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glasstec ramane una dintre putinele platforme internationale care reunesc, intr-o arhitectura coerenta, intregul lant valoric al sticlei destinate aplicatiilor arhitecturale - de la echipamentele si tehnologiile de productie pana la prelucrare, aplicatii arhitecturale si solutii pentru anvelopa cladirii. Editia din 2026, programata sa se desfasoare la Düsseldorf - Germania in perioada 20-23 octombrie, isi asuma in mod explicit temele care impulsioneaza in prezent industria de profil: digitalizarea, decarbonizarea si economia circulara. Nu mai este vorba despre formule de promovare, ci despre directiile in care se muta presiunea competitiva, investitiile si agenda tehnologica a sectorului. Datele oficiale arata dimensiunea acestei platforme: editia precedenta a reunit 32.023 de vizitatori din 126 de tari si 1.257 de expozanti din 49 de state, iar organizatorii plaseaza din nou in centrul programului conferintele si formatele de dialog dintre cercetare, industrie si decizia de business. Tot in aceasta logica sunt definite si temele majore ale editiei viitoare - AI & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation si Circularity -, adica exact zonele in care sectorul urmareste productivitate, trasabilitate, eficienta energetica si noi modele de utilizare a materialelor. In acest context, glasstec functioneaza nu doar ca barometru al pietei, ci si ca punct de observatie asupra modului in care se reconfigureaza industria europeana si globala a sticlei. In continuare este conturata aceasta miza strategica si pozitionarea editiei din 2026, prin pozitia asumata de Daniel Feische, directorul glasstec.

 

- glasstec 2026, taking place from 20 to 23 October in Düsseldorf, is the world’s leading trade fair for glass production, processing and products, bringing together international decision-makers, market leaders and experts from across the entire glass value chain. Its mission is to provide a central platform for exchange, innovation and business. With its hot topics - AI & Digital technologies, Decarbonization and Circular economy - glasstec reflects the topics currently shaping the industry and makes future developments and solutions visible. This is complemented by a high-quality supporting program, including the trade fair conference, which fosters knowledge transfer and international exchange.

 

- The industry is currently facing a challenging environment while undergoing a phase of strong transformation. At our trade fair, this dynamic becomes tangible: the global glass industry comes together in Düsseldorf - this is where the heart of the industry beats. Companies prepare for this moment by presenting their latest innovations, technologies and solutions. At the same time, the trade fair is a place for dialogue. Across different formats such as the glasstec conference and the glass melting pot, experts from industry and research come together to discuss challenges, share perspectives and explore solutions jointly.

 

- Decarbonization is one of the defining topics across the entire glass industry and a key driver of innovation along the value chain. As we see it, the focus is increasingly shifting from targets to concrete implementation. At glasstec, this is reflected in the wide range of approaches presented by exhibitors across the value chain, all aiming to reduce emissions, increase resource efficiency and improve transparency. Rather than one single solution, it is the interplay of different technologies, processes and cross-industry collaboration that is gaining importance. We provide the platform where these developments come together and where the industry’s progress becomes visible in practice.

 

- Circular Economy is one of our hot topics and a central issue for the entire industry. This is reflected not only in the solutions presented by exhibitors, but also in dedicated formats such as the CircuClarity Two conference, which was successfully introduced at the last edition and will be further expanded in 2026. A particular focus is on topics such as reuse and closed material cycles, which are becoming increasingly important across the industry.

 

- Digitalization is one of the key drivers of transformation across the glass industry. From our perspective, it is not about a single technology, but about how different digital solutions are combined and integrated into existing processes. We see strong momentum in areas such as automation, AI and data-driven production, with exhibitors presenting concrete applications from across the value chain. What is becoming increasingly clear is that digitalization is already delivering measurable benefits, particularly in terms of process stability, quality assurance, traceability and more efficient use of resources. These developments are no longer future concepts, but are increasingly being implemented in practice.

 

- Regulatory developments, particularly in building performance, are important drivers for the industry. At glasstec, this is reflected in the wide range of solutions presented by exhibitors, addressing exactly these requirements. The trade fair brings together technologies and applications that support more efficient, sustainable and future-oriented building concepts.

 

- Eastern Europe is an important region for glasstec, both with regard to exhibitors and in terms of its international visitor structure. Countries such as Romania contribute to this international profile through their presence.

 

- The full diversity of the industry comes together - so it is difficult to single out one specific area of interest. What I consistently experience, however, is that visitors come to discover innovations, gain new impulses, do business and, above all, engage in personal exchange. The direct dialogue with exhibitors, partners and experts from around the world is what truly defines the trade fair. To answer your question: we look forward to welcoming the international glass community to Düsseldorf and to glasstec 2026, an opportunity to experience the industry’s latest innovations first-hand.