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 170 editions, attracting more than 55,000 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 177th global and 2nd edition in Seattle, 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

177

Edition

24

Speakers and Panelists

3

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.

Ana Parke

Ana Parke

Principal,
Runberg Architecture Group

Ana Parke

Principal, Runberg Architecture Group

Topic: So You’ve Decided You Need a Rainscreen - Now What?

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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 Di Maggio

Brian Di Maggio

Studio Director,
Gensler

Brian Di Maggio

Studio Director, Gensler

Topic: A Tale of Two 222s

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Bryce Given

Bryce Given

National Architectural Manager,
Vitro Architectural Glass

Bryce Given

National Architectural Manager, Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic: Advanced Bird-friendly Glass Design Considerations

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Darbi Krumpos​​​​

Darbi Krumpos​​​​

Principal,
SOCOTEC

Darbi Krumpos​​​​

Principal, SOCOTEC

Topic: Transitions – The Space Between

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Eric Claeys

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner,
Fassada Steel

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner, Fassada Steel

Topic: Hybrid Steel Curtain Walls, Mastering the Demands & Complexity of Today’s Façades

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Frank Zhong

Frank Zhong

TS&D Application Engineer,
Dow

Frank Zhong

TS&D Application Engineer, Dow

Topic: Design with More Freedom by Engineering Less Impact; Carbon-neutral Silicones for Façades

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Gavin Smith

Gavin Smith

Project Manager,
Perkins&Will

Gavin Smith

Project Manager, Perkins&Will

Topic: The Museum House Façade

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Jack Coble

Jack Coble

VP Design + Environment,
Urban Villages

Jack Coble

VP Design + Environment, Urban Villages

Topic: Adaptive Reuse & Repurposing: Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future

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Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

Partner | Vice President,
Skyline Sheet Metal

Jeff Peters

Partner | Vice President, Skyline Sheet Metal

Topic: So You’ve Decided You Need a Rainscreen - Now What?

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John Stout

John Stout

Principal,
Weber Thompson

John Stout

Principal, Weber Thompson

Topic: Folded Forms and Designing with New Façade Systems on The Sloane

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Jon Hall

Jon Hall

Principal,
GGLO

Jon Hall

Principal, GGLO

Topic: An Icon of Affordable Housing at Africatown Plaza

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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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José Estrada

José Estrada

Principal,
4EA Building Science

José Estrada

Principal, 4EA Building Science

Topic: Design-Build Façade Delivery in Washington State

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Justin Cochran

Justin Cochran

Senior Associate | Lead Project Designer,
NBBJ

Justin Cochran

Senior Associate | Lead Project Designer, NBBJ

Topic: Event Host & Convener

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Kais Al-Rawi

Kais Al-Rawi

Associate Director,
Eckersley O'Callaghan

Kais Al-Rawi

Associate Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic: Façade Thinking - Timber to Digital Design

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Lisa Rammig

Lisa Rammig

Director,
Eckersley O'Callaghan

Lisa Rammig

Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic: Façade Thinking - Timber to Digital Design

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Marty Houston

Marty Houston

Director of Learning and Development,
Walsh Construction

Marty Houston

Director of Learning and Development, Walsh Construction

Topic: So You’ve Decided You Need a Rainscreen - Now What?

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Matt Aalfs

Matt Aalfs

Partner,
BuildingWork

Matt Aalfs

Partner, BuildingWork

Topic: Adaptive Reuse & Repurposing: Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future

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Michael Bonn

Michael Bonn

Sr. Project Manager,
YA Engineering Services

Michael Bonn

Sr. Project Manager, YA Engineering Services

Topic: So You’ve Decided You Need a Rainscreen - Now What?

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Petersen Lambert

Petersen Lambert

Principal,
Stantec

Petersen Lambert

Principal, Stantec

Topic: Adaptive Reuse & Repurposing: Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future

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Rick Workman

Rick Workman

Project Executive,
W.G. Clark Construction

Rick Workman

Project Executive, W.G. Clark Construction

Topic: Adaptive Reuse & Repurposing: Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future

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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.
Presenting Partner
Lanyard Partner
6 AIA LU/HSW credits

Event Registration


Registrations for this event have been closed.
For queries please contact adil@zakgroup.com


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

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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 secure an entry pass for the event, please complete the online registration process. Complimentary seat allocation is determined by the nature of your organization.

If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, a delegate fee of USD 500 will apply per delegate, subject to availability. However, if your organization has attended a previous event, the registration will not be processed.

All delegate attendance is at the sole discretion of the organizers.

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. Please note, this event pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required for event access.

The registrations start at 0800 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, 6 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.

Limited car parking is available at the venue. The hotel has valet parking too. Click here to view the parking charges.

For more nearby car parking locations, click here.

Venue


Registrations start at 8:00 am

Address

Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Hyatt @ Olive 8, 1635 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, United States

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