GlassBuild America 2025 shattered previous records, marking a milestone for the glass, window, and door industry. Held for the first time in Orlando, Florida, the event brought together 598 exhibiting companies across more than 232,000 net square feet, surpassing last year’s peak. The expo also welcomed over 9,600 participants from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 70 international countries, including Canada and Mexico.
Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, President & CEO of the National Glass Association (NGA), expressed delight at the success: “We exceeded our goals with a larger trade show floor and higher attendance than last year. The innovation, creativity, and expertise on display were truly inspiring.”
The show featured key attractions such as the 19th NGA Glazing Executives Forum, the fourth annual Blueprint for Collaboration, and a special Glass Magazine Awards breakfast honoring industry partnerships with architects. Education also took center stage on the GlassBuild Main Stage, featuring forums like the Women in Glass + Fenestration event.
A notable first was the GlassBuild Skills Challenge, which celebrated craftsmanship with hands-on competitions including Shower Design, IG Fabrication, and InstallationMasters challenges. 
Looking ahead, GlassBuild America 2026 will be held September 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Source: GlassBuild America 2025 with additional information added by Glass Balkan
