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Industry trends and forecasts in the spotlight on the Main Stage. Architects are invited to the GlassBuild show floor for a day of glass industry-focused AIA accredited programming.

Vitro Architectural Glass has been announced as the Gold Sponsor for the National Glass Association’s (NGA) 2024 Glazing Executives Forum, taking place Monday, September 30, in conjunction with GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, in Dallas, TX.

Just how big is the biggest event for the glass, window and door industries in North America? Check out this (very long) list of companies represented by GlassBuild’s first 300 VIP registrants—and that’s just a fraction of the attendees!  

NGA, organizer of GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, announced that high-profile building industry speaker and consultant Stefanie Couch has signed on as a GlassBuild Ambassador for the 2024 trade show, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Dallas.

The Industry Pavilion is where you’ll find the association sponsors of GlassBuild, NGA and FGIA, offering up the solutions their members need.  

The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council will host its hands-on certification testing program for experienced glazing supervisors and technicians, live on the show floor at GlassBuild America 2024, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Dallas. The trade show, hosted by the National Glass Association (NGA), marks the first time Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) testing will occur in a public forum, with the opportunity for the glazing community to witness the testing process.

Can’t miss at GlassBuild America 2024 is the GlassBuild Main Stage, hosting three days of learning, networking and industry celebration, centrally located on the trade show floor in booth 19009. Main Stage sessions are open to all GlassBuild America attendees. Programming is presented by the National Glass Association and sponsored by NGA’s MyGlassClass.com, Glass Magazine and Window + Door magazine. 

Trade Show Executive (TSE) named GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, part of its Gold 100 Class of 2023, representing the 100 largest shows that took place in the U.S. last year.

Don't miss the premier event for glazing contractors to learn, network, and tackle industry challenges. The Glazing Executives Forum will be held on Sept. 30, in conjunction with GlassBuild America in Dallas. 

The Magic of Glass After Party captures the excitement of our new host city for GlassBuild 2025: Orlando! This event provides an opportunity for exhibitors and attendees to network and interact in a non-competitive environment.

For the first time ever, GlassBuild America will host the GlassBuild Podcast Studio, centrally located on the show floor, adjacent to the GlassBuild Main Stage.

GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo has been honored on Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Fastest 50 and Next 50 Lists, as one of the fastest-growing shows in 2023. 

The 2023 edition of GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo was the largest in more than a decade featuring 481 exhibiting companies occupying 188,300 net square feet. The event drew more than 8,700 participants as it celebrated its 20th year. 

One of the biggest reasons to attend GlassBuild is the unmatched networking and idea-sharing with industry peers, and the opportunity for face-to-face time with industry partners. Check out who's coming and who's exhibiting, and make plans to be there too. 

NGA will introduce MyGlassFAB, a training platform for production personnel, at GlassBuild America in Atlanta. Powered by NGA’s MyGlassClass.com, MyGlassFAB provides companies with consistent, core training for glass fabrication employees.

The Glazing Executives Forum, an event for networking, education and business problem solving for glazing company leaders, will provide key strategies to improve businesses and to prepare for the challenges ahead.  

See what you missed at GlassBuild 2023 in photo highlights from the 3-day show in Atlanta.

How can we encourage the next generation of women to join the glass and fenestration industry? Successful female industry experts spoke with a standing-room-only crowd at the Women in Glass + Fenestration event, held at GlassBuild 2022.
 

The nonresidential building sector should plan for a strong 2023, according to Connor Lokar, senior forecaster, ITR Economics, who delivered the annual economic forecast keynote presentation at GlassBuild America.

GlassBuild America ranked at number 51 on the list of top 100 trade shows of 2021. 

During GlassBuild 2023, many exhibitors will offer product demos live in their booths. Check back later for details. 

Don't miss education sessions, relevant for the residential window and door industry, from the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). Hear experts discuss IG dos and don'ts and installation best practices. All sessions take place at the GlassBuild Main Stage.

GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo has been honored on Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Gold 100 list.

The first 300 people who register for the show will garner the title of “Vegas VIP.” These VIPs will get private access to the show floor 30 minutes before it opens and be recognized in the official show catalog, on the show floor, the GlassBuild website and on social media.

In 2024, GlassBuild will be held Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2 in Dallas, Texas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

In 2025, GlassBuild will be held Tuesday, November 4 through Thursday, November 6 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center.

The World Millwork Alliance (WMA) Annual Convention & Tradeshow will co-locate with GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, in 2022. The co-located events will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, October 18-20, 2022.

Your glass industry peers had a lot to say about the show, here’s some of the feedback we received.

The largest annual industry trade show in the Americas drew 5,100 enthusiastic participants to its 114,874-net-square-foot exhibit floor.

Video recaps from GlassBuild America 2021