As a seasoned professional with 8 years of dedicated experience in the UK's facade industry, Aaron brings a wealth of expertise to his role as a National Facades Sales Manager for Cosentino.

Working closely with accounts across the nation, Aaron has established himself as a trusted advisor and partner in delivering top-tier building solutions.

His tenure with global leaders in building products has honed his abilities to navigate the complexities of the industry while staying at the forefront of innovative technologies and trends.

With a passion for excellence and a commitment to driving success, Aaron thrives in dynamic environment where he can leverage his strategic insights and industry knowledge to exceed expectations.

Whether fostering client relationships, leading sales initiatives, or spearheading market expansion efforts, hes dedicated to delivering unparalleled value and driving forward the future of facades in the UK and beyond.

Edwin Remmerie is Design and Operational lead at Binst Architects, and has worked in the office since 2005. Working closely together with founder and CEO Luc Binst, he is responsible for managing the office and supervising the Design Phase of every project. He is also Head of International Development, supervising both the first Binst Architects US project in Miami, as well as leading the international expansion plans in the US and the Middle East.

He has lead several high-profile projects and competitions for Binst Architects, and collaborated with Snøhetta, KAAN architecten, and Baumschlager-Eberle architecten. Key projects include Rose@Wynwood in Miami, the 70 000m² transformation of Centre Monnaie to oXy, the Lakeside development at Tour&Taxis, both in Brussels, as well as the Binst Architects Headquarters in Antwerp.

Edwin holds a Master Degree in Engineering and Architecture from KU Leuven university, as well as a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Antwerp Management School.

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium. Eric has 40 years of experience in façade technologies and consulting and was involved in hundreds of prestigious projects by the most famous architects in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since the very beginning, value engineering has been his driving force, along with the belief that “ It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Out-of-the-box thinking is not just in his DNA; it is his DNA.

Eric is the inventor of “hybrid” curtain wall systems, an innovative combination of stick and unitized CW systems. The technologies are covered by an extensive patent portfolio in more than 70 countries worldwide.

“Innovating is critical, but it is not enough. The Fassada steel curtain wall technologies are carefully engineered to revolutionize the market, setting a new standard to eliminate problems and enable the impossible.”

Eric is co-founder of Fassada Steel SA, which is a Switzerland-based joint venture between the Swiss Montanstahl AG and the Belgian Fassada Group, the parent company of Fassada Technologies.

Erwin is a structural designer with an integral mindset and passion for glass.

With his creativity, significant technical knowledge and experience in complex glazed structures, he has worked on some of the most cutting edge glass designs in Europe, Mid-East and Asia, like the Dubai Eye and Crystal Houses Amsterdam (MVRDV’s ‘Chanel store’)

His motivation is innovation and giving meaning to beauty. In the current era, innovation mainly means using our materials sustainably for the next 50 years, and beauty has impact on well-being of humans.

Erwin works at ABT, is ambassador for the innovation company Quake, is Visiting Lecturer for the Universities of Delft and Darmstadt and he serves on the Dutch standards committee for glass. Many students graduated on Master Thesis topics that came from him. 

Nearly 10 years ago Joep joined Schüco International, one of the leading international suppliers of high-quality window, door and façade systems. With a master´s degree in Architecture and nearly 20 years experience in the construction industry Joep is now leading the Schüco Benelux Team for Service-, Product- and Marketing-Management.

Joep leads his team with ´customer centricity´ as their main driver across Service-, Product-, and Marketing- Management. Every aspect of daily business prioritizes the customer, ensuring that market feedback is key in their approach. Joep's team is committed to developing market-oriented solutions, maintaining their position as innovation leaders, and consistently delivering high-quality, service-oriented products and services.

Joep has a passion for sustainability and firmly believes that it is now time to take responsibility in combating global warming. He is thrilled to find the same sense of urgency with his employer, Schüco, where environmental responsibility is deeply integrated into their corporate ethos.

John Eyers (°1961) studied Architecture at Sint-Lukas School of Arts in Brussels. Soon after his graduation in 1984, he started working for the architectural firm Jaspers & Partners. At the age of 31 he founded his own practice, which merged with Jaspers in 2001. Today, Jaspers-Eyers Architects is one of the largest and most thriving architectural practices in Belgium, with offices in Brussels, Leuven and Hasselt. The company is directed by John Eyers and his business partner Jean-Michel Jaspers.

One of the main focal points for John Eyers as an architect is the integration of cultural and social changes in the company’s projects. He sees architecture as a never-ending journey, an ongoing evolution in which one has to keep learning. To put the theory into practice, he travels the world to be inspired by other cultures and societies.

Next to his greatest passion, architecture, John Eyers devotes his free time to several groups and societies promoting arts, culture and enterprise.

Kenny Martens is 33 years old and lives in Zwevezele, Belgium.

He has a master’s degree in civil engineering – structural design and received his Ph.D. on structural glass beam systems at Ghent University in 2018. Following his graduation, Kenny founded vitroplena, a project, expertise and engineering office for architectural glazing and structural glass projects of which he is managing director up to today. Vitroplena handles classic glazing projects such as balustrades and façades, as well as high-end unique projects such as glass bridges, swimming pools, 3D glass pavilions, etc.

Maaike Berckmoes graduated as a civil engineer architect from Ghent University in 1994, after which she worked for several years in various architectural firms in Belgium and Italy. After this, she worked for more than 15 years as a Building Physics and R&D engineer at several renowned facade contractors (Belgo Metal, Scheldebouw, Permasteelisa). She contributed to the development of new facade types and the engineering of advanced facade solutions for large-scale, complex high-rise projects (Dexia Toren Bxl, Renovatie Atomium, Cours de Justices Lux, the Shard UK, Leadenhall UK, 200 George Street Sydney, etc.).

In 2013 she started the Façade Engineering department at VK architects+engineers, offering technical facade advice to developers, architects and contractors for all facade systems, from design to execution phase. Using a multidisciplinary approach, VK Façade Engineering offers innovative and integrated facade solutions, based on broad academic and practical knowledge of advanced facade technology and the facade industry. Together with her team of façade experts, she collaborated on the design & execution of the following projects: Möbius towers (Brussels); Infinity (Lux.), ZIN (Brussels), Boerentoren (Antwerp), OXY (Brussels)

Mercè Berengueras joined Axalta in 1998 and with wide experience in technical, productive and commercial areas around the powder business. Since 2015 she is leading the European & middle east specifications team and has a very close link to Architects and Designers around Europe. Merce is directly involved on international construction projects supporting architects and façade companies on finding the right coating to fulfill any surface related specifications. She is passionate for color with a fundamental technical understanding and has a deep knowledge on powder coatings for the architectural market.

Raf became an architect at Sint-Lucas in 1995. In 2012, Raf became a BB'er. During his tenure as BB'er, he emerged as façade consultant and building detail expert and, together with some colleagues, founded Team Knowledge Innovation & Technology, the technical conscience of BB. Raf is also practice assistant Architectural Design and Building Detail at UGent and sits on several committees of Buildwise.

Raf thrives best when he can work with enthusiastic and sympathetic professionals, both inside and outside Bureau Bouwtechniek. His heart beats faster with technical challenges that contribute to a more sustainable future, more robust constructions and a better quality of life. He believes in reassessing existing structures and always looks for the best solutions for the most relevant criteria. He goes completely loco when his advice has given a colleague or client an aha moment.

Raimond J.F Starmans is since the end of 2019 the Country Director for Germany and The Benelux Countries for Saint-Gobain’s SageGlass, based in the Euregio in The Netherlands. Along with his Sales and Technical Support team he is a big promotor of sustainable dynamic EC glass solutions.

Raimond has more than 30 years’ work experience in the Global Architectural Glass industry collaborating with architects, consultants, main contractors, applicators and fabricators in major projects such as the renovation of Empire State Building New York USA, Shenzhen Sports Stadiums and Guangzhou Tower in China, Burj al Khalifa UAE, renovation Council Chamber Johannesburg South Africa etc. 

During his career he has been holding several roles in Global Sales, Specification, Technical Support, Key Account- and Marketing management, becoming a trusted solution provider in the construction industry, with global reach.

Ruben Van Vooren is a PhD researcher at the department of Architectural Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His research is supervised by prof. Waldo Galle and prof. Niels De Temmerman and is a collaboration with Bureau Bouwtechniek (BB), a Belgian technical design firm. Trained as an architectural engineer (Ghent University, 2017), he worked as an architect at DAM architecten and conducted technical audits and feasibility studies at BB. In his research, he aims to redirect redevelopment projects of office buildings towards value retention options (preserve, reuse, refurbish, remanufacture and repurpose) of façade products. In search of practical levers such as new roles, tasks or collaborations, he combines a focus on the value-network of the façade industry and decision-making processes in façade renovation projects.

Stefaan van Acker, a multifaceted Project Architect at Jaspers-Eyers, has woven his passion for architecture into a remarkable journey which started with a childhood fascination with the fusion of artistry and functionality. Graduating from Sint-Lukas in Ghent and later pursuing a master's degree at MIT in the US, he honed his skills while working with Bruce Graham at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Stefaan's career path led him back to Jaspers-Eyers, where he embraced projects like the MG Tower. His approach centers on architectural integration, where buildings harmonize with their environments and users are engaged in transformative spaces. Stefaan's architectural ethos aligns with his role as a member of the Royal Commission on Monuments and Sites in Brussels and as a BREEAM Accredited Professional, reflecting his commitment to sustainable design.

Beyond his professional achievements, Stefaan values teamwork, diversity, and a mastery of building craft. With almost three decades of experience, he remains a dedicated advocate for embracing challenges and finding inspiration in every facet of his journey.

Stéphanie Mangé (Master in Civil Engineering and Architecture, University in Ghent, 2002) specialized over the years to become a technical designer and expert in facade engineering.

In 2016, she founded “Gevelinzicht” in Antwerp together with 2 co-partners. Today she is leading a team with experts in facade design, building physics and durability, energy management of buildings and complex facade renovation projects. Smart and sustainable building and cross-pollination through collaborations are the driving forces.