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glasstec will spotlight key trends and innovations in Decarbonisation, Circular Economy, and AI & Digital Technologies through conferences, “glass technology live” and new formats like Women in Glass.
GIMAV strengthens its partnership with Messe Düsseldorf to further enhance Glasstec as a leading international platform for the European glass industry.
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With glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA, one of the world’s most dynamic glass markets is opening its doors to innovation, investment and networking.
From October 20 to 23, 2026, LiSEC will showcase its latest innovations and technologies for the flat glass industry at glasstec 2026 under the motto “65 Years of Experience – Shaping the Future.”
Adelio Lattuada Srl. is set to participate in GLASSTEC 2026, the leading international trade fair for the glass industry, taking place in Düsseldorf from October 20–23.
The START-UP ZONE in Hall 11 will once again be one of the most exciting highlights of glasstec in 2026.
The supporting programme and conference programme for glasstec 2026 are taking shape: an initial glimpse of the upcoming forums, special exhibitions and live events is now available online.
GIMAV continues to strengthen its international presence, supporting member companies through key industry events, market insights, and new business opportunities worldwide.
At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming glass manufacturing, driving smarter production, improved quality control and greater operational efficiency across the industry.
This industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors there are. Melting tanks operate round the clock, fossil fuels dominate production. Decarbonising this industry is a challenge.
glasstec 2026 is gaining momentum: the ticket shop is now open, so you can start planning your visit to the trade fair.
At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be leveraged for production.
From filigree glass roof structures in Helsinki to advanced Augmented Reality waveguides, glasstec 2026 highlights how glass innovation continues to redefine architecture, urban spaces, and emerging technologies.
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Toughened glass: requirements on physical security, climate resilience and cyber security are rising
Highly efficient building-integrated photovoltaics are entering a new phase, combining strong performance with expanded colour and design freedom.
Be it for more privacy at the office, discretion during conferences or an aesthetic styling element in architecture – switchable glass transforms transparent surfaces into opaque walls at the touch of a button.
Digital printing is transforming the glass industry, offering faster production, smaller batches, and more creative freedom—while reshaping processes and sustainability requirements.
Demand for laminated safety glass is holding strong, driven by rising safety needs and new advances in sustainability and recycling.
Glass finishing is a key element of modern glass processing. Over the past decades it has developed into a precise science allowing the properties of glass surfaces to be treated selectively.
A recent study by BV Glas and Stuttgart University outlines three pathways to achieve climate neutrality in the glass industry by 2045.
‘glass technology live’ will showcase a promising new development along with many other innovations.
The approaches proposed by planners and architects for adapting to climate change will be discussed at glasstec 2024 (22-25 October, Düsseldorf) at its Architecture Forum.
Held in Düsseldorf from 15 to 18 June 2021 glasstec will pick up on the latest glass trends related to shapes, formats and structures.
Digitalisation is not only something for start-ups or major enterprises. It applies just as naturally to many skilled trade businesses.