FGIA Announces 2027 Event Schedule

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is returning to in-person events with a new Summer Summit format.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has finalized its 2027 conference schedule, which includes a return to an exclusively in-person Summer Summit event from May 10-12 in Tampa, Florida. The Summer Summit will feature a shortened 3-day schedule focused on learning, interactive engagement, and industry topics, rather than committee work.

Why it matters

FGIA's decision to shift to an in-person Summer Summit format is driven by member feedback and an assessment of the most critical member benefits, with the goal of creating stronger connections, better collaboration, and greater overall value for FGIA members.

The details

The Summer Summit will take place at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, with the FGIA Southeast Region Summit immediately following on May 13. The shortened 3-day schedule is designed to maximize productivity and experience for attendees, with a focus on delivering critical reports, panel presentations, discussion forums, hands-on workshops, and a Product Showcase. FGIA is also exploring content tailored for member executives and young professionals.

  • The 2027 FGIA Annual Conference will be held from February 8-12 in Cape Coral, Florida.
  • The FGIA Summer Summit is scheduled for May 10-12, 2027 in Tampa, Florida.
  • The FGIA Southeast Region Meeting will take place on May 13, 2027 in Tampa, Florida.
  • The FGIA Fall Conference is scheduled for September 20-23, 2027 in Bellevue, Washington.

The players

Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)

A trade association representing the fenestration and glazing industry.

Florica Vlad

FGIA Events Manager.

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What they’re saying

“In a decision driven by valuable member feedback and an assessment of the most critical member benefits, the FGIA Board of Directors identified a strategic priority for in-person events based on their ability to create stronger connections, better collaboration and greater overall value for our members.”

— Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager

“Between this shortened schedule and direct flight availability, many participants will be able to reduce travel time to just three days to take advantage of everything the event has to offer.”

— Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager

What’s next

FGIA is exploring curating content tailored for member executives and young professionals to be included in the 2027 Summer Summit.

The takeaway

FGIA's shift to an in-person Summer Summit format reflects the organization's commitment to delivering high-impact, engaging events that meet the evolving needs of its members, with a focus on creating stronger connections, better collaboration, and greater overall value.