Chris Beck at the Glazing Summit 2024

Glazing Summit Agenda Focuses on Future Trends

Glazing Summit Agenda Focuses on Future Trends

The Glazing Summit returns on 9 October 2025, with organisers unveiling its agenda and promising a full day of high-level learning, insight, and strategic debate on the issues shaping the future of fenestration.

With the conference programme now finalised, this year’s event is set to deliver its most impactful agenda yet.

More than 300 industry leaders—including fabricators, installers, trade counter operators, processors, component suppliers, directors, and senior managers—will gather for a one-day event designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

A ‘Must-Attend Event for Decision-Makers’

The Glazing Summit brings together experts from across the supply chain to share knowledge and explore key topics such as thermal efficiency, consumer trends, Artificial Intelligence, and more.

Curated by a dedicated steering committee, the agenda is packed with expert keynotes, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops, all addressing the most critical trends and challenges facing the industry today.

What to Expect

  • Economic Outlook by the Bank of England: A macroeconomic briefing tailored for the construction and building materials sector, exploring what’s ahead in the UK market
  • Consumer Trends Panel: Insights into what today’s homeowners want and how businesses can adapt to meet changing expectations.
  • Adrian Barraclough, Chairman of Quickslide: A compelling session on seizing untapped market potential and unlocking sustainable growth.
  • Mental Health Workshop: A hands-on, interactive session inviting delegates to get out of their seats and engage in an open, supportive conversation around mental wellbeing in the workplace.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your strategy, connect with peers, or stay on top of the latest innovations, the Glazing Summit delivers the knowledge and connections that matter most.

Why Attend the Glazing Summit?

  • Business Strategy
    Gain a competitive edge with exclusive insights into the trends, technologies, and challenges set to shape the glazing sector in 2026 and beyond.
  • Peer Networking
    Engage with over 300 like-minded professionals in an atmosphere designed for connection, collaboration, and future partnerships.
  • Exhibition Showcase
    Explore the latest innovations in systems, materials, software, and hardware in the dedicated exhibition zone.
  • Evening Drinks Reception
    Continue the conversation at the Arena’s Anecdote Bar, where informal networking over drinks provides the perfect close to a productive day.

Book Now – Spaces Are Limited

With its agenda of forward-looking content, unmatched industry presence, and a venue tailored for meaningful engagement, the Glazing Summit 2025 is the essential event for anyone serious about success in the glazing and fenestration industry.

Visit www.glazingsummit.co.uk to secure your place — tickets are selling fast.

Glazing Summit Content Lead, Chris Beck, also recently appeared on Modern Joinery’s sister publication, PiGs’, and its Two PiGs in a Pod podcast, to talk about his career and the upcoming Glazing Summit. To watch, or to download, click here: Two PiGs in a Pod – Chris Beck Two PiGs in a Pod – Chris Beck – PiGs

More news

Amy Hopton-Smith of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

GGF promotes Amy Hopton-Smith to Head of Commercial

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Amy Hopton-Smith as its new Head of Commercial and Operations, which is said to mark a further step in strengthening the organisation’s leadership team as it continues to evolve its commercial and operational focus. The GGF says Amy has played a pivotal role within the Federation, particularly… Continue reading GGF promotes Amy Hopton-Smith to Head of Commercial
FUHR at Fensterbau Frontale 2026

FUHR highlights key hardware trends at Fensterbau Frontale

FUHR has had a successful presence at the recent Fensterbau Frontale exhibition, where the team showcased its latest developments in multipoint locking, panic hardware and smart access solutions. Throughout the event, discussions with fabricators, system houses and specifiers highlighted several key trends shaping the future of door hardware, particularly around automation, compliance and access control… Continue reading FUHR highlights key hardware trends at Fensterbau Frontale
UAP Door closer commercial

UAP says firemongery “should be treated seriously”

Elliott Dawson, National Accounts Manager at UAP, explains why firemongery is more than a finishing touch. With scrutiny and regulations tightening, he argues that specification, installation and maintenance need to be treated as seriously as the doors themselves because firemongery is frontline safety. Firemongery rarely makes the headlines. Hinges, closers, latches and seals quietly do… Continue reading UAP says firemongery “should be treated seriously”