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Exhibitor Only VIP Badge Pick - Up

10 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: General Schedule, Registration

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Registration

11 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: General Schedule, Registration

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Breakfast Presentation: Prevention of Glazing Surprises (LVCC Meeting Room N259)

11 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Steve Thomas
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Fall Conference 2019 (LVCC Meeting Room N255)

11 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

Separate registration required. Fall Conference is a gathering of the leading glass and glazing experts in North America. The conference is your... More...

Fabricating Committee Meeting (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

11 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

Meeting for the Insulating, Laminating, Tempering, and Decorative Committees More...

Lunch Presentation - Edge Grinding : Safety vs. Aesthetics (LVCC Meeting Room N259)

11 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Bill Lingnell ; Urmilla Sowell
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Fabricating Committee Meeting (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

11 Sep 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Fall Conference Reception (Room Lobby Area near N263)

11 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Registration

12 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: General Schedule, Registration

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Breakfast Presentation: Big Glass, Can You Handle It? (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

12 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Brian Strobel ; Daniel Meuchel
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Breakfast Presentation: Big Glass, Can You Handle It? (Room N255/N257)

12 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Brian Strobel ; Daniel Meuchel
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Fall Conference 2019 (LVCC Meeting Room N255)

12 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

Separate registration required. Fall Conference is a gathering of the leading glass and glazing experts in North America. The conference is your op... More...

Installing Committee Meeting (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

12 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Installing Committee Meeting (LVCC Meeting Room N255/N257)

12 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

An opportunity to join in discussions to help define industry standards and elevate design and construction communities by creating the expertise t... More...

13th Annual Glazing Executives Forum (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: General

Speaker(s): Brian Hale
Separate registration required. Glazing industry executives from around the country will gather to learn about current market conditions and bes... More...

Exhibit Hall Open

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: General

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GlassBuild America Trade Show (Room Trade show floor - North Halls N1 - N4)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Glazing Executives Forum (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

(included for registrants from installing companies) See Schedule for Glazing Executive Forum.  More...

Welcome & Introductions (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Introductory to the Conference More...

Navigating the Supply Chain: A Panel Discussion (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Allen Mathis ; Garret Henson ; Jeff Rende ; Max Perilstein
Panelists: Allen Mathis, VP operational excellence, YKK AP America; Garret Henson, VP sales, and marketing, Viracon; Jeff Rende, director of supply... More...

Action Demonstrations (Room Action Demo Area)

12 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: General

Free to all registered attendees. New this year to GlassBuild is our up-close Action Demos area. Come see exciting and leading-edge demonstratio... More...

Networking Break (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

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Ask the Expert Presentation - Exit Planing and Succession (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Joe Bazzano ; Kevin Kennedy
Led by industry experts in their respective fields, these presentations will address the leading business concerns of today’s contract glaziers. More...

Ask the Expert Presentation - How to Get Paid (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Courtney Little ; Matthew Johnson
Led by industry experts in their respective fields, these presentations will address the leading business concerns of today’s contract glaziers. More...

Ask the Expert Presentation - Is Your Company Financially Ready for Growth? (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Marco Terry
Led by industry experts in their respective fields, these presentations will address the leading business concerns of today’s contract glaziers. More...

Ask the Expert Presentation - Recruiting the Younger Generation (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Dustin Anderson
Led by industry experts in their respective fields, these presentations will address the leading business concerns of today’s contract glaziers. More...

Ask the Expert Presentations (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:59 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Led by industry experts in their respective fields, these 20-minute presentations will address leading business concerns of today’s contract ... More...

Express Learning Sessions (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: General

Education on the go! Developed specifically for the busy trade show attendee, this year’s Express Learning program will focus on practical bu... More...

MyGlassClass.com: The Industry is Hiring a New Type of Glazier: Are You Ready? (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 11:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Jenni Chase
Unable to find experienced glaziers and field personnel, many industry companies are hiring trainees with no industry experience and training them ... More...

Hurricane Impact Demonstration - Intertek (Room Action Demo Area)

12 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Intertek See how commercial and residential fenestration products are tested for performance against the effects of windborne debris.... More...

Networking Lunch (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A and coaching sessions with the industry experts of their choice. More...

Ahead of the Curve (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Connor Lokar
Specializing in economic analysis and forecasting for construction-based clients, economist Connor Lokar will present a report on the health and pe... More...

Boost Your Frameless Shower Door Game - C.R. Laurence Co., U.S. Aluminum (Room Action Demo Area)

12 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by C.R. Laurence Co., U.S. Aluminum Join CRL team members for a can’t-miss, hands-on presentation on frameless shower enclosure be... More...

Interactive Breakout Sessions (LVCC Meeting Room N245, N247, N248, N251)

12 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A and coaching sessions with the industry experts of their choice. More...

How to Use Social Media the Right Way (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Max Perilstein
While social media can be a critical element of marketing and connecting with customers, it is not without its pitfalls and dangers. This session e... More...

Glass Scratch Removal - GlassRenu (Room Action Demo Area)

12 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by GlassRenu Come watch GlassRenu technicians demonstrate the world’s premier glass scratch removal system and learn how you can... More...

Networking Break

12 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Connor Lokar
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Economic Forecast: Winds of Change (LVCC Meeting Room N250)

12 Sep 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Speaker(s): Connor Lokar
Connor will provide attendees with a snapshot of where the economy is today and where it's heading in 2019. He will then explain how companies ... More...

How to Get Paid on Time, Every Time (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Matthew Johnson
An attorney specializing in legal and risk issues facing manufacturers of glazing and fenestration products, Matt Johnson will cover how industry b... More...

GlassBuild America Trade Show (Room North Halls N1 - N4)

12 Sep 18
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

All attendees receive complimentary access to the GlassBuild America trade show floor as part of their registration. More...

How to Get Financially Ready for Growth (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

12 Sep 18
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Courtney Little
No one is immune to cash flow problems. Marco Terry helps clients manage invoicing and financing to maintain growth while paying the bills on time.... More...

GlassBuild Opening Reception - Trade Show Floor (Room Trade Show Floor - North Halls N1 - N4)

12 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Glazing Executive Forum

Reception on the trade show floor. Your registration also includes unlimited access to the trade show to see the latest architectural glazing indus... More...

Opening Reception (Room Trade Show Floor - North Halls N1 - N4)

12 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: General, General Schedule, GeneralExpress Learning,Express Learning: Commercial,…

Free to all GlassBuild America registrants! New for 2018, mingle with colleagues and exhibitors on the trade show floor while enjoying refreshments... More...

Registration

13 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: General Schedule, Registration

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Breakfast Meeting Fabricating and Advocacy Committees (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

13 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: General Schedule, Glass & Glazing Industry

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Continental Breakfast (Room Encore - Brahms Patio)

13 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Kick off Window & Door Dealer Day with an event overview and get to know your fellow attendees. More...

Fall Conference 2019 (LVCC Meeting Room N255)

13 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

Separate registration required. Fall Conference is a gathering of the leading glass and glazing experts in North America. The conference is your op... More...

Window & Door Dealer Day (Encore - Brahms Ballroom)

13 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

Separate registration required. Networking galore! Hosted by the Window & Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA), Window & Door Dealer Day provides a... More...

Introductions and Icebreaker (Room Encore - Brahms 3)

13 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Ken Mariotti
Get to know your moderators and fellow attendees. More...

Keynote Speaker: Build Depth and Create a Succession Plan in 8 Steps! (Room Encore - Brahms 3 and 4)

13 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Liz Weber
Does your company need a workforce plan for the future? In this informative, nuts & bolts presentation, Liz Weber, CMC, CSP presents straigh... More...

Exhibit Hall Open

13 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

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GlassBuild America Trade Show (Room Trade show floor - North Halls N1 - N4)

13 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Action Demonstrations (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: General

Free to all registered attendees. New this year to GlassBuild is our up-close Action Demos area. Come see exciting and leading-edge demonstratio... More...

Basics of UV Bonding - Bohle (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Bohle America Bohle is one of the world’s leading manufacturers for UV bonding adhesives, lights, tables & supplies. Come... More...

Express Learning Sessions (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: General

Education on the go! Developed specifically for the busy trade show attendee, this year’s Express Learning program will focus on practical bu... More...

Open General Session (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Technical Codes Update (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Express Learning, Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Thom Zaremba ; Tom Culp ; Urmilla Sowell
Hear highlights on the latest industry codes and standards information and how it relates to your business. More...

Dealer to Dealer Discussion: Workforce Development (Room Encore - Brahms 3 and 4)

13 Sep 18
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Emily Thompson ; Scott Brown
The problem is clear: the construction industry is booming at a time when labor is scarce. The causes are just as well known: experienced workers a... More...

Dealer to Dealer Forums - Building Your Business: Old School Versus New School (Room Encore - Brahms 2)

13 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Madeleine MacRae
Discover how to take the best of both worlds and create a winning sales and marketing strategy. Attendees will take an in-depth look at the old-sch... More...

Dealer to Dealer Forums - Regulations, Legislation, and Other Challenges to Business (Room Encore - Brahms 1)

13 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Matthew Johnson
Discover best practices and preventative strategies as attorney Matthew Johnson explores hot topic and time sensitive issues such as disclosure req... More...

Glass Railings - C.R. Laurence Co., U.S. Aluminum (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by C.R. Laurence Co., U.S. Aluminum Glass Magazine named CRL’s GRS TAPER-LOC® Glass Railing System the “Most Innovativ... More...

Lunch Presentation: Edge Grinding and The Issues Surrounding Fabrication Prior to Heat - Treatment: A Q&A Session (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Express Learning, Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Bill Lingnell ; Max Perilstein
Glass applications frequently require a variety of glass edge and/or surface fabrication. Some common fabrication processes include edge seaming, g... More...

GlassBuild America Trade Show (Room Trade show floor - North Halls N1 - N4)

13 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Why You Need Them (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: Express Learning, Glass & Glazing Industry

Speaker(s): Vik Ahuja
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) can help companies strengthen brands and mitigate risk, but mandated EPDs for smaller businesses could be... More...

Hurricane Impact Demonstration - Intertek (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Intertek See how commercial and residential fenestration products are tested for performance against the effects of windborne debri... More...

Networking Lunch (Room Encore - Brahms Patio)

13 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

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How to Recruit and Retain Employees through Online Industry Promotion (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Dustin Anderson
As business owners and top leaders are retiring, it is imperative for companies to attract the younger generation into the industry. Dustin Anderso... More...

What's the Truth about Trial and Error? (Room Encore - Brahms 3 and 4)

13 Sep 18
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Madeleine MacRae
Join us for this session to get a new perspective on the role of trial and error within your business. Explore three fundamental aspects of your bu... More...

Embedding of Glass Walls and Balustrades with SikaGlase GG-735 (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Sika SikaGlaze® GG-735 is a self-leveling, two-part polyurethane grout engineered to provide high mechanical strength for embed... More...

Navigating the Challenges of Exit Planning and Succession (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Katy Devlin
The exit process is fraught with road blocks, and fewer than 30 percent of businesses will actually succeed in transferring ownership. Session atte... More...

Networking Break (Room Encore - Brahms Patio)

13 Sep 18
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

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Glass Lifters - Quattrolifts (Room Action Demo Area)

13 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Quattrolifts Come see Quattrolifts demonstrate their new range of glass lifters called The Express 770CWA that allow one man to lif... More...

Glass Magazine Awards and Crystal Achievement Awards Ceremony (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Norah Dick
The editors of Glass Magazine and Window & Door magazine are honored to award the outstanding achievements of this year’s Glass Magazine ... More...

Industry Benchmarking Report (Room Encore - Brahms 3 and 4)

13 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Grant Farnsworth
Presented by The Farnsworth Group Find out how your business stacks up as The Farnsworth Group presents their findings from the WDDA market resear... More...

How to Recruit and Retain Employees through Online Industry Promotion (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Dustin Anderson
As business owners and top leaders are retiring, it is imperative for companies to attract the younger generation into the industry. Dustin Anderso... More...

Dealer of the Year Celebration and Networking Reception (Room Encore - Brahms Patio)

13 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Window & Door Dealer Days

Speaker(s): Rick Locke
Celebrate excellence as we honor outstanding projects and innovation in the window and door industry with WDDA’s Dealer of the Year awards.&n... More...

Navigating the Challenges of Exit Planning and Succession (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

13 Sep 18
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Katy Devlin ; Natalie Lomedico
The exit process is fraught with road blocks, and fewer than 30 percent of businesses will actually succeed in transferring ownership. Session atte... More...

Breakfast Meeting: Forming Technical Committee (LVCC Meeting Room (s) N255/N257)

14 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Fall Conference 2019 (LVCC Meeting Room N255)

14 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: General

Separate registration required. Fall Conference is a gathering of the leading glass and glazing experts in North America. The conference is your op... More...

Registration

14 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: General Schedule, Registration

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Exhibit Hall Open

14 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: General

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GlassBuild America Trade Show

14 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Glass & Glazing Industry

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Action Demonstrations (Room Action Demo Area)

14 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: General

Free to all registered attendees. New this year to GlassBuild is our up-close Action Demos area. Come see exciting and leading-edge demonstratio... More...

Express Learning Sessions (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

14 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Tracks: General

Education on the go! Developed specifically for the busy trade show attendee, this year’s Express Learning program will focus on practical business... More...

MyGlassClass.com: The Industry is Hiring a New Type of Glazier: Are You Ready? (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

14 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Jenni Chase
Unable to find experienced glaziers and field personnel, many industry companies are hiring trainees with no industry experience and training them ... More...

How to Use Social Media the Right Way (Room Express Learning Theater / Booth 913)

14 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Express Learning

Speaker(s): Max Perilstein
While social media can be a critical element of marketing and connecting with customers, it is not without its pitfalls and dangers. This session e... More...

Knowledge Bar - Ask the Experts

14 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Express Learning

Head next door from the Express Learning Theater to Booth #937 to discuss your industry, technical or codes questions one-on-one with our glass, wi... More...

Hurricane Impact Demonstration - Intertek (Room Action Demo Area)

14 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

Tracks: General, Action Demonstrations

Presented by Intertek See how commercial and residential fenestration products are tested for performance against the effects of windborne debri... More...