Hot topics related to the material glass still in its sight, the fair offers numerous special shows and conferences for interested visitors in addition to the extensive exhibition.The international symposium "engineered transparency" uses this special opportunity to bring expert speakers and specialists together at one conference.Like in 2014, the universities of Darmstadt and Dresden organize this event in cooperation with Messe Dusseldorf in CCD Süd, close to the exhibition halls.
Attendees can combine a visit to the conference and visiting the exhibition halls uncomplicated. The conference also provides a guided tour though the special show "glass technology live" accompanied by a "Get Together" social event in this interesting environment to round off the first conference day.