GlassBuild America Comes to Orlando this November

For the first time, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, comes to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Nov. 4-6. Along with 500+ exhibitors and plenty of innovative products, show host National Glass Association (NGA) is bringing new experiences, events and education, filling the biggest show floor in GlassBuild history (229,000 square feet and counting!). Association sponsor Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will join NGA to welcome 9,000+ attendees, providing resources and educational sessions to members and industry alike.

“This year’s GlassBuild America is taking place on the biggest show floor yet. It’s shaping up to be the place to find solutions, gather intel and build relationships all companies need to navigate today’s business challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities,” says Lakisha Woods, NGA president and CEO. “I’m looking forward to attending my first GlassBuild as NGA’s new CEO, and to meet many of you—the people who build this industry.”

NGA and FGIA are once again hosting attendees in the Industry Pavilion, centrally located on the trade show floor in booth 27096. Attendees can stop by to find out what solutions the industry’s leading trade associations have for them. New this year, association members can enjoy the NGA Lounge where NGA will host its members for a Members-Only Happy Hour, Nov. 4, 4:15-5.

Both associations will also present educational sessions as part of the GlassBuild Main Stage, with programming running all three days of the show. Open to all attendees, this dynamic hub is presented by the NGA and sponsored by MyGlassClass.com, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door. Programming spans the full spectrum of the glass and fenestration industry, with sessions for glaziers, fabricators, suppliers, architects, and more.

“The Industry Pavilion is always the place for industry to come together to network and connect, and FGIA looks forward to welcoming our members and all attendees in Orlando,” says Janice Yglesias, FGIA executive director. “The Main Stage continues to be a can’t-miss venue. There, FGIA will offer educational sessions on field testing and solutions for supply chain disruptions.”

Can’t-miss Events at GlassBuild

The All-New Skills Challenge

NEW for 2025, the GlassBuild Skills Challenge celebrates the unique talents of the glass and glazing industry. Open to all during show hours, Nov. 4-5, the Skills Challenge provides a space for attendees to test their skills, learn tips from industry experts, network with peers and win prizes.

• The Shower Design Challenge will test glaziers’ ability to properly measure and design frameless shower enclosures. Participants will measure openings and identify common installation mistakes, as well as learn from shower experts how to reduce errors.
• The “Are You AGMT Ready?” Challenge will test glaziers’ sealant knowledge and application skills.
• The InstallationMasters Challenge, hosted by FGIA, will focus on best practices for residential window installation, testing installers’ skills at applying flexible sill pans and self-adhering flashing.
• The IG Fabrication Challenge, hosted by FGIA, will test glass fabricator skills by ensuring proper sealant mix and identifying flaws in IGUs.

Women in Glass + Fenestration Event

Back for the fourth year in a row, the Women in Glass + Fenestration meetup, taking place Nov. 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, will be hosted by Stefanie Couch of GRIT Blueprint. Attendees can enjoy a breakfast, panel presentation and Q+A, plus facilitated group networking and community building. All attendees are welcome.

Glazing Executives Forum 2025

The Glazing Executives Forum, taking place Nov. 4, will offer timely education and insights for glass and glazing industry leaders, with a new slate of presentations and networking opportunities. Separate registration required. See the Glazing Executives Forum schedule.

GlassBuild-in-the-Fast-Lane After Party

To cap off a successful event, attendees can relax at the GlassBuild-in-the-Fast-Lane After Party, taking place Nov. 6 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Designed for fun and community engagement, the After Party provides an opportunity for exhibitors and attendees to network and interact in a non-competitive environment. The After Party is $20 per person and will feature food, drinks and fun. Ticket proceeds go to the NGA Foundation to educate, train, and advance the future of the glass and glazing industry. (Your ticket price is a tax-deductible donation.)

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