The programme for the 2026 Glazing Summit has been unveiled, with organisers promising the event’s most relevant and interactive agenda to date.
Taking place on Thursday 8 October at the Coventry Building Society Arena, this year’s conference has been designed to deliver practical insight for every part of the glazing supply chain. Whether you’re a systems company, manufacturer, fabricator, installer or supplier, the programme has been built to ensure every delegate leaves with ideas and strategies they can apply to their own business.
Unlike traditional conferences dominated by product launches and sales presentations, the Glazing Summit continues to focus on independent market insight, honest debate and real conversations about the issues shaping the future of the industry.
A major addition for 2026 is the introduction of four specialist breakout panel sessions, allowing delegates to choose the discussions most relevant to their business for the first time. Sessions will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, giving attendees greater control over their day while ensuring more focused and meaningful discussions.
The programme has been developed using independent research carried out by Keystone Market Research, identifying the issues businesses across the industry want to hear about most. Those findings were then refined by a nine-member steering committee representing businesses from across the glazing supply chain, ensuring the agenda reflects the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.
Among this year’s highlights are the return of the Bank of England with its popular economic update, a Technical Clinic featuring leading industry experts tackling the sector’s most complex issues, and a dedicated Supply Chain Debate examining the pressures and opportunities affecting businesses throughout the industry.
Charlotte Hawkes, director of Keystone Market Research, said: “I was delighted to support the Glazing Summit by conducting independent research to help shape the 2026 programme and it’s great to see the agenda directly reflecting industry priorities, with a strong focus on market insight and practical business strategies. It promises to be a valuable event and not to be missed for anyone looking to stay ahead in a challenging market.”
Elton Boocock, partner at thinkivity, added: “The 2026 Glazing Summit agenda is highly relevant to everyone across the glazing supply chain. With a carefully selected programme covering the industry’s most important challenges and opportunities, every session has been tailored to the audience. It’s shaping up to be the most valuable and engaging Glazing Summit yet.”
Sam Davies, technical manager at FENSA, said: “It’s been a pleasure to support the steering committee this year. It’s a strong, diverse group that has every corner of the industry covered. This has produced what is sure to be the best Glazing Summit conference programme to date, one that truly looks ahead at the challenges our sector is facing with a viewpoint that, if we are proactive, those challenges become opportunities.”
Sioned Yates, founder of Access Marketing, added: “The challenges facing our industry have never been greater, from economic uncertainty and regulation to skills, innovation and changing customer expectations. This year’s Glazing Summit brings together the people shaping the future of our sector, creating an opportunity for honest discussion, fresh thinking and practical insight that businesses across the supply chain can take away and act upon.”
The Glazing Summit has established itself as the sector’s annual meeting place for meaningful discussion, bringing together senior decision-makers from across the supply chain to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of glazing.
Driven by independent insight, technical expertise and honest debate, not product pitches, the 2026 programme has been designed to deliver practical knowledge and fresh perspectives that businesses can take away and act on.
Book your place early to secure your preferred sessions and be part of the conversations shaping the next chapter of the glazing industry.
To view the full programme, click here.
