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Born in 1978 in Moscow, graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute in 2003. Since 2006, he has been working at the SPEECH bureau, and in 2020, he became the managing partner of the bureau. Under the leadership and authorship of Igor Chlenov, a large number of the bureau's iconic projects have been implemented, including the Presnya-City MFC, the Tsarskaya Ploshchad residential complex, the Iskra-Park MFC, the new building of the Moscow City Duma in Moscow, the Level Amurskaya and Level Michurinsky complexes, and the facades of the new building of the State Tretyakov Gallery.

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Artem Buturlin, General Director of ITL Engineering, which takes one of the leading positions in the field of facade consulting and design in Russia.

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Marat Gareev is the head of the modular technology department at NORDFOX. The department headed by him develops innovative and industrial solutions in the field of curtain walls. Marat Gareev - engineer, candidate of technical sciences, has been working in the construction industry in the field of facade construction since 2005. In 2015-2020, under his leadership, the first in Russia systems of modular hinged façades with an air gap were developed and implemented, which are distinguished by high installation speed, factory quality of façade structures and wide opportunities for creating unique architectural solutions. With his participation, façades were designed and installed at more than 200 objects, among which such objects stand out as: the Southern River Station in Moscow, the high-rise residential complex Prime Park, the residential complex City Bay, the residential complex Eniteo, etc.

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Evgeny Chernyshev is the head of NORDFOX company. In the field of façade construction since 2000. He worked in various companies importing façade materials and subsystems from Europe. Since 2008 he has been the head of NORDFOX. Today, NORDFOX is associated with cutting-edge technology and innovation in curtain wall systems. He was directly involved in the construction of large iconic objects in Moscow and other large and not very large cities of Russia. He was also directly involved in the development of the export of the NORDFOX system in the EU, the USA and Asian countries. In 2017, he became the founder and co-founder of the Façade Union of the Russian Federation.

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Since 1995, he has specialized in the development and application of facade systems. From 2005 to the present, he has headed the Facade Systems Center, which specializes in the development, research, testing and support of facade systems and structures.

Since 2017, he has been the President of the Facade Union - an Association of manufacturers, designers and suppliers of facade systems and components for them, installation organizations, engineering centers, experts, research laboratories and institutes.

Since 2019, he has headed the department of design and inspection of facade structures of the Institute for Integrated Safety in Construction of the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering. He is a member of the international Technical Committee ISO/TS 162, a member of the Russian technical committees TC 465, TC 144, TC 041, TC375 and others.

In 2022, he was the author and developer of the Voluntary Certification System "FSCS" and is its head. In 2023, he was the head of the development of SP 522.1325800.2023 "Curtained ventilated facade systems. Rules for design, performance of work and operation."

He acts as an expert at specialized events, takes part in the development of national standards, forming and broadcasting a clear position of specialists, indicating the value of Russian developments and their importance in the development of the facade industry.

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Alexey has been active in the facade industry since 2008. With ten years of experience, he founded his own company in 2018, specializing in the full cycle of facade design, from concept to implementation.

Over the course of his career, Alexey has worked on some of Russia's most iconic and complex projects, including projects for Sber, Gazprom and Stone. His expertise extends to the design and implementation of unique and record-breaking structures such as 703-meter-tall skyscrapers, 18-meter-long glass fins, 10-meter-long double-glazed windows and modular facades with cold-formed glass.

As CEO of RFG, Alexey continues to push the boundaries of innovation in facade design, offering cutting-edge solutions to his clients.

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Melnikov Artem Ilyich - Head of the Department of Technical Assessment of Conformity in Construction of the Federal Autonomous Institution "Federal Center for Normation, Standardization and Technical Assessment of Conformity in Construction" of the Ministry of Construction of Russia.

The scope of his activities includes assessment of the conformity of buildings, structures, construction processes, applied building materials and products, as well as works and services performed during design and construction, which are carried out to establish their compliance with the mandatory requirements of technical regulations and the requirements of state standards and building codes and regulations in effect as mandatory during the transition period, as well as the requirements specified in contracts and in assignments for the design of national standards and regulatory documents on construction intended for voluntary application.

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Mikhail Balagurov is a Russian automatic control systems engineer graduated in 1995 and MBA graduated in 2004. In the first years of his career, he was a Commercial Director for big FMCG company. In 2008 he started as General Director in the production & distribution of roofing materials, and he has been developing markets in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries. Since 2012, he is active as a Commercial Director at LLC VILPE Rus, a Russian division of a Finnish family-owned company specialised about 50 years in mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation and innovative products of roofs, such as exhaust ventilation pipes, roof fans and a new types of roofing fasteners, where here too he is developing new markets.

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With 25 years of international experience in architecture, architect Philip Nikandrov is one of Russia’s leading professionals in the field of extra-large and unique buildings. In 1997 Philip Nikandrov joined the team of the international architectural company RMJM and worked as an author and chief architect on a number of the firm’s most prestigious commissions in offices in the UK, the Middle East and Russia. In 2011, having completed his 15-year career at RMJM as a director and head of a European studio, F. Nikandrov headed the team of authors of the Russian design institute CJSC GORPROEKT as its chief architect, focusing on the implementation of significant high-rise buildings in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Among the largest objects of the architect are the Evolution Tower in the Moscow-City MIBC, the new City Square and the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, the high-rise dominant of which is the tallest and greenest skyscraper in Europe, having won the LEED Platinum certification. Philip Nikandrov is a leading Russian and world-renowned expert in the field of high-rise architecture, as the chairman of the forum he headed the Skyscrapers Asia Summit-2017 in Singapore. Author of numerous publications, participant and speaker of international conferences.

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Alexey Kolykhalin has over 20 years of experience in the facade market, in particular in the production and service of translucent structures made of PVC and aluminum. He has been with ROTO FRANK since 2015, where he was engaged in promoting products in the North Caucasus Federal District, Volgograd and Astrakhan Regions. Currently, he heads the Facade Solutions project and is engaged in the adaptation of fittings for aluminum structures in modern buildings. Alexey actively participates in the formation of solutions in all iconic objects of the Russian Federation. He graduated from the Volgograd State Technical University with a degree in "Engineer in the direction of Design and Production of Products from Composite Materials" in 2005.

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Thomas Eschenbach, the General Manager of Priedemann branch in Russia, has an engineering background with more than 25 years of experience in the facade construction industry.

Much of Thomas’s experience was gained working in the facade engineering field on the system provider’s side at Schüco. In 1998 he started there as a Product Manager International and few years later was promoted for the role of a Technical Director at Schüco Russia.

In 2017 Thomas joined Priedemann Facade Experts as Senior Project Manager & Business Development Director working on projects in Germany, Northern and Eastern Europe, the United States and Russia; he then took over as Head of the Russian Offices in 2018. Thomas is responsible for the regions of Russia, CIS, Baltic States, and together with the team of Priedemann independent façade consultants he implements his knowledge and expertise within the entire life cycle of building skin.

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Ivan Tomovic is the Project Director East Europe and Central Asia, CEO of Werner Sobek Moscow, Werner Sobek Belgrade, and a partner of Werner Sobek AG. Ivan Tomovic holds a Diploma in StructuralEngineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. After post-graduate studies and participation in several projects and competitions in Serbia, Montenegro and Russia, he joined Werner Sobek in 2007, where he was promoted from an engineer to partner, project director and general director.

Ivan Tomovic has been successfully managing the Moscow representative office of Werner Sobek for 15 years, during which he has recommended the company as a high-level professional and reliable partner. He is also the head of the company's largest projects, among them the iconic ones, completed in Russia and the CIS, are the Iset Tower in Yekaterinburg, the Garage in Gorky Park (Moscow), the Moscow Towers high-rise office complex in Moscow City.He is also General Manager of the Werner Sobek branch in Belgrade. In addition to design work, Mr. Tomovic teaches at the Moscow School of Architecture MARCH and at the Institute for Light Construction and Conceptual Design at the University of Stuttgart.

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Over 14 years of experience in the façade industry, Mr. Tanuj Sharma is a known personality in the South Asia market, a master in business administration, foreign trade & consulting facade engineer, He is currently handling the role of directing the marketing and sales for the Eastern European market, Mr. Tanuj Sharma has been speaking on ZAK WOF from past 7 years at various venues. Calling Russia as his second home, fueled with passion & energy, he is keen on to offer best value added products, environment friendly & suitable to this country.

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Andrey Vaulin is responsible for the development of a localized product/solution at CEMENTUM - CEMENTAL super-strong fiber concrete within the Civil Engineering segment. This segment also includes the façade solutions department. Before this position, he had more than 15 years of experience in project work. Andrey took part in more than 50 projects, where he went from engineer to Chief Project Engineer and Chief Project Designer. He took a direct part in project defense both at MGE and Glavgosexpertiza. Andrey Vaulin holds an engineering degree in Industrial and Civil Engineering from the National Research University Moscow State University of Civil Engineering and a PhD in Physics and Mathematics. He is also a Certified Project Manager (Level B) at the Russian Project Management Association (SOVNET).

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Roman began his career more than 10 years ago, working for such companies as Schüco International, Wienerberger, Armstrong and DoorHan. Having gained recognition thanks to a unique combination of deep knowledge and practical skills, Roman took part in the implementation of large-scale projects in Russia and the CIS countries, from residential and commercial buildings to iconic architectural objects. Among them are VTB Arena Park, Mebe One Khimki Plaza, Moscow City, plot No. 6, Simferopol airport and the Surgutneftegaz Community Center and many others.

Since 2022, Roman has held the position of Director of Architectural Projects at LARTA GLASS, a leader in the market for the production of architectural coated glass. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic development and promotion of products in the CIS and Turkish markets, ensuring the strengthening of the company's position in the region.

Roman actively participates in professional forums and conferences, sharing his knowledge and experience, inspiring colleagues and young professionals. His speeches always attract attention due to his unique view on modern architecture and innovations in the field of facade solutions.

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Candidate of technical sciences, associate professor and expert in the field of PK25 TK465, TS162 ISO.

In 1983, he graduated from the Moscow Aviation Institute named after S. Ordzhonikidze, receiving a specialty in the field of flight dynamics and control and the qualification of "systems engineer". Later, in 1991, he continued his education at the Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy, where he completed postgraduate studies at the Department of "Aviation Complexes and Aircraft Design".

Since 2024, he has been the Director of the Technical Development Department of ALUTECH. Previously, from 2019 to 2024, he worked as Deputy Director of the Facade Works Department for technical issues at SVARGO. From 2013 to 2019, he held the position of Technical Director at Alcon-Trade-System, and from 2003 to 2013, he was the head of the design bureau at LASMA.

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Ruben Arakelyan, born January 16, 1985, has an outstanding education in the field of architecture. In 2002, he graduated with honors from the Serov Art School N1, after which he continued his studies at the AS Ecole d’Architecture de Strasbourg. In 2008, he completed his studies at the Moscow Architectural Institute, receiving a gold medal and a red diploma, and in 2011 he defended his dissertation, becoming a candidate of architecture (PhD).

From 2008 to 2013, Ruben worked as a chief architect and partner at the PROJECT MEGANOM bureau. In 2014, he became a co-founder and partner of the WALL Architectural Bureau. His professional achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: he has become a laureate of the Moscow Architectural Prize three times in 2019, 2020 and 2023, and was recognized as a laureate of the same prize in 2024. In 2024, he also became the first curator of the Kazan City Development Institute. In addition to his practical activities, he is a professor at the International Academy of Architecture (IAAM) since 2019 and a member of the board of the Union of Architects of Russia, as well as a member of the board of the Cultural Heritage Foundation.

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Stanislav Solokhin is an experienced specialist with over 15 years of experience in the field of powder coatings. He specializes in the application of architectural powder coatings for facades, possessing deep knowledge and skills in this area. Stanislav has been working at Pulver Powder Coatings for 7 years, where he holds the position of sales department manager. His experience and professionalism help ensure high-quality services and customer satisfaction.

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“Victor Zhilinsky is the founder and CEO of Skytop Engineering, an international design and consultancy company specializing in facade solutions, with offices in Dubai and Minsk. Victor holds a degree in civil engineering and began his career as a design engineer in general construction before focusing on facade engineering, working for one of the largest European companies in the industry.

Since 2017, Victor has been developing Skytop Engineering, which continues to strengthen its position globally, working on a variety of facade projects around the world on outstanding architectural landmarks.”

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Over 20 years of experience in the façade market, including in foreign and Russian façade and profile companies. In Alutech Group of Companies since 2014, he coordinates the block of work with the Developer Market, took part in all key Alutech facilities in the Russian Federation, including the development of new products and the development of profile systems. Graduated from Moscow State Technical University. N.E. Bauman in 1996 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

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Nail Galeev, CEO of the Kazan group of companies "SMU-88". Has been in the construction industry for over 8 years, also held responsible positions in the prosecutor's office and the Executive Committee of Kazan, which gave him deep knowledge of the administrative and legal aspects of the work.

Today, under his leadership, the group of companies "SMU-88" maintains its position as one of the leaders in the construction industry of the Republic of Tatarstan, which is confirmed by the data of the Unified Resource of Developers (ERZ) and the Unified Information System of Housing Construction. The company has successfully launched the renovation of one of the largest territories of the former industrial zone in Russia, which is being developed under the brand "Novaya Portovaya".

SMU-88 was recognized as a "Reliable Developer of Russia" and awarded the Gold Badge "for the highest achievements in observing the legal rights and interests of equity construction participants in the Republic of Tatarstan".

Nail Galeev strives to implement advanced technologies and create a high-quality urban environment, which makes SMU-88 a leader in the field of construction innovations.

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Experience in the facade market for more than 20 years, In the company "MOBIL" since 2016, Andrey took part in the implementation of all the company's projects, from residential and commercial buildings to iconic architectural objects, including the project of the architectural bureau "Foster + Partners" - the Headquarters of the "Russian Copper Company" and many other completed projects in Moscow, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Gelendzhik, Tashkent and other cities of Russia and the CIS.

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Ravindra Kumar (Ravee), architect, heads Design as a Director at Venkataramanan associates. His strength has been in providing innovative design solutions to emerging project trends in Asia. He has a keen understanding of the complex needs of urbanity and its reconstruct for innovation on designideation. Specialisation on new laboratory facilities, technology campuses and R&D facilities, New building typologies and understanding the need to integrate building and landscape aesthetics has been his unique abilities. He has designed many of VA's large complex project with more than two decades of experience.

Pragrup, a research lab and an architecture studio has pioneered in rigourous sustainable approach to design, through work that spans the spectrum from master plans to furniture design. He leads as the founder principal for the research lab. The ideation is sensitive to location and culture, often combining the innovation in building technology with ideas drawn from vernacular sustainability conscious tradition. The initiative is to harness the skills, enthusiasm and knowledge of integrated design teams, clients and communities to create aspirational environments.

He is a visiting faculty member at various Departments of Architecture. Years previously at UCLA, Cornel, Keene state, Schoolforinternationaltraining, Marlboro, Berlin school of architecture, IACCA Barcelona, Toronto univ, Edinburg, etc. AlsoastheLeadforRUST, Rigourous sustainability trainer. Marlboro university. Bangalore University, RVCE BIr, Anna Univ. Chennai etc. Also as the reader and chair for long distant studies program at Educational Praxis, Maloboro University, USA. He has keen interest in primary and secondary education and is the president of the T.B.S. foundation, a school for 400 rural children and as the president for Rangaloka, a not for profitorganization.

He was nominated as the brand ambassador for sustainability initiatives towards green architecture namely EarthMatters, IABIndia, Activism Architecture, and Design Quest India. He has spoken in many an august audience sharing work abilities, practice and architecture. His keen interest and focus on sustainability rigourous program has been exemplary. Indian institute of designers, ACETECH, FCML, Foaid, he lecturedasan inviteeinmanyof theseevents in Indiaand overseas. He did extensive documentation on vernacular India for various work groups including INTACH, Madras Craft Foundation. Lectured in various cities in India & 88 around the world, sharing an experience on his ideationof architecture.