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PROGRAMME 2024

The inspiring supporting and congress programme of glasstec 2024

Practice-oriented, versatile and always "state of the art" – benefit from the added value of the glasstec supporting programme of pioneering special shows and congresses with international speakers. The combination of forward-looking presentations with top-class conferences is particularly unique. Participation is free of charge for trade fair visitors.

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99% of exhibitors and visitors rated the supporting programme as very good.

A first-class, cross-industry lecture programme throughout the event with contributions from leading experts. Theory and practice are brought together in a concentrated form.

architecture forum

architecture forum

At the architecture forum renowned international architects’ offices will present their projects on the focal topics “Current Trends and Challenges in Architecture with Glass”. The Forum is organised by glasstec in cooperation with DETAIL trade magazine and Prof. Dr. Ing. Jutta Albus.
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glass trends session

glass trends sessions

The glass trends session bundles industry know-how from theory and practice and is set in the context of the three global trend themes. Every day, visitors to glasstec 2024 can find out about the latest developments and trends in the sessions.
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CircuClarity One

CircuClarity One

Glass has the opportunity to be a fully circular material. CircuClarity One will review empirically proven processes, pioneering products. Emphasis lies on authentic, evidence-based strategies, tailored for real-world applicability.
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Handwerk Live

Handwerk Live

The growing variety of glass products for the building envelope and interior design opens up new sales potential for the glass processing trade. "Handwerk Live" presents products and applications live and hands-on.
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Start-Up Sessions

Start-Up Sessions

Young companies will be presenting a wide range of innovative ideas. This is an excellent platform for networking and professional exchange.
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glass melting pot

glass melting pot

The Session “glass melting pot – bringing together research and industry” offers a platform for researchers and industry partners to pitch and discuss their research ideas within a setting of international glass experts.
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bird protection forum – Image: Bundesverband Flachglas

bird protection forum

These glass surfaces are always a major hazard for birds. The solution is to make the glass visible to birds. In this session, the bird protection forum presents various options for this.
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Education is key

Education is key

This session will present educational activities and the development of a digitally driven future educational programme for facades and glass.
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Other forums and special shows

glass technology live

glass technology live

The absolute highlight and top attraction is the future show glass technology live, which presents over 80 percent real innovations. Partners: the four renowned technical universities of Darmstadt, Delft, Dresden and Bochum.
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glassart

glass art
The glass art exhibition glassart shows extraordinary works of art and objects from international galleries
and is one of the top highlights of glasstec.
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Programme highlights of our exhibitors

Extrembelastung Vandalismus

Vandalism tests on glass: live demonstration
Visit the live demonstrations at the ift Rosenheim stand (Hall 10 / C80). The miniature test stand will provide an impressive demonstration of the loads that glass has to withstand to be considered safe against vandalism.
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