Glazing Summit
Explosive agenda announced for Glazing Summit
The fenestration industry is facing some of its toughest challenges ever – and this year ’ s Glazing Summit promises to tackle the issues head-on in what is set to be the most explosive event so far .
Taking place at Birmingham ’ s Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre on October 12th , this must-attend conference is backed by the industry ’ s biggest names , including Yale , VEKA , Edgetech , Eurocell , Reynaers , Liniar and many more .
Andrew Scott , founder of the Glazing Summit , commented ;
“ It ’ s hugely exciting to announce this year ’ s Glazing Summit agenda . At a time of further regulatory change and evolving consumer demands , the glazing industry finds itself at a pivotal crossroads .
“ This year we want to not only inform , but also provide steps we can all take to enable real change in the industry . And with world class insight and keynote speakers , it ’ s set to be another crucial event for our industry .”
Over 400 fabricators , installers and glass companies will attend the Summit , with 20 speakers and a revised format for some of the sessions .
This year ’ s Glazing Summit will also be more interactive , with delegates taking part in questions to the panellists and polls / surveys .
“ We want this year to be punchier , more solution-focused and give delegates essential information they can apply to their business immediately , especially as many companies are facing a slow-down in the market after a period of boom ” adds Andrew .
FUTUREPROOFING THE SECTOR
New regulation is having a major impact across glass and glazing , with the spotlight falling on the Future Homes Standard and the likes of the Building
Safety Act and Document Q . But is the sector prepared for the legislation changes set to occur ?
The ‘ Expert Insights : The New Regulation Minefields ’ debate will set out to answer those questions and more .
“ We ’ ll bring together experts from across the industry to unpack all the detail , cut through the speculation and establish the hard facts ,” Andrew continues . “ Ultimately , our aim is to prepare the industry for the enormous changes ahead across new-build , commercial and residential .”
TACKLING THE SLOWDOWN IN THE MARKET
After a boom period where volume and order values skyrocketed , the industry has slowed , and companies once again need to focus on their brand , reputation and marketing strategy .
“ In the current climate , old approaches to marketing won ’ t work ,” Andrew comments . “ That ’ s why I ’ ll be presenting a host of new strategies that will help drive growth , before chairing a panel of marketing leaders from across the industry to discuss how they are adapting .”
The final debate of the day , Business on the Front Line : The Installer Debate brings together a panel of business owners to share their challenges in the face of a drop in demand and rising costs . Andrew adds : “ The future of our industry largely depends on the success of installers on the front line . In this debate , we ’ ll tackle pricing , competition , consumer demand , products and suppliers , and ask what impact technology is having . It promises to be a no-holds-barred discussion that will stimulate the industry .
100 SEPTEMBER 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM