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17th International Conference “Glass Producing Machines” and Seminar “Metals in Glass Technologies”

Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2026
Venue: Liberec, Technical University of Liberec, building G

The Czech Glass Society, in cooperation with the Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Glass Machinery and Robotics and Department of Material Science, cordially invites professionals to the 17th International Conference on Glass Producing Machines and the Seminar on Metals in Glass Technologies, to be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, in Liberec (Building G on the TUL campus).
This traditional event regularly brings together experts from both industry and academia. The goal is to provide a forum for sharing new insights, discussing current developments in the field, and forging valuable partnerships.

 

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It?

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It?

  • Interdisciplinary Insights and Inspiration: Meet more than 60 industry experts. Get an overview of the latest trends and innovations in the glass industry.
  • Valuable Networking: The conference thrives on its friendly atmosphere. Look forward to informal meetings with business partners and colleagues, culminating in the traditional evening reception in the auditorium foyer.
  • Prestigious publication opportunity: Present your findings! Selected scientific and research papers will be published in the peer-reviewed journal Sklář a keramik. In addition, every participant will receive a conference proceedings volume with an ISBN.
Get Involved

Get Involved

It is your contributions that give the conference its high professional standing. Share the results of your work and help us shape the quality of this year’s event.

Opportunity for Companies
Raise your brand’s profile directly among industry professionals! Take advantage of our “advertising package”, which includes a presentation, a poster with a table, a company presentation during breaks, promotion in printed materials, and attendance at the conference and evening reception for two people.

Important dates to note:

Important dates to note:

  • July 15, 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
  • July 30, 2026 – Notification of acceptance
  • August 14, 2026 – Submission of extended abstract
  • August 28, 2026 – Deadline for registration and timely payment of the fee
  • September 3, 2026 – Conference day and evening reception

Language
The conference languages are Czech, Slovak, and English. 

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation can be arranged using the information on the conference website or by contacting the conference secretariat for details. Refreshments during breaks and lunch for conference participants will be provided at the conference venue as a buffet.

Payment of Fees:

The conference fee covers the costs of organizing the conference, the proceedings, lunch, refreshments, and the social evening (accommodation is not included in the fee): 

  Early payment by August 28, 2026  By the conference date and in cash
ČSS/SSS/DGG members 4 000,- Kč (app. 170 EURO) 5 000,- Kč (app. 210 EURO)
Non-members of ČSS 5 000,- Kč (app. 210 EURO) 6 000,- Kč (app. 250 EURO)
Students and doctoral candidates  3 500,- Kč (app. 150 EURO) 4 000,- Kč (app. 170 EURO)
Advertising package fee  15 000,- Kč (app. 630 EURO)  ---

ČSS is not a VAT payer.

Registration is accepted on the day the participation fee is paid; please pay this fee promptly through your accounting department to the Czech Glass Society’s account held at Česká spořitelna.
Account number: 5823933349/0800
Constant symbol: 0558
Variable symbol: 205
Czech Glass Society, z.s., ID No. 18382649
In the note to the recipient, please indicate the company (institution) on behalf of which you are registering and your name. If you are attending purely as a private individual, please provide only your name.

An invoice and tax receipt will be provided at registration on the day of the conference or upon request after payment of the fee.

In the event of a registered participant’s absence, the fee is non-refundable, but a substitute may be sent.

Last conferences

Last conferences

Photos and programme from the 16th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on this website.

Photos and programme from the 15th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on this website.

Photos and programme from the 14th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on these pages.

Photos and programme from the 13th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on these pages.

Photos and programme from the 12th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on this website.

Photos and programme from the 11th Glass Machinery Conference can be viewed on this website.

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