NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference 2026
GFAB will combine the NGA Glass Conference™ and Glass Processing Automation Days (GPAD)™, enhanced with a workshop specifically for glass fabrication plant personnel, to accelerate the growth of education and training content for NGA's glass fabricators.
June 14, 2026 - June 17, 2026
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
What's Included With Your Registration?
Compare registration types to find the right fit for your role and your team.
For Decision Makers Executive Track (All-Access) | For Technical Leaders Glass Conference Track | For Production Teams GFAB Workshop Track | |
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| Executive Track sessions Mon Strategic sessions on markets, design, AI, M&A, and more | Y | — | — |
| NGA Glass Conference sessions Tue–Wed Committees, task groups, advocacy & expert discussions | Y | Y | — |
| GFAB Workshop: Quality Control in Glass Tempering Tue Hands-on at Skyline Architectural Glass · Separate registration | FREE ticket for a team member | — | Y |
| Networking & Social Events | |||
| Welcome Reception Sun | Y | — | — |
| Architectural Boat Tour of Chicago Mon | Y | — | — |
| Rooftop Reception Tue Open to all registrants | Y | Y | Y |
| NGA Volunteer Awards Dinner Tue Open to all registrants | Y | Y | Y |
| Fun Run/Walk Wed | Y | Y | — |
| Hands-On Experiences | |||
| Skyline Architectural Glass Facility Tour Tue See projects come to life · Open to all registrants | Y | Y | Y |
| GFAB Lab Mon–Tue Interactive networking zone · Competitions, prizes & new tech on display | Y | Y | — |
Glass Conference Track is available as a stand-alone registration or is included with Executive Track registration. Workshop Track registrants attend Tuesday only.
| MEMBER | Early Bird* | Regular |
| Fabricator Executive Track | $ 795 | $ 995 |
| Supplier Executive Track | $ 1,295 | $ 1,495 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track | $ 695 | $ 795 |
| Workshop Track | $ 245 | $ 345 |
| NON-MEMBER | Early Bird* | Regular |
| Fabricator Executive Track | $ 945 | $ 1,145 |
| Supplier Executive Track | $ 1,545 | $ 1,745 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track | $ 845 | $ 945 |
| Workshop Track | $ 295 | $ 395 |
*Early Bird deadline is May 5, 2026
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Cancellation will be effective only upon receipt of a written notice to loginhelp@glass.org. Conference registrants may receive a refund according to the following schedule. All cancellations will be charged a $50 processing fee. All refunds will be processed within 30 days.
- Registrants canceling on or before June 5, 2026 will receive a full refund minus the $50 processing fee.
- No refunds will be made after June 6, 2026.
By registering for the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference, you acknowledge that your name, company name, city and state/country may be shared with other registered attendees. By attending the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference, you acknowledge and agree to authorize NGA's capture of your image in multimedia format during the live event and consent to subsequent use of your image in the public domain by NGA. NGA disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event.
Need help logging in? Email loginhelp@glass.org or call 703-442-4890 and select option 2 for assistance, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm ET.
Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
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| Fabricator Executive Track: Early Member | $795.00 |
| Fabricator Executive Track: Early Non-Member | $945.00 |
| Fabricator Executive Track: Member | $995.00 |
| Fabricator Executive Track: Non-Member | $1145.00 |
| GFAB Workshop Track: Early Member | $245.00 |
| GFAB Workshop Track: Early Non-Member | $295.00 |
| GFAB Workshop Track: Member | $345.00 |
| GFAB Workshop Track: Non-Member | $395.00 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track: Early Member | $695.00 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track: Early Non-Member | $845.00 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track: Member | $795.00 |
| NGA Glass Conference Track: Non-Member | $945.00 |
| Supplier Executive Track: Early Member | $1295.00 |
| Supplier Executive Track: Early Non-Member | $1545.00 |
| Supplier Executive Track: Member | $1495.00 |
| Supplier Executive Track: Non-Member | $1745.00 |
Available Functions
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The following are included with registration; please check all functions you plan to attend: |
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Welcome Reception June 14, 5:30-7:00pm |
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Architectural Boat Tour June 15, 5:30-7:30pm, tour capacity is limited |
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The fabricator executive track registration comes with 1 complimentary registration to the workshop track for you OR an employee. |
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GFAB Workshop: Quality Control in Glass Tempering (offsite – Skyline) June 16, space is limited |
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Transportation to and from GFAB Workshop at Skyline Architectural Glass June 16, 8:00am |
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Skyline Architectural Glass Facility Tour June 16, 2:30-3:45pm - Participation is open to all attendees; tour capacity is limited and subject to review and approval. Tour participants will receive detailed instructions for sign-in, safety guidelines and appropriate shoes/attire for the factory environment. |
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Skyline Architectural Glass Rooftop Reception June 16, 3:00-5:00pm |
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Transportation to and from Skyline Architectural Glass and Rooftop Reception June 16, 2:30pm |
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NGA Volunteer Awards Dinner June 16, 7:00-9:30pm |
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Fun Run June 17, 7:00-8:00am |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: Small |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: Medium |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: Large |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: XL |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: XXL |
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Fun Run T-Shirt Size: XXXL |
Speakers
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Sponsors
Location Information
Radisson Blu Hotel – Chicago, IL
221 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
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