171st Edition – Zak World of Façades Australia

This will be the 171^st edition globally and the 4^th edition in Sydney which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

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Speakers & Panelists

Simon Gray

Practice Leader, Bellrock

Simon has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance and legal industries. During that time he has been an insurance intermediary and practised as a lawyer (including roles as an insurance partner in private practice). Bellrock welcomed Simon to the...

Tristram Carfrae

Fellow, Arup

Tristram Carfrae is a leading structural designer. He has been responsible for the structure of a dazzling array of award-winning buildings over his 40+ years with Arup, both in Australia and the UK. Tristram has been fortunate to work with...

William Sharples

Founding Principal, SHoP Architetcs

James Perry

Principal, fjcstudio

James graduated from Capetown University and Sydney University with First Class Honours. With experience in Australia and South-East Asia, he has worked across a wide variety of industry sectors but has a particular expertise in public buildings including galleries, museums and...

Trent Eagle

Sales Manager, Alspec

Marc Nahkle

Business Development Manager, Alspec

Marko Damic

Principal, Architectus

Visionary, complex, and significant commercial and residential projects have defined Marko’s career. He has led many of Architectus’ successful design competitions and contributed to city-shaping master plans and the design development of landmark projects, such as Burelli Street Wollongong, 1...

Will Wigfield

Group Product Manager - Fire Protection, Rockwool

As Group Product Manager (Fire Protection) for ROCKWOOL A/S, Will focuses on new product development, helping bring to market a range of non-combustible insulation solutions. Responding to increasingly stringent regulatory targets, Will leads testing and certification programmes that ensure existing...

Dwayne Van Halewijn

Associate Director - Façade, TTW

Trained in European façade systems, complex geometries and curtain walls, Dwayne moved to Australia in 2020, bringing his experience from Germany and the Netherlands across. Known for his strong leadership, he led multiple international projects across Europe, USA, and the...

Rob Moisy

Engineer, Surface Design Consulting

Scott Duncan

Design Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Inspired by SOM’s legacy of innovation, Scott designs spaces that incorporate emerging technologies in balance with human needs. Since joining SOM in 1998, he has championed the studio’s interdisciplinary approach to design, which brings engineers, planners and myriad specialists into...

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner, Fassada Steel

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium....

Bernat Miñana

Managing Director, Frontek Australia

Bernat has more than 20 years of experience in the technical ceramic world, particularly in ventilated façade cladding systems. Having worked in Europe, Asia and now Australia, he possesses a thorough understanding of façade cladding for different markets with different...

Michael Lette

Market Development Manager – Façades, Lysaght

Michael’s focus is on innovation, strategy, market, channel and product development for the Australian commercial facades segment, concentrating on the development of the AZURE® Façade System. Prior to BlueScope, Michael has extensive experience within technical design, fabrication, supply, installation and...

Anthony Breach

National Sales Manager, George Fethers & Co.

Anthony Breach connects Australia’s façade engineers, architects, building owners and glass companies with world-leading, sustainable glass and solar solutions. Our Vitro Solarban products underpin some of the best performing double glazed units manufactured in this country. Our electrochromic glass, SageGlass,...

Shane Hart

Director of Client Relations, Insol

Shane serves as the Head of Client Relations at Insol, where he has been instrumental in the development of testing capabilities and standards to cement the firm’s reputation as the nation’s leading bespoke façade provider. His expertise in project management...

Tran Van Tien

CEO, BM Windows

Mr. Tran Van Tien has dedicated over 23 years to the construction and façade industry. Starting as a civil engineer, he later pursued his passion for façades at BM Windows. With his leadership, BM Windows has swiftly risen to become...

Neil Kendrick

Regional Manager - NSW, Inhabit Group

Neil leads Inhabit’s Sydney team in maintaining technical quality and engineering consulting. He is an internationally respected façade specialist with a particular focus on delivering major projects and iconic buildings with leading international architects. Neil has more than 30 years’ international experience working...

John Perry

Associate Principal, fjcstudio

John is a façade specialist with over 30 years’ experience working throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Europe and the Middle East on projects ranging in size from Shanghai Tower to single residential. John is currently an Associate Principal at fjcstudio....

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