GlassBuild America 2026: A Look Back at the Industry Event

GlassBuild America 2026 Overview

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GlassBuild America 2026 took place from September 23 to September 25, 2026. The event was held at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Produced by the National Glass Association (NGA), GlassBuild America serves as North America's largest annual gathering for commercial and residential glass, window, and door professionals.

A close-up of the "WEST HALL" sign and "THE GLASS, WINDOW & DOOR EXPO" banner on the convention center facade.

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Keynote Presentations

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The event featured several keynote speakers. Daymond John, a Shark Tank star and FUBU founder, discussed goal setting, business homework, and understanding unique value propositions.

Connor Lokar, a senior forecaster from ITR Economics, provided an economic outlook. He noted that broader headwinds and a GDP growth slowdown are expected in 2027. The Women in Glass + Fenestration keynote, led by Barbara Bouza of CannonDesign, addressed professional visibility, lifelong curiosity, and overcoming barriers to leadership.

Featured Exhibitors and Show Floor

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Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) operated from Booth #3135 and was also featured in the Innovation Lounge at Space IA-19. FHC highlighted its heavy glass architectural railing systems and Citadel Series bullet-resistant transaction windows. Brand expert Paul Daniels led live educational presentations on heavy glass handrail systems and compliance.

Glasswerks representatives attended the event for industry networking and sourcing machinery, though the company did not maintain an independent corporate booth or product lineup at the 2026 show. The Innovation Lounge was a dedicated space for debuting forward-looking products, robotics, AI tools, and sustainable technology platforms.