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Zak World of Façades UK

Name: Zak World of Façades UK
Start: 2026-11-04
Location: Old Billingsgate

edition

234

Date

04 November 2026

Venue

Old Billingsgate

City

London

Speakers & Panelists

Conference Agenda

Every speaker for the day, grouped by session. Select a topic to see who is presenting, the session focus and the talk points.

Session 1

08:00 — 08:50 Delegate Registration & Networking

08:50 — 09:05 Welcome Address

09:05 — 09:30 Topic to be Announced

09:30 — 10:00 Topic to be Announced

10:17 — 11:00 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:00 — 11:25 Topic to be Announced

11:45 — 12:15 Topic to be Announced

13:00 — 13:55 Networking Lunch Break

13:55 — 14:15 Topic to be Announced

14:15 — 14:40 Topic to be Announced

15:00 — 15:15 Presentation by Eastman

15:15 — 15:25 Presentation by FPC Textitles

15:55 — 16:25 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

17:40 — 17:45 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

17:45 — 19:45 Post Event Networking Reception

19:45 — 23:30 Society of Façade Engineering's Gala Dinner & Awards Ceromony (by invite only)

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schüco International

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

10:00 — 10:10

Allan Gibson

Global Product Segment Marketing Manager

Kuraray

Topic

Innovative Structural Glass Applications – The Difference That Has Revolutionized Structural Glass Designs

Talk points

A new structural PVB providing qualities never seen before in the industry

Leading the way with sustainable solutions developed for laminated safety glass

How authenticity can be assured with our supply chain

10:10 — 10:17

Joan Tarrús

Sales Director

sedak

Topic

Converging on Freeform: Glass Curvature Unlocked

11:25 — 11:45

Dan Gleeson

Sales Director

Schüco UK

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schüco International

Topic

Value-up in Action

Talk points

A rigorous approach to re-purpose buildings

Maximising retention, re-use & recycling of building fabric

Recent examples and lessons learnt

12:15 — 13:00

Carlo Seipel

Senior Techincal Manager - Façades

Sir Robert McAlpine

Giovanni Caboni

Project Director

Focchi

Hilary Boyle

Development Manager

British Land

Paul Earley

Senior Architectural Technologist

Adamsons Associates

Philip Bogan

Associate Director

FMDC

Robert Simcock

Façade Engineering Director

Sir Robert McAlpine

Violeta Grau Bullon

Associate | Façade Specialist

3XN

Topic

Engineering Collaboration: Behind the Façade of 2 Finsbury Avenue

Talk points

Integrating architecture, engineering and construction into a unified delivery strategy

Resolving technical challenges while maintaining programme and quality

Delivering a façade that supports sustainability, user comfort and operational performance

Reflections from each project stakeholder on what made the collaboration successful

13:55 — 14:15

Fabrizio Cazzulo

Associate Principal

Woods Bagot

James Taylor

London Studio Chair

Woods Bagot

Topic

85 Gracechurch Street: Respecting Heritage to Create Destination Office Space

Talk points

A design that responds to the site's heritage and rich history

Responding to heritage with innovation, addressing structural challenges, and solutions

Delivering ambitious tenant amenities, including lush tenant balconies and roof amenities

14:40 — 15:00

David Portman

Director

Interface Façade Engineering

Will Stevens

Founder

Interface Façade Engineering

Topic

Complex Thermal Design Solutions in Retrofit Projects

Talk points

Thermal bridge reduction with local high performance insulants

Analysis of CLT and glulam within the thermal envelope

Existing curtain wall systems: Analysis and upgrade

14:40 — 15:00

Matt Williams

Director

FMDC

Tony McManus

Associate Director

FMDC

Topic

Retain, Upgrade, Perform: The New Era of Façade Transformation

Talk points

Reimagining a Canary Wharf landmark through façade retention and performance enhancement

Upgrading a listed modernist icon while preserving its architectural heritage

Achieving improved building performance, lower embodied carbon, and reduced costs through façade adaptation rather than complete replacement

14:40 — 15:00

Tudor Pop

Head - Façade Consultancy

CBRE

Topic

The Evolving Client Perspective: Shaping the Future of Real Estate and Workplaces

15:00 — 15:10

Steffen Dix

Head of Material & Testing

seele

Topic

The KinetIQ Progress: Mastering the Challenges of Movable Façades

Talk points

Early integration of design vision and high-precision engineering

Navigating challenges from design to installation

Proof of concept, proof of performance

15:00 — 15:10

Jimi Ogunsola

Specification Leader - UK

Axalta

Topic

Sustainable Innovations in Powder Coatings

Talk points

Sustainable powders for the coating of metal substrates

Reducing carbon emissions with bio-based powder coatings

Colour, design & the future of architectural expression: Trends in architecture & façade design

15:10 — 15:20

Tansu Kumru

Vice President

Turkish Glass

Topic

From Vision to Reality

Talk points

A powerful ecosystem delivering tailored glass solutions for every project

Meeting the most demanding architectural and performance requirements

Driving sustainable buildings through advanced glass technologies

15:10 — 15:25

Nancy Wang

Director of International Sales Department

North Glass

Topic

Pioneering Glass Innovation in Transparency and Curved Glass

Talk points

Recent achievements in curved and 3D curved glass

Breakthroughs in flatness and transparency

Super-size glass applications

15:20 — 15:50

Damian Rogan

Director of Façade Engineering

Eckersley O’Callaghan

Topic

75 London Wall: A New Model for Adaptive Reuse in the City

Talk points

Preserving embodied carbon through intelligent retrofit and circular economy principles

A sustainable, people-centred workplace destination

Sustainability, flexibility, and long-term value through strategic reuse and design innovation

15:25 — 15:55

Etain Fitzpatrick

Director

John Robertson Architects

Kenneth Zammit

Principal

Thornton Tomasetti

Peter Lenk

Board Director | Lead Structural Engineer

OAG

Vladimir Jankovski

Director of Construction Engineering

Thornton Tomasetti

Topic

Construction Engineering in Refurbishment Projects: Identifying and Managing the Unseen Challenges

Session summary

Kenneth Zammit

15:25 — 15:55

Andre Ramalhinho

Associate Director

FMDC

Benedetta Tombolesi

Senior Façade Manager

Mace

Derek Russell

Director of Sustainability

Innovation and Product Development, Techrete

Martin Drexler

Head of Design

Research and Development, Schindler Fenster + Fassaden

Peter Sockett

Development Director

Precis Advisory

Steve Smith

Associate Director

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Topic

Delivering High-Performance Façades at Belgrove House: Balancing Design Intent, Compliance, and Site Realities

Talk points

Managing complex façades through coordination across trades, designers, and fire specialists to ensure buildability and compliance (including fire performance requirements)

Addressing material performance and quality challenges on site (such as stainless steel finishes, glass consistency, and timber treatments) while maintaining programme and visual standards

Driving façade delivery through construction to handover: inspection regimes, remedial strategies, and achieving compliant project close-out

16:25 — 16:50

Ross Palmer

Senior Partner

Foster + Partners

Steve Bosi

Director - Façade Engineering

WSP

Topic

Topic to be Announced

16:50 — 17:00

Ron Jacobs

Project Sales Manager International

Jansen

Topic

Existing Structures + New Perspectives

Talk points

Steel solutions for adaptive reuse – “Quest for the perfect detail”

The Whiteley, London – How to create a thermally optimized replica of the original windows

KANAL/Centre Pompidou, Brussel – Thermally broken steel windows with vacuum glazing

17:00 — 17:40

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schüco International

Topic

Subbie Survival Guide: Navigating Risk, Margin and Market Volatility in the Façade Sector

Talk points

Tendering in a volatile market: How are façade subcontractors managing pricing risk when project timelines, material costs and market conditions remain uncertain

Balancing margin, risk and performance: Can subcontractors continue to meet increasingly demanding contractual, technical and sustainability requirements while maintaining profitability

Supply chain resilience and project delivery: What lessons have been learned from recent disruptions, and how can stakeholders work together to improve certainty and reduce risk

Collaboration as a route to survival: Can earlier engagement, fairer risk allocation and stronger partnerships between clients, consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors deliver better outcomes for all