About The Event

Zak World of Façades is an international conference series on façade design & engineering. The event has attracted over 29,000 delegates across its 120+ completed editions as on date. It is designed as a one day conference and is currently being organised in over 35 countries in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia), South Asia (India & Sri Lanka), South East Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam & Indonesia), East Asia (Hong Kong, South Korea, China & Japan), Africa (Kenya, Egypt, Morocco & South Africa), Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Ireland, Denmark & Sweden), Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) and North America (USA, Canada & Mexico).

This edition is the 126th global edition and the 4th edition in Hyderabad which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions from leading solution providers.

Visit www.zakwof.com for details of the previously executed events.

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 to the façade industry.


Key Numbers

126

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. Initial list of speakers, more to be added as we progress.

Alex Dantziguian

Alex Dantziguian

Managing Director,
Technoform

Alex Dantziguian

Managing Director, Technoform

Topic: How to Save Money, Energy, and the Environment with Thermally Insulated Façades

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Ashok Bhairi

Ashok Bhairi

Principal Architect,
96 Design Group

Ashok Bhairi

Principal Architect, 96 Design Group

Topic: Futurism in Façade Architecture

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Faizer Ali Dastagir

Faizer Ali Dastagir

National Head - Projects,
Viva Composite Panel

Faizer Ali Dastagir

National Head - Projects, Viva Composite Panel

Topic: ACP Cladding Solution for Modern Building Façades

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Kartheek Naidu Pasupuleti

Kartheek Naidu Pasupuleti

Principal Consultant,
PRA Façade & Envelope Consultancy

Kartheek Naidu Pasupuleti

Principal Consultant, PRA Façade & Envelope Consultancy

Topic: Futurism in Façade Architecture

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Kushagra Awasti

Kushagra Awasti

Head of Engineering,
Schueco India

Kushagra Awasti

Head of Engineering, Schueco India

Topic: Innovating for the Future

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Mehul Patel

Mehul Patel

Principal,
CnT Architects

Mehul Patel

Principal, CnT Architects

Topic: Building Envelope Responses

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Niraj Borikar

Niraj Borikar

Country Manager,
DanPal India

Niraj Borikar

Country Manager, DanPal India

Topic: Translucent Façade Solutions for Optimized Light and Solar Control

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Nitin Gupta

Nitin Gupta

Director,
Arcop

Nitin Gupta

Director, Arcop

Topic: Façades for the Public Goverment Buildings in India

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Dr. Omkar Powar

Dr. Omkar Powar

Innovations Manager,
Schueco India

Dr. Omkar Powar

Innovations Manager, Schueco India

Topic: Innovating for the Future

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Pradeep SM

Pradeep SM

Design Manager,
Kinlong India

Pradeep SM

Design Manager, Kinlong India

Topic: Designing Façades with Tension Rod and Cable System

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Pratik Doshi

Pratik Doshi

National Manager - Façade,
Schueco India

Pratik Doshi

National Manager - Façade, Schueco India

Topic: Innovating for the Future

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Rajeev Kumar Sharma

Rajeev Kumar Sharma

Director,
Design Haaus

Rajeev Kumar Sharma

Director, Design Haaus

Topic: Regenerating Architecture

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Ravishankar Subramanian

Ravishankar Subramanian

R&D Head,
Dow

Ravishankar Subramanian

R&D Head, Dow

Topic: Designing the Futurescape Together

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Ritesh Jindal

Ritesh Jindal

Senior Façade Consultant,
Arup

Ritesh Jindal

Senior Façade Consultant, Arup

Topic: Advanced Tools and Automation in Façade

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Rohan Keswani

Rohan Keswani

Director,
Aluplex

Rohan Keswani

Director, Aluplex

Event Convenor & Host

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Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep Kumar

Associate Vice President - Commercial Architect,
My Home Constructions

Sandeep Kumar

Associate Vice President - Commercial Architect, My Home Constructions

Topic: Futurism in Façade Architecture

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Shyam Raghunandan

Shyam Raghunandan

Managing Director,
Schueco India

Shyam Raghunandan

Managing Director, Schueco India

Topic: Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

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Sriram Ramakrishnan

Sriram Ramakrishnan

Manager Architect,
FHD India

Sriram Ramakrishnan

Manager Architect, FHD India

Topic: Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

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Sujith Kumar

Sujith Kumar

Design Principal,
360 Life Design Studio International

Sujith Kumar

Design Principal, 360 Life Design Studio International

Topic: Futurism in Façade Architecture

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Sushant Goel

Sushant Goel

Director - India,
Eckersley O’Callaghan

Sushant Goel

Director - India, Eckersley O’Callaghan

Topic: Holistic Façade Design and Engineering

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S Vasu Prakash

S Vasu Prakash

Senior Vice President,
Meenakshi Developers

S Vasu Prakash

Senior Vice President, Meenakshi Developers

Topic: Futurism in Façade Architecture

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TS Aditya

TS Aditya

VP – Sales & Application Engineering,
FunderMax

TS Aditya

VP – Sales & Application Engineering, FunderMax

Topic: Fire Behavior and Unique Façade Applications

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Upendra Walinjkar

Upendra Walinjkar

Founder and CEO,
Aluvision Façade Solutions

Upendra Walinjkar

Founder and CEO, Aluvision Façade Solutions

Topic: Build a Façade or Fire Safety Façade

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Venkatesh Nunna

Venkatesh Nunna

Design Head - Deputy General Manager,
Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Private Limited

Venkatesh Nunna

Design Head - Deputy General Manager, Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Private Limited

Topic: Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

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Vinod Binu

Vinod Binu

Executive Director,
Landbase Consulting

Vinod Binu

Executive Director, Landbase Consulting

Topic: Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

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Vinod Kundargi

Vinod Kundargi

Principal Consultant,
Aspect Façade and Engineering Consultants

Vinod Kundargi

Principal Consultant, Aspect Façade and Engineering Consultants

Topic: Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

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Schedule

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

Session 1
(09.30 - 10.50)

08.45 - 09.30
Delegate Registration & Networking
09.30 - 09.40
Welcome Address
Event Convenor & Host

Rohan Keswani
Director, Aluplex
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09.40 - 10.00
Architecture, Façade and Sustainability

Sriram Ramakrishnan
Manager Architect, FHD India
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10.00 - 10.15
Translucent Façade Solutions for Optimized Light and Solar Control

Natural daylight: Understanding this precious commodity

Designing with light in mind

Light and solar control


Niraj Borikar
Country Manager, DanPal India
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10.15 - 10.35
Build a Façade or Fire Safety Façade

Understanding fire and the need for perimeter barriers.

Holistic approach for design and use of perimeter barrier

Façade testing and ground reality


Upendra Walinjkar
Founder and CEO, Aluvision Façade Solutions
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10.35 - 10.50
Fire Behavior and Unique Façade Applications

Types of fire, classification and international standards

Key criteria for material selection

Unique façade applications and concepts


TS Aditya
VP - Sales & Application Engineering, FunderMax
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10.50 - 11.10
Networking Tea / Coffee Break


Session 2
(11.10 - 13.10)

11.10 - 11.30
Holistic Façade Design and Engineering

Elements of holistic approach

Case study on 63 Madison Avenue in New York, Atlassian Central in Sydney and Two Taikoo Place in Hong Kong


Sushant Goel
Director - India, Eckersley O’Callaghan
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11.30 - 11.55
Innovating for the Future

Research & innovation in façades

Designing a composite façade

Outstanding façades with case studies


Dr. Omkar Powar
Innovations Manager, Schueco India
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Kushagra Awasti
Head of Engineering, Schueco India
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Pratik Doshi
National Manager - Façade, Schueco India
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11.55 - 12.25
Building Envelope Responses

Case study on MSR North Tower

Case study on CMR Engineering Block

Case study on Yoo Hyderabad


Mehul Patel
Principal, CnT Architects
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12.25 - 13.10
Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

How do we incorporate balconies and operable windows for ventilation and that comply with the building codes?

Is operable sliding window in glazed curtain wall a viable option? What are the other options?

Pros and cons of using high performance glass in a residential high rise without central air conditioning system

How do you control security and privacy in such buildings?


Moderator
Shyam Raghunandan
Managing Director, Schueco India
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Panelist
Sriram Ramakrishnan
Manager Architect, FHD India
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Panelist
Venkatesh Nunna
Design Head - Deputy General Manager, Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Private Limited
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Panelist
Vinod Kundargi
Principal Consultant, Aspect Façade and Engineering Consultants
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Panelist
Vinod Binu
Executive Director, Landbase Consulting
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13.10 - 14.00
Networking Lunch Break


SESSION 3
(14.00 - 15.40)

14.00 - 14.20
Façades for the Public Goverment Buildings in India

Case Study AIIMS and Covid Hospitals

Case Study on City Police Commissionerate Headquarters


Nitin Gupta
Director, Arcop
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14.20 - 14.35
Designing the Futurescape Together

Sustainability

Carbon neutral silicones for sustainable façade materials

Materials to meet new design needs


Ravishankar Subramanian
R&D Head, Dow
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14.35 - 14.55
Advanced Tools and Automation in Façade

Automation tools for increasing productivity in day-to-day tasks

How parametric design can help to resolve the geometry for optimised panel modulations?

Advanced data management tools


Ritesh Jindal
Senior Façade Consultant, Arup
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14.55 - 15.10
ACP Cladding Solution for Modern Building Façades

Emergence of new shades and textures

Importance of using FR ACP Panels

Innovations In ACP


Faizer Ali Dastagir
National Head - Projects, Viva Composite Panel
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15.10 - 15.25
How to Save Money, Energy, and the Environment with Thermally Insulated Façades

Thermal insulation in windows, doors, and façades – How it works!

Warm edge spacers for insulated glass units – What is it?

How to save money, energy, and the environment with your building fenestration


Alex Dantziguian
Managing Director, Technoform
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15.25 - 15.40
Designing Façades with Tension Rod and Cable System

Overview of the concept and principles behind tension rod and cable façades

Integration of tension rods and cables with other façade elements

Engineering and construction challenges associated with the same


Pradeep SM
Design Manager, Kinlong India
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15.40 - 16.00
Networking Tea/Coffee Break


Session 4
(16.00 - 17.10)

16.00 - 16.20
Regenerating Architecture

What is regenerating architecture?

Limits of sustainable design

System thinking approach and the future


Rajeev Kumar Sharma
Director, Design Haaus
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16.20 - 17.05
Futurism in Façade Architecture

Unspoken challenges in design and construction phase

Meeting local building codes, standards and regulations while pushing the boundaries of facade design and technology

How can we break the sterotype in the façade industry?

Working togteher to make façades eco friendly

What kind of changes and developments we can expected by 2050?


Moderator
Kartheek Naidu Pasupuleti
Principal Consultant, PRA Façade & Envelope Consultancy
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Panelist
Ashok Bhairi
Principal Architect, 96 Design Group
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Panelist
Sujith Kumar
Design Principal, 360 Life Design Studio International
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Panelist
S Vasu Prakash
Senior Vice President, Meenakshi Developers
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Panelist
Sandeep Kumar
Associate Vice President - Commercial Architect, My Home Constructions
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17.05 - 17.10
Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference



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.




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Event Registration


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Image Gallery

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


Video Gallery

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

  • Vancouver 2023
  • Auckland 2023
  • New York 2022
  • Kuala Lumpur 2022
  • London 2022
  • Dubai 2021
  • Sydney 2019

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the event.

A limited number of complimentary seats on first come first serve basis are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, etc. The online registration process needs to be followed to attain your entry pass for the event. Please note that the complimentary seats allocation are under the jurisdiction of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, there would be a delegate fee of INR 15,000 + GST applicable per delegate.

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.

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 0845 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 conference, the organisers will be uploading all the presentations who's permission has been received to distribute online at this event website.

The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and presentation copies.

If your firm is on our guest list, 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.

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 8:45 am

Address

Novotel HICC, P O Bag 1101, near Hitec City, Kondapur, Telangana 500081

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