On 25–26 May 2027, the glass community will come together in Bremerhaven, Germany, for a very special edition of the Glass-Technology Conference. Under the theme “A Century of Glass Science and Technology – Shaping the Next Era”, the 100th GTC will honour its long tradition while looking firmly ahead to the future of glass science and technology.
The scientific programme will open with a specially curated Anniversary Focus:
Session 1: A Century of Glass Science and Technology – From Foundations to the Next Era (Invited contributions only)
Abstract submissions are invited for the following scientific sessions:
- Session 2: Glass Structure, Properties & Advanced Characterisation
- Session 3: Glass-Ceramics, Crystallisation & Emerging Glass Compositions
- Session 4: Glass Applications for Health, Energy, Photonics & Resilient Infrastructure
- Session 5: Modelling, Digitalisation, Data & Artificial Intelligence
- Session 6: Industrial Glass Melting, Furnace Technologies & Decarbonisation
- Session 7: Recycling, Raw Materials & Circular Glass Production
- Session 8: Glass Forming, Processing, Surface Engineering, Automation & Additive Manufacturing
Researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals and young experts are warmly invited to contribute their latest findings, technological developments and practical insights, from fundamental glass science to industrial implementation.
Abstracts can be submitted for presentation as a lecture or poster. A dedicated Poster Session will be part of the conference programme.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 December 2026
We look forward to your contributions and to celebrating the 100th Glass-Technology Conference together in Bremerhaven.