksen Studio

Topic: Renovating Buildings and their Façades to Meet Net Zero Carbon Requirements

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Trevor Morriss

Trevor Morriss

Principal,
SPPARC Architecture

Trevor Morriss

Principal, SPPARC Architecture

Topic: Olympia: Reimagining a London Landmark

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Valentina Amoroso

Valentina Amoroso

Associate Director,
Eckersley O'Callaghan

Valentina Amoroso

Associate Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic: Olympia: Reimagining a London Landmark

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Valeria Segovia

Valeria Segovia

Principal | Design Director,
Gensler

Valeria Segovia

Principal | Design Director, Gensler

Topic: Repurposing Stranded Assets in the Heart of London

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Valérie Hayez

Valérie Hayez

Principal TS&D Scientist,
Dow

Valérie Hayez

Principal TS&D Scientist, Dow

Topic: Circular Bonded Glazing Façades

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Warren Stanley

Warren Stanley

Passivhaus Designer,
Henriksen Studio

Warren Stanley

Passivhaus Designer, Henriksen Studio

Topic: Renovating Buildings and their Façades to Meet Net Zero Carbon Requirements

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Yvette Aunger

Yvette Aunger

Project Manager,
Olympia London

Yvette Aunger

Project Manager, Olympia London

Topic: Olympia: Reimagining a London Landmark

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Schedule

The event agenda is split into multiple sessions separated by networking break-out sessions.

The programme is correct at time of publishing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or excuse themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight. You can find the most up-to-date programme on this website.

Partners

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Event Registration

Register for in-person attendance below. All our registrations are subject to validation from our team. More details in the FAQ section.


TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR COMPLIMENTARY SEATS: Complimentary seats are reserved exclusively for Architects, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Fabricators, Government Officials & PMC's. The organizers reserve the right to allocate these complimentary seats at their discretion.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the event.

A limited number of complimentary seats, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, and similar professionals. To obtain an entry pass for the event, please complete the online registration process. Complimentary seat allocation is determined by the nature of your organization and is at the discretion of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and wish to attend the conference, a delegate fee of GBP 750 + UK VAT will apply per delegate, subject to availability and the organizers’ discretion.

The online registration acts as an “Interest” for attending the conference. An internal system evaluates the registrations received and issues the confirmation/entry pass accordingly. The online registration alone DOES NOT stand confirmed without a confirmation/entry pass email from the organizers.

If successfully approved, the confirmation number/pass is sent within 3-4 working days of registration or earlier. It is advisable to check your spam/junk folders as there maybe chances of the email landing in those folders. If you have not received your confirmation within the stipulated timeframe, please write to the organisers/reply on the acknowledgment email to check on the status.

It is highly recommended that you use your company/official email id for registration to avoid any confirmation delay. If you use your personal email id, we will not be able to verify the same always.

No. All registrations are pre-approved online and no on-spot registrations are encouraged.

The invitation copy from the sponsors DOES NOT qualify as the entry pass. The invite mentions the registration process at the last page. All the recipients of these invitation copies are advised to follow the online registration process to attain their passes to be able to attend the event.

No. If you are not able to attend the conference after receiving your confirmation number/pass you will not be able to transfer the registration to your colleague.

The registrations start at 0800 hrs. The team at the registration desk will be fully equipped with the details of those confirmed to attend. If your registration is confirmed, you will only be asked to quote your registration number and drop your visiting cards at the registration desk to collect your badge and kit.

Post the event, the organisers will share a link to the HD video recording of the conference.

The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and HD video recording of the conference.

Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions at least 15 days in advance of the event.

If your firm is on our guest list or pre-qualified, then a maximum of 1-4 delegates passes per firm are allocated depending on the firm size. However, the seat allocation is on first come first serve basis and is on the discretion of the organiser.

As the seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis, the registration will close once the hall seating capacity is reached.

No. The event will be 100% in-person only.

Venue


Registrations start at 8:00 am

Address

The Grand Hall, Old Billingsgate, 1 Old Billingsgate Walk (Riverside), 16 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DX, United Kingdom

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