“How does the glass industry contribute to mastering the acute and global challenges? The exhibitors along with numerous top-level lectures at the glasstec-conference and the innovation showcase glass technology live (gtl) will present approaches for solutions at glasstec 2020,” rejoices Birgit Horn, Director of glasstec.
In terms of content, glasstec 2020 will be all about the global challenges of climate change (Climate), resource scarcity (Resources), progressive urbanisation (Urbanisation), the demand for further value added (Value) as well as about the contribution that glass can make as a material to increase man’s well-being (Happiness).
In terms of products and applications, the flat glass segment will particularly focus on interactive glass and energy-efficient façades. In the container glass segment this material is quickly gaining importance as a packaging material in the food and pharmaceutical industry due to the current trend towards sustainability and glass’s inert properties. On the manufacturing side of things energy efficiency and reduced emissions play a decisive role.
The Hub: glass technology live
The innovation showcase glass technology live is the central point of contact for all glasstec visitors, organised and presented by the Technical Universities of Darmstadt, Dresden, Delft and Dortmund.
The presentation of latest research findings in conjunction with impressive exhibits on site will again give visitors an outlook on future glass applications.
Think Tank: glasstec conference
gtl will be complemented by the glasstec conference. This umbrella brand pools all subjects from theory and practice and offers cross-cutting conferences that also pick up on the glasstec 2020 trend themes. From January 2020 exhibitors will be able to apply for presentation slots at the sessions on glass manufacturing, processing and finishing technologies as well as on products and applications. A jury comprising the conceptual partners of glasstec, selects the best talks among the applicants.
Allocation of Stand Space Starts
On 2 December 2019 the allocation of stand space in the exhibition halls has started. Registration will, of course, also continue to be possible via the direct link http://www.glasstec.de/1330. Companies that already took part in 2018 can use the pre-completed and editable forms.
For further information please visit: www.glasstec-online.com