Glazing Executives Forum
Monday, October 6  |  8:00am-4:00pm

Presented by the National Glass Association (NGA)
Separate registration required.

Presented by NGA’s Architectural Glazing Committee, the 3rd annual Glazing Executives Forum features interactive discussions, peer-to-peer sharing among dealers and contract glaziers, and fresh updates on challenging topics impacting the industry.  Expert speakers and panelists will also share their perspectives, benchmarks, and forecasts for the contract glazing industry.  Featured topics include Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED, Waterproofing Buildings, and Leadership.

Registration fee: $195
Fee includes continental breakfast, education materials, lunch and complimentary entrance to GlassBuild America’s trade show floor.

SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED—CONTACT NGA For more information or to register, contact Matt Rumbaugh at 703/442-4890, ext. 182 or mrumbaugh@glass.org.

Architects of a Better Mind                                                             
Monday, October 6  |  8:00am-12:15pm
Tuesday, October 7  |  8:00am-12:15pm

Presented by American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)   
Separate registration required.

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is presenting "Architects of a Better Mind," an AIA-approved continuing educational seminar offering courses related to the residential and commercial window, door and skylight industry.  Architects who attend the full program will earn 8 learning units (LUs), all of which qualify as Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) credits—that's the full year's HSW requirement for AIA members.  For a listing of topics and more information, please visit the "Architects" section of www.aamanet.org. 

Registration fee: $100
Fee includes educational courses, continental breakfast both days, a free lunch pass and complimentary entrance to GlassBuild America’s trade show floor.

SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CONTACT AAMA
For more information or to register, contact Sandria Washington at 847/303-5859, ext. 224 or swashington@aamanet.org.

Experience new technology first-hand with the Microsoft Across America Truck
Open during expo hours on the trade show floor.

GTS and Microsoft are rolling into town in a state-of-the-art truck loaded with exciting new technology products that can help you achieve your business goals and increase your pipeline. The Microsoft Across America Truck is a hands-on interactive environment packed with workstations featuring Microsoft Dynamics GP,  GlasPacLX, Windows Vista™ and 2007 Microsoft® Office, a Tablet PC, a server and much more.
Come meet with us to experience new live demos and get your business’ technology questions answered. You can learn how specific products from GTS, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and others work together to create a unified solution that fits your unique needs or how to leverage your current technology to potentially save you time and money and streamline your business.

American Master Installer Auto Glass Championship
Monday, October 6 |  10:00am – 5:00pm  | Las Vegas Hilton
Tuesday, October 7 |  10:00am – Noon  | Las Vegas Hilton

Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, October 7  | Time and location TBD

Presented by the National Glass Association (NGA)
Open to all.

Featuring 7 finalists competing over two days, the American national championship will determine who performs the highest quality auto glass replacement and repair and represent the U.S. in the international competition. The contestants will be judged in three areas: auto glass repair, windshield removal and replacement, and sidelite removal and replacement. NGA’s Judges Committee will review entries to select six finalists to compete in Las Vegas in October, with 2006 U.S. Champion Jeff Olive of Glasspro, Inc. returning to defend his title. A selection of industry experts from all facets of the auto glass industry will serve as judges during the hands-on competition.

FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show

Also being held October 6-8, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show. Through a courtesy agreement between show management, visitors to GlassBuild America will have FREE access to the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show.  The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show is the largest event in North America dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube & pipe, and welding equipment and technology. The event brings together thousands of buyers and sellers from around the world to exchange products and services, problem-solve, network with colleagues, and share best practices.

To take advantage of this special opportunity, visit the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show registration counters on-site in the South Hall to scan your badge for admission. For a list of exhibiting companies and show details log on to
www.fmafabatech.com.

FABTECH International & AWS Show hours:
Monday, October 6 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, October 7 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 8 -  9:00am – 3:00pm