Zak world of facades new york
Zak World of Façades, the global conference series, returns to Fresh York City with an all-new and highly relevant program, The Nimble City: Renewal & Reinvention, in its biggest North American event on Wednesday, October 11, at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers.
Quick Program Overview
• SYMPOSIUM featuring over 50 principal speakers.
Presenting firms include Handel Architects, Heintges, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, BKSK, Perkins + Will, NYC DOB, Titanium Construction, KPF, Beyer Blinder Belle, Arup, Walter P Moore, Morphosis, MG McGrath, COOKFOX, Thornton Tomasetti, CANY, MBDC, Curtis + Ginsberg, DS+R, Surface Design Community, Enclos, Snøhetta, Büro Ehring, Gilbane, Studio Gang, Buro Happold, Island Exterior Fabricators, SGH, SOM, Magnusson, Steven Winter Associates, L+M Training Partners + more!
• EXPO with over 50 international manufacturers and service providers.
Discover new products and solutions with building envelope manufacturers.
• LEARN & EARN 8 AIA HSW CEUs.
• NETWORK with your peers and meet the speakers from New York’s foremost firms.
• Sponsor spotlights on Arconic, Vitro, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, FacadesX, Gutmann N.A., Eastman, Guardian Glass, Withworks
About The Event
Zak World of Façades is a globally established conference series focusing on façade design and engineering. To meeting, it has successfully hosted over 180 editions, attracting more than 60,000 delegates worldwide. This one-day conference is held across 44 countries, including the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Europe, Australasia and North America.
The forthcoming event, marking its 198th global and 7th edition in New York, will focus on sustainable innovations and tackle construction industry challenges related to the building envelope. Attendees can expect to observe the latest products & trends from renowned industry leaders.
For more information and a look at past events, stop by 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, Charge 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 vi
CENTRIA at ZAK World of Façades NYC
October 15, 2025 | Fresh York, NY | By Invitation Only
CENTRIA is honored to connect the 198th Edition of Zak World of Façades USA, an exclusive, invitation-only event that brings together the world’s leading façade experts, including top architectural firms such as HKS, HOK, and others. This global conference is renowned for advancing facade plan and technology through high-level dialogue and peer connection.
Join Kellie Perkins and Frank Hilias to search how CENTRIA innovative façade systems deliver unmatched performance, aesthetic autonomy, and sustainable value—helping architects take bold visions to life.
Why Attend
Zak World of Façades is not just another industry conference—it’s a curated gathering of pre-qualified professionals who shape the built environment. Expect:
-Exhibitor Tabletop Gallery: Meet CENTRIA and discover our latest architectural façade innovations in a high-touch setting.
-Power Networking: Engage in meaningful conversations with architects, engineers, and key decision-makers during four committed networking sessions.
Thought Leadership: Learn about façade trends and challenges from global exper
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 170 editions, attracting more than 55,000 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 178th global and 1st edition in Boston, 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 view
Zak World of Façades, an international conference series on façade layout and engineering, will occur on October 11 at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in Fresh York. The day-long event will include discussions and presentations on sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope.
Several sessions will focus on using glass and glazing in the façade. These include, among others, “Glass without Guilt,” led by Gary Handel of Handel Architects, and “Using Glass to Reduce Embodied and Operational Carbon,” led by Andre Kenstowicz from Vitro Architectural Products.
The event also provides architects with up to eight AIA LU/HSW credits.
This one-day conference has attracted more than 30,000 delegates across its 130 completed editions. Additional information and registration are on hand on the event website.