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 170 editions, attracting more than 55,000 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 179th global and 10th edition in UAE, 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

179

Edition

30

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.

Abdulmajid Karanouh

Abdulmajid Karanouh

Divisional Director,
Drees & Sommer

Abdulmajid Karanouh

Divisional Director, Drees & Sommer

Topic: Automotive Inspired Façade Design

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Agnes Koltay

Agnes Koltay

CEO,
Koltay Façades

Agnes Koltay

CEO, Koltay Façades

Topic: Making a Difference with Unusual Façade Cladding Materials

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Aji Alexander

Aji Alexander

Specifications Manager,
Jotun Powder Coatings

Aji Alexander

Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings

Topic: Embrace the Beauty of Sustainable Powder Coatings

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Amr Ibrahim

Amr Ibrahim

Principal Consultant,
WSP Middle East

Amr Ibrahim

Principal Consultant, WSP Middle East

Topic: Muraba The Veil: Façade Design Process Case Study

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Andreas Waibel

Andreas Waibel

Senior Façade Project Manager,
Werner Sobek Dubai

Andreas Waibel

Senior Façade Project Manager, Werner Sobek Dubai

Topic: Palm Beach Towers in Palm Jumeirah: Designing, Engineering and Installing the Façade

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Antoine Chaaya

Antoine Chaaya

Partner,
Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Antoine Chaaya

Partner, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Topic: Healthcare Façade Excellence Combined with Human, Sustainable and Architectural Excellence

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Benjamin Beer

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director,
Werner Sobek Dubai

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director, Werner Sobek Dubai

Topic: Palm Beach Towers in Palm Jumeirah: Designing, Engineering and Installing the Façade

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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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Giovanni Zizioli

Giovanni Zizioli

Middle East Regional Director,
Maffeis Engineering

Giovanni Zizioli

Middle East Regional Director, Maffeis Engineering

Topic: Developers as Agents of Change on the Dubai Skyline

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Ida Stojanovic

Ida Stojanovic

Senior Design Manager,
AtkinsRealis

Ida Stojanovic

Senior Design Manager, AtkinsRealis

Topic: Palm Beach Towers in Palm Jumeirah: Designing, Engineering and Installing the Façade

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Jincy Rinu

Jincy Rinu

Façade Engineering Lead,
GHD

Jincy Rinu

Façade Engineering Lead, GHD

Topic: Façades for the Future: Architectural Innovations for Flying Taxi Hubs

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Joan Tarrús

Joan Tarrús

Consultant,
sedak

Joan Tarrús

Consultant, sedak

Topic: Leading Glass: The Touch of Luxury in Oversized Glass

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Jochen Regenauer

Jochen Regenauer

Head of Strategic Projects - EMEA,
Kuraray

Jochen Regenauer

Head of Strategic Projects - EMEA, Kuraray

Topic: Carbon Footprint Reduction with Structural Interlayers

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Johannes Schafelner

Johannes Schafelner

Director,
Zaha Hadid Architects

Johannes Schafelner

Director, Zaha Hadid Architects

Topic: High Performance Building Envelopes: Responding to Local Culture & Identity

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Khaled Raslan

Khaled Raslan

Senior Manager - MENA & GCC Region,
Vitro Architectural Glass

Khaled Raslan

Senior Manager - MENA & GCC Region, Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic: Getting Low with U-Values

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Maher Hasson

Maher Hasson

Director of Sales Operations AME (Africa & Middle East),
Guardian Glass

Maher Hasson

Director of Sales Operations AME (Africa & Middle East), Guardian Glass

Topic: Solutions to Help Overcome the Challenges and Intricacies of Modern Façades

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Matthew Floyd

Matthew Floyd

Associate Director,
Mace

Matthew Floyd

Associate Director, Mace

Topic: Palm Beach Towers in Palm Jumeirah: Designing, Engineering and Installing the Façade

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Rui Monteiro

Rui Monteiro

Commercial Director,
Effisus

Rui Monteiro

Commercial Director, Effisus

Topic: Disrupting the Future of Building Envelopes: Introducing the Triple FR System

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Samer Charara

Samer Charara

Principal | Dubai Studio Chair,
Woods Bagot

Samer Charara

Principal | Dubai Studio Chair, Woods Bagot

Topic: Beyond the Skin: Wellness in the Skies

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Sarah Coogan

Sarah Coogan

Regional Director - Middle East,
Inhabit Group

Sarah Coogan

Regional Director - Middle East, Inhabit Group

Topic: The 5th and 6th Elevation | Glazed Bridge Façades for An Iconic Dubai Tower

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Susanna Noureddine

Susanna Noureddine

Head of Façade Engineering,
WSP

Susanna Noureddine

Head of Façade Engineering, WSP

Topic: Muraba The Veil: Façade Design Process Case Study

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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

Meet our industry leading suppliers who play a key role in this event. Visit their booths to know more about their products & solutions and how they can help play a role in defining your projects.
Gold Partner

Strategic Glass Partner
8 AIA LU/HSW credits

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.

Image Gallery

Images from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades

Video Gallery

Watch the full video recording and snippet from the Zak World of Façades Dubai 2024 edition

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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 secure an entry pass for the event, please complete the online registration process. Complimentary seat allocation is determined by the nature of your organization.

If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, a delegate fee of AED 2000 + VAT will apply per delegate, subject to availability. However, if your organization has attended a previous event, the registration will not be processed.

All delegate attendance is at the sole discretion of the organizers.

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. Please note, this event pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required for event access.

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.

Yes, 8 AIA HSW CEUs will be credited to the attendees. The delegate must attend in-person for the entire program and sign up at the conclusion with their current AIA membership number to receive the credits.

Venue


Registrations start at 8:00 am

Address

The Agenda Media City, Abdullah Omran Taryam St - corner Al Jaddi St - Dubai Media City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Contact Us

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