Glasstec Call for Speakers Submit Your Proposal for the Global Glass Industry Event

Be part of the glasstec conference and present your expertise on the hottest topics shaping the future of the global glass industry.

In 2026, the glasstec conference will once again be held in parallel with the world's biggest international trade fair dedicated to glass as a material. At this high-calibre event, leading experts gather to present and discuss cutting-edge solutions to current industry challenges and emerging developments.

⚡ Last speaker slots available! Only a few places remain in the glasstec programme. Apply now as a speaker and bring your expertise to the stage.

• 🔵 glass melting pot — 12 remaining slots
• 🔵 glass trends sessions — 3 remaining slots
• 🔵 CircuClarity Two — 4 remaining slots
• 🏆 CircuClarity Award 2026

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🔷 glass trends sessions

The most pressing hot topics — AI & digital technologies, decarbonisation, and the circular economy — are transforming every area of the glass world: from production and processing to finishing and end-use applications.

Is your company already driving change in these areas? The glass trends sessions at glasstec, hosted on an open lecture stage, give you the platform to showcase your solutions and innovations to an international audience of industry leaders.

Exhibitors, industry experts, research & teaching institutions, specialist publishers, and associations are all invited to submit a speech proposal for glasstec 2026. A jury of experts will select the most exciting and innovative contributions.

📋 Terms & Conditions

Eligibility: Participation is open to exhibitors at glasstec 2026, research and teaching institutions, specialist publishers, associations and organisations.

Topics — your submission must address at least one of the following:

• 🤖 AI & Digital Technologies — digitalisation, AI and machine learning
• 🌱 Decarbonisation — new technologies and sustainable raw materials
• ♻️ Circular Economy — energy, resources and recycling in the glass industry

Content requirements: Presentations must be technical, user- or application-oriented. Product or sales presentations are not permitted. Practical contributions are preferred. The presentation language is German or English (with simultaneous translation on-site). Each slot comprises 15–20 minutes of presentation time including Q&A.

Selection process: Submission does not guarantee participation. Messe Düsseldorf reserves the right to select entries with a panel of experts. Accepted entries participate free of charge.

📅 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026
📬 Notification of acceptance: By end of July 2026
🗓️ Conference dates: 20–23 October 2026

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🔶 glass melting pot

The session 'glass melting pot – bringing together research and industry' offers a dedicated platform for researchers and industry partners to present and discuss their research ideas in front of an international community of glass experts spanning industry, technology, design, universities, public service and authorities.

The core aim is to initiate meaningful dialogue between research and industry on current and future R&D directions in glass technology, design and production. New research ideas and ongoing projects are presented in dynamic short pitches, followed by open discussions with the international audience.

📋 Terms & Conditions

Eligibility: All glasstec participants may submit presentations. Researchers and industry partners with a mock-up (exhibit) at the special show 'glass technology live' are especially encouraged to participate.

Content requirements: Presentations must be concise and energetic, with a compelling and clearly structured storyline. They should inspire the audience, stay focused and convey a strong, memorable message. The main content must be technical, user-related or application-related.

Presentation formats:

• 📌 Basic rule: If you have a mock-up, please present using the mock-up.
• 🎞️ Pecha Kucha on stage (without mock-up: 20 slides × 20 seconds = 6:40 minutes)
• 📋 Flipchart presentation using mock-up (5–7 minutes)
• 🚀 'Present your mock-up' (without materials or PowerPoint, 5–7 minutes) — bring your mock-up to life!

Selection process: The organiser reserves the right to select presentations. Submitted entries will be forwarded to the organisers. Participation is free of charge upon acceptance.

📅 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026
📬 Notification of acceptance: August 2026
🗓️ Conference dates: 20, 22 and 23 October 2026

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🌀 CircuClarity Two

We are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for 'CircuClarity Two – Beyond Progress: From Practice to Impact' — a conference focusing on the balance between innovation and environmental impact in the glass and façade industry.

This conference aims to showcase research results in practical implementation and the translation of prototypes into viable, scalable projects. Each session will open with an assessment of the current status quo. Submitted contributions should build on established topics and demonstrate their expansion, deepening or further development — particularly regarding transferability, scalability and practical application.

We welcome abstracts on any of the following four topics:

Eligibility: Submission of presentations is open to all interested parties. Pure product presentations are not desired.

Selection process: Submission does not guarantee participation. The organiser reserves the right to select relevant presentations. Participation is free of charge upon acceptance.

📅 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026
📬 Notification of acceptance: July 2026
🗓️ Conference dates: 20–21 October 2026

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🏆 CircuClarity Award 2026

The CircuClarity Award will be presented for the second time in 2026, honouring projects that significantly advance the circular economy in the glass and façade industry. The award targets experts from both industry and research, with a special focus on student work — which often produces the most courageous and unconventional approaches.

Award-winning entries will be showcased at glasstec 2026: solutions that challenge established processes, use materials more intelligently and demonstrate how circular principles can work effectively in practice.

🎓 Student entries are recognised in a separate category. The winner of the student prize will receive prize money of €1,500.

Entries may be submitted in the following categories:

• ♻️ Reuse
• 🔧 Remanufacture
• 🌀 Recycling
• 🌍 Climate Neutrality
• ⚙️ Smart Process
• 🎓 Student Award

📋 Content Requirements

Submit entries in .ppt format using the provided template. Maximum 6 slides per submission — longer entries will not be considered. Only one category may be specified. All entries must be self-explanatory with descriptions and images, as there is no opportunity to present to the jury. Slides must begin with an overview slide in the specified layout, followed by 5 slides covering concept, details and environmental benefits. Text is limited to 1,000 words.

👨‍⚖️ Jury Members

• Prof. Ulrich Knaack — TU Darmstadt
• Prof. Martien Teich — Hochschule München
• Dr. Miriam Schuster — TU Darmstadt
• Prof. Mauro Overend — TU Delft
• Prof. Michael Engelmann — TU Dresden
• Jean-Paul Hautekeer — Dow Chemical Company
• Dr. Lisa Rammig — Eckersley O'Callaghan
• Dr. Linda Hildebrand — Office for Circularity in the Built Environment

📅 Submission deadline: 18 September 2026, 6:00 p.m.
🧑‍⚖️ Jury meeting: 21–25 September 2026
🏅 Award ceremony: 21 October 2026, afternoon — Hall 11, Stage 3

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