Registration Now Open for FGIA Southeast Region Meeting

Registration Now Open for FGIA Southeast Region Meeting
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Date: 18 March 2025

Registration is now open for the FGIA Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida.

This event will feature a networking night at Topgolf St. Petersburg on April 22, followed by a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information for the southern region states. Register now for this two-day, exclusive in-person meeting dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry in the southeast region.

“We are thrilled to offer this as an in-person event, back by popular demand from our members in the Southeast Region,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “Make the most of this two-day meeting by coming to the networking dinner the night before and furthering those industry connections the next day.”

The schedule for the event is now available. Sponsorship opportunities for companies to promote their involvement are also open for Category 1 and 2 and Glass Products Council-only corporate members of FGIA.

Summit Speakers

Sessions will allow participants to:

  • Discover the latest significant changes in ASCE 7-22 impacting fenestration products, along with upcoming changes in ASCE 7-28 with Lynn Miller (MITER Brands)
  • Recognize the potential hazards to the building envelope system in the face of wildfires and hurricanes with Dr. Faraz Hedayati (Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety)
  • Hear highlights on Florida codes and legislation with Code Consultant Jen Hatfield (FGIA)
  • Receive a legislative and regulatory update on the region from Southeast Region President, Carl Troiano (Trojan Powder Coating) and U.S. Technical Operations Director, Kathy Krafka Harkema (FGIA)
  • Understand more about foldable structures and materials with Dr. Joseph Choma (Florida Atlantic University)
  • Learn about the latest trends in designing buildings in the region with John Medina (Miami Curtain Wall Consultants Corporation)

Registration Fees and Accommodations

The fee for FGIA members is $475. Non-members can register for a fee of $775. Hotel rates will vary based on availability.

For more information about FGIA events, visit FGIAonline.org/events.

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