About The Event

Zak World of Façades is an international conference series on façade design & engineering. The event has attracted over 30,000 delegates across its 120+ completed editions as on date. It is designed as a one day conference and is currently being organised in over 35 countries in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia), South Asia (India & Sri Lanka), South East Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam & Indonesia), East Asia (Hong Kong, South Korea, China & Japan), Africa (Kenya, Egypt, Morocco & South Africa), Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Ireland, Denmark, Italy & Sweden), Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) and North America (USA, Canada & Mexico).

This edition is the 127th global edition and the 3rd edition in Hong Kong which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions from leading solution providers.

Visit www.zakwof.com for details of the previously executed events.

Who Should Attend

The event is ideal for Architects, Developers, General/Main Contractors, Façade Consultants, Façade Contractors, Sustainability/ESD Consultants, Fire Consultants, Glass Processors, Structural Consultants, Cost Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, PMC’s and related building specifiers.


Insightful Dialogues & Networking

Hear from experts in the domain of façade design, engineering, procuring and execution on their views on constructing high-performance, safe, sustainable and long lasting façades with the latest techniques and tools available. Also, network with other industry peers and leading manufacturers & solution providers to the façade industry.


Key Numbers

127

Edition

30

Speakers and Panelists

4

Sessions

1

Day

Speakers

Our speakers and panelists are domain experts and will ensure that the content presented at the event is meaningful with key takeaways to ponder upon. Initial list of speakers, more to be added as we progress.

Ben Wong

Ben Wong

General Manager,
Entasis (Member of Gammon Construction)

Ben Wong

General Manager, Entasis (Member of Gammon Construction)

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Charles Chong

Charles Chong

Design Director, Exteriors - Asia Region,
Permasteelisa Gartner Hong Kong

Charles Chong

Design Director, Exteriors - Asia Region, Permasteelisa Gartner Hong Kong

Topic: Defining Hong Kong's Skyline Since 40 Years

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Dr. Chengde Huang

Dr. Chengde Huang

Technical Director - Architectural Glass Division,
CSG

Dr. Chengde Huang

Technical Director - Architectural Glass Division, CSG

Topic: Application of High-Performance Glass to Reduce Carbon Emission

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Christopher Slater

Christopher Slater

Associate,
Lead8

Christopher Slater

Associate, Lead8

Topic: 11 SKIES: A New Gateway for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area

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Dr. Dominic Yu

Dr. Dominic Yu

Principal,
Alpha Consulting

Dr. Dominic Yu

Principal, Alpha Consulting

Topic: Breakthrough Beyond Boxes and Boundaries

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Donald Choi

Donald Choi

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Chinachem Group

Donald Choi

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Chinachem Group

Topic: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

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Halie Zhan

Halie Zhan

Associate,
Inhabit

Halie Zhan

Associate, Inhabit

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Heng Zhang

Heng Zhang

Technical Manager - Application Engineering,
Dow Chemical

Heng Zhang

Technical Manager - Application Engineering, Dow Chemical

Topic: Silicone Sealant Design for Sustainability – A Path to Lower Carbon Emissions

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Ho Sung Kim

Ho Sung Kim

Computational Design Lead,
Inhabit

Ho Sung Kim

Computational Design Lead, Inhabit

Topic: Practicality of Computational Design

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James Pearce

James Pearce

Senior Principal,
Populous

James Pearce

Senior Principal, Populous

Topic: Kai Tak Sports Park: Creating a Sports Park for All

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Jianjun Yang

Jianjun Yang

Chief Technical Officer,
Xinyi Glass

Jianjun Yang

Chief Technical Officer, Xinyi Glass

Topic: Performance Optimization of Architectural Glass

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Jovi Wong

Jovi Wong

Regional Manager, Hong Kong + Macau,
Inhabit

Jovi Wong

Regional Manager, Hong Kong + Macau, Inhabit

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Jeff Tung

Jeff Tung

Head of Special Projects – Project Management,
New World Development Company

Jeff Tung

Head of Special Projects – Project Management, New World Development Company

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong

Partner,
Foster + Partners

Lawrence Wong

Partner, Foster + Partners

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Lizette McNeill

Lizette McNeill

Director,
IXO Partners

Lizette McNeill

Director, IXO Partners

Topic: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

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Matthew Penrose

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President,
Vector Foiltec

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President, Vector Foiltec

Topic: How ETFE Delivers High Performance, Lightweight, Structurally Efficient and Sustainable Building Envelopes

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Olaf Conreur

Olaf Conreur

Strategy Director - Global Construction Segment,
Axalta Coating Systems

Olaf Conreur

Strategy Director - Global Construction Segment, Axalta Coating Systems

Topic: Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coatings

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Patrick Yue

Patrick Yue

Project Director,
Farrells

Patrick Yue

Project Director, Farrells

Topic: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

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Peter Wong

Peter Wong

President,
Hong Kong Façade Association

Peter Wong

President, Hong Kong Façade Association

Opening Address

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Ron Hull

Ron Hull

Global Director - High Performance Products,
Kuraray

Ron Hull

Global Director - High Performance Products, Kuraray

Topic: Laminated Glass Applications with Advanced Interlayers

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Rumen Yordanov

Rumen Yordanov

Managing Director,
Asian European Engineering

Rumen Yordanov

Managing Director, Asian European Engineering

Topic: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

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Sammy Hui

Sammy Hui

Business Development Leader,
Dow Chemical

Sammy Hui

Business Development Leader, Dow Chemical

Event Host & Convener

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Sara Klomps

Sara Klomps

Director,
Zaha Hadid Architects

Sara Klomps

Director, Zaha Hadid Architects

Topic: The Henderson in Central

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Simon Chan

Simon Chan

Technical Director,
Far East Façade

Simon Chan

Technical Director, Far East Façade

Topic: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

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Sreenivas Narayanan

Sreenivas Narayanan

Technical and Compliance Director – MEIAP,
Siderise Insulation

Sreenivas Narayanan

Technical and Compliance Director – MEIAP, Siderise Insulation

Topic: Managing Fire Risk in External Walls of the Building Envelope

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Stefan Krummeck

Stefan Krummeck

Director | Design Principal,
Farrells

Stefan Krummeck

Director | Design Principal, Farrells

Topic: Uncovering the Connected Narratives of Hong Kong Façades

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Stefano Tronci

Stefano Tronci

Associate Principal,
Woods Bagot

Stefano Tronci

Associate Principal, Woods Bagot

Topic: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

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Dr. Weifeng Dai

Dr. Weifeng Dai

Regional Technical Manager,
AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings - North Asia

Dr. Weifeng Dai

Regional Technical Manager, AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings - North Asia

Topic: Tried and Trusted - Premium PVDF Coatings to Protect and Beautify Your Buildings

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Yanchee Lau

Yanchee Lau

Director,
Eckersley O’Callaghan

Yanchee Lau

Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan

Topic: Global Sustainability Approaches in Façades – A Roadmap for Hong Kong

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Schedule

The event agenda is split into multiple sessions separated by networking break-out sessions.

Session 1
(08:50 - 10:25)

08.00 - 08.50
Delegate Registration & Networking
Event Host & Convener

Sammy Hui
Business Development Leader, Dow Chemical
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08.50 - 08.55
Welcome Address
08.55 - 09.00
Opening Address

Peter Wong
President, Hong Kong Façade Association
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09.00 - 09.30
Uncovering the Connected Narratives of Hong Kong Façades

EMERGENCE: A Global connector, a fusion of East and West

EFFICIENCY: A City driven by Pragmatism

ARTICULATION: The Emergence of Hong Kong as a Cultural Hub


Stefan Krummeck
Director | Design Principal, Farrells
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09.30 - 09.55
Global Sustainability Approaches in Façades – A Roadmap for Hong Kong

What are the current trends in façade sustainability in global markets?

Which of these trends are potentially applicable to Hong Kong?

What is the roadmap for Hong Kong towards a world-class, sustainable market?


Yanchee Lau
Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan
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09.55 - 10.10
Performance Optimization of Architectural Glass

Selecting the performance data of architectural glass

Optimizing glass specification

Finding the most reasonable glass specification solution


Jianjun Yang
Chief Technical Officer, Xinyi Glass
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10.10 - 10.25
How ETFE Delivers High Performance, Lightweight, Structurally Efficient and Sustainable Building Envelopes

An introduction to projects, details, technology & advantages for ETFE façades & building envelopes

Fire, thermal, light and wind load performance with ETFE

Review of the latest Global and Asian projects

Case study on the New Ocean Park Water Park ETFE skylights


Matthew Penrose
Executive Vice President, Vector Foiltec
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10.25 - 10.50
Networking Tea / Coffee Break


Session 2
(10.50 - 12.45)

10.50 - 11.15
Kai Tak Sports Park: Creating a Sports Park for All

Connecting a precinct

Part of the community

The Pearl of the Orient


James Pearce
Senior Principal, Populous
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11.15 - 11.30
Managing Fire Risk in External Walls of the Building Envelope

Compartmentation in common façade types and how their function affects the performance requirements for slab edge perimeter and cavity barriers in compliance with Hong Kong Building Codes

Evolving regulatory landscape, latest guidance, and increased focus on third party verification

How passive fire product manufacturers can help to support a safer built environment


Sreenivas Narayanan
Technical and Compliance Director – MEIAP, Siderise Insulation
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11.30 - 12.00
The Henderson in Central

A different public realm

Workspaces today

Sustainability & wellbeing


Sara Klomps
Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
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12.00 - 12.45
Panel Discussion: The Role of Façades in Decarbonising Hong Kong – Opportunities in Retrofits

Insight on Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 which identifies ‘Energy Saving and Green Buildings’ as one the four main strategies to meet city-wide decarbonization targets

How façades play a key role in defining the energy demand of buildings, and thus reducing the demand via high performing envelopes is one of the best measures to achieving long-term energy savings

Given that a significant portion of today’s existing building stock will still be in use in 2050, how retrofit projects have a critical key role to play in decarbonising Hong Kong

How can we build onto the existing (and recently launched!) Hong Kong Green Building Council Retrofit Guide to cater for envelope retrofit strategies? Whether is it in retrofit or new build, the design, specification and construction of facades involves deep collaboration with other disciplines; we often need to think outside our industry to remain at the forefront of innovation and risk mitigation

Given this is one of the biggest challenges facing our industry, how might we enable our façade industry – our designers, engineers, manufacturers and contractors – to design the world’s most energy efficient buildings? What support might be required from the government in the way of policy and regulation?


Moderator
Lizette McNeill
Director, IXO Partners
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Panelist
Stefano Tronci
Associate Principal, Woods Bagot
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Panelist
Donald Choi
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Chinachem Group
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Panelist
Simon Chan
Technical Director, Far East Façade
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Panelist
Rumen Yordanov
Managing Director, Asian European Engineering
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12.45 - 13.45
Networking Lunch Break


SESSION 3
(13.45 - 15.40)

13.45 - 14.10
11 SKIES: A New Gateway for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area

Developing an iconic façade system for a mega-scale TOD in Hong Kong

Balancing function and identity to create ‘breathable façades’

Exploring non-traditional materials and technologies


Christopher Slater
Associate, Lead8
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14.10 - 14.35
Practicality of Computational Design

Building skin optimization

Design process automation

Examples with case studies


Ho Sung Kim
Computational Design Lead, Inhabit
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14.35 - 14.50
Application of High-Performance Glass to Reduce Carbon Emission

Lower carbon emission glass

Color matching of Vision and Spandrel

BIPV glass


Dr. Chengde Huang
Technical Director - Architectural Glass Division, CSG
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14.50 - 15.05
Silicone Sealant Design for Sustainability – A Path to Lower Carbon Emissions

Efforts to drive low carbon impact in building and construction

Engineering scheme to realize carbon neutral silicone sealant

Silicone sealant contribution to green building operational carbon reduction


Heng Zhang
Technical Manager - Application Engineering, Dow Chemical
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15.05 - 15.25
Defining Hong Kong's Skyline Since 40 Years

Timeline and notable landmarks delivered each decade in Hong Kong

Preconstruction services: A recipe for mutual success

What is it, how it works, why the need for preconstruction services

Case studies of projects delivered via preconstruction services


Charles Chong
Design Director, Exteriors - Asia Region, Permasteelisa Gartner Hong Kong
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15.25 - 15.40
Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coatings

Powder coatings & sustainability

Durability & functionalities

Contribution to LEED certifications


Olaf Conreur
Strategy Director - Global Construction Segment, Axalta Coating Systems
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15.40 - 16.00
Networking Tea/Coffee Break


Session 4
(16.00 - 17.35)

16.00 - 16.20
Breakthrough Beyond Boxes and Boundaries

A glance at the structural use of glass in Hong Kong design practices

Application of Non-linear Integrated Design and Analysis (NIDA) for optimization and modulization of building envelopes

Case studies of innovative façade technology


Dr. Dominic Yu
Principal, Alpha Consulting
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16.20 - 16.35
Laminated Glass Applications with Advanced Interlayers

Structural applications

Security and BRG applications

Sustainability


Ron Hull
Global Director - High Performance Products, Kuraray
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16.35 - 16.50
Tried and Trusted - Premium PVDF Coatings to Protect and Beautify Your Buildings

Introduction to PVDF coatings

United performance & aesthetics

Case studies of performance/end-to-end service


Dr. Weifeng Dai
Regional Technical Manager, AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings - North Asia
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16.50 - 17.35
Panel Discussion: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): 3S - Smart, Safe and Sustainable

Smart: Principles of DFMA, tools and techniques

Safe: Construction, fabrication, installation tolerances and on-site safety

Sustainable: Reducing waste and energy consumption in the manufacturing or construction process


Moderator
Halie Zhan
Associate, Inhabit
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Panelist
Patrick Yue
Project Director, Farrells
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Panelist
Jeff Tung
Head of Special Projects – Project Management, New World Development Company
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Panelist
Ben Wong
General Manager, Entasis (Member of Gammon Construction)
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Panelist
Lawrence Wong
Partner, Foster + Partners
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Panelist
Jovi Wong
Regional Manager, Hong Kong + Macau, Inhabit
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17.35 - 17.40
Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference
17.40 - 18.40
Post Event Networking Reception (by AUB)



The programme is correct at time of publishing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or excuse themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight. You can find the most up-to-date programme on this website.




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Image Gallery

Images from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades


Video Gallery

Snippets from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the event.

A limited number of complimentary seats on first come first serve basis are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, etc. The online registration process needs to be followed to attain your entry pass for the event. Please note that the complimentary seats allocation are under the jurisdiction of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, there would be a delegate fee of HKD 4000 applicable per delegate.

The online registration acts as an “Interest” for attending the conference. An internal system evaluates the registrations received and issues the confirmation/entry pass accordingly. The online registration alone DOES NOT stand confirmed without a confirmation/entry pass email from the organizers.

If successfully approved, the confirmation number/pass is sent within 3-4 working days of registration or earlier. It is advisable to check your spam/junk folders as there maybe chances of the email landing in those folders. If you have not received your confirmation within the stipulated timeframe, please write to the organisers/reply on the acknowledgment email to check on the status.

It is highly recommended that you use your company/official email id for registration to avoid any confirmation delay

No. All registrations are pre-approved online and no on-spot registrations are encouraged.

The invitation copy from the sponsors DOES NOT qualify as the entry pass. The invite mentions the registration process at the last page. All the recipients of these invitation copies are advised to follow the online registration process to attain their passes to be able to attend the event.

No. If you are not able to attend the conference after receiving your confirmation number/pass you will not be able to transfer the registration to your colleague.

The registrations start at 0800 hrs. The team at the registration desk will be fully equipped with the details of those confirmed to attend. If your registration is confirmed, you will only be asked to quote your registration number and drop your visiting cards at the registration desk to collect your badge and kit.

Post the conference, the organisers will be uploading all the presentations who's permission has been received to distribute online at this event website.

The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and presentation copies.

If your firm is on our guest list, then a maximum of 1-4 delegates passes per firm are allocated depending on the firm size. However, the seat allocation is on first come first serve basis.

As the seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis, the registration will close once the hall seating capacity is reached.

No. The event will be 100% in-person only.

Venue


Registrations start at 8:00 am

Address

The Ballroom, Cordis, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

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