180th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

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180th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

edition

180

Date

25 April 2025

Venue

Hyatt Regency

City

Pune

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About this edition

This will be the 180th edition globally and the 2nd edition in Pune 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

08:45 — 09:30

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Vishesh Khanna

Director

Aluplex

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

09:30 — 09:40

Topic

Opening Address

09:40 — 10:00

Madhav Joshi

Prinicpal Architect

Madhav Joshi and Associates

Topic

The Symbiosis of Form and Function in Architectural Design

Talk points

Principles of form in architectural design

The Balance of shape and utility in architecture

Harmonizing beauty and efficiency in built spaces

10:00 — 10:15

Pankaj Patil

Project Sales Manager

FunderMax

Topic

Double Skin Façade

Talk points

Why double skin façade and benefits

Unique applications

10:15 — 10:35

Upendra Walinjkar

CEO | Principal

Aluvision Façade

Topic

The Transparent Challenge: Why Seamless Railings Don’t Always Behave as Designed

Talk points

The design assumptions

Real-world testing: A wake-up call

Execution quality: The real decider

10:35 — 10:50

Navin Keswani

Managing Director & CEO

Aluplex

Topic

Evolution of Glass Assemblies

Talk points

From spider glazing to cable net to structural glass

Case studies

10:50 — 11:10

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:10 — 11:40

KR Suresh

Regional Director

Avante Facade

Topic

Timeless Façades

Talk points

Balancing aesthetics with functionality

Material aging and longevity

Building maintenance strategies

11:40 — 12:05

Harsharaj Shetty K S

Deputy Head - Engineering

Schueco India

Topic

Sustainability in the Indian Context

Talk points

Design to decarbonize

Building the supply chain to support sustainability

12:05 — 12:35

Praneet Verma

Director

PO(+)OL

Topic

Dichotomy of Perspectives in Architectural Façades

Talk points

Holistic integration

Value-driven design

Synergy of design & technology

12:35 — 13:20

Moderator

Pratik Doshi

National Manager - Façade

Schueco India

Panelist

Amit Kembhavi

Founder | Principal

Meraki Design

Panelist

Milind Sorkhade

Managing Director

Enclosure Facade Solutions

Panelist

Rupali Nimbalkar

Senior Vice President

Malpani Group

Topic

M-Agile - Envisioning, Engineering, Crafting, and Executing the Façade

Talk points

Conceptualising, designing and executing the structure

Innovations that are implemented in M-Agile which are setting new industry benchmarks

How the façade beautifully merges the surroundings and stands out

Navigating complex design and construction challenges

Session summary

Pratik Doshi

13:20 — 14:20

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:20 — 14:40

Sachin Patil

Architect & Director - Projects

Beyond Design Architects & Consultants

Topic

Façades and Context of a Corporate Culture Project

14:40 — 15:00

Rakesh Morudkar

Principal

RSM Design Solution

Topic

Implementing Rigorous Quality Standards in Façade Design

Talk points

From concept to completion

Key considerations for ensuring sustainable and long-lasting façade

Commitment to excellence: Delivering the right quality the first time, regardless of oversight

15:00 — 15:15

Faizer Ali Dastagir

National Head - Projects

Viva Metal Composite Panel

Topic

Innovations in Metal Cladding

Talk points

Coil coating standards and innovations in coating technology

Customization of shades and textures

Innovative products aiding sustainability

15:15 — 15:30

TS Aditya

Vice President - Strategy & Business Development

Qutone

Topic

Sustainable Cladding Solutions for High Rise Buildings

Talk points

Evolution of dry cladding systems with ventilated façade principles

Cladding materials - relevant tests & standards recommended for external applications

Sustainable semi-unitized sintered stone cladding system - features, advantages & benefits

15:30 — 15:45

Chansithan Balasubramaniyam

Techno - Commercial Manager

Kin Long

Topic

Innovative Façade Solutions

Talk points

Latest Innovations in the façade industry

Architectural steel façade system

Customized façade systems with global project references

15:45 — 16:05

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

16:05 — 16:25

Sanjeev Mehta

Prinicpal Architect

Ethique Architects & Associates

Topic

A Transformative Façade for the Changing Skyline

Talk points

Parametric nodes bridging concept & execution

Aesthetic considerations

Evaluating the skin: A Design-driven approach

16:25 — 17:10

Moderator

Sushant Warape

Founder & Principal

TriDA

Panelist

Pallavi Benke

Principal Consultant

Exteriaa Group

Panelist

Pranav Iyer

Design Principal

Ground 11 Architects

Panelist

Shailesh Dongre

Head - Facade Review

VTP Realty

Topic

Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India

Talk points

Optimizing commercial building performance through advanced façade engineering: A multidisciplinary approach

Holistic façade design that prioritizes analysis of technical performance and life-cycle considerations

Importance of façade maintenance

How do innovations in façade technology affect India’s development?

Session summary

Sushant Warape

17:10 — 17:15

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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