On Thursday, 3 September 2026, the Technical University of Liberec hosted the traditional 17th International Conference on Glass Machinery and the seminar ‘Metals in Glass Technologies’, organised by the Czech Glass Society in collaboration with the Department of Glass Machinery and Robotics (KSR) and the Department of Materials at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec. The event focused on current issues in the glass industry, new challenges, and modern technological innovations in the sector.