236th Edition – Zak World of Façades Malaysia

This will be the 236th edition globally and the 4th edition in Kuala Lumpur which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Speakers & Panelists
Head of Business Development-Sales and Marketing, ADAS Group
Ya Wen Lim is the Head of Business Development, Sales and Marketing at ADAS Group, with seven years of experience in lightweight structures and façade systems. Her expertise includes project delivery, concept realisation, material specification, and the coordination of stakeholders,...
Chief Technology Officer, Chengdu Guibao
Tianqiang Wang has worked in Chengdu Guibao Science and Technology Co., Ltd as Chief Technology Officer for more than 10 years. The main focus of his work are developing new silicone products for different areas and providing solutions for application...
Director, Shaw Architects
Director, Environmental Design Practice
Founder, Anometal Aluminum
Mr. Fan Lee is the founder of Anometal Aluminum Co., Ltd. who has profound expertise in the industry of pre-treated aluminium. Anometal masters the core technology of continuous anodising and has three automatic continuous pre-anodising lines nowadays. With 28 years’...
Sales Manager, NorthGlass Processed Glass BU
Ms. Candice Zhao has 10 years of experience in engineering glass processing industry. She has been engaged in the management and execution of overseas projects, especially HK market. Her recent projects include Taikoo Place 2A & 2B in HK, West...
Regional Manager Asia Pacific, TRIMO
Jaka Dijak is the Regional Manager for Asia Pacific at Trimo, a leading European company specializing in innovative building envelope solutions, particularly fire-proof façades and roofs. He collaborates closely with architects, designers, investors, and contractors across Asia-Pacific and the Middle...
Partner, Façade Network
A building enthusiast and graduate of Heriot-Watt University, she embarked on her career in the construction industry immediately after high school through the educational training program sponsored by Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SunCon). During her tenure at SunCon, she was...
Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax
Ashwanii Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the facade industry and an overall career spanning 18 years in the construction materials sector. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Fundermax, Armstrong, and Saint Gobain....
Director, DP Façade
Mathieu Meur provides strategic and technical leadership as the director of DP Façade. Through his training as a multi-disciplinary engineer, and subsequent years of experience heading the largest façade consultancy practise in the world, he has developed extensive knowledge of...
Technical Services & Development Scientist, Dow Asia Pacific
Jayrold has over 15 years experience in the built environment, providing technical, application and consulting expertise to stakeholders in the curtain wall  and construction industry. He is a civil engineer by qualification and has helped many clients to achieve energy...
Conference Agenda
  • What has changed in past decades?
  • Design process disruptors
  • Current and future trends
  • Disruptive construction technologies
  • Compact laminates as a sustainable solution
  • Fire behaviour and test standards
  • Double-skin façades and unique applications
  • Unveiling a new, next-generation anodized aluminium cladding with an anodic oxide layer that harnesses sunlight to continuously break down pollutants, keeping façades cleaner for over 25 years with minimal maintenance
  • How its ultra-hydrophilic surface (WCA = 8.9°) helps with any remaining particles to effortlessly wash away with rain or wind, ensuring the façade stays brighter, fresher, and visually pristine year-round
  • Silicone structural glazing contribution to building façades
  • Seismic study of SSG façade using finite element analysis and experimental validation
  • New models to assess failure predication criteria & optimal designs to response to seismic event
  • Envelope solutions for data centres and industrial buildings
  • Sustainable building envelope solutions
  • Fire testing and certificates tailored to local regulations and conditions
  • The application of jumbo size glass in architecture
  • The importance of flatness in architectural glass
  • The importance of shape accuracy in 3D curved glass
  • Development of building curtain walls & silicone sealants in china (Market scale, technological advances, industry trends, and key application areas)
  • Structural characteristics of silicone sealants and comparative analysis with other sealant categories
  • Application of high-performance silicone sealants in building curtain walls
  • Material innovation for modern façades: How to select the right lightweight material can achieve both architectural intent and functional requirements
  • Performance-driven & sustainable design: How fabric façades improve building performance through solar shading, daylight control, wind-driven rain mitigation, natural ventilation, and reduced structural weight
  • From concept to construction: Integrating analysis, design, and engineering into a single workflow, from environmental simulations and form-finding to structural engineering and fabrication detailing
  • How changing cities and client expectations are influencing façade design
  • The role of innovation, materials, and digital design tools
  • Designing resilient, low-carbon, and adaptable building envelopes
  • Opportunities and challenges for the next decade

Event Details
  • 236th Edition – Zak World of Façades Malaysia, November 26, 2026
  • Start Date
    November 26, 2026 8:00 am
  • End Date
    November 26, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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