2026 FGIA Annual Conference Speakers to Focus on Innovation, Coatings, and Fire Exposure Research

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will hold its 2026 Annual Conference from March 2-5 in Huntington Beach, California. The conference, themed "Building Tomorrow through Research, Innovation and Security," will feature speaker presentations, research updates, and panel discussions on topics like automation, product simplification, fire exposure performance of windows, and PVDF-based coatings.

Why it matters

The FGIA conference provides a platform for industry professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations, research, and regulatory changes impacting the fenestration and glazing industry. By addressing key topics like fire safety, coatings, and automation, the conference aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate emerging challenges and drive the industry forward.

The details

The conference will include an innovation panel discussion on practical strategies for enhancing factories and offices through automation and product simplification. Panelists from the UL Research Institutes' Fire Safety Research Institute will also present findings on how window materials perform under fire exposure, a critical issue for structures in wildland-urban interface areas. Additionally, a session led by Kynar will provide an overview of PVDF-based coatings, including their sustainability and regulatory implications.

• The FGIA 2026 Annual Conference will take place from March 2-5, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California.
• The conference registration deadline for FGIA members is February 14, 2026.

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