glasstec Day 4: the highlights of 23 October 2026

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Date: 23 October 2026

Home stretch at glasstec 2026: the last day of the trade fair focuses on building security, bird protection and new requirements made on machinery and equipment. Three highlights for the trade fair Friday.

Read on to discover the events visitors should keep an eye out for on 23 October

ift Rosenheim sessions: security and sustainability in focus

To conclude, the ift Rosenheim sessions again deal with the current requirements made on glass products for buildings. The technical talks include environmental accounting, EPDs and fire protection with glass, to name but a few.

Hall 10 Stand A10 – Stage 1 glass trends live
10:00am – 11:30am

bird protection forum: bird-friendly glass for planners and practitioners

How can bird strike be avoided on glass surfaces? The “bird protection forum” provides an overview of the current statutory requirements, tested solutions and practical knowledge for architects, planners and the glass industry.

Hall 11 Stand C28 – Stage 3 glass technology live
12:00pm – 13:00pm

GIMAV Roundtable: mechanical engineering between AI and liability

AI, software and cybersecurity also change the regulators’ requirements on machinery and equipment. The GIMAV Roundtable highlights what the new European Machinery Regulation will mean for manufacturers, upstream suppliers and operators.

Hall 10 Stand A10 - Stage 1 glass trends live
1:30pm – 3:00pm

glass trends sessions: input from research and teaching

The “glass trends sessions” conclude with a view at research and teaching. Universities and research institutes share insights in current issues and trends for the glass industry.

Hall 10 Stand A10 - Stage 1 glass trends live
11:30am – 1:00pm

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