From October 22 to 25, 2024, glasstec will again 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. 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.
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.
Focus on innovation
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.
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.