— Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Nov. 4-6 —
Schaumburg, Illinois — For the first time, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, will come to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, November 4-6. Along with over 500 exhibitors and numerous innovative products, the show host, the National Glass Association (NGA), is bringing new experiences, events, and education, filling the largest show floor in GlassBuild history (229,000 square feet and counting!). The Association sponsor, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), will join NGA to welcome over 9,000 attendees, providing resources and educational sessions to members and the industry alike.
“This year’s GlassBuild America is taking place on the biggest show floor yet. It’s shaping up to be the place to find solutions, gather intel, and build relationships all companies need to navigate today’s business challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities,” says Lakisha Woods, NGA president and CEO. “I’m looking forward to attending my first GlassBuild as NGA’s new CEO, and to meeting many of you—the people who build this industry.”
NGA and FGIA are once again hosting attendees in the Industry Pavilion, centrally located on the trade show floor in booth 27096. Attendees can stop by to discover the solutions that the industry’s leading trade associations offer. New this year, association members can enjoy the NGA Lounge within the pavilion, and NGA will host its members for a Members-Only Happy Hour, Nov. 4, 4:15-5 p.m.
Both associations will also present educational sessions as part of the GlassBuild Main Stage, with programming running all three days of the show. Open to all attendees, this dynamic hub is presented by the NGA and sponsored by MyGlassClass.com, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door. Programming spans the full spectrum of the glass and fenestration industry, with sessions tailored for glaziers, fabricators, suppliers, architects, and other professionals.
“The Industry Pavilion is always the place for industry to come together to network and connect, and FGIA looks forward to welcoming our members and all attendees in Orlando,” says Janice Yglesias, FGIA executive director. “The Main Stage continues to be a can’t-miss venue. There, FGIA will offer educational sessions on field testing and solutions for supply chain disruptions.”
- Can’t-Miss Events at GlassBuild *
- The All-New Skills Challenge
NEW for 2025, the GlassBuild Skills Challenge celebrates the unique talents of the glass and glazing industry. Open to all during show hours on November 4-5, the Skills Challenge offers attendees a space to test their skills, learn from industry experts, network with peers, and win prizes.
• The Shower Design Challenge will test glaziers’ ability to properly measure and design frameless shower enclosures. Participants will measure openings and identify common installation mistakes, and also learn from shower experts how to minimize errors.
• The “Are You AGMT Ready?” The challenge will test glaziers’ knowledge of sealants and their application skills.
• The InstallationMasters Challenge, hosted by FGIA, will focus on best practices for residential window installation, testing installers’ skills at applying flexible sill pans and self-adhering flashing.
• The IG Fabrication Challenge, hosted by FGIA, will test glass fabricator skills by ensuring proper sealant mix and identifying flaws in IGUs.Women in Glass + Fenestration Event
Women in Glass + Fenestration
Back for the fourth year in a row, the Women in Glass + Fenestration meetup, taking place on November 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be hosted by Stefanie Couch of GRIT Blueprint. Attendees can enjoy breakfast, a panel presentation, and Q&A, as well as facilitated group networking and community building. All attendees are welcome.
Glazing Executives Forum 2025
The Glazing Executives Forum, taking place on November 4, will offer timely education and insights for glass and glazing industry leaders, featuring a new slate of presentations and networking opportunities. Separate registration required. See the Glazing Executives Forum schedule.
GlassBuild-in-the-Fast-Lane After Party
To cap off a successful event, attendees can relax at the GlassBuild-in-the-Fast-
Learn more about GlassBuild America.
ABOUT GLASSBUILD AMERICA: THE GLASS, WINDOW & DOOR EXPO
GlassBuild America, www.glassbuildamerica.com, is the largest annual event for the entire glass, window, and door industries in the Americas. Produced by the National Glass Association (NGA), GlassBuild America is where buyers and sellers come together to learn how to address their most pressing challenges. The event also features the annual Glazing Executives Forum and is supported by NGA’s official publications—Glass Magazine and Window + Door—and association sponsor, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). In 2024, GlassBuild America was named a Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) top GOLD 100 trade shows for a third year in a row and was awarded TSE’s “Fastest 50″ as one of the fastest-growing shows in the United States. Follow GlassBuild on Facebook and X.
ABOUT FGIA
The Fenestration & Glazing Alliance is an inclusive community leading the glass and fenestration industry through research, consensus-based standards, product certification, advocacy, education, and professional development. Designed to help all our members excel in a dynamic and fast-moving future, FGIA is focused on building better industry synergies from glass to framing. Follow FGIA on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
ABOUT NGA
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA), glass.org, combined with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) in 2018 to form the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry supply chain, including glazing contractors, full-service glass companies, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers, and suppliers to the industry. It is a technical powerhouse that brings together some of the best minds to create technical resources and promote and advocate for glass in buildings. NGA’s education and training resources—including
For more information about FGIA events, visit FGIAonline.org/events.
