59th Edition – Zak World of Façades Egypt

This was the 59th global edition and the 1st edition in Egypt, the conference discussed the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and the latest technological solutions.

Speakers and Panelists

Dr. Chengde Huang

Technical Director - Architectural Glass Division, CSG

Dr. Huang is currently the technical director of Architectural Glass Division of CSG which is the leading low-e glass manufacturer in China. With over sixteen years’ experience in energy efficient glass for buildings, Dr. Huang has worked on numerous landmark...

Khaled Tarabieh

Assistant Professor of Sustainable Design - Department of Architecture, The American University in Cairo

Khaled Tarabieh is an Assistant Professor at The American University in Cairo. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Alexandria University and Master’s in City Planning (MCP) and a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of...

Yasser Al-Beltagy

Chairman, YBA Architects

Yasser Al-Beltagy graduated on top of his class with honors, from the faculty of fine arts in Cairo and worked as an assistant teacher at the same faculty from 1994 till 2001. In 1994 he started his own architectural studio...

Jörg Westphal

Executive Senior Vice President, Schueco International

Jörg Westphal, originally lawyer, now Executive Senior Vice President, is the Managing Director of the international business of Schüco International KG since more than 15 years now. He has supervised the establishment of branches and networks mainly in China, Korea,...

Charles Constantin

Managing Director, GEZE Middle East

Charles Constantin, Managing Director of GEZE Middle East, is specialized in Pre-Sales, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and After Sales Services in diversified building material segments across industries notably Real Estates Development, Hotels, HVAC Engineering Solutions, Climate Control, Sanitary...

Enrico Cutri

Global Building Project Specification Manager - High Performance Building, Dow

Enrico Cutri is Global Building Projects Specification Manager and a member of the Building Science Team at Dow. Based in Switzerland, Enrico is directly responsible for the management of designated key accounts and for the introduction of product innovation, to...

Angelos Zografos

Technical Sales Engineer, Elval Colour

Angelos Zografos is a Civil Engineer holding the position of Technical sales Engineer in Elval Colour. He has more than 10 years of experience in civil and structural engineering and has participated in the analysis and design of structural systems,...

Alex Dantziguian

Managing Director, Technoform

Alex Dantziguian is the Managing Director of Technoform Middle East DMCC, based in Dubai since 2006. TECHNOFORM, is the global leader based in Germany with worldwide know-how on thermal insulation of doors, windows, & facades for over 50 years. With...

Nabeel Zabad

Segment Manager - Façade, Hilti Middle East

Nabeel has more than 12 years in the Façade and Aluminium Industry. He has undertaken various roles from façade engineering, contracting and business development experience. His roles have enabled him to meet and work with the most renowned architects, façade contractors...

Thomas Fruhmann

Director Pre-Construction Services, Schueco Middle East

Thomas Fruhmann is a senior Façade/Building Skin Specialist with a top-level experience in curtain wall construction industry. He has acquired a diversified experience in design, production, project coordination, project management, contracts management, risk management, and tender/sales management, and developed a...

Micha Pawelka

Chief Operating Officer, Priedemann Façade Experts

Micha Pawelka, who has an academic qualification in Wholesale Management and Foreign Trade, gained over 20 years of experience in the Glass and Facade Industry in Europe. He was a Sales Director in the Schollglas Group in Germany before relocating...

Karim Farah

Managing Director, REEDS Consult

Senior Architect/Sustainability Consultant/LEED Specialist with an overall experience of 24 years in the design and execution of various types of Green Building projects including Airport terminals, Academic campus, Hospitals, Healthcare Centers, Research Facilities, Library, Conference Center, School, Sports Facilities, Stadiums,...

Leo Liu

Technical Director, KinLong

Leo Liu is the Structural Engineer of KINLONG. He has been specializing in frameless facade design, calculation and installation for 8 years. He has a very rich experience in cable facades and has worked on many projects in the UAE,...

Abdel Nasser Taha

President Founder, FIABCI Egypt Chapter

Abdel Nasser TAHA is the President Founder of FIABCI Egypt Chapter (the international federation of Real Estate) – a Real Estate Development expert with an architectural engineering background ––During 30 years of experience he was hired as advisor for “Suez...

Cynthia Mikhael

Regional Business Developer - Façade, Hilti Middle East

Holding a bachelor degree in Civil engineering, Cynthia’s area of responsibility is to develop and implement strategy across the META facade markets in addition to supporting the development of Regional contractors and engineering accounts. Cynthia continues to demonstrate success working with...

Khalid Shamlawi

Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings UAE

Based in Dubai, Khalid Shamlawi is the Specifications Manager for the GCC and Egypt region at Jotun Powder Coatings UAE. He has graduated in 2011 from the New York Institute of Technology in Amman, Jordan. He has been in the...

Alastair Common

Commercial Director, Schüco Middle East

Alastair Common was born in UK (1976) and finished his Civil Engineering studies with Honors. He started his career in the façade industry in 2002 and has since then obtained a wealth of knowledge through experience gained in Italy, Ireland,...

Mohamed Ayman Ashour

Chairman & Founder, Archplan

He is considered a pioneer in the field of urban development to which his credentials and contributions are clearly reflected in the projects completed and the list of awards received from several governmental and scientific authorities inside and outside Egypt....

Hani Mohamed El Rashidy

Head of Façade Design Unit, Dar Al-Handasah

Dr. Hani El-Rashidy is a highly specialized façade engineer and gives technical support in designing and construction supervision of building envelopes for major projects in the region. He is a Ph.D. holder in structural engineering as well as the head...

Asmaa El Goweni

Founder & Director, Archimid

Asmaa El Goweni graduated from Cairo University of Architecture in 1987. Asmaa is the Co-founder and Director of Archimid Architects, an Egyptian architectural consultancy practice that began in 1991. She became an Egyptian registered architectural consultant in 2006 as well...

Raymond Miller

Founding Partner, Raafat Miller Consulting

Raymond Miller is a founding partner of RMC – Raafat Miller Consulting and is one of the few licensed architects who is also a licensed mechanical engineer. Over the last three decades his specialized expertise has served him well in developing...

Ahmed Fayez

Principal Architect, ECG Engineering Consultants Group

A prominent architect and master planner Ahmed Fayez led the design of many forefront projects in Egypt and Middle East. Over the last three years he is heading the design studio in ECG and managed to deliver award-winning of glorious...

Racha Rachwan

Design Manager, Al-Futtaim

Graduated from Ain Shams University Architecture Department; Racha has 19 years of experience in the field of Architecture Design and Construction. During which; she developed her passion to the environmental and sustainability design by preparing Master’s Degree in the sustainability...

Sherif Abdelmohsen

Associate Professor - Department of Architecture, The American University in Cairo

Sherif Abdelmohsen is Associate Professor of Digital Media and Design Computing at the Department of Architecture in the American University in Cairo (AUC). He received his PhD degree in Architecture from Georgia Tech, USA (2011), and MSc (2004) and BSc...

Tamer Anani

Executive Director - Design & Engineering, SODIC

Tamer Anani is an Architect & Interior Designer who believes in creating environments that enhance positive energy and spiritual well being. His central concerns involve a combination of architecture practice, teaching and research. Tamer Anani began his career with the Egyptian...

Gamal Farid

General Manager, Alico Egypt

Gamal Farid is the General Manager of Alico – Egypt, which is a market leader in Façade Design, Procurement, Management and Construction of Largest Façade Projects. Previously he was with Orascom Construction Algeria, as the General Manager. He has over 27...

Wesam Gamal

Façade Manager, Orascom Construction

Wesam Gamal’s 20+ years of experience in the Building Envelope industry in North America covers all levels of the practice from concept to design to fabrication to installation and management on a variety of building types, including high-rise, hospitals, museums,...

Heba Abdullah

Deputy Head of Architectural Department - Technical Office, Grand Egyptian Museum, HILL International & EHAF Consulting Engineers JV

Heba holds a bachelor degree of Architecture from Ain Shams University (1997). She is a professional Architect who has managed mega projects over the past 22 years and worked intensely on projects ranging from museum developments (GEM the Grand Egyptian Museum), spectacular...

Ellison Wang

Regional Manager - Africa, Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products

Sales Manager from Kinlong for whole Africa region. Works for the African construction sector for almost 9 years, very familiar with African market and has introduced some new design concepts (such as tension cable / tension rod point fixed system)...

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