We are excited to announce the Call for Papers for the upcoming Glass-Technology Conference 2026, a focal gathering for professionals and researchers in the glass science and technology community. We invite you to contribute your research, insights, and innovations related to the following sessions:
Session Overview
Session 1: Structure, Properties & Characterisation of Glasses
Fundamental and applied studies on the structure of oxide and non-oxide glasses, glass transition, relaxation phenomena, and crystallisation. Covers mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, magnetic and functional properties, surface science, coatings, durability and corrosion. Includes advanced and in-situ characterisation techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and tomography.
Session 2: Glass-Ceramics, Crystallisation & Novel Glass Compositions
Design, nucleation and crystallisation processes of glass-ceramics; phase separation phenomena; and the development of new oxide and non-oxide glass compositions such as chalcogenide, halide, metallic, hybrid, and high-entropy glasses for functional and structural applications.
Session 3: Applications & Application-related Challenges
New developments and performance evaluations of glasses for healthcare, energy, environmental technologies, electronics, photonics, architecture, packaging, structural use, and optical fibres. Includes studies addressing application-specific requirements and challenges.
Session 4: Modelling, Simulation, Data & Artificial Intelligence
Computational glass science and technology, including molecular dynamics, statistical modelling, process simulations, digital twins, data infrastructure, and the use of AI and machine learning for research, melting, forming, and quality control.
Session 5: Industrial Glass Melting & Furnace Technologies
Industrial-scale glass melting, furnace design and operation, hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies, electrification, process automation, Industry 4.0, refractory materials, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency improvements.
Session 6: Recycling, Raw Materials & Sustainable Glass Production
Recycling strategies, raw material innovations, waste valorisation, batch formulation, life cycle analysis (LCA), CO₂ reduction, circular economy approaches, and sustainable production methods for different glass sectors.
Session 7: Glass Forming, Processing, Automation & Additive Manufacturing
Forming processes for container, flat and specialty glasses; additive manufacturing (3D printing, powder-based, laser-based); strengthening techniques; machining, polishing, cutting, and surface functionalisation; automation in forming and processing, and advanced quality control technologies.
This is a prime opportunity to share your expertise with peers, ignite discussions, and contribute to shaping the future of glass science and technology.
We warmly invite contributions from the global community of researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and leaders to enrich the content and discussions of this esteemed event.
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