The 2nd Global Glass Show 2024, held on September 11th and 12th at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai, successfully gathered top experts, innovators and glass professionals from the industry to explore its future in architecture, sustainability, packaging and emerging technologies – that are the need of an hour in the Middle East – especially in the UAE.
The two-day event featured a dynamic exhibition showcasing cutting-edge glass solutions, technologies and innovations from industry-leading companies including G-therm – the show Strategic Partner, Sunrise Glass, Forel Spa, Soleras Advanced Coatings, Saint Gobain, Diamond Developers, DAMAC, Cflo, GlassAsia, Lijiang Glass, Satinal Spa, Hwahsia Glass, Mappi International, Genau Manufacturing Company LLP, Zealcon Group, Uc Thinh Viet Nam Glass, Rayan Glass and many others.
If you wish to see the full participants list, check here – https://www.globalglassshow.com/partners.html#
The show was an enthralling experience for everyone – who is targeting the burgeoning Middle East Glass Industry in the future.
Exhibitors presented the latest advancements in glass manufacturing, smart glass, coatings, container glass, packaging glass, decorative glass, architectural applications etc. offering attendees a firsthand look at the future of glass in modern design and construction in both container and flat glass industry!
With strong backing from key organizations such as CIAAD, UAE Contractor Association, Canadian Business Council of Dubai & the Northern Emirates, CIBSE-UAE, and others. GGS 2024 Dubai stood tall and strong! This immense support also was a testament to the belief that if there has to be a region which promises a great future for global businesses in the glass industry – it has to be the Middle East!
The conference that gathered high-profile industry faces was running parallel to the exhibition. First, there was a welcome note by
Tahir Abdul Bari, CEO & MD of TAB group, setting the tone for the next two days of high-level discussions and presentations on fostering international collaborations in the glass sector, with a special focus on the Middle East’s rapid industrial development.
This year’s edition welcomed notable industry leaders including
Albert Fakhoury, President of the Council for International Accreditation of Architecture & Design,
Sergio Cosano, Export Area Manager – FOREL Spa,
Gaurav Thakkar, CEO & Jt. Managing Director – Sunrise Glass Industries Pvt Ltd.,
Tomasz Kielbasa , Certification Manager –
Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL),
Gaurav Thakkar, CEO & Jt. Managing Director-
Sunrise Glass Industries Pvt Ltd,
Mostafa Saber – PMP, ACI, Design Innovation Manager at
Diamond Developers,
Alina Valcarce, Founder and Design Director-
Valcarce Architects,
Benjamin Beer, Managing Director-
Werner Sobek,
Agnes Koltay, CEO-
Koltay Facades,
Dario Perego, Founder-Director – ATP Architecture,
Remzi Copuroglu, Global Sales Manager –
Akcoat , discussed innovative glass coating solutions that optimize performance, sustainability and energy efficiency, helping to address the evolving demands of the market.
Other notable speakers included – Koen Werbrouck, Sales Manager – EMEA – Soleras Advanced Coatings, Alicja Kurzajewska , Principal Consultant at AESGand many others who provided valuable insights into cutting-edge surface treatments and coatings that enhance glass functionality, offering solutions that cater to both aesthetic and practical needs in modern architecture, and various other sectors of glass including packaging, container glass, decorative glass and others.
In the two days of endless networking, brand building and gaining insights – this was a proof that the glass industry in the Middle East has a lot to offer to the potential players.
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