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GANA Fall Conference to run concurrently with GlassBuild America

June 19, 2017 – The Glass Association of North America is bringing its Fall Conference to GlassBuild America in Atlanta for a first-time integration of its important committee work and presentations with the annual trade show where the industry gathers to meet and buy.

The GANA Fall Conference runs concurrently with GlassBuild, Sept. 12-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The combination of the two events provides a larger audience and opportunities for new participation to address technical and advocacy priorities on behalf of members and the industry at large.

“We encourage our peers to attend our joint Express Learning sessions and other Fall Conference opportunities,” said Doug Schilling, GANA president. “The agenda includes ample time for our volunteer activities, plus time to visit exhibiting companies on the trade show floor to take advantage of all that GlassBuild America offers.”

The boards of directors for GANA and the National Glass Association (NGA) will also jointly announce the outcome of the association combination talks during the GlassBuild America Opening Session on Tues., Sept. 12 at 8:00 am. The Opening Session, open to all attendees, features keynote speaker Cam Marston and includes a continental breakfast.

GANA Fall Conference Agenda

Tues., Sept. 12

• 8:00am-10:00am GlassBuild America Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Cam Marston
• 10:15am-11:45am Laminating Division
• 11:45am-12:30pm Protective Glazing Council
• 12:45pm-1:45pm Joint networking lunch with NGA’s Glazing Executives Forum attendees
• 2:00pm-2:50pm GANA Express Learning sessions
• 3:00pm-4:30pm GlassBuild America trade show floor
• 4:30pm-5:30pm Joint networking reception with NGA’s Glazing Executives Forum attendees

Wed., Sept. 13

• 8:00am-9:45am Decorative Division
• 9:45am-11:30am Insulating Division
• 12:00pm-12:50pm GANA Express Learning sessions
• 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch on GlassBuild America trade show floor
• 2:00pm-3:00pm Energy Division
• 3:00pm-5:00pm Membership Meeting
• 5:00pm-6:00pm Reception

Thurs., Sept. 14

• 8:00am – 9:00am Building Envelope Contractors Division
• 9:00am-11:00am Tempering Division
• 11:00am-1:00pm Flat Glass Manufacturing Division
• 1:00pm-2:00pm GlassBuild America closing party

Fri., Sept. 15

• 8:00am-Noon Glazing Industry Code Committee (GICC)/Fire-Rated Glazing Council (FRGC) meetings (Separate registration required; open to members only.)

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