180th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

180th Edition – Zak World of Façades India, April 25, 2025, Hyatt Regency, Pune

180th Edition – Zak World of Façades India, April 25, 2025

This will be the 180^th edition globally and the 2^nd edition in Pune 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

Pankaj Patil

Project Sales Manager, FunderMax

Pankaj Patil is a seasoned sales professional with over 13 years of experience in the building industry, including 5 years specialising in the façade sector. Currently serving as the Project Sales Manager at Fundermax India, he leverages his extensive expertise...

Pranav Iyer

Design Principal, Ground 11 Architects

Architect Pranav Iyer, a Gold Medalist from the Institute of Environmental Design, India, and the founder of Ground 11 Architects. Since starting his practice in 1998, Pranav has led Ground 11 to become an internationally respected design studio with projects...

Shailesh Dongre

Head - Facade Review, VTP Realty

Arriving at optimum façade design while accommodating the criteria of various stakeholders has been at the core of Shailesh’s practice. He has worked relentlessly in this direction for the last 25 years, covering commercial buildings, residential towers, recreation spaces, and...

Sachin Patil

Architect & Director - Projects, Beyond Design Architects & Consultants

Vishesh Khanna

Director, Aluplex

Vishesh has over 20 years of façade industry expertise, combining deep knowledge with a vast network. He has a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving innovation, fostering long-lasting relationships and exceeding expectations. With a customer-centric approach, Vishesh is...

Sanjeev Mehta

Prinicpal Architect, Ethique Architects & Associates

With passion and bright vision in mind, EAA was formed 20 years ago by Ar. Sanjeev Mehta which has now provided services in over 10 cities all over India and abroad. EAA provides functional and practical solutions to meet the...

Praneet Verma

Director, PO(+)OL

Praneet Verma is the Director and Founding Partner of POOOL Limited, a Hong Kong-based architectural design practice. With a diverse portfolio spanning three continents, he has successfully designed and delivered projects that embody a deep understanding of context, culture, and functionality. Praneet believes in using design as...

Sunil Patil

Prinicpal, Sunil Patil and Associates

Harmony with Nature – By instinct, man likes to be with the nature. His body his mind responds better to the nature than manmade spaces. There is nothing better than nature that relaxes the man and keeps him healthier.” –...

Chansithan Balasubramaniyam

Techno - Commercial Manager, Kin Long

Chansithan is a skilled professional in facade engineering, specializing in technical and commercial solutions. With four years of experience at Kin Long, he has played a key role in supporting projects across India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. His expertise...

Pallavi Benke

Principal Consultant, Exteriaa Group

Pallavi Benke is the visionary founder of Exteriaa Group, a premier façade and lighting consultancy serving clients across India. With 12 years of industry experience, she has established herself as a leader in the field, blending technical expertise with innovative...

Harsharaj Shetty K S

Deputy Head - Engineering, Schueco India

Harsha is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in façades and fenestration products, specializing in new product development for both Indian and international markets. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. Currently,...

Madhav Joshi

Prinicpal Architect, Madhav Joshi and Associates

Rupali Nimbalkar

Senior Vice President, Malpani Group

Rupali is equipped with extensive background of over 28 years, in providing astute leadership, vision and market knowledge, in directing cross functional teams and developing innovative strategies. Detail oriented architect and takes pride in providing value for the cost incurred...

Milind Sorkhade

Managing Director, Enclosure Facade Solutions

Milind, with 30 years of international experience in the façade industry, has spent over 22 years collaborating with both National and International Façade Contractors. His background in facade design engineering equips him with comprehensive expertise in this specialized field. Milind’s work spans across diverse regions,...

Rakesh Morudkar

Principal, RSM Design Solution

Rakesh Morudkar is Mechanical Engineer and has 25 year Rich and Varied Experience in the Façade Consultancy and Engineering Services. His ability to think more Practically and Proactively from the Concept Design Stage itself is what makes him stand apart....

Sushant Warape

Founder & Principal, TriDA

Ar. Sushant Warape is a seasoned architect with nearly two decades of experience, including over 15 years as an associate with Architect Hafeez Contractor and the last 4 years as Founder & Principal Architect at TriDA. Born in Murgud, Maharashtra...

Amit Kembhavi

Founder | Principal, Meraki Design

TS Aditya

Vice President - Strategy & Business Development, Qutone

T.S. Aditya is the Vice President – Strategy & Business Development at Qutone, bringing over 14 years of extensive experience in the façade industry. He has been instrumental in driving the company’s sales function, focusing on acquiring key accounts, developing and...

Pratik Doshi

National Manager - Façade, Schueco India

Pratik Doshi, is the National Manager for Façade Business at Schueco India. With 18 years of experience in Construction industry, and 9.5 of which he has spent at Schueco India, Pratik has handled various sales territories and worked closely with...

Faizer Ali Dastagir

National Head - Projects, Viva Metal Composite Panel

Mr.Faizer Ali Dastagir is the National Head–Projects for Viva Composite Panels. He is a Mechanical engineer by qualification. He Has 25 years’ experience in Marketing, Business Development, Operations and also handling execution for various Façade projects with leading Façade Companies...

Upendra Walinjkar

Founder and CEO, Aluvision Façade Solutions

Upendra Walinjkar is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Aluvision Facade Solutions (AFS), a leading independent façade design and engineering consultancy committed to innovation, technical excellence, and project-specific solutions. A seasoned Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience in...

Navin Keswani

Managing Director & CEO, Aluplex

Navin Keswani is the Pioneer of the Indian Façade Industry & has been awarded the President’s Udyog Rattan Award as early as 1985, from the President of India, for his excellence in the design of aluminium windows. Keswani is the...

KR Suresh

Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting

With a view to lead by example through devoted work ethics and constant innovation, Suresh is one of the most sought after façade consultants of India with a unique approach of integrating and detailing to insure that all elements of...

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