START-UP SESSION

Young companies. New ideas.

The Start-Up session at glasstec bring together young companies, innovative technologies and decision-makers from the glass industry. Through concise talks and presentations, start-ups demonstrate how their solutions are already providing new answers to key challenges facing the industry – from digital technologies and sustainable processes to new applications.

At a glance

Date:
21 Oct 2026, 3.15 pm to 5.15 pm
Location:
Stage 1 – glass trends live
Hall 10, A10
Price:
Free – Included in the ticket price

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Where new ideas meet the glass industry

Decarbonisation, the circular economy, AI and digitalisation, and new material applications are transforming the glass industry. Many of these developments are emerging not only within established companies, but also where new business models, technological experimentation and agile product development come together: in start-ups.

The Start-Up session highlights this innovative drive. They demonstrate the solutions young companies are developing to tackle current challenges, how new technologies can be applied in practice, and the impetus this generates for the entire sector.

Why it’s worth visiting the session

The session combines technological developments with specific areas of application

The Start-Up session offers a concise introduction to new ideas, technologies and contacts. It is aimed at trade visitors, decision-makers, developers, investors and anyone who wants to identify at an early stage which innovations are shaping the glass industry.

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Identifying new ideas ahead of time

Discover young companies that are bringing fresh impetus to the glass industry with new technologies, products and business models. The Start-Up session offers a concise overview of the ideas currently emerging and how these can further develop existing market approaches.

From idea to practical application

Find out how start-up solutions address specific challenges facing the industry – for example, in production, processing, sustainability, digitalisation or new areas of application. The focus is not just on the idea, but above all on the practical benefits for businesses.

A dialogue with the people behind the ideas

Use the Start-Up sessions as a starting point for one-to-one discussions with start-up teams, technology providers and industry players. This will help you forge new contacts, explore potential partnerships and engage in direct dialogue on how innovative solutions can be put into practice.

Start-Up Zone

Here you will find companies relevant to the session

In our special area, start-ups showcase their products, technologies and solutions right in the heart of the exhibition. Together with the Start-Up sessions, this creates a compact innovation hub: on stage, visitors are given an initial insight – whilst in the Start-Up Zone, they can explore topics in greater depth, discover products and expand their professional networks.

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Discover the next generation of the glass industry

The Start-Up session showcases the ideas, technologies and business models that young companies are bringing to the glass industry. Take this opportunity to discover innovations at an early stage, make new contacts and take away ideas for your own projects.

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