GLASSPRINT LIVE A look ahead to the future of glass decoration GlassPrint LIVE provides a concise insight into the latest developments in glass decoration. The focus is on market trends, new technical possibilities in digital and screen printing, and the question of how glass products can be finished to a higher standard, more efficiently and more sustainably in the future. The session combines technical analysis with industry perspectives, whilst also offering a first glimpse of the GlassPrint 2027 conference and exhibition in Düsseldorf.
At a glance
• Date + Time: 20 Oct 2026: 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
• Location: Stage 1 – glass trends live Hall 10, A10
• Price: Free of charge – Included in the ticket price
From decoration to a functional surface Glass finishing is a key value-adding process in the architectural, automotive and hollow glass manufacturing sectors. Whether they are functional surfaces, decorative designs, high-quality brand presentations or customised glass products: the demands on quality, efficiency and sustainability are increasing. With GlassPrint LIVE, glasstec 2026 is shining a spotlight on these developments. The session highlights the market and technology trends shaping the industry and explores which solutions could play a greater role in the future. The format combines market analysis, technical insights and industry dialogue – in a concise format, right here at the trade fair.
START-UP SESSION Young companies. New ideas. The Start-Up session at glasstec bring together young companies, innovative technologies and decision-makers from the glass industry. Through concise talks and presentations, startups demonstrate how their solutions are already providing new answers to key challenges facing the industry – from digital technologies and sustainable processes to new applications.
At a glance
• Date + Time: 21 Oct 2026, 3.15 pm to 5.15 pm
• Location: Stage 1 – glass trends live Hall 10, A10
• Price: Free of charge – Included in the ticket price
Where new ideas meet the glass industry Decarbonisation, the circular economy, AI and digitalisation, and new material applications are transforming the glass industry. Many of these developments are emerging not only within established companies, but also where new business models, technological experimentation and agile product development come together: in start-ups. The Start-Up session highlights this innovative drive. They demonstrate the solutions young companies are developing to tackle current challenges, how new technologies can be applied in practice, and the impetus this generates for the entire sector.
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