glasstec 2026 takes place from October 20 to 23, 2026 in Messe Dusseldorf, Germany, and serves as a flagship international trade fair for the glass industry, covering glass manufacture, processing and finishing, product applications, and related technologies and services.

The event combines a trade fair and conference platform around the growth markets of the glass sector, bringing together manufacturers, processors, architectural and facade professionals, equipment suppliers, and service providers.

The 2026 focus topics are AI and digital technologies, decarbonisation, and the circular economy. The 2024 edition delivered 1,257 exhibitors and 32,023 trade visitors from 49 and 126 countries respectively.

Glass ManufactureProduction Technology

This zone focuses on glass manufacturing and production processes, bringing together base-glass technologies, production equipment, and upstream process solutions for companies prioritising plant capability and efficiency.

Processing EquipmentFinishing Technologies

This zone covers cutting, edging, finishing, and further-processing technologies for visitors looking for equipment upgrades, process quality, and refined fabrication solutions.

Glass ProductsApplications

This zone presents glass products and end-use solutions across building, industrial, and other application scenarios, helping buyers assess product capability and material use cases.

ToolsSpare Parts

This zone highlights tools, spare parts, wear parts, and auxiliary equipment for teams involved in maintenance, operational continuity, and after-sales support.

Measurement and ControlSoftware

This zone brings together measurement, drive, control, regulation, and software technologies for glass businesses investing in automation, monitoring, and digital capability.

Low-Carbon ManufacturingEmissions Reduction

This themed zone focuses on decarbonisation pathways, lower-carbon technologies, and energy-efficiency solutions for companies advancing sustainable transformation.

Engineering ServicesConsulting

This zone gathers engineering, consulting, testing, and professional service providers for projects involving implementation, process improvement, certification, and operational support.

Research and EducationAssociations

This zone serves research institutes, universities, specialist publishers, and associations, supporting knowledge exchange, trend sharing, and collaboration around emerging industry topics.