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Main Events 113th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

113th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

edition

113

Date

01 March 2023

Venue

Address Sky View

City

Dubai

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About this edition

This will be the 113th edition globally and the 8th edition in UAE which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Speakers & Panelists

Conference Agenda

Every speaker for the day, grouped by session. Select a topic to see who is presenting, the session focus and the talk points.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Osama Abbas

Chief Executive Officer

IBECE Group

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 08:55

Topic

Welcome Address

08:55 — 09:00

Ammar Alul

Managing Director

Schüco Middle East

Topic

Sustainable Building and Renovating

09:00 — 09:25

Saeed Al Abbar

CEO

AESG

Topic

Altering Urban Design: The Goal of Achieving Net Zero

Talk points

Climate Change and the need for Net Zero
Aligning with the Net Zero targets ahead of COP 28
Delivering Net Zero Carbon Developments

09:25 — 09:45

Jasmin Hodzic

Glass Specialist

Guardian Glass

Topic

Incorporating New Façade Design & Trends for the City of the Future

Talk points

Solutions for the Al Wasl Tower façade in Dubai
LEED & whole façade calculation
New and trendy solutions for the city of the future

09:45 — 10:10

Obada Adra

Office Director - Architecture

CallisonRTKL

Topic

Adding Value: Using Façades to Influence Wellbeing, Thermal Comfort and More

Talk points

Case study: Al Mishraq: Creating a year-round active, outdoor space in Riyadh
Case Study: Central Park: Using design to boost wellbeing

10:10 — 10:25

Paulo Carvalho

Commercial & Corporate Relations Director

Effisus MENA

Topic

Saving Lives Through Non-Combustible Membranes

Talk points

Breather and AVCL systems
Relax, It’s sealed with ProFlex | Elongation & Fire Rated
Don’t compromise your project anymore
Case studies (GCC & UK)

10:25 — 10:55

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:55 — 11:15

Ill-Sam Park

Partner Architect

Foster and Partners

Topic

Composing, Communicating and Conducting a Façade

Talk points

Ideations and Innovations in façade design
Development and refinement of façade details
Delivering the intended architecture

11:15 — 11:30

Phil Schneider

Head of Sales EMEA

Vector Foiltec

Topic

Bringing the Outdoors In

Talk points

Creating tempered spaces in the Gulf Region
Biophilic design with an ETFE system
Refurbishment of existing spaces (The Beach in Dubai)
Future is now! Enclosing full cities with sustainable building envelopes

11:30 — 11:50

Michelle Bacellar

Technical Director

Meinhardt Façade Technology

Topic

Shebara South Project

Talk points

Developing an unprecedented façade design
Establishing bespoke testing regime for durability and performance verification
Overcoming fabrication challenges of a seamless shell
Execution of a complete off site manufactured strategy

11:50 — 12:15

Alastair Common

Commercial Director

Schüco Middle East

Topic

System Based Solutions for the Latest Architectural Trends

Talk points

Design freedom
IoF
Parametric system

12:15 — 12:45

Yama Karim

Partner

Studio Libeskind

Topic

Context: The Driver of Building Envelope Design

Talk points

Innovation and globalization in façade solutions versus local limitations
Three locales – three different responses
Case studies from practice across the globe

12:45 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:40 — 14:00

Jeff Brooks

Design Director

Dar Al-Handasah

Topic

Commercial High Rise in Africa – A Passive Approach

Talk points

Passive Design
Energy Generation
Sustainability and long-term running costs

14:00 — 14:15

Merce Berengueras

Specification Manager EMEA

Axalta Coating Systems

Topic

Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coatings

Talk points

Powder coatings & sustainability
Durability & functionalities
Contribution to LEED certifications

14:15 — 14:35

Agnes Koltay

CEO

Koltay Façades

Topic

Building Façades: Past, Present and Future

Talk points

Competing demands and expectations in architecture
Are we expecting more and more performance from building envelopes?
Technological progress in design and in manufacturing: will dreams manifest in reality?

14:35 — 14:50

Will Jones

Head of Business Management

A. Proctor Group

Topic

Condensation and Airtight Solutions for Façades

Talk points

The problem
The theory
The solution

14:50 — 15:05

Dorian Bomble

Head of Specification - Gulf Countries

Saint-Gobain

Topic

Benefits of Fully Integrated Lightweight Façade Solutions

Talk points

Introduction & system components
Performance (Thermal, Fire, Acoustic, Structural)
Comparison with traditional application
Sustainability

15:05 — 15:20

Jan Scheers

Sales Consultant - Middle East and South Africa

Kuraray

Topic

Designing with Laminated Safety Glass Interlayers for Security & Sound Control Applications

Talk points

Overview on safety and security glazing
Acoustic guidelines for effective noise reduction with laminated safety glass

15:20 — 15:40

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

15:40 — 16:00

Giovanni Zizioli

Partner | Middle East Director

Maffeis Engineering

Renato Cilento

Associate Façade Consultant

Turner & Townsend

Topic

Complexities and Related Solutions for Constructability and Sustainability

Talk points

Case study: Tipolitografia Zardini - Zardini Typography
Case study: Kö-Bogen II, Europe’s largest green façade
Case study: Durst Headquarter, design and fabrication challenges

16:00 — 16:15

Nitin Govila

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer + Sr. VP - Asia Pacific + MEA

Serge Ferrari

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Architectural signature
Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings
Dynamic façades with day/night effect
Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulations

16:15 — 17:00

Moderator

Andy Dean

Head of Specialist Services

WSP Middle East

Panelist

Abdelkader Saadi

Regional Architecture Director ME | Global Design Principal

Jacobs

Panelist

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director

Werner Sobek Dubai

Panelist

Edward McIntosh

Regional Design Director (Middle East + Africa)

Atkins Réalis

Panelist

Moustafa Hassan

Director of Projects

Nakheel

Topic

Panel Discussion: Why do Projects Get Delayed?

Talk points

What do you think are the main causes of delays in our industry – be honest?
Tackling the differing points of views of the main players of the construction process, from design to handover
What can be done to improve the process and give more to the end-user?

Session summary

Andy Dean

17:00 — 17:05

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

17:30 — 20:00

Topic

Sky View Observatory Tour & Glass Slide Experience

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