Kuala
Lumpur

Zak World

OF Façades

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Value-Driven Design, Performance-Focused façadesfor Established Urban Markets

KUALA LUMPUR|PULLMAN KLCC|26 Nov 2026

About the Event

Zak World of Façades is a globally acclaimed conference series dedicated to façade design & engineering. With over 200 editions successfully delivered worldwide, the series has attracted more than 70,000 delegates across 50 countries, making it one of the most influential platforms for the architectural façade industry.

The upcoming event, which is the 236th global edition and the 4th edition in Kuala Lumpur, will bring together leading architects, façade engineers, consultants, developers, contractors, and industry specialists to explore the latest innovations, emerging trends, practical solutions, and key challenges shaping the building envelope sector.

For more information and insights from past events, visit www.zakwof.com

One series · Six continents · 70+ host cities

  • Hosted an edition
  • Upcoming 2027

Who Should Attend

  • Architects
  • Developers
  • General/Main Contractors
  • Façade Consultants
  • Façade Contractors
  • Sustainability/ESD Consultants
  • Fire Consultants
  • Glass Processors
  • Structural Consultants
  • Cost Consultants
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • PMC's
  • Related building specifiers
FAÇADES

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.

Event Format

01

Tabletop Expo Display

An intimate exhibition in the networking area where delegates meet and interact with the brands showcasing new products and solutions.

Key Numbers

236Edition
24Speakers & Panelists
3Sessions
1Day

Speakers & Panelists

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.

Ashwanii Khanna
FunderMax logo

Ashwanii Khanna

Chief Customer OfficerFunderMax
Candice Zhao
 NorthGlass Processed Glass BU logo

Candice Zhao

Sales Manager NorthGlass Processed Glass BU
 Fan Lee
Anometal Aluminum logo

Fan Lee

FounderAnometal Aluminum
Hue Chiun Hau
EDP logo

Hue Chiun Hau

DirectorEDP
Jaka Dijak
Trimo logo

Jaka Dijak

Regional Manager Asia PacificTrimo
Jayrold Bautista
Dow Asia Pacific logo

Jayrold Bautista

Technical Services & Development ScientistDow Asia Pacific
Mathieu Meur
DP Facade logo

Mathieu Meur

DirectorDP Facade
Shaw Chin
Shaw Architects logo

Shaw Chin

DirectorShaw Architects
Shin Lin Kok

Shin Lin Kok

PartnerFacade Network
Tianqiang Wang
Chengdu Guibao logo

Tianqiang Wang

Chief Technology OfficerChengdu Guibao
Ya Wen Lim
ADAS Group logo

Ya Wen Lim

Head of Business Development-Sales and MarketingADAS Group

Conference Schedule

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

Sessions
09:00
09:50

Delegate Registration & Networking

Event Convenor & Host

09:50
10:05

Welcome Address

10:05
10:30

Topic to be Announced

10:30
10:50

Future Trends In Façade Design and Construction

  • What has changed in past decades ?
  • Design process disruptors
  • Current and future trends
  • Disruptive construction technologies
10:50
11:00

Cladding on High-Rise Buildings

  • Compact laminates as a sustainable solution
  • Fire behaviour and test standards
  • Double-skin façades and unique applications
11:00
11:20

Topic to be Announced

11:20
11:30

Solar-Powered, Long-Lasting Active Self-Cleaning Technology for Anodized Aluminium

  • Unveiling a new, next-generation anodized aluminium cladding with an anodic oxide layer that harnesses sunlight to continuously break down pollutants, keeping façades cleaner for over 25 years with minimal maintenance
  • How its ultra-hydrophilic surface (WCA = 8.9°) helps with any remaining particles to effortlessly wash away with rain or wind, ensuring the façade stays brighter, fresher, and visually pristine year-round
11:30
12:00

Networking Coffee Break

12:00
12:25

Topic to be Announced

12:25
12:35

Seismic Load Design for Silicone Bonded Façades Outline

  • Silicone structural glazing contribution to building façades
  • Seismic study of SSG façade using finite element analysis and experimental validation
  • New models to assess failure predication criteria & optimal designs to response to seismic event
12:35
13:05

Topic to be Announced

13:05
13:15

Fire Safe Prefabricated Façades for Critical Infrastructure

  • Envelope solutions for data centres and industrial buildings
  • Sustainable building envelope solutions
  • Fire testing and certificates tailored to local regulations and conditions
13:15
13:35

Topic to be Announced

13:35
14:35

Networking Lunch Break

14:35
14:55

Topic to be Announced

14:55
15:15

Topic to be Announced

15:15
15:25

Aesthetics of Architectural Glass

  • The application of jumbo size glass in architecture
  • The importance of flatness in architectural glass
  • The importance of shapes accuracy in 3D curved glass
15:25
15:35

High-Performance Silicone Sealants Driving High-Quality Development in the Building Curtain Wall Industry

  • Development of building curtain walls & silicone sealants in china (Market scale, technological advances, industry trends, and key application areas)
  • Structural characteristics of silicone sealants and comparative analysis with other sealant categories
  • Application of high-performance silicone sealants in building curtain walls
15:35
15:45

Fabric Façade Design: Materials, Detailing, and Environmental Performance

  • Material innovation for modern façades: How to select the right lightweight material can achieve both architectural intent and functional requirements
  • Performance-driven & sustainable design: How fabric façades improve building performance through solar shading, daylight control, wind-driven rain mitigation, natural ventilation, and reduced structural weight
  • From concept to construction: Integrating analysis, design, and engineering into a single workflow, from environmental simulations and form-finding to structural engineering and fabrication detailing
15:45
16:25
Panel

The Next Generation of Kuala Lumpur Façades

  • How changing cities and client expectations are influencing façade design
  • The role of innovation, materials, and digital design tools
  • Designing resilient, low-carbon, and adaptable building envelopes
  • Opportunities and challenges for the next decade
16:25
16:30

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

16:30
17:00

Post Event Networking

Our 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.

Socials

Catch the latest from Zak World of Façades across our social channels.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before attending the event.

A limited number of complimentary seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis for select professionals, including architects, façade consultants, developers, project management consultants, main contractors, sustainability consultants, fire consultants, façade contractors, cost consultants, government officials and other related stakeholders. To secure your entry pass, we kindly request you to complete the official online registration process. Allocation of complimentary seats will be evaluated based on the professional nature of your organization.

For product/material suppliers & testing firms, a delegate fee of USD 500 per person will apply, subject to availability. Please note that registrations from organizations that have participated in previous editions of the event will not be processed.

All registrations are subject to review and approval by the event organizers, whose decisions shall be considered final.

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. If you use your personal email id, we will not be able to verify the same always.

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. Please note, this event pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required for event access.

The registrations start at 09:00 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 event, the organisers will share a link to the HD video recording of the conference.

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.

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.

Event Location

Venue

Pullman KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor

Registration Opens

9:00 AM MYT

Date

26 November 2026

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