• State of nation: Behind the data Speakers: Elton Boocock, Managing Director, Business Pilot & Tom Butler, Head of Sales & Marketing, GGF Description: Presents curated data to provide insights into the glass and glazing market, focusing on future consumer trends and market demands.

• Are you ready for the Future Home Standards? Speaker: Kevin Jones, Senior Technical Officer, GGF Description: Offers practical guidance on upcoming changes to ensure businesses are equipped to navigate the transition.

• The Future of Training and Competence in the Glass and Glazing Sector Speaker: John Mannell, GGF Description: Showcases a bespoke course on the new GGF Training online learning platform, highlighting its capabilities for skill development.

• Entrepreneurs and Leadership in the Industry Moderated by: Robin Clevett Description: A panel discussion offering advice on achieving business success and entrepreneurial perspectives from industry leaders.

• Fabricators and Installers Under Fire: Cybersecurity Threats & Your Bottom Line Speaker: Greg Du Feu, Managing Director, Du Feu IT Description: Addresses rising cyber threats facing fabricators, focusing on real-world impacts like downtime and lost revenue.

• Digital Transformation and AI: Moving Beyond the Hype to Practical Tools Speaker: Elton Boocock, Business Pilot Description: Explores how digital tools can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance project management.

• Discovering the latest colour and texture trends to stay ahead of the curve Speaker: Leon James, Product Manager, RENOLIT UK Description: Provides insights into current market trends and future color demands, exploring popular colors and textures.

The CPD-Certified learning programme, which is sponsored by the GGF & FENSA, will be supported by practical demonstrations on The Installer Demo Zone, sponsored by Smart Systems. The Installer Demo Zone will include live product demos from the likes of Made for Trade, ALUK, Bereco, Smart Systems and Brett Martin. The Timber Joinery Network will also be running live machinery and demonstrating the construction of a timber window.

With CSCS ending Grandfather Rights and a tightening up of MTC requirements for installers and surveyors, the GGF is also using this year’ s FIT Show as an opportunity to demonstrate how companies can complete compliancy quickly, easily and cost effectively through its recently launched online training platform and industry partnerships. Visitors to the stand will be able to participate interactively in course demonstrations, laying out a clear and navigable pathway towards ensuring its site teams are trained ready for accreditation.

Registration for FIT Show 2025 is now open, offering FREE access to all exhibits and seminar sessions. Don’ t miss this chance to futureproof your business and connect with industry leaders.

Nickie West, FIT Show Event Director, commented:“ We’ re thrilled to launch our most comprehensive learning programme yet for FIT Show 2025. With expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and a focus on the future of our industry, this is an unmissable opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge.”

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