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* Date 4TH OCT 2024 * Venue WESTIN GARDEN CITY × * About The Event * Speakers * Schedule * Partners * Register * Image Gallery * More + Video Gallery FAQ Venue Contact Socials -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date 4th Oct 2024 Venue Westin Garden City * About The Event * Speakers * Schedule * Partners * Register * Image Gallery * More + Video Gallery FAQ Venue Contact Socials ABOUT THE EVENT Zak World of Façades is a globally recognized conference series focusing on façade design and engineering. To date, it has successfully hosted over 150 editions, attracting more than 45,000 delegates worldwide. This one-day conference is held across 40 countries, including the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Europe, Australasia and North America. The forthcoming event, marking its 160th global and 11th edition in Mumbai, will focus on sustainable innovations and tackle construction industry challenges related to the building envelope. Attendees can expect to see the latest products & trends from renowned industry leaders. For more information and a look at past events, visit www.zakwof.com. 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 in the façade industry. KEY NUMBERS 160 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. Below is the initial list of speakers, more to be added as we progress. ACHIM HEINZLE Head of Direct Markets - International, Jansen ACHIM HEINZLE Head of Direct Markets - International, Jansen Topic: Harmonizing Protection & Aesthetics View Profile AKSHAY RAHATE Techno Commerical Head, KinLong AKSHAY RAHATE Techno Commerical Head, KinLong Topic: Beyond Aesthetics: Innovations Shaping The Future Of Building Exterior View Profile ANKIT KAMBOJ Principal | Design Director, Broadway Malyan ANKIT KAMBOJ Principal | Design Director, Broadway Malyan Topic: Visual Identity in the City View Profile APARNA KHEMANI Co-Managing Director, Gensler APARNA KHEMANI Co-Managing Director, Gensler Topic: Back To Basic And Into The Future – Climate Action Through Design Innovation View Profile ASHWANII KHANNA Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax ASHWANII KHANNA Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax Topic: Cladding on High-Rise Buildings View Profile BHAVANA BHATIA BHAVANA BHATIA Event Convenor & Host View Profile CHANDRESH MEHTA Executive Director, Rustomjee CHANDRESH MEHTA Executive Director, Rustomjee Topic: Panel Disscussion: Rustomjee Crown: Conceptualising, Designing, Fabricating and Installing the Façade View Profile DEEPAK PARAMESWARAN Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings DEEPAK PARAMESWARAN Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings Topic: Elevating Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability with Powder Coatings View Profile GAUTAM BHASIN Regional Director - India, Inhabit Group GAUTAM BHASIN Regional Director - India, Inhabit Group Topic: Bringing the Craft Back View Profile KARL SHARRO Partner, PLP Architecture KARL SHARRO Partner, PLP Architecture Topic: Designing the Next Generation Workplace in India View Profile KARL WADIA Architect Hafeez Contractor KARL WADIA Architect Hafeez Contractor Topic: Panel Disscussion: Rustomjee Crown: Conceptualising, Designing, Fabricating and Installing the Façade View Profile KHALID SHAMLAWI Technical | Specifications Manager, Quali Middle East Association KHALID SHAMLAWI Technical | Specifications Manager, Quali Middle East Association Topic: Ensuring Excellence in Architectural Coatings: An Overview of Qualicoat and QMEA View Profile KR SURESH Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting KR SURESH Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting Topic: Inspiring Façade Materials View Profile KUSHAGRA AWASTHI Head of Engineering, Schueco India KUSHAGRA AWASTHI Head of Engineering, Schueco India Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile MALVINDER SINGH ROOPRAI Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray MALVINDER SINGH ROOPRAI Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray Topic: New Developments in Structural Interlayers for Laminated Glass View Profile MANDAR ZAWARE Vice President Design & Project Management, Marriott International MANDAR ZAWARE Vice President Design & Project Management, Marriott International Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile MICHAEL CHIN Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader, Arup MICHAEL CHIN Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader, Arup Topic: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Façade Design View Profile MILIND SORKHADE Managing Director, Enclosure Facade Solutions MILIND SORKHADE Managing Director, Enclosure Facade Solutions Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile NISHANT GUPTA Design Principal - Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor NISHANT GUPTA Design Principal - Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor Topic: Sky Housing - Bridging Earth and Sky View Profile PRATIK DOSHI National Manager, Schueco India PRATIK DOSHI National Manager, Schueco India Topic: Innovation in High Rise Façade View Profile PRIYAMVADA CHAUUDHARY Senior Director, Project & Development, JLL PRIYAMVADA CHAUUDHARY Senior Director, Project & Development, JLL Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile RAJAN GOVIND Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist, BES Consultants RAJAN GOVIND Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist, BES Consultants Topic: Panel Disscussion: Rustomjee Crown: Conceptualising, Designing, Fabricating and Installing the Façade View Profile ROHAN KESWANI Director, Aluplex ROHAN KESWANI Director, Aluplex Topic: Panel Disscussion: Rustomjee Crown: Conceptualising, Designing, Fabricating and Installing the Façade View Profile SHIJU BHASKARAN Sr Executive VP - Projects, Prestige Group SHIJU BHASKARAN Sr Executive VP - Projects, Prestige Group Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile SHYAM RAGHUNANDAN Managing Director, Schueco India SHYAM RAGHUNANDAN Managing Director, Schueco India Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile VAISHALI JAIN SOLANKI Principal Architect, VJS VAISHALI JAIN SOLANKI Principal Architect, VJS Topic: Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India View Profile SCHEDULE The event agenda is split into multiple sessions separated by networking break-out sessions. SESSION 1 (09:30 - 10:50) SESSION 2 (11.10 - 13.10) SESSION 3 (14.00 - 15.40) SESSION 4 (16.00 - 17.10) SESSION 1 (09:30 - 10:50) SESSION 2 (11.10 - 13.10) SESSION 3 (14.00 - 15.40) SESSION 4 (16.00 - 17.10) 08.45 - 09.30 Delegate Registration & Networking Event Convenor & Host Bhavana Bhatia View Profile 09.30 - 09.40 Opening Address 09.40 - 10.00 Sky Housing - Bridging Earth and Sky * Why? Origin, Need, Future * Where? Geography, Technology, Typology * How? Opportunities, Collaboration, Experts Nishant Gupta Design Principal - Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor View Profile 10.00 - 10.15 Cladding on High-Rise Buildings * Rear ventilated façade system * Importance of class A and class B material (Fire protection) * Unique applications Ashwanii Khanna Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax View Profile 10.15 - 10.35 Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Façade Design * Achieving balance between aesthetic appeal and functional performance in complex façade designs * Innovating automation tools and advanced techniques used to assist in designing complex geometries * Examples of projects where such techniques have been implemented with success Michael Chin Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader, Arup View Profile 10.35 - 10.50 Harmonizing Protection & Aesthetics * The protection of art * The integration into the surroundings * The green roof top Achim Heinzle Head of Direct Markets - International, Jansen View Profile 10.50 - 11.10 Networking Tea / Coffee Break Session 2 11.10 - 11.30 Bringing the Craft Back * Experiments with new age material * Paying homage to old craftmanship * Bringing human scale details to façade Gautam Bhasin Regional Director - India, Inhabit Group View Profile 11.30 - 11.55 Innovation in High Rise Façade * Innovative façades with integrated sliders * Innovative sliders with integrated railing for high rise projects * Innovation in fire rated façade Pratik Doshi National Manager, Schueco India View Profile 11.55 - 12.25 Designing the Next Generation Workplace in India * Enhancing façade design for elegance, comfort and performance * Integrating biophilia and nature in workplace design * Designing for urban integration and walkable cities Karl Sharro Partner, PLP Architecture View Profile 12.25 - 13.10 Panel Disscussion: Rustomjee Crown: Conceptualising, Designing, Fabricating and Installing the Façade * How the façade beautifully merges the surroundings and stands out * Attention to detail and precision from the project team in assembling these high-rise residential tower’s unitised façades * Challenges faced and innovations implemented Rohan Keswani Moderator Rohan Keswani Director, Aluplex View Profile Panelist Karl Wadia Architect Hafeez Contractor View Profile Panelist Chandresh Mehta Executive Director, Rustomjee View Profile Panelist Rajan Govind Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist, BES Consultants View Profile 13.10 - 14.00 Networking Lunch Break Session 3 14.00 - 14.20 Visual Identity in the City * Tech community: Bagmane Rio for Google, Bengaluru * Lifestyle: Al Bandar, Abu Dhabi * Climate response: Sarda House, Nashik Ankit Kamboj Principal | Design Director, Broadway Malyan View Profile 14.20 - 14.40 Inspiring Façade Materials * Pushing beyond the normal palette of materials to create inspired façades that will create a long legacy on the skyline of cities * Façade material for small scale cultural, academic and residential buildings * Embracing innovation and adaptive technologies in materials will increase aesthetics, performance and sustainable design KR Suresh Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting View Profile 14.40 - 14.55 Elevating Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability with Powder Coatings * Performance: Architectural powder coatings that combines timeless protection, ultimate durability, weathering properties and ease of application * Aesthetics: Wide range of finishes, colours, metallics, textures to suit your design intent * Sustainability: Architectural powder coatings, the green choice, principles of sustainability at the core Deepak Parameswaran Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings View Profile 14.55 - 15.10 Ensuring Excellence in Architectural Coatings: An Overview of Qualicoat and QMEA * Setting the standard for architectural coatings and ensuring quality with qualicoat * Qualideco: Ensuring quality in decorative finishes * Qualicoat seaside: Enhanced protection for coastal environments Khalid Shamlawi Technical | Specifications Manager, Quali Middle East Association View Profile 15.10 - 15.25 New Developments in Structural Interlayers for Laminated Glass * New product introduction Trosifol® ES Pro * What’s unique about SentryGlas®? * Counterfeit SentryGlas® Malvinder Singh Rooprai Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray View Profile 15.25 - 15.40 Beyond Aesthetics: Innovations Shaping The Future Of Building Exterior * Fundamental concepts and principles that form the basis of system railing * Glass façade engineering and technological advancements * Concepts of windows and its hardware Akshay Rahate Techno Commerical Head, KinLong View Profile 15.40 - 16.00 Networking Tea / Coffee Break Session 4 16.00 - 16.20 Back To Basic And Into The Future – Climate Action Through Design Innovation * Call for climate action through design * 10 steps to net zero energy * Past, current and future innovation trends Aparna Khemani Co-Managing Director, Gensler View Profile 16.20 - 17.05 Panel Disscussion: Façade Technology and the Future of Smart Buildings in India * Optimizing commercial building performance through advanced façade engineering: A multidisciplinary approach * Holistic façade design that prioritizes analysis of technical performance and life-cycle considerations * Importance of façade maintenance * How do innovations in façade technology affect India’s development? Shyam Raghunandan Kushagra Awasthi Moderator Shyam Raghunandan Managing Director, Schueco India View Profile Moderator Kushagra Awasthi Head of Engineering, Schueco India View Profile Panelist Vaishali Jain Solanki Principal Architect, VJS View Profile Panelist Mandar Zaware Vice President Design & Project Management, Marriott International View Profile Panelist Shiju Bhaskaran Sr Executive VP - Projects, Prestige Group View Profile Panelist Milind Sorkhade Managing Director, Enclosure Facade Solutions View Profile Panelist Priyamvada Chauudhary Senior Director, Project & Development, JLL View Profile 17.05 - 17.10 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference 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. PARTNERS Meet our industry leading suppliers who play a key role in this event. Visit their booths to know more about their products & solutions and how they can help play a role in defining your projects. Presenting Partner Powered By Associate Partners EVENT REGISTRATION Register for in-person attendance below. All our registrations are subject to validation from our team. More details in the FAQ section. TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR COMPLIMENTARY SEATS: Complimentary seats are reserved exclusively for Architects, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Fabricators, Government Officials & PMC's. The organizers reserve the right to allocate these complimentary seats at their discretion. IMAGE GALLERY Images from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO GALLERY Watch the full video recording and snippet from the Zak World of Façades Mumbai 2023 edition FULL EVENT RECORDING EVENT SNIPPET FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about the event. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? A limited number of complimentary seats, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, and similar professionals. To obtain an entry pass for the event, please complete the online registration process. Complimentary seat allocation is determined by the nature of your organization and is at the discretion of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and wish to attend the conference, a delegate fee of INR 15000 + GST will apply per delegate, subject to availability and the organizers’ discretion. IS THE ONLINE REGISTRATION THE FINAL STEP? 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. HOW LONG DOES TO IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION/ENTRY PASS POST THE ONLINE REGISTRATION? 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. CAN I USE MY PERSONAL ID TO REGISTER? It is highly recommended that you use your company/official email id for registration to avoid any confirmation delay. If you use your personal email id, we will not be able to verify the same always. CAN I REGISTER AT THE VENUE DIRECTLY? No. All registrations are pre-approved online and no on-spot registrations are encouraged. I RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM ONE OF THE SPONSORS. DOES IT QUALIFY AS ENTRY PASS? 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. CAN THE REGISTRATION BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COLLEAGUE FROM THE SAME ORGANISATION? 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. WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING/SHOW AT THE REGISTRATION DESK TO COLLECT THE DELEGATE BADGE & KIT? The registrations start at 0845 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. HOW DO I GET A COPY OF THE PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED AT THE EVENT? Post the event, the organisers will share a link to the HD video recording of the conference. WHAT ARE THE INCLUSIONS IN A FULL DAY CONFERENCE SESSION? The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and HD video recording of the conference. Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions at least 15 days in advance of the event. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LIMIT OF COMPLIMENTARY PASSES PER FIRM? If your firm is on our guest list or pre-qualified, 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 and is on the discretion of the organiser. WHEN IS THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION? As the seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis, the registration will close once the hall seating capacity is reached. WILL THIS BE A HYBRID EVENT? No. The event will be 100% in-person only. VENUE Registrations start at 8:45 am ADDRESS Grand Ballroom, Lobby level, Westin Garden City, Oberoi Garden City, International Business Park, Yashodham, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063 CONTACT US Get in touch with us if you have any query regarding the event, registration, sponsorship or any other general query. 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With more than 20 years of experience in engineering and management, Achim focuses on technology, sales and marketing at Jansen AG to distribute steel facades, windows and doors in the markets he serves. Originally from Germany, Achim has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates for the past eight years. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in various countries in Europe and Asia before discovering his passion for the design freedom that steel façades, windows and doors offer in modern architecture. Global challenges are a personal incentive for Achim to establish and optimize processes to help architects around the world to continually redefine the limits of steel. 10.35 - 10.50 HARMONIZING PROTECTION & AESTHETICS × AKSHAY RAHATE Techno Commerical Head, KinLong Mr. Akshay is leading Kinlong's business and technical operations in the Indian Subcontinent. In India and Sri Lanka , he has been working with leading developers, consultants, architects, and facade fabricators and also had studied mechanical engineering in the past and picking up the structural engineering aspects which had gained during the course of his career. Understanding the engineering and design aspects of the door & window, and facade has added value to numerous design decisions and enabled stakeholders to make well-informed choices. With his team of design engineers, he has provided specialized solutions to some of the most iconic projects in the Indian Subcontinent along with research and development of new and current products in response to shifting market dynamics. 15.25 - 15.40 BEYOND AESTHETICS: INNOVATIONS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUILDING EXTERIOR × ANKIT KAMBOJ Principal | Design Director, Broadway Malyan * Ankit is a talented architect and Mumbai studio lead whose commitment to winning new opportunities through exceptional design has helped build Broadway Malyan’s presence across India. Ankit first joined the practice in 2010 and worked in Singapore and London before taking charge of the Mumbai studio where he has been involved in a wide range of award-winning landmark schemes in the workplace, residential and retail sectors. Through his work across sectors, scale and countries he has developed an approach that focuses on contextual response and promotes a careful dialogue between urban space and the built form. He is committed to projects embracing the principles of sustainability and wellness and he recently designed a fully naturally ventilated house around a series of courtyards for a private client in India. 14.00 - 14.20 VISUAL IDENTITY IN THE CITY × APARNA KHEMANI Co-Managing Director, Gensler As Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Mumbai office, Aparna is focused on building our practice and client relationships in the Mumbai region. She also serves as an Education practice area leader for the firm’s APME region. Aparna has over 20 years of diverse experience leading teams from concept design through construction administration for cultural, corporate commercial, education, science and technology, and residential projects. She is passionate about working closely with clients to bring their vision to reality. Aparna is a registered architect in India and also is a licensed architect in the U.S., where she received her M.Arch. degree and worked for over a decade. 16.00 - 16.20 BACK TO BASIC AND INTO THE FUTURE – CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH DESIGN INNOVATION × ASHWANII KHANNA Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax * Ashwanii Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the facade industry and an overall career spanning 18 years in the construction materials sector. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Fundermax, Armstrong, and Saint Gobain. Ashwanii is a Chief Customer Officer at Fundermax India. His journey in the industry is marked by notable achievements, including managing key accounts, spearheading expansion into emerging markets, and devising and executing effective sales & marketing strategies. Fundermax, an Austrian MNC with a legacy of more than 130+ years, has Design at its core and caters to varied segments like Exterior Facades, Architectural Interiors, Furniture, Packaging, Automotive, Healthcare & many other Allied Industries. We offer Unique solutions where Aesthetics meets Functionality and strive towards Perfection with the constant pursuit of delivering World Class Products & Services aimed toward Customer Centricity through Brand Leadership and Digital Transformation leading to Business Excellence for a Sustainable Future with People First & ESG at the helm. At Fundermax, we are open to Ideas, Innovation & Collaboration, for you to create a world of limitless possibilities. 10.00 - 10.15 CLADDING ON HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS × BHAVANA BHATIA Bhavana Bhatia coming in the Top 100 Women in Media in India is a global renowned master of ceremonies, influencer & curator in the industry in the Indian subcontinent since 2009 emceeing landmark shows across the world. Winner of Miss Mumbai'09, Indian Princess '10- Bhavana in her journey turned down a job from Google to pursue her passion for this field. She has a televised presence in Zee Business, Channel V and Korean Broadcasting System and is Ranked as Number 1 emcee in USA TV News. Bhavana has done iconic shows for Fortune 500 companies and renowned brands across the world and has also moderated live events with Narayana & Sudha Murthy, Adi Godrej, Priyanka Chopra to name a few . Bhavana is a highly engaging emcee backed with finesse and experience to flawlessly execute anything from a board room to a live concert with a 10,000+ Audience. Recently she won the Best Talk Show host by Businessworld in India . EVENT CONVENOR & HOST × CHANDRESH MEHTA Executive Director, Rustomjee 12.25 - 13.10 PANEL DISSCUSSION: RUSTOMJEE CROWN: CONCEPTUALISING, DESIGNING, FABRICATING AND INSTALLING THE FAÇADE × DEEPAK PARAMESWARAN Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings A professional with over 15 years of experience in the Façade industry and having worked in diverse set of projects ranging from Infrastructure to Residential projects. Deepak brings to you a wide range of solutions that Jotun Powder Coatings can offer for your projects with focus on Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability. 14.40 - 14.55 ELEVATING PERFORMANCE, AESTHETICS AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH POWDER COATINGS × GAUTAM BHASIN Regional Director - India, Inhabit Group * Gautam leads Inhabit’s business and presence in the Indian sub-continent as the regional director. With a background in architecture and multi-disciplinary engineering practise through his career, he has worked with leading developers and architects on projects across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Middle East and India. Gautam’s clear understanding of the design and engineering process of high performance facades including their interfaces with the other critical interfacing disciplines have added value to the multiple design discussions and enabled an informed decision making process with multiple stakeholders. His specialist skills include complex geometry rationalisation with bespoke parametric tools and environmental performance of facades with special focus on occupant thermal comfort and daylighting in enclosed spaces. With a multi-disciplinary team spread over 19 offices across 4 continents, he has delivered multidisciplinary specialist advice which includes Façade Engineering, Façade Maintenance, Building Physics, Lighting and Applied Sight and sound to some of the most iconic projects across the world. 11.10 - 11.30 BRINGING THE CRAFT BACK × KARL SHARRO Partner, PLP Architecture * Karl Sharro is an architect, urban designer and writer based in London. He is a Partner at PLP Architecture, where he leads projects around the world, having designed some of PLP’s most significant developments in the UK, Middle East, Europe and India. His work is characterised by its focus on innovation, architectural identity and the creation of vibrant and liveable cities. At their core, Karl’s projects are deeply rooted in local context and its futuristic transformation. His idea for a ‘1000 Mile-City’ along the East Mediterranean coast was broadcast on the BBC’s This Week’s World as part of the ‘Think Again’ strand, exploring radical ideas for the future. He has practiced architecture in London and Beirut, and taught for five years at the American University of Beirut. 11.55 - 12.25 DESIGNING THE NEXT GENERATION WORKPLACE IN INDIA × KARL WADIA Architect Hafeez Contractor * Karl joined AHC as a trainee in the year 1999 and has received his MSC.AAO from Columbia University, New York, USA. He has immensely contributed to several iconic projects across various sectors be it master planning, residential, commercial, institutional or government buildings. His key projects include Island City Centre master planning for Bombay Realty, Academic Expansion at BITS, Pilani in Rajasthan, The Nairobi Eye, Kenya, a mixed use development, All India Congress Committee Head Quarters. 12.25 - 13.10 PANEL DISSCUSSION: RUSTOMJEE CROWN: CONCEPTUALISING, DESIGNING, FABRICATING AND INSTALLING THE FAÇADE × KHALID SHAMLAWI Technical | Specifications Manager, Quali Middle East Association Khalid has been in the construction industry for over a decade, specializing in various product lines such as high-performance coated glass, aluminium facades, and aluminum systems. His extensive experience has broadened his knowledge of the entire building envelope, with a particular emphasis on the importance of Qualicoat specifications. These specifications ensure that the production of aluminum powder coatings is continuously monitored for the highest quality. Currently serving as a Regional Specification Manager in the powder coating industry, Khalid is well-regarded for his dedication and passion for educating others and specifying top-quality powder coatings. 14.55 - 15.10 ENSURING EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS: AN OVERVIEW OF QUALICOAT AND QMEA × KR SURESH Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting * With a view to lead by example through devoted work ethics and constant innovation, Suresh is one of the most sought after façade consultants of India with a unique approach of integrating and detailing to insure that all elements of the façade render absolute performance. 14.20 - 14.40 INSPIRING FAÇADE MATERIALS × KUSHAGRA AWASTHI Head of Engineering, Schueco India * Kushagra Awasthi comes with over 13 years of experience in various aspects of façade and fenestration in both Aluminium and UPVC products. By education, he is a post-graduate in Architecture, integrated with Façade Design, from TH OWL, Germany, and a graduate of Anna University in Mechanical Engineering, from India. His core competencies include custom engineering, value engineering, and system development. In his current role, he heads the engineering division of Schueco India, that is responsible for technical compliance, pre-construction designing, post-award activities, structural engineering, new product development and L&D activities. Prior to this role, he was leading product management for a global portfolio where he was accountable for article management, market analysis, product costing and product performance. He comes with a diverse knowledge in project execution, auditing and troubleshooting with his experience over these 9 years with Schueco India, in both commercial and residential businesses. Before Schueco, his capabilities span across plant operations and material planning. In his free time, he prefers listening to music, and enjoys going on long scenic drives. 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × MALVINDER SINGH ROOPRAI Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray * Malvinder Singh Rooprai, Architectural Market Development Manager & Technical Consultant for PVB division of Kuraray, is based out of New Delhi – INDIA. His key responsibilities are to grow the market for value added products under the umbrella of Trosifol® in Asia Pacific region. His academic background in structural engineering and working experience as structural façade engineer enables him to provide technical consultancy on laminated glass applications to façade consultants, architects laminators. He has a rich experience on finite element modeling of laminated glass for analyzing the effects of viscoelastic behavior of polymeric interlayers on the structural performance of laminated glass panels in architectural applications. He has provided consulting support on structural analysis of laminated glass in various iconic projects like Shanghai Tower, Lotte Tower, World One in AP region. He complex applications like blast & bullet resistant glazings. Malvinder has presented papers on laminated glass with Ionomer interlayers in events like GPD, World of Facades at Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo & Singapore. He has also presented on structural performance of laminated glass at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He did his Masters in Structural Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala – India and did his dissertation work on Wind Load Modeling in Tall Rectangular Buildings including Interference effects by Artificial Neural Networks. 15.10 - 15.25 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN STRUCTURAL INTERLAYERS FOR LAMINATED GLASS × MANDAR ZAWARE Vice President Design & Project Management, Marriott International * 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × MICHAEL CHIN Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader, Arup * With over 20 years of experience in the building industry, Michael Chin serves as a principal and group leader at Arup Singapore. In his role, he oversees the Technical Specialists teams, which encompass a broad range of disciplines including lighting, acoustics and AV, fire, security, and façade design. His leadership also extends to other critical areas such as sustainability, urban and traffic planning, architecture, as well as energy, water, and resource management.Michael has a proven track record of successfully managing and directing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects holistically. His comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of a project are integrated seamlessly, resulting in efficient and innovative solutions. This diverse expertise allows Arup to address the multifaceted challenges of modern building projects, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability. 10.15 - 10.35 BALANCING AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY IN FAÇADE DESIGN × MILIND SORKHADE Managing Director, Enclosure Facade Solutions * Milind, with 30 years of international experience in the façade industry, has spent over 22 years collaborating with both National and International Façade Contractors. His background in facade design engineering equips him with comprehensive expertise in this specialized field. Milind’s work spans across diverse regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. His deep understanding of the design and engineering processes for high-performance facades, along with their interactions with other disciplines, significantly enhances design discussions. Milind’s insights contribute to informed decision-making involving multiple stakeholders. Notably, he has successfully delivered prestigious projects featuring integrated façade designs. These projects involve intricate 3D design, complex engineering, and seamless building integration. Milind leads a team that offers comprehensive services in facade planning, consulting, and engineering. Their expertise, combined with a strong grasp of local facade execution practices, ensures exceptional service. Milind is a respected figure in the regional façade industry, known for delivering high-quality work and maintaining an excellent reputation. 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × NISHANT GUPTA Design Principal - Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor * Nishant has dealt with projects of all nature, size & complexity. He is currently handling over 100 Mil Sqft of development across India with leading developers. He is a winner of many prestigious awards & leads a team of over 75 Designers. He specialises in residential super high-rise design. He has currently designed whats vying to be tallest twin towers in Indian subcontinent - Aradhya Avaan; Largest luxury branded residences in the world - Marriot - Westin Residences in Gurgaon; Single biggest residential completed project in Mumbai MMR with over 10,000 Apartments - Lodha Amara. Nishant is heading AP Amaravati Govt Complex 1800 Acre with Assembly & High-Court Buildings in consortium with Foster + Partners. He was invited by the Columbia University, NY as Speaker on Inclusive Cities & to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s residence to present various design ideas to irradicate housing shortage across India with their firms vision “An Affordable House for Every Indian” 09.40 - 10.00 SKY HOUSING - BRIDGING EARTH AND SKY × PRATIK DOSHI National Manager, Schueco India * Pratik Doshi, is the National Manager for Façade Business at Schueco India. With 18 years of experience in Construction industry, and 9.5 of which he has spent at Schueco India, Pratik has handled various sales territories and worked closely with architects on various benchmark projects. He is passionate about making outstanding buildings and is always committed to supporting customers. Pratik wears multiple hats and is also the Head of Estimation department at Schueco India and is constantly working on developing the team and supporting fabricating partners with quicker responses. He loves exploring new ideas and is committed to support Fabricating partners, Consultants & Architects. 11.30 - 11.55 INNOVATION IN HIGH RISE FAÇADE × PRIYAMVADA CHAUUDHARY Senior Director, Project & Development, JLL 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × RAJAN GOVIND Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist, BES Consultants * Rajan has more than 30 years of international experience within the facade industry, out of which he has served more than 11 years at Arup. With Structural engineering background Rajan has gained working experiences in various regions such as Asia, Middle East and Australia. He has extensive experiences in both new built and existing buildings. He has successfully delivered several prestigious projects with integrated facade designs, involving 3D design, complex engineering and building integration. He is a Certified SGMM (Singapore Green Mark Manager), enable him to understand sustainable design requirements from Architectural and practical perspectives. He has managed and delivered several large projects with highly practical and efficient designs resulted successful implementations such as Mondeal Heights, The Park, Brigade Tech Garden, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. ASPTM Hospital, Vietnam. Passionate in future technologies and experiments with innovations, taken various efforts to adopt technology to improve the efficiency in design and construction aspects. With his extensive International and regional experience in the façade and construction industry, known face to regional facade industry with good reputation on high quality works completed. 12.25 - 13.10 PANEL DISSCUSSION: RUSTOMJEE CROWN: CONCEPTUALISING, DESIGNING, FABRICATING AND INSTALLING THE FAÇADE × ROHAN KESWANI Director, Aluplex * Armed with a Structural Engineering double-degree from Oxford University, Rohan has experience working with Façade and Fenestration companies in Thailand, Spain and South Korea. Leading the operations at Aluplex since 2011, Rohan has been using his strong technical foundations to deliver multiple façade projects across the country of varying complexity and scale. 12.25 - 13.10 PANEL DISSCUSSION: RUSTOMJEE CROWN: CONCEPTUALISING, DESIGNING, FABRICATING AND INSTALLING THE FAÇADE × SHIJU BHASKARAN Sr Executive VP - Projects, Prestige Group * Shiju Bhaskaran, Sr Executive Vice President of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd is heading the development of commercial projects of Prestige in West India. He comes with 27 years of solid experience in the construction and Project Management of various Mixed Used Buildings in India, Middle East, Euro Asia and Far East. Graduated from NIT Calicut in Architectural Engineering and later obtained an MBA in Project Management. He has been associated with successful completion of various high-rise buildings with curtainwalls in hot and cold weather conditions. He advocates sustainable construction of world-class buildings by strictly adhering to stringent safety regulations and quality standards. He promotes Lean Construction Practices through collaboration with all stakeholders associated with the Project Development. 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × SHYAM RAGHUNANDAN Managing Director, Schueco India * Shyam is the Managing Director of Schueco’s business in India and neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Maldives. He has worked in the construction section for over 15 years, and drives a focus on industry partnerships, innovation, and sustainability. During this time, Schueco has played a leading role in defining the BIS standards for the industry and partnered with leading educational institutes to increase awareness about the façade business to graduates. Shyam has studied engineering at IIT Madras and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and graduated from INSEAD, France with distinction. He is passionate about education and finding a way to enable equal access to opportunity. 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA × VAISHALI JAIN SOLANKI Principal Architect, VJS Vaishali Jain Solanki is an accompolished architect with dedicated 20 years of experience in the field of architecture and design. Throughout the length of her career, she has spearheaded various typologies of projects ranging from commercial complexes, residential towers, hotels, shopping malls, and institutions. While working through such a wide spectrum of projects she has garnered the reputation of building creative and sustainable design solutions focusing on the well-being of her clients and the community it serves. With a strong commitment to excellence, she recently received the National Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023 in the commercial, hospitality, and premium residential projects category for the 2023 Global Edition conference held in Bengaluru. Her contributions as a woman lead architect are also recognized as she achieved the “Top 20 Futuristic & Creative Women Architect & Interior Design, India, 2023” award by the National Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023. With a talented team, Ar. Vaishali has been able to deliver elegant designs by fusing beauty and functionality. Her prolific work experience shaped her as a leader in navigating complex projects and creating landmarks across the country. As the Founding Principal of VJS, Vaishali chose to drive the studio practice towards meaningful architectural projects by creating a loyal base of clients that have time and again returned with growing aspirations and visions that align with the values of VJS as a design practice, crafting spaces through innovation and rigor in design. 16.20 - 17.05 PANEL DISSCUSSION: FAÇADE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF SMART BUILDINGS IN INDIA