glasstec 2026: world-leading trade fair highlights strength of the international glass industry
glasstec 2026 has again proven its relevance as a central business and innovation platform for the global glass industry. For four days exhibitors and trade visitors from throughout the world used the personal encounters in Düsseldorf to strengthen existing partnerships, open up new business opportunities and drive concrete projects. The exhibitors’ positive response and the high quality of the trade audience show that the international glass sector develops solutions, invests in the future and actively co-shapes change.
“glasstec provides the international glass industry with important guidance. It shows which direction markets and technologies are taking, thereby creating precisely the right platform for investment and innovation decisions. This is the special strength of a world-leading trade fair,”
says Marius Berlemann, Chief Operating Officer of Messe Düsseldorf.
Leading companies from all over the world
More than 1170 exhibitors from 48 countries showcased the complete spectrum of the glass industry – from machinery and equipment for glass production and processing to innovative technologies to glass products and their varied applications. This means glasstec once again mapped the sector’s complete value chain in one place.
The importance of face-to-face encounters and international business relations is also confirmed by Dr. Christoph Hermanns, Managing Director of MDI Advanced Processing GmbH and chairman of the glasstec advisory board:
“glasstec has demonstrated impressively just how relevant face-to-face meetings and international business relations are, especially in a challenging environment. New products were presented, ideas exchanged and concrete projects agreed upon. This is how cooperations are formed and business is done.”
Strong international attendance and high-quality visitors
glasstec’s global appeal remains undiminished. Trade visitors from 126 nations travelled to Düsseldorf, 75% of these from abroad and almost one in four from outside Europe. The decision-making power of the trade audience was also convincing: 75% came from top and middle management. Satisfaction levels with the trade fair offering were increased further. Visitors were particularly impressed by the quality of the exhibitors’ offerings, the level of innovation and the presence of market-leading companies.
Hot Topics and high-calibre supporting programme provide important impetus
The three Hot Topics AI & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circular Economy shaped the content focus of glasstec 2026.
The high-calibre supporting programme once again proved a major attraction for the audience. The formats “glass technology live”, “glasstec conference”, “architecture forum”, “glass trends live”, “CircuClarity Two” and “women in glass” convinced their audiences with new perspectives and in-depth technical exchange. “Handwerk Live” complemented the offering with hands-on demonstrations, expert lectures and workshops all related to today’s glazier trade.
The next glasstec will be held in Düsseldorf from 19 to 22 September 2028.
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