15th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

Iconic façades require all the stake holders to strike the right balance between a host of parameters from conceiving the correct design to specifying the optimum materials and finally putting them together in place to materialise the epochal building envelope. With ever increasing population density and destinations getting farther and farther, a trend of mixed – use developments is catching up fast in the Delhi NCR Metropolis. Integrating the lines between residential and commercial and obliterating the differences is the latest challenge.

The 3rd season of Zak World of Façades, now returning to New Delhi, brings together a horde of new and efficient façade materials and technologies to entice the minds of the designers and users alike whereby the industry stalwarts shall try to bridge the gap between proposed and practical.

Zak World of Façades conference is determined to propagate awareness on the newest cutting edge technology and perspectives that are revolutionising the field of façade design & engineering. The conference lays bare a platform for networking, necessary in the professional world.

A not to be missed event for exclusive business opportunities, including a dedicated display area exhibiting new perspectives on building skins and material technologies for the contemporary façades of India.

Organized by Zak, this will be a part of the build-up to the mega exhibitions on Glass, Windows & Façade and Aluminium Extrusions to be held in Mumbai from the 10-13 December 2015.

Zak invites you to World of Façades – an interactive seminar focused on showcasing the best technology and practices for the Indian façade industry.

Speakers and Panelists

Amit Kumar Gangal

Principal, Modarch

Pinaki Ranjan Bosu

DVP - Procurement, IREO

A thorough professional with exceptionally vast experience in procurement; Pinaki Ranjan is known for being most sincere and methodical professional who knows how to get the best out of his vendors as per his management terms.

Nikhil Jain

Managing Director, Alpro Industries

Nikhil Jain obtained his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, and M.B.A from MDI, Gurgaon. He has vast experience in handling numerous large projects and assignments for a varied portfolio of clients with multiple and varied complexities.

Rajeev Antony

Managing Director, Schueco India

Line functions: General Management, CEO, Head of business unit, Start up’s, New Business Development, Field Operations Staff functions: Strategic plans, Board of directors, Business plans, Financial Analysis, Corporate Planning, Product Management, Industrial Marketing 23 Years Experience with 13 years of...

Rai Singh

Managing Director, Green Façade

Rai Singh has expertise in Façade Technology, and has set up a new company Green Façade Solutions Pvt Ltd from scratch in 2010 and provides a leading position in Façade Industry within a short period of time. The company is...

RK Singhal

Chief Operating Officer, M3M India

With over 20 years of experience in design, engineering and management a strong background of holding influential positions at the most prominent real estate developers, Raj Singhal is the Chief Operations Officer at M3M India

Sanjay Wadhwa

Managing Director, SWBI Architects

A winner of various awards and accolades in field of architecture, Sanjay has over 26 years’ experience in planning and execution of various types of projects that span across all market segments – Office buildings, IT Campuses, Hospitality, Housings &...

Surat Kumar Mantoo

SVP - Architecture & Design, Experion

An architect by profession and a photographer at heart, Surat Kumar heads the design and development at the Experion Group and is a part of the core committee for acquisition, consultant management & Unique Project development.

Sourabh Kankar

Marketing Manager - India, Gujarat Guardian

Sourabh Kankar heads Marketing Operation at Gujarat Guardian Limited, a leading manufacturer of float, coated and mirror glass products. A Computer Science graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Finance, Sourabh spent over 14 years in various Technical,...

Tanuj Sharma

Director Marketing & Sales - Eastern Europe, CSG Holdings

Over 14 years of experience in the façade industry, Mr. Tanuj Sharma is a known personality in the South Asia market, a master in business administration, foreign trade & consulting facade engineer, He is currently handling the role of directing...

V.N. Chopra

VP - Materials, DLF

V.N Chpra has been with DLF for nearly 12 years and is responsible for contract,procurement, sourcing from China and heading import functions along with strategic planning. He has settled the import cell in the organization and made them the first...

Kunal Rishi

Director, Paras Buildtech

An engineer by profession, Kunal Rishi spearheads the boutique development firm Paras Buildtech, with a dynamic zeal of an ace leader.

GP Singh

VP & Head – Contracts & Procurement, Antara Senior Living (MAX Enterprise)

An astute leader with 28 years of experience in the areas of Project Coordination, Procurement, Contracts Management, Selection of Architects/Consultants & Appointments, Land Acquisition, Liaison and All Approvals required for Project Clearances.

Jonas Upton-Hansen

Managing Director, UHA London

Jonas Upton-Hansen studied at the Architectural Association in London. After graduating in the year 2000, he joined Foster + Partners where he collaborated on projects including the McLaren Formula 1 UK headquarters and Monaco Yacht Club amongst others. In 2005, he joined the...

D Vishwanathan

Director - Design & Projects, RSP

D Vishwanathan has 29 years of experience with leading international design practices on a wide range of prestigious projects across sectors like Hospitality, Commercial, Residential, Retails, Office Campuses, IT Parks, Institutional and Industrial. He has worked with KEO International Consultants,...

Bharat Soni

VP - Infrastructure, HCL Technologies

Bharat heads Infrastructure Projects with a team of 100 professional comprising of Architects, Civil Engineers & Project Managers. He headed a team for delivery of approx 10 Mnsqft & another 10 Mnsqft under planning & development over last 5 Yrs&...

Antony John

Engineering Director, Schueco India

Mr. Antony John has been in the façade and fenestration industry for over two decades and has a vast experience in project management, design, fabrication and installation ranging from residential to commercial sector. He has played a pivotal role in...

Nitin Bhatia

Managing Director, FACET Façade Engineering

Nitin has trained as an architect and has worked across disciplines including design, management, R&D and forensics and is currently working on several projects in India and overseas including super tall buildings such as the 117 floor World One Tower...

Deepak Gupta

Director, Dema Consulting

He is the Director at Dema Consulting which provides services for aluminum works of buildings and was established in 1996.

Rahul Kumar

Principal Architect, Rajinder Kumar Associates

Rahul Kumar has taken forward the rich legacy of Mr. Rajinder Kumar & together they have contributed more to the development of the Indian Tourism Industry than any other firm, by designing the largest number of hotels in the country. RKA...

Kamlesh Choudhari

Director, Glass Wall Systems

Born with an aim to conquer his ambition in life and goal. He started working as a entrepreneur to take path in achieving his vision. With over two decade plus experience in Façade industry.He has played a pivotal role in...

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...

Sharanjit Singh

Chairman, GSC Glass

A mechanical engineer by profession, Mr. Singh has wide expertise and in depth knowledge of processing glass for various applications, to the latest international standards. He is the engineering brain behind the new innovations, CAD CAM applications and automation at...

Tariq Kachwala

Director, FG Glass

Tariq Kachwala is the Director of FG Glass Industries and has 12 years of experience in the glass processing industry. He spearheads marketing, strategy and new business development and is also a consultant to architects and façade specialists on 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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