glasstec 2024 on the road to success

From 22 to 25 October 2024 glasstec will again impressively confirm its position as the world-leading trade fair for the glass industry welcoming over 1,250 exhibitors from 52 countries to Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.

The trade fair presents the complete spectrum of glass production, glass processing and glass products across the value chain – from manufacturing to innovative applications and technologies. Exhibitors and visitors – also including experts and scientists – from throughout the world are expected to attend. Attractive side events focusing on digital technologies, circularity and decarbonisation round off the trade fair experience promoting knowledge exchange and networking at the highest level.

Highest-level industry event

glasstec 2024 will welcome an impressive number of exhibitors from the fields of glass machinery construction, glass industry and glazier trade including all household names in this industry. The trade fair sets itself apart with high international attendance among exhibitors with Germany, China, Italy, Turkey, the USA, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France being among the leading nations. This international flair underlines the great appeal and global relevance of glasstec. It provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, which is undergoing a transformation, and offers a host of impressive innovations.

A clear indicator of the sector’s innovative power is the START-UP ZONE, which is again fully sold out and will prove a major attraction this year. Here young, dynamic companies will be showcasing their creative solutions and forward-looking technologies – from innovative materials to state-of-the-art applications.

Highest-level knowledge transfer

glasstec is the trend barometer and innovation forum of the industry. The varied ranges displayed by the exhibitors are complemented by a high-quality line-up of side events that address the industry’s central issues.

The centrepiece of these side events is the glasstec conference. On three stages symposia, expert talks and forums will provide deep dives into current and future challenges of the glass industry. Formats such as the glass trends sessions, the glass melting pot, Handwerk Live, the architecture forum, the bird protection forum and CircuClarity One allow attendees the opportunity for intensive exchange with leading experts and decision-makers.

The innovation show glass technology live (gtl) at glasstec is considered the showcase for tomorrow’s technologies presenting innovative glass structures from industry and science in cooperation in the technical universities of Darmstadt, Delft, Dresden and Bochum. It is a highlight for trade visitors, architects and all those interested in future applications of glass.

Strong international interest and a “full house”

glasstec is synonymous with progress and innovation. The strong and continued interest taken by both exhibitors and the world of international experts underscores the trade fair’s pole position. Again a high number of visitors is expected from all over the world, who appreciate glasstec as an indispensable platform for knowledge transfer and initiating business deals. Here glass industry experts and decision-makers meet to jointly work on the solutions for tomorrow and actively shape the future of the glass industry.