From 7–10 April 2026, the 35th edition of China Glass will open at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, marking a milestone moment as the exhibition approaches its 40th anniversary. Recognised as a barometer of the global glass industry, China Glass has evolved from a domestic technology exchange platform into a strategic international hub connecting China with global markets.

A 40-Year Industrial Journey

Since its founding in 1986, China Glass has mirrored the transformation of the industry itself, moving from scale expansion toward innovation-driven, high-quality growth. Over four decades, it has supported the shift from technology introduction to independent research and development, and from domestic manufacturing to international competitiveness. The 35th edition serves as a prelude to its 40-year celebrations, setting the tone for a new era defined by intelligence, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

Unprecedented Scale and Global Reach

China Glass 2026 spans over 90,000 square metres, hosting 875 exhibitors from 31 countries. More than 50,000 professional visitors from over 130 countries are expected to attend, representing more than 30 application sectors such as construction, photovoltaics, automotive, information display, and home appliances.

Seven halls will showcase the full industry chain:

• N1 Hall: International brands and country pavilions
• N2 Hall: Leading domestic float glass manufacturers
• N3 Hall: Tempering furnaces and refractory materials
• N4, N5, W5 Halls: Deep-processing equipment and intelligent inspection systems
• W4 Hall: Decorative glass, daily-use glass, and hardware accessories

Defining Industry Trends

Three core themes shape the 2026 edition:

• Smart Manufacturing: AI-driven furnace control systems, intelligent logistics, and automated quality inspection.
• Green & Low-Carbon Technologies: Low-energy melting, carbon capture solutions, and full-electric furnaces aligned with dual-carbon objectives.
• High-End & Functional Glass: Electrochromic glass, BIPV solutions, antibacterial glass, vacuum glass, and ultra-thin flexible substrates.

Technology Highlights

Leading global innovators will unveil breakthrough technologies:

• Triumph Group: 30-micron ultra-thin flexible foldable glass and advanced rolled-glass production lines.
• China Building Materials Academy: High-uniformity synthetic quartz lenses, vacuum glass, aerogel glass, and fire-resistant composite glass.
• LiSEC: The Super IG Line for rigid, flexible, and thermoplastic spacer processing.
• Keraglass (Italy): Vision tempering furnaces, Decoglass printing systems, and Klass automation solutions.
• SORG & EME: Full-cycle furnace, batching, and cullet recycling systems.
• Grenzebach: Thin-glass production with scratch-free conveying and precision cutting solutions.
• Xinyi Glass: Near-zero-energy EB89F coated glass for high-performance façades.
• North Glass: Advanced tempering equipment, coating lines, and architectural glass solutions.
• LandGlass: Intelligent flat and curved tempering systems and titanium vacuum glass products.

China Glass 2026 stands as a strategic platform where innovation, sustainability, and global cooperation converge. As the sector advances toward digitalisation, decarbonisation, and high-performance materials, the 35th edition signals the beginning of a new chapter in global glass manufacturing.