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The entire glass and fenestration industry supply chain comes together for three days of education, business building, and new products.

Presented by the National Glass Association (NGA), with industry sponsors American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA), GlassBuild is your industry on display, in action. GlassBuild America is the only national glass and fenestration trade show in the Americas, ranked 117th of the top 250 trade shows in the entire United States. That’s 450 exhibitors in 180,000 square feet — Three days to improve your business for the next 362.

Glazing Executive’s Forum
The Glazing Executives Forum is designed for companies seeking to capitalize on growing demand. It will help glazing company owners and managers grow profits, expand reach, and develop businesses for long-term success. The program session topics include: Economic Forecast, Labor Power Hour, A New Type of Glazier, and Battle for the Wall. Learn More (http://glassbuildamerica.com/glazing-executives-forum.html)

Express Learning
Since launching in 2014, these 20-minute educational sessions have been providing standing-room-only crowds with specific product- and business-related information they can use to build more profitable companies. The 2019 lineup of subject matter experts for these popular “TED Talks”-style educational sessions cover a wide range of valuable education and insights from labor and codes to forecasts, threats, and product trends. Learn More (http://glassbuildamerica.com/express-learning.html)

Product Expo
Over 180,000 sq feet featuring over 450 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, supplies, technologies, machinery, and equipment. See products firsthand and engage directly with product experts.  

Action Demonstrations
One of the most popular attractions at GlassBuild America! Live demonstrations on the main exhibit floor that give the attendee a close up look at some of the latest processes and innovations in the glass, window and door industry.  Learn More (http://glassbuildamerica.com/action-demonstrations.html)

IGMA IGU Forensic Demonstration
Based on the popular session from the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance’s IG Fabricator Workshop, Forensic Investigation of Insulating Glass Units is a hands-on session where participants are provided with insulating glass unit samples intentionally fabricated with common, known failures. FREE for GlassBuild Attendees.

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