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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE FENESTRATION SECTOR
The Glazing Summit returns for 2025 in a new venue and with a renewed focus on the issues that matter most to today’ s fenestration industry professionals.
On 9 October 2025, the Glazing Summit, the glazing industry’ s flagship event, returns in full force – this time at its new home of the Coventry Building Society Arena. With over 300 senior-level delegates expected from across the UK fenestration supply chain, this is the one-day summit that shapes our industry’ s future.
What makes this year’ s Summit so critical? This industry, like many others across the country, is facing countless challenges, from rising energy demands to evolving consumer trends, and from an aging workforce to tighter regulations. The Glazing Summit offers a platform for industry leaders to network, exchange ideas and forge strategies for 2026 and beyond.
World-class conference programme
By attending, you’ ll hear from some of the industry’ s leading figures, who will share their insights on the key topics affecting your business, offering practical and achievable advice.
Key highlights from the 2025 agenda include:
Economic Outlook by the Bank of England
The Bank of England will present its most recent forecast for the UK economy, including forecasts for growth, labour supply and the outlook for UK inflation.
Consumer Trends panel discussion
This session will explore the latest research from across the market to explain the key consumer trends that fabricators and installers should be aware of.
Creating a bigger and better marketplace
How can the industry get back to its previous success? Quickslide chairman, Adrian Barraclough, will be exploring how to rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit that previously defined the sector.
Mental Health workshop
Andy Stevens, founder of the Build Network, will be delivering a special, hands-on session designed to address stress, stigma, and mental wellbeing in the workplace – helping firms foster healthier, more resilient teams.
Rounding off the day is a keynote from legendary businessman, Gerald Ratner. Best-known for his infamous speech in 1991 where he called his products‘ total crap’, Gerald will be sharing the tale of how his business collapsed overnight, and how he worked to build it back again.
Unrivalled networking opportunities
The day is about more than just listening to keynotes, though. With over 300 of your peers in one room, there is no better place to network with fellow-minded business leaders. Interactive panel discussions and workshops will let you share your opinions with the speakers on-stage, while the refreshment breaks promise to be abuzz with conversation as delegates catch up with contacts old and new.
New for 2025 is the evening networking event. The previous formal dinner has been replaced with a more relaxed drinks reception, held in the exhibition area straight after the conclusion of the conference. With attendance included in your standard ticket price( and the first drink on us!), this is the ideal opportunity
to reflect on the learnings of the day in a relaxed and informal setting before having the chance to while away the evening exploring all that the venue has to offer, including bars and a casino, or heading into Coventry to continue the party.
“ This year’ s Glazing Summit promises to be the best yet,” says Chris Beck, editor of Glass & Glazing Products magazine and conference chair.“ The conference programme is jam-packed with worldclass content that has been tailored to benefit business leaders from across the sector, while the networking opportunities throughout the day give delegates the chance to share ideas with peers.
“ Throw in an exciting new venue at the Coventry Building Society Arena, with its on-site hotel and entertainment opportunities, and it’ s fair to say that the 2025 Glazing Summit will be one of the highlights of the year for the fenestration sector.”
For more information, including the full agenda, visit www. glazingsummit. co. uk Tickets are available from £ 135(+ VAT) per person, or £ 545(+ VAT) for a group of five.
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An exciting new venue
The Coventry Building Society Arena is a world-class venue that offers delegates and sponsors alike a focused space to conduct business.
Strategic insights from industry leaders
Speakers from some of the industry’ s biggest names will be taking to the stage to share their expertise on the topics that matter most to businesses today.
Unparallelled networking opportunities
Meet influential peers across the entire fenestration supply chain. The Glazing Summit isn’ t just about meeting contacts – it’ s about building long-standing partnerships.
A showcase of game‐changing solutions
The exhibition area will teem with the latest innovations in materials, hardware, technology and manufacturing tools to boost efficiency, quality and affordability.
Chance to unwind
Step away from formalities at the evening drinks reception, included in the ticket price, offering a relaxed environment to keep the day’ s conversations flowing.