Today marks the official opening of Glassman Italy, bringing the international container and hollow glass industry together in Bologna for two days of focused exchange, innovation, and high-level networking. Hosted at BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre, the event runs today and tomorrow, positioning Italy at the center of global discussion on glass manufacturing.

Glassman Italy gathers glass producers, technology suppliers, furnace specialists, automation providers, and sustainability experts under one roof. The exhibition floor features leading international companies showcasing solutions across glass melting, forming, inspection, digitalisation, and energy efficiency. Alongside the exhibition, a dedicated conference programme delivers expert insight into market trends, decarbonisation strategies, process optimisation, and the future of glass packaging.

With hundreds of industry professionals attending, the event offers a highly targeted environment for technical dialogue and business development. Italy’s long-standing role as a hub for glass production and engineering expertise makes Bologna a natural location for this new edition of Glassman.

As doors open today, Glassman Italy sets the tone for the year ahead in the hollow glass sector, connecting people, technologies, and ideas shaping the next phase of glass manufacturing in Europe and beyond.