Glasstec 2024 programme at a glance
The glasstec conference 2024 forms the centrepiece of the comprehensive line-up of lectures at the trade fair. On three stages talks will be delivered by international experts, exhibitors, representatives from the skilled crafts and science, research and design:
- Glass trends sessions: pooled sectoral know-how from theory and practice on the Hot Topics shared by exhibitors and industry experts. More
- CircuClarity One: an initiative by Dr. Lisa Rammig and Prof. Linda Hildebrand that sheds light on the developments and progress made in the glass industry with a focus on sustainable practices. More
- Handwerk Live/CRAFT LIVE: technical lectures and workshops for continuing education and insights into the latest techniques and trends in the glass processing trade. More
- Start-Up Sessions: platform enabling young companies to present innovative ideas and products. More
- Glass melting pot: “Bringing together research and industry” – research ideas and projects are presented to and discussed with international glass experts. More
- Architecture forum: renowned international architects’ offices introduce their projects on the focal themes “Current Trends and Challenges in Architecture with Glass”. The forum is organised by glasstec in cooperation with the trade journal DETAIL and Prof. Dr. Ing. Jutta Albus. More
Also featuring at glasstec again: the innovation showcase glass technology live organised in collaboration with the Technical Universities of Darmstadt, Delft, Dresden and Bochum. This special show has become established as an innovation platform and is considered a highlight for trade visitors, architects and all those interested in future glass applications. This year’s highlights include a glass pavilion made of curved and laminated thin glass, manufactured by Eckersley O’Callaghan engineers as well as windows that can convert into screens. Fotoverbundglas Marl will present laminates that have not been technically achievable so far.
Another special show, glass art, presents extraordinary artworks and objects of international galleries thereby making possible an exploration with the aesthetic diversity of glass.
