glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf

glasstec takes place every year in Düsseldorf. It is the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry. As an international meeting place for the sector, it brings together all kinds of industry players and is thus the perfect networking platform for making new contacts and maintaining existing ones. Among other important topics of the glass industry, everything here revolves around glass production, new glass products as well as effective processing technologies and innovative processing and treatment. The spectrum of the industry is unique, making it a must-attend event for everyone involved. The fair has been a market leader for decades. The high percentage of visitors with leadership skills from top management of over 70% clearly underlines the high quality of the fair.

glasstec 2022 was able to attract more than 29,000 visitors from 121 countries, who were inspired by the products and innovations of the more than 928 exhibitors from 47 countries.

In 2026, everything at glasstec revolves around the trend themes:

• Innovative solutions that protect the climate
• Sustainable cities with glass
• Value creation rethought
• Resources, skilled workers, energy
• What glass does for our lives

The product categories of the fair are:

• Glass manufacturing/production technology
• Glass processing and finishing
• Tools, spare and wear parts
• Measurement and control technology for glass and glass machinery
• Glass application in the building and facade sector
• Solar energy, transparent thermal insulation
• Display glass and laser technologies

In addition to the usual trade fair activities, glasstec also offers an extensive complementary programme with special shows, congresses, interactive activities and Glass Technology Live - the premiere platform for world firsts and innovations in the sector.