Organisers of the international trade fair, Glasstec, have revealed the five trends that the show will focus on when representatives of the glass industry reunite at the Germany-based show this autumn: the climate (emission reduction and renewable energies), urbanisation (futureproof architecture with glass), value (building a more sustainable value chain), resources (their efficient and sustainable use) and wellbeing (improved quality of life through glass). The trends list was developed after in-depth conversations with experts from all stages of the value chain, organisers say, and its contents are considered essential for the future development of the glass industry, as well as for the future of society as a whole.
Birgit Horn, Glasstec’s project director, said: “These megatrends will be in focus in the conference rooms, at the special show areas as well as at exhibitors’ stands. This means we will provide the glass industry with a unique spectrum of innovative future solutions and information, as well as the opportunity to expand their personal network in the global world of glass.”
Glasstec takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 20 to 23 September 2022, coinciding with the International Year of Glass. The show has not been live in four years. The event offers exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to experience a wide range of talks and displays about glass production/manufacturing technology, glass processing and finishing for numerous glass products and applications, and advancements from industry and science.
“At the beginning of the year, registration figures are comparable with 2018 levels,” Birgit added. “This is a positive signal sent by the glass industry, considering the latest event was one of the most successful ones we had at our base in Düsseldorf. It is still possible to register at the trade fair as an exhibitor, at glasstec.de/application.”
