Registration now open for the 2026 FGIA Virtual Summer Summit

2026-05-09 14:54:55

The registration channel for the 2026 Online Summer Summit of the Window, Door, and Glass Industry Alliance (FGIA) is now open, and the event is scheduled to be held online from June 23rd to 24th. The summit has a professional lineup and rich content, with multiple industry experts bringing valuable insights and covering cutting-edge topics in various fields. Among them, researchers in the field of daylighting will interpret the latest scientific research achievements, professional economists will conduct in-depth analysis on inflation trends, interest rate fluctuations, and housing supply status, and Canadian industry representatives will also update local policy dynamics and trade cooperation situations simultaneously.

The summit has specially set up two sub venues for residential and commercial topics, making it convenient for participating companies to choose suitable seminar content based on their own business directions. By completing registration before May 27th, you can also enjoy early bird registration discounts, effectively reducing participation costs.

This summit brings together multiple heavyweight industry agendas. In addition to analyzing the economic situation and Canada's political and trade relations, it also includes a special seminar on North American door and window standards (NAFS), the latest research on natural light's impact on human health, interpretation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, and roundtable discussions on hot topics such as sealant compatibility and practical application performance.

In terms of schedule, a group discussion will be held on Tuesday morning focusing on the development trends of the residential market; Jason Seals, the head of FGIA certification, will share about the new safety screen certification and interpret its potential market development opportunities. On the same day, Lothar Erkens, a representative of Winco, will bring a special presentation on explosion-proof doors and windows, explaining the selection and configuration points of door and window glass products in explosion-proof scenarios. In the afternoon of that day, David Vadocz, an expert in architectural science at RDH, will give a lecture on the practical points of on-site inspections to help improve the efficiency of on-site acceptance and control.

In addition, relying on the FGIA New Talent Training Program, Kaydeen Laird, the Education Director of the Alliance, will host a specially invited closed door meeting to introduce the Alliance's professional training resources and supporting services to new industry practitioners, and exchange ideas on the career development and future training needs of industry talents. FGIA members can recommend new employees to participate in activities, and attendees can also exchange high-quality online courses such as door and window basics and insulated glass basics for free, helping practitioners to strengthen their professional abilities.