168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

This will be the 168th edition globally and the 5th edition in Riyadh which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Official Page
Share This Event
Speakers & Panelists
Remco Siebring
Project Director, Studio Anne Holtrop
Alex Bodo
Associate Project Director, Mace
Alex is an Associate Project Director at Mace, where he combines hands-on experience with strategic oversight to deliver project success. Alex began his career as a subcontractor, gaining valuable insights into the construction industry and its various processes. Following this,...
Panos Papanastasis
Associate Director - Facade Engineering, BuroHappold
With an academic background in architectural engineering and building technology, Panos applies both his architectural and engineering knowledge to a variety of facade solutions. He has worked with architects and contractors on projects across multiple sectors, including aviation, education, commercial,...
Davide Malizia
High Performance Products KSA – Saudi Arabia Business Development, Kuraray
With a strong academic background in glass façades design from Politecnico di Milano, Davide has developed a keen understanding of the role of advanced materials in modern architecture. He has been involved in various aspects of building envelope projects, contributing...
Irina Tadello
Marketing Manager, AGC Obeikan Glass
Eddy Abou Khalil
Regional Director - Middle East & India, Cosentino
A Mechanical Engineer by vocation with over two decades of experience, Eddy started his career in Lebanon heading commercial roles for manufacturers in the Power generation and HVAC sectors. 2006 saw a change of base to the UAE to handle...
Khalid Shamlawi
Specifications Manager - GCC & Egypt, Jotun Powder Coatings
As the Specification & Business Development Manager at Jotun Powder Coating based in Dubai office, Khalid has successfully specified and worked on several high-profile projects in the GCC region as well as Egypt & North America. With over 13-years experience...
Davide Petucco
Head of Contract Development - APAC, Florim
Having a master’s degree in in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna (Italy), Davide is a registered Professional Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the planning, design and construction management, specialized in cladding solutions. Currently working...
Marina Kindelan
Director - Façades, AESG
Marina is AESG’s Associate Façades Director. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has been involved in a varied range of projects such as the writing of thermal insulation guidelines, a residential development with a GFA of 300,000 sqm. In...
Russell Cole
Director – Leader Façade UK, Arup
Russell is the leader of Arup’s façade business in the UK. Russell has a background in façade and structural engineering and specialises in the design, assessment and construction of all types of façade systems for a broad range of buildings....
Conference Agenda
  • Investigating how traditional and contemporary-looking façades can achieve comparable performance standards
  • The essential roles of material specification and prefabrication in developing durable and sustainable Iconic assets
  • Insights gained from Iconic projects in the region
Speakers:
  • Interlayers carbon footprint
  • Solutions engineered into façades
  • Failures of wrong specifications
Speakers:
  • The production processes
  • Technical features and advantages
  • Case studies
Speakers:
  • Studio Anne Holtrop’s Misk art institute in Riyadh
Speakers:
  • Understanding the craftsmanship behind traditional building methods
  • Modern challenges and requirements in construction (sustainability, energy efficiency, etc.)
  • Innovative approaches to merge aesthetics with functionality
Speakers:
  • Bringing architectural dreams to life
  • Global trends in finishes
  • Long lasting solutions
Speakers:
  • Are clients actively requesting carbon reduction in façades?
  • To what extent are clients educated on or committed to sustainability in the context of giga projects?
  • Challenges in balancing design ambitions with carbon reduction goal
  • What practical steps can be taken to reduce the carbon footprint in façade materials and processes on a large scale?
  • Address the impact of regulatory frameworks, green certifications, and how they are influencing client interest in low-carbon façades

Alex Bodo

Speakers:
Event Details
  • 168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia, December 10, 2024
  • Start Date
    December 10, 2024 8:00 am
  • End Date
    December 10, 2024 5:30 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
  • Location
  • Venue
  • Category
    • Sponsors

    This site uses cookies. Find out more about cookies and how you can refuse them.

    I Accept