Registration Opens and Call for Papers Announced for Furnace Solutions Conference 2026

Registration Opens and Call for Papers Announced for Furnace Solutions Conference 2026
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Date: 19 February 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Furnace Solutions Conference, organised by the Society of Glass Technology, which returns to St Helens, UK, on 3–4 June 2026.

Adopting the theme ‘Decarbonisation: What’s the Reality?’, the milestone 20th anniversary event will bring together glassmakers, end-users and suppliers from across the global glass industry, creating a forum for technical knowledge-sharing and informed discussion on the key issues shaping the future of glass manufacturing.

Complementing the technical programme, networking opportunities will include a civic reception in St Helens Town Hall and a tour of Glass Futures’ R&D Innovation Centre. 

Glass industry professionals can secure their place now by visiting:
www.furnacesolutions.co.uk

Call for Papers Now Open

Industry experts are also invited to submit presentation abstracts for consideration before 3 March 2026.

To submit an abstract, or to request details of sponsorship opportunities and the accompanying tabletop exhibition, please contact:

Christine Brown
Email: christine@sgt.org

Further Information

Society of Glass Technology
Sheffield, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 263 4455
Email: info@sgt.org
Web: www.furnacesolutions.co.uk

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