GlassBuild 2026: A Message from Lakisha A. Woods, CAE

This year’s GlassBuild America is built for a moment when our industry needs clarity as much as connection. That’s why so much of the new programming at this year’s show centers around helping industry members make informed decisions in an unpredictable economy.

We’re kicking things off in our brand-new Keynote Theater with “Shark Tank” star and FUBU founder Daymond John, who knows firsthand what it takes to build a resilient business from the ground up. His insights on strategy will provide guidance on smart decision-making. Combined with returning economist Connor Lokar’s data-driven forecasting, attendees will have the information they need to make more confident calls in the year ahead.

GlassBuild America has always been where our industry comes together to discover what’s next, and the Innovation Lounge builds on that tradition by giving attendees a firsthand look at breakthrough technologies, the innovators behind them and the trends shaping the future of our industry. We’re also investing in the next generation of talent, with dedicated programming to connect students with the career paths, mentors and companies that will carry our industry forward.

None of this matters without the relationships that make our industry what it is. From the Opening Party and our Women in Glass to the Family Business Breakfast, GlassBuild is where those connections are made and strengthened, year after year.

Whatever your role in the glass, glazing, fabrication or fenestration industry, GlassBuild America is where you’ll find the insight, innovation and community to move your business forward. This show is built from what you’ve told us you need, so come see it for yourself, and keep telling us how to make it even better. Register today, and join us in Las Vegas September 23-25.

Lakisha A. Woods, CAE President & CEO, National Glass Association