168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

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168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

edition

168

Date

10 December 2024

Venue

Voco

City

Riyadh

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About this edition

This will be the 168th edition globally and the 5th edition in Riyadh 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

08:00 — 09:30

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Malak Hamdan

Managing Partner

Phase 02 Consultants

Topic

Event Host & Convener

09:30 — 09:35

Topic

Welcome Address

09:35 — 10:00

Panos Papanastasis

Associate Director - Facade Engineering

BuroHappold

Topic

Façade Performance: The Common Denominator Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Iconic Assets

Talk points

Investigating how traditional and contemporary-looking façades can achieve comparable performance standards

The essential roles of material specification and prefabrication in developing durable and sustainable Iconic assets

Insights gained from Iconic projects in the region

10:00 — 10:30

Dragana Linden

Managing Director

HKS

Topic

Smart Façade Solutions for Saudi Arabia’s Climate

Talk points

Merging aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability to meet Vision 2030 goals and beyond

10:30 — 10:45

Jochen Regenauer

Head of Strategic Projects & Business Development - EMEA

Kuraray

Topic

Effective Design of Laminated Safety Glass in High Temperature Areas with Consideration of Sustainability & Durability

Talk points

Carbon footprint of interlayers for laminated safety glass

Solutions engineered into balustrades & façades

10:45 — 11:00

Federico Ferfoglia

Façade Project Manager

Florim

Topic

Ventilated Façades Solutions with Large Size Porcelain Stoneware Slabs

Talk points

Sustainable and innovative production

Façade fixing systems

Project references

11:00 — 11:30

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:30 — 11:55

Russell Cole

Façade Leader

Arup

Topic

What Should the Façade Be? Making Big Decisions Early

Talk points

Using performance requirements to drive building form and composition of the building envelope

Tuning the skin of the building to create the right internal environment

Project examples of technical factors impact architecture

11:55 — 12:10

Eddy Abou Khalil

Regional Director - Middle East & India

Cosentino

Topic

Sustainable Façade Design with Ultracompact Surface

Talk points

Manufacturing technology in Dekton ultracompact surface

Sustainable façade design with a carbon neutral solution material

12:10 — 12:25

Youssef El Ghotmi

National Sales Manager

AGC Obeikan Glass

Topic

Sustainbale Façades Construction: Challenges & Localization

Talk points

Selecting right glass

Supply chain and localization

Value engineering with no compromise

12:25 — 12:55

Giovanni Zizioli

Partner | Middle East Director

Maffeis Engineering

Shireen Hamdan

Global Director | Senior Principal

Populous

Topic

Innovative Façade Technologies: Transforming Sports Facility Design

12:55 — 14:00

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:00 — 14:25

Remco Siebring

Project Director

Studio Anne Holtrop

Topic

A Façade in Artisanal Cast Glass

Talk points

Case study on the façade of the Misk Art institute in Riyadh

14:25 — 14:45

Marina Kindelan Calvo

Director of Façades ME / APAC

AESG

Topic

Adaptive Reuse: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Façades

Talk points

What’s next for sustainable façades?

Renovate or start fresh?

The façade renovation journey

Key considerations for new design

Future-proofing façades

14:45 — 15:00

Faizur Rahman

Association Manager

Quali Middle East Association

Topic

Ensuring Excellence in Architectural Coatings

Talk points

Setting the standard for architectural coatings and ensuring quality with Qualicoat, Qualanod and Qualisteelcoat labels

Qualideco: Ensuring quality in decorative finishes

Qualicoat seaside: Enhanced protection for coastal environments

15:00 — 15:45

Moderator

Alex Bodo

Associate Project Director

Mace

Panelist

Samer Mohammed Abdullah

Finishing & Materials Development Head

Abdulmohsin Altheyab & Partners

Panelist

Shaker Katu

Sustainability Manager

Panelist

Tomasz Wozny

Partner | General Manager KSA

Foster + Partners

Panelist

Waleed S.Hussein

Sustainability Lead and Engineering Manager

DAR

Topic

Assessing Client Interest and Feasibility in Reducing Carbon in Façade Systems for Giga Projects

Talk points

Are clients actively requesting carbon reduction in façades?

To what extent are clients educated on or committed to sustainability in the context of giga projects?

Challenges in balancing design ambitions with carbon reduction goal

What practical steps can be taken to reduce the carbon footprint in façade materials and processes on a large scale?

Address the impact of regulatory frameworks, green certifications, and how they are influencing client interest in low-carbon façades

Session summary

Alex Bodo

15:45 — 15:50

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

15:50 — 16:30

Topic

Post Event Networking

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