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 150 editions, attracting more than 45,000 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 163rd global and 6th New York edition, 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

163

Edition

60

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.

Alberto Alarcon

Alberto Alarcon

Marketing Manager,
Kuraray America

Alberto Alarcon

Marketing Manager, Kuraray America

Topic: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Laminated Glass

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Aleksandr Barmas

Aleksandr Barmas

Principal,
Socotec

Aleksandr Barmas

Principal, Socotec

Topic: Building Envelope Commissioning, Case Studies for a Holistic Approach

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Andrea Hatzinikolas

Andrea Hatzinikolas

Principal,
FERO

Andrea Hatzinikolas

Principal, FERO

Topic: Hand-Crafting a Modern Aesthetic with Old-World Brick

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Andrew Pries

Andrew Pries

Technical Sales Director,
Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Andrew Pries

Technical Sales Director, Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic: Innovating the Architectural Terra Cotta Industry for Sustainable, High-Performance Façades

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Ben Mitchell

Ben Mitchell

Specification Leader US,
Axalta

Ben Mitchell

Specification Leader US, Axalta

Topic: Embarking on an Architectural ColourDesign Journey

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Bersu Serin

Bersu Serin

Assistant Project Manager,
Bisam Facades

Bersu Serin

Assistant Project Manager, Bisam Facades

Topic: Quality Control and Assurance in the Field Installation of Façade Envelope Systems

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Bob Zhang

Bob Zhang

Sales Director - North America,
North Glass

Bob Zhang

Sales Director - North America, North Glass

Topic: Global Trends of the Architectural Glass Façade

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Brian Loughlin

Brian Loughlin

Principal,
Magnusson Architecture

Brian Loughlin

Principal, Magnusson Architecture

Topic: Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

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Carla Swickerath

Carla Swickerath

Partner,
Studio Libeskind

Carla Swickerath

Partner, Studio Libeskind

Topic: Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

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Cheryl Saldanha

Cheryl Saldanha

Sr. Project Manager, Building Science Practice Leader,
SGH

Cheryl Saldanha

Sr. Project Manager, Building Science Practice Leader, SGH

Topic: Preserving Legacy, Building Tomorrow: Decarbonizing Landmark Skyscrapers

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Christoph Timm

Christoph Timm

Principal,
SOM

Christoph Timm

Principal, SOM

Topic: Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

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Daniel Sundlin

Daniel Sundlin

Partner,
Bjarke Ingels Group

Daniel Sundlin

Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group

Topic: Wildflower Studios: Vertical Media Production Village in the Heart of NYC

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Darijo Babic

Darijo Babic

Director Architectural Sales,
Guardian Glass

Darijo Babic

Director Architectural Sales, Guardian Glass

Topic: Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

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David Hewitt

David Hewitt

Director of Business Development,
ES Windows

David Hewitt

Director of Business Development, ES Windows

Topic: Making Glass Flatness a Standard

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Dean White

Dean White

Regional Façade Sales Manager,
Cosentino

Dean White

Regional Façade Sales Manager, Cosentino

Topic: Sustainable Façade Design with Ultracompact Stone

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Dylan​​​​ Baker‑Rice

Dylan​​​​ Baker‑Rice

Deputy Chief Asset & Capital Management Officer,
NYCHA

Dylan​​​​ Baker‑Rice

Deputy Chief Asset & Capital Management Officer, NYCHA

Topic: Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

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Emily Losego

Emily Losego

Director of Commercial Innovation,
Vitro Architectural Glass

Emily Losego

Director of Commercial Innovation, Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic: Getting Low with U-Values

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Gary P. Mancini

Gary P. Mancini

Managing Principal,
Thornton Tomasetti

Gary P. Mancini

Managing Principal, Thornton Tomasetti

Topic: NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

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Gus Sirakis

Gus Sirakis

Deputy Commissioner,
NYC Dept. of Buildings

Gus Sirakis

Deputy Commissioner, NYC Dept. of Buildings

Topic: NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

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Gustav Fagerström

Gustav Fagerström

Principal,
Walter P Moore

Gustav Fagerström

Principal, Walter P Moore

Session Chair

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Hisham Mujib

Hisham Mujib

International Specifications Manager,
Saint-Gobain

Hisham Mujib

International Specifications Manager, Saint-Gobain

Topic: Advancing Sustainability in Building Glass: World’s First Low-carbon Glass

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James O’Callaghan

James O’Callaghan

Co-Founder,
Eckersley O'Callaghan

James O’Callaghan

Co-Founder, Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic: Engineering Transparency in a Changing World

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James Seger

James Seger

Partner,
PBDW

James Seger

Partner, PBDW

Topic: Artful Adaptation: Powerhouse Arts Integrates History, Manufacturing and Art

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Jamison Guest

Jamison Guest

Principal,
Heintges

Jamison Guest

Principal, Heintges

Topic: 3D Thermal Analysis for Building Envelopes: Approaches to Progressive Energy Codes

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Jason Long

Jason Long

Partner/Director OMA New York,
OMA

Jason Long

Partner/Director OMA New York, OMA

Topic: Casting: Building Resonance and Performance with Precast and GFRC

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Jennifer Cass

Jennifer Cass

Senior VP of Sustainability and Resilience,
NYC Economic Development Corporation

Jennifer Cass

Senior VP of Sustainability and Resilience, NYC Economic Development Corporation

Topic: Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

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Jeremiah Watson

Jeremiah Watson

CEO,
Infinite Recycled Technology

Jeremiah Watson

CEO, Infinite Recycled Technology

Topic: Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

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John Matzelle

John Matzelle

Executive Vice President, Sales,
Consolidated Brick

John Matzelle

Executive Vice President, Sales, Consolidated Brick

Topic: Hand-Crafting a Modern Aesthetic with Old-World Brick

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Jordan Rogove

Jordan Rogove

Partner & Co-Founder,
DXA Studio

Jordan Rogove

Partner & Co-Founder, DXA Studio

Topic: Ready to Wear: The Fabric of the Ladies Mile

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Jordi Marasse

Jordi Marasse

Technical Project Consultant,
Reynaers Aluminium

Jordi Marasse

Technical Project Consultant, Reynaers Aluminium

Topic: Improving the Living of People Now and for Generations to Come with VR

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Joshua Voice

Joshua Voice

Project Management Officer,
Josef Gartner USA

Joshua Voice

Project Management Officer, Josef Gartner USA

Topic: Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

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Julia Gamolina

Julia Gamolina

Associate Principal,
Ennead

Julia Gamolina

Associate Principal, Ennead

Session Chair

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Karilyn Johanesen

Karilyn Johanesen

Senior Associate,
SO - IL

Karilyn Johanesen

Senior Associate, SO - IL

Topic: Layered Living: Delaminating New York City’s Building Envelopes

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Kasia Burzynska

Kasia Burzynska

Building Envelope Consultant,
Walker Consultants

Kasia Burzynska

Building Envelope Consultant, Walker Consultants

Session Chair

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Kevin Hoey

Kevin Hoey

Executive Vice President,
L&L Holding Company

Kevin Hoey

Executive Vice President, L&L Holding Company

Topic: NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

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Kimberly Garcia

Kimberly Garcia

Senior Director - Design and Construction,
Tishman Speyer

Kimberly Garcia

Senior Director - Design and Construction, Tishman Speyer

Event Host & Convener

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Matt Capone

Matt Capone

Principal,
FacadesX

Matt Capone

Principal, FacadesX

Topic: Pecha Kucha: My World of Façades

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Matthias Hollwich

Matthias Hollwich

Principal,
HWKN

Matthias Hollwich

Principal, HWKN

Topic: Hand-Crafting a Modern Aesthetic with Old-World Brick

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Michael Syracuse

Michael Syracuse

Partner,
FXCollaborative

Michael Syracuse

Partner, FXCollaborative

Topic: Preserving Legacy, Building Tomorrow: Decarbonizing Landmark Skyscrapers

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Nikolas Dando-Haenisch

Nikolas Dando-Haenisch

Principal,
Grimshaw

Nikolas Dando-Haenisch

Principal, Grimshaw

Topic: Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

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Peter Hutley

Peter Hutley

Principal | VP,
Curtain Wall Design & Consulting

Peter Hutley

Principal | VP, Curtain Wall Design & Consulting

Topic: Façades at the Top of the World: 53 West 53rd Apex Panels

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Philip Schmerbeck

Philip Schmerbeck

Studio Director USA,
Herzog & de Meuron

Philip Schmerbeck

Studio Director USA, Herzog & de Meuron

Topic: Artful Adaptation: Powerhouse Arts Integrates History, Manufacturing and Art

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Rachel Ehrlich

Rachel Ehrlich

Associate Principal,
Dattner Architects

Rachel Ehrlich

Associate Principal, Dattner Architects

Topic: Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

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Rutger Huiberts

Rutger Huiberts

Director,
KPF

Rutger Huiberts

Director, KPF

Topic: Hand-Crafting a Modern Aesthetic with Old-World Brick

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Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Facade Designer,
Heintges

Ryan Hansen

Facade Designer, Heintges

Topic: 3D Thermal Analysis for Building Envelopes: Approaches to Progressive Energy Codes

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Sara Tsiropinas

Sara Tsiropinas

Senior Director of Building Envelopes,
L+M Development

Sara Tsiropinas

Senior Director of Building Envelopes, L+M Development

Topic: Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

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Sarah Palmer

Sarah Palmer

Deputy Program Director, JFK T4,
Delta Air Lines

Sarah Palmer

Deputy Program Director, JFK T4, Delta Air Lines

Topic: Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

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Skyler Will

Skyler Will

Associate Technical Service and Development Scientist,
Dow

Skyler Will

Associate Technical Service and Development Scientist, Dow

Topic: Designing with More Freedom by Engineering Less Impact: Carbon-Neutral Silicone Service for Building Façades

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Stephen Varone

Stephen Varone

President,
RAND Engineering & Architecture

Stephen Varone

President, RAND Engineering & Architecture

Topic: NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

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Suzanne Castellano

Suzanne Castellano

VP & Construction Executive,
Turner Construction

Suzanne Castellano

VP & Construction Executive, Turner Construction

Topic: Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

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Sydney Mainster

Sydney Mainster

VP of Sustainability & Design Management,
The Durst Organization

Sydney Mainster

VP of Sustainability & Design Management, The Durst Organization

Topic: Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

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Tali Mejicovsky

Tali Mejicovsky

Associate Principal,
Arup

Tali Mejicovsky

Associate Principal, Arup

Topic: Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

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Tigrin Kostandyan

Tigrin Kostandyan

Intermediate Architect,
DXA Studio

Tigrin Kostandyan

Intermediate Architect, DXA Studio

Topic: Ready to Wear: The Fabric of the Ladies Mile

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Vishaan Chakrabarti

Vishaan Chakrabarti

Founder & Creative Director,
Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | PAU

Vishaan Chakrabarti

Founder & Creative Director, Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | PAU

Topic: The Architecture of Urbanity: Walls that Connect

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Yegal Shamash

Yegal Shamash

Chief Structural Engineer,
NYC Dept. of Buildings

Yegal Shamash

Chief Structural Engineer, NYC Dept. of Buildings

Topic: NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

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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.
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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


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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 obtain an entry pass for the event, please complete the online registration process. Complimentary seat allocation is determined by the nature of your organization and is at the discretion of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and wish to attend the conference, a delegate fee of USD 750 will apply per delegate, subject to availability and the organizers’ discretion.

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. 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 0730 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 7:30 am

Address

Pier 60, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, United States

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