Glasstec 2026 has revealed programme highlights for the event which takes place from 20-23 October in Düsseldorf
Taking centre stage will be solutions for key industry topics including decarbonisation, the circular economy, AI and digital technologies as well as resilient and security-critical glass solutions.
The Glasstec conference 2026 will form the centrepiece of the lecture programme pooling the know-how of the international glass sector from industry, science and research.
The Glasstec conference will include the glass trends sessions, CircuClarity Two, the glass melting pot as well as the Start-Up Sessions.
These will be complemented by the integrated architecture forum where renowned architects’ offices will introduce projects for building skins and structural glass applications.
The exhibition will also launch Women in Glass, a new format that creates visibility for female expertise and promotes exchange within the industry.
For the first time, the special show ‘Secure – Innovative – Sustainable’ will be staged in cooperation with ift Rosenheim. It will focus on resilient and security-critical glass solutions especially for critical infrastructure.
Playing a key role again will be Glass Technology Live, a platform for forward-looking glass applications that presents innovations on the verge of market-readiness.
Hands-on insights will also be provided by the Handwerk Live activities of the Federal Association of Glazier Trades (BIV).
This offering is complemented by the special show glass art, which showcases the creative diversity of this material.
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