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Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

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132

Date

03 October 2023

Venue

Saudi Arabia

City

Jeddah

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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
08:50 — 09:00 Welcome Address
10:20 — 10:40 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 2

12:25 — 13:30 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

15:20 — 15:25 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference
15:25 — 16:00 Post Event Networking

09:00 — 09:25

Tarek Shuaib

CEO

Pace

Topic

55 Years of Responsive Façade Design

Talk points

Vernacular Architecture: Facades responding to hot climate
Façade Tectonics: Using materiality to create a sense of belonging
Effective strategies for creating energy efficient building façades

09:25 — 09:40

Khaled Raslan

Senior Manager - MENA & GCC Region

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Taking a “Look” at Glass Distortion

Talk points

What is an optical distortion?
What causes the reflective image distortion in IGU units?
How to lessen the degree of glass optical distortion?

09:40 — 10:05

Robert-Jan van Santen

Technical Director

VS-A

Topic

Paradigm Shifts

Talk points

Brises-soleil optimization: Innovative strategies to control heat gain and reduce cooling and heating loads for glazed and opaque areas
Ublo & UFO: reducing carbon footprint with innovations in frameless and ventilation windows
Bespoke window design: Blending tradition and contemporary architecture for KSA

10:05 — 10:20

Jeff Dibdin

International Account Manager

A. Proctor Group

Topic

Condensation and Airtight Solutions for Façades

Talk points

The problem
The theory
The solution

10:40 — 11:05

Hassan Waked

President's Consultant | Design Director

Zuhair Fayez Partnership

Topic

Fusion of Form and Function: The Role of Aesthetic Façades in Building Function

Talk points

How the architecture and façade of a building can support its primary function
The effect of materials, shapes, and colours on the final form

11:05 — 11:20

Oliver Rohde

Managing Director

seele Middle East

Topic

Worldwide Masterpieces in 3D Geometrics

Talk points

Designing complex façades in steel and 3D-shaped glass
Precision in engineering and manufacturing

11:20 — 11:40

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director

Werner Sobek Dubai

Topic

Human Centric Design – Façade & Glass Engineering and Research To Enhance Human Wellbeing

Talk points

Light and effect on human beings
Glass spectral transmittance and solar control/low-e glass coatings typical in the Middle East
Solar spectrum required for human circadian rhythm
Research & new glass products for human centric design and to reduce risk of sick building syndrome

11:40 — 11:55

Kelvin Tan

Managing Director - MEIA

CoxGomyl

Topic

BMU as a Primary System for Façade Access

Talk points

Digitalization of façade equipment
Total cost of ownership and after sales support
Safety enhancement on façade access systems

11:55 — 12:25

Markus Pfisterer

Associate Partner

GMP Architects

Topic

Façades in Stadium Architecture – From the Past to the Future

Talk points

Stadium façade design development in architectural history
Function, construction and aesthetic of a stadium façade
Examples of the façade designs in the architecture of gmp

13:30 — 13:50

Osama Abbas

CEO

IBECE Group

Topic

Façades – Rethinking Energy Efficiency

Talk points

Factors impacting efficiency and influencing the energy performance of building façades
Façade energy saving potential assessment
Analyzing the energy-conscious design of the SABIC Headquarters

13:50 — 14:10

Abdullah Faza

Director - Fire and Life Safety

AESG

Topic

Façade Fire Safety for Existing Buildings - Global Best Practices

Talk points

Ways to assess existing building façades to ensure it complies with regulation
Assessing risks and mitigation of risks
Consideration of global best practices, including the PAS9980 methodology

14:10 — 14:25

Ben Runhaar

Product & Marketing Manager

AGC Chemicals Europe

Rami Bou Chakra

Market Manager

AGC Fire Rated Glass - GCC & Egypt

Topic

Specialized Products for the Architectural World

Talk points

LUMIFLON: Fluorinated resin for ultradurable coatings, passing the highest standards
Fluon ETFE Film: setting the standard for light weight architectural roof and façade films
Why choose Pyrobel glass: fire resistance ratings, passive fire protection, and warranty

14:25 — 14:40

Khalid Shamlawi

Regional Specifications Manager - MEIA

Jotun Powder Coatings

Topic

Setting the Standard for Architectural Powder Coatings in the Middle East

Talk points

Introduction about QMEA and Qualicoat
Highlights and importance of Qualicoat and different classes
Importance of sea-side application

14:40 — 15:20

Moderator

Mohamed El Khatib

Architect | Construction Manager

Andalusia Group

Panelist

Ibrahim Abdallah

General Manager

Cube Metal Industries

Panelist

Nady Tanas

Lead Façade Engineer

WSP

Panelist

Kevin Meli

Operations Manager

Emaar Sky Co.

Topic

Panel Discussion: Addressing Construction Project Delays in the GCC

Talk points

What are the primary reasons for project delays in our industry?
Addressing the divergent perspectives of key stakeholders throughout the construction cycle, spanning from design to handover
How can we enhance the process to better serve the end-user?

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