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Zak World of Façades is globally recognized as the world’s premier conference series dedicated to façade design and engineering. This highly successful international event focuses intensively on the façade and building envelope industry, showcasing the latest sustainable innovations and technological solutions from leading providers around the globe.
As a crucial platform for the construction industry, the conference series has attracted over 65,000 delegates across its many editions, held in more than 47 countries worldwide. It serves as an essential gathering for a diverse audience, including architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, façade consultants, structural consultants, and material suppliers.
Attendees participate in insightful dialogues to explore the complexities of designing and executing high-performance, safe, and long-lasting building enclosures. The agenda typically features a mix of keynote presentations from international speakers, addressing iconic project case studies and new innovative concepts in façade design and engineering. Engaging panel discussions allow different domain experts to share their views on key aspects like optimizing solar shading, glazing systems, achieving high energy efficiency, managing embodied carbon, and integrating adaptive and green façades.
The conference emphasizes cutting-edge topics such as advanced bird-friendly glass design, hybrid steel curtain walls, the circular economy, material choices, and the use of artificial intelligence in architecture for design and simulation. Furthermore, the event incorporates ample power networking opportunities, often including four dedicated breaks and an intimate tabletop expo display. These sessions allow delegates to interact directly with exhibiting brands showcasing new products and solutions, fostering valuable connections among peers and industry leaders in the pursuit of modern, sustainable architectural quality. The focus remains on translating traditional architectural language to the 21st century using refined details and contemporary façade systems to maximize occupant comfort and building value.