Zak World of Façades is globally recognized as the premier international conference series dedicated entirely to façade design and engineering, making it the world’s leading symposium on the subject. This highly regarded event brings together the complete value chain of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a history of successfully hosting over 205 editions and attracting more than 65,000 delegates worldwide, the conference series serves as a vital platform for knowledge enhancement and skills development in the critical domain of the building envelope.
The one-day conference is currently organized across more than 40 countries, spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Oceania. Each edition focuses intensely on showcasing sustainable innovations and tackling complex construction industry challenges related to high-performance, safe, and long-lasting building façades. The forum pushes creativity and challenges solution providers to innovate, bringing out the best services and products in line with the expectations of designers and beyond.
Attendees—including Architects, Developers, General/Main Contractors, Façade Consultants, Structural Consultants, Cost Consultants, and related building specifiers—gain a unique opportunity to engage with domain experts. The program features international keynote presentations, insightful dialogues, and engaging panel discussions that delve into key subjects pertaining to design, engineering, fabrication, and installation. Speakers showcase iconic project case studies, new innovative concepts, and the latest technological solutions available for façades, cladding, glass, and curtain wall systems.
A key feature of the event is the intimate tabletop exhibition setup in the dedicated networking area. This allows delegates to meet and interact with exhibiting brands who showcase new products and solutions for modern architecture. Furthermore, extensive power networking sessions are incorporated throughout the agenda, including four typical networking breaks, enabling industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and build professional relationships. To ensure a high-quality audience, attendance is pre-qualified and by invitation only, guaranteeing productive dialogue on constructing resilient and sustainable building façades.
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