GlassBuild America 2027Booth costs, dates and deadlines: the Orlando exhibitor guide
Glass lines and glazing walls: GlassBuild America 2027 booths in Orlando
- Event dates
- October 26–28, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- Not confirmed yet
- Venue
- Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls, Orlando
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GlassBuild America 2027 in 30 seconds
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- When is GlassBuild America 2027?
- October 26–28, 2027, at Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls, Orlando.
- When is the hall open at GlassBuild America?
- Not confirmed yet for 2027. In 2026 the show floor ran all three show days, September 23–25, in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall.
- How big is GlassBuild America?
- Nearly 9,200 registrants, 535 exhibitors (2026 edition).
- What does booth space cost at GlassBuild America?
- $40 per sq ft NGA/FGIA member, $45 non-member, 2026, paid to the organizer.
- What is the all-in cost of a 10×20 booth at GlassBuild America?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental in Orlando: design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by GlassBuild America.
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GlassBuild America 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | GlassBuild America 2027: The Glass, Window & Door Expo |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 26–28, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | Not confirmed yet In 2026 the show floor ran all three show days, September 23–25, in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall |
| Venue | Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls 9899 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 |
| Organizer | National Glass Association (NGA) |
| Size (2026) | Nearly 9,200 registrants attendees · 535 exhibitors source |
| Who attends | Glass fabricators, glaziers and contractors, window and door makers and dealers, distributors, installers, engineers and architects |
| Booth space | $40 per sq ft NGA/FGIA member, $45 non-member, 2026 source |
| Nearest airport | Orlando International Airport (MCO) About 12 miles from the convention center, per Purple's venue guide |
| Hotels | Maritz, GlassBuild's official housing partner in 2026 Official hotel page → |
| Official website | glassbuildamerica.com |
Official GlassBuild America resources
GlassBuild America 2027 calendar
GlassBuild America 2027 show dates
Each 2027 GlassBuild America show day, linked to the page that states it.
01 Purple at GlassBuild America 2027
Glass lines and glazing walls: GlassBuild America 2027 booths in Orlando
We build GlassBuild booths that carry real glass, running fabrication machinery and window and door sections, lit so coatings and edges read from the aisle. In Orlando the OCCC is non-union, and its own crews handle every hanging sign and power drop.
- Oct 26–28, 2027 · OCCC
- 535 exhibitors in 2026
- Space from $40/sq ft (2026)
What makes GlassBuild America different, and how we build for it
GlassBuild America is the National Glass Association's show for the whole glass and fenestration supply chain, from float glass and fabrication lines to window and door hardware and the glaziers who install it.It returns to Orlando in 2027 after its first Orlando edition in 2025 drew 598 exhibitors and over 9,600 participants to the Orange County Convention Center. Around the floor sit the GlassBuild Main Stage, the Glass Design Exchange for architects earning LUs, Women in Glass, the NGA Glazing Executives Forum, the Skills Challenge for trades and, since 2026, the Innovation Lounge. Glass Magazine and Window + Door cover it. Booths here run machinery and carry heavy glass.
Cutting, edging, tempering and insulating-glass equipment running at the booth, with throughput, uptime and service coverage they can compare across the hall.
Curtain wall, storefront and door systems they can open, test and take apart, plus installation details and lead times for upcoming jobs.
Hardware, spacers, coatings and software from suppliers, shown in finished units so a buyer sees the operation and finish.
Your team in Orlando
Two shops and one project manager for GlassBuild America
We build in our own production shop in Fishkill, NY, and our Las Vegas hub, ship to the Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls, and install with our own project manager on the floor and vetted local labor. A predictable 30–45-day turnaround, secure storage and a pre-show QA before GlassBuild America.
The booth is lit and stocked when your team reaches the Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls. You just show up.
New at GlassBuild America 2027
- Back to Orlando, a month later in the year
GlassBuild 2027 runs October 26 to 28 in the South and North Halls of the Orange County Convention Center, after the September 23 to 25, 2026 show in Las Vegas. Machinery exhibitors gain about a month of extra lead time for rigging plans and heavy freight. source
- New exhibitor features in the online platform
NGA has added new optional 'Features' for exhibitors inside the GlassBuild online platform to raise a company's visibility in the digital listings. They are worth a look if you are launching a machine or product line and want buyers to find the booth before they arrive. source
Inside GlassBuild America 2027
Rules that shape your GlassBuild America booth
NGA's inline package is a 10-foot by 8-foot back drape with 3-foot side rails and a 44 by 7-inch card sign, and the drape cannot support posters (2026 rules). We bring a freestanding backwall or glazing frame for samples and graphics.
GlassBuild prohibits photographing or recording on the floor unless the exhibitor permits it, and recording in education sessions entirely; violators can be removed (2026 FAQ). We add a discreet no-photo or photo-welcome cue to your graphics as you prefer.
Handcarts, trolleys and large suitcases are not allowed in the GlassBuild exhibit hall during show hours (2026 FAQ). We build storage into the counter so glass samples and literature are restocked from inside the booth, not wheeled in.
Soliciting as a non-exhibiting registrant and holding unauthorized meetings or exhibits outside the hall are prohibited, with revoked credentials as the penalty (2026 FAQ). We put your meeting space inside the booth so every conversation stays on your contracted floor space.
Programs worth planning for
A hands-on area for trades first held in Orlando in 2025, with the Shower Design, Are You AGMT Ready?, InstallationMasters and FGIA's IG Fabrication challenges.
A curated showcase first run in 2026, covering AI, architectural glass, robotics and sustainability; a place for exhibitors with something new to be seen beyond their booth.
GlassBuild's education program for architects, offering AIA learning units, which brings specifiers onto a floor otherwise led by fabricators and glaziers.
A leadership breakfast that drew an estimated 500 attendees in 2026 and is now one of the show's signature events, with sponsorship open to exhibitors.
The largest U.S. show for glass, glazing, windows and doors, far deeper on fabrication machinery than AIA's conference expo; choose GlassBuild over AIA when your buyers are fabricators, glaziers and window makers rather than architects. Line up GlassBuild America against every building materials show we build for →
Who exhibits at GlassBuild America 2027
Companies on the GlassBuild America 2027 exhibitor list. See the full list
- Guardian Glass
- Vitro Architectural Glass
- Quanex
- Technoform
- Glaston America, Inc.
- Lisec America, Inc.
- HEGLA Corporation
- Biesse
- CRL
- YKK AP America
- ASSA ABLOY
- REHAU Window Solutions
- Deceuninck North America
- SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
- Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc.
- A+W Software
- Roto North America
- Tremco Construction Products Group
building materials at GlassBuild America
The industry behind GlassBuild America, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for GlassBuild America 2027
Popular booth sizes at GlassBuild America
NGA sells GlassBuild space in 10×10 increments, from inlines with pipe and drape to large islands where machine builders run full fabrication lines. Hardware and software brands usually take a 10×20 or 10×30 inline; we recommend a 20×20 or larger island once a running machine or a full glazing wall is in the plan.
Window and door hardware or spacer brands: a lit wall of finished sample units, a counter for samples and a screen for specs, inside NGA's drape line.
Shown: a Purple inline booth for Marling Leek
See 10×20 rental booths →
A full-height storefront or door section in the center bay, flanked by a hardware wall and a seated table for dealer orders.
Shown: a Purple inline booth for Meghna Colour Chem
See 10×30 rental booths →
An island for one cutting table or edger running under power, a glass rack and a stand-up meeting area visible from four aisles.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
See 20×20 rental booths →
Fabrication lines and curtain wall mock-ups: several running machines, a two-story glazing section and a closed room for capital-equipment talks.
Shown: SMOXH, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's price
- Design and a 3D rendering for GlassBuild America, revised until it is right
- Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage, as specified for GlassBuild America
- Lighting plus power distribution within the booth at GlassBuild America
- Install and dismantle at GlassBuild America, led by our project manager on the floor
- Every show-service order and deadline tracked for you
Billed by GlassBuild America and its contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to National Glass Association)
- Material handling at the Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls, when the space rate does not include it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for GlassBuild America
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls requires it
Rates to plan with for GlassBuild America:
- Booth space, 100–1,500 sq ft $40 per sq ft NGA/FGIA member, $45 non-member, 2026 source
- Booth space, 5,000+ sq ft $28.45 member, $31.95 non-member per sq ft, 2026 source
- Exhibitor badges Five per 100 net sq ft, 2026 source
We estimate each of these on your GlassBuild America proposal, so the total is on paper before you sign.
The prices above are all-in 2026 rental ranges covering design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds for GlassBuild America are quoted per project. Get an exact number for GlassBuild America with the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send the show, your booth size and what the space needs to do. You hear back within one business day, and a rendering with a fixed GlassBuild America proposal usually follows within a week. No charge.
In Orlando, your team walks into a booth that is already lit and stocked. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
Booths to look at before you plan GlassBuild America
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
Interactive from start to finish: digital simulations and real product showcases for a global elevator manufacturer, on a floor plan that guided visitors from first step to last.
KLEEMANN put engineered machinery and real product on a show floor so visitors could follow how it works; GlassBuild machine and glazing exhibitors sell the same way.
Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →“If you’re looking for a trade show booth expert who shows up and gets the job done right, Purple Exhibits is the real deal.”
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04 Designing for glass processing machinery, glazing, window and door brands at GlassBuild America
Four things we get right for GlassBuild America exhibitors
1Light the glass, not the walls
Coated, laminated and decorative glass reads only with the right backlight and angle. We build edge-lit and backlit frames, use low-glare fixtures over sample racks and keep graphics off the glass so a fabricator can judge color, haze and edge work.
2Running machinery needs a plan
Glass processing machinery is one of GlassBuild's core exhibit categories. When your machine runs under power, we plan power drops and compressed air with the OCCC, whose own crews do all electrical work, and lay out a guarded viewing line so visitors watch a full cycle safely.
3Drape will not hold posters
Inline space at GlassBuild comes with pipe and drape only, and NGA says plainly that fabric cannot carry posters. We bring a freestanding backwall or a glazing frame so window and door samples hang on structure, not fabric.
4Covered glazing sections at the OCCC
A storefront canopy or curtain wall mock-up with anything overhead makes a covered exhibit, and at 300 square feet or more the OCCC requires a fire watch or approved extinguishing. We design overhead elements under that line or file the review package for you.
Concept rendering
Every proposal comes with a rendering like this
See the GlassBuild America booth in 3D first: layout, graphics, lighting and where products sit, revised until it is right and before any panel is cut. Shown: a Purple concept for Italica.
Start my GlassBuild America conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at GlassBuild America 2027
NGA lists the Orange County Convention Center's South and North Halls for 2027, in the North/South Building across International Drive from the West Building, with its own docks and its own attached hotel.
South and North Halls
The North/South Building holds 950,282 square feet of exhibit space in six halls, North A1, A2 and B and South A1, A2 and B, that can combine into one floor.
Our advice Heavy fabrication lines belong close to whichever North/South dock serves your aisle; we plan machine placement and crating to the dock you are assigned.
Oversight Pedestrian Bridge
An enclosed walkway over International Drive linking the North/South Building to the West Building, about a ten-minute walk; freight cannot use it.
Our advice Staff staying at West Building hotels lose time crossing, so we brief your team on the Hilton Orlando bridge and the walking route.
Tangerine Ballroom
The North/South Building's own ballroom, one of the rooms the OCCC uses for keynotes, beside the exhibit halls.
Our advice If you sponsor a session or the Women in Glass breakfast, we match its graphics to your booth so attendees find you afterward.
05 Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls · Orlando
Logistics for GlassBuild America 2027, handled
GlassBuild 2027 uses the Orange County Convention Center's South and North Halls, the North/South Building across International Drive from the West Building; its loading docks face north and south, and the Hilton Orlando connects by bridge. Florida is right-to-work and the OCCC is non-union, so your full-time staff may install with their own tools within show limits. Rigging and electrical are done only by OCCC crews, ordered from the venue. NGA named Freeman its general services contractor for the 2026 Las Vegas show, and its Orlando contractor for 2027 is not confirmed yet. Construction of the new Grand Ballroom shifts truck routes around the North/South Building through 2029, and our project manager builds the current detour into your freight plan.
GlassBuild America exhibitors can find this building's hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines in our Orange County Convention Center exhibitor guide.
What Purple handles
- Backlit glass racks and glazing frames built in Fishkill, NY
- OCCC electrical, compressed air and rigging orders for running machines
- Covered-exhibit and fire-watch review for glazing mock-ups
- Freight planned around the North/South Building docks and detours
- Our project manager at the OCCC through move-in, show days and pack-out
Your GlassBuild America timeline, from move-in back
Design sign-off for GlassBuild America is due by July 2027.
- Now through spring 2027Book space through NGA's 2027 booth application; returning exhibitors apply through the booth space portal.
- July 2027Design sign-off, including machine layout, power and air, glass racks and any covered glazing section.
- August 2027Production in Fishkill, NY over 30 to 45 days; OCCC electrical and rigging ordered before the venue's early-order date.
- Late September 2027Crates and machinery freight ship to the general contractor's advance warehouse or direct to the North/South docks.
- Days before October 26, 2027Move-in and machine set with our project manager on the floor.
- October 26–28, 2027Show days, then dismantle and freight out from the North/South docks.
Purple's planning timeline for GlassBuild America. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for GlassBuild America come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.
Print the GlassBuild America budget & deadline sheetTravel to GlassBuild America 2027
Getting to GlassBuild America 2027: airport and hotels
Fly in
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
About 12 miles from the convention center, per Purple's venue guide
Find the venue
Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls
9899 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Travel facts from glassbuildamerica.com.
GlassBuild America by the numbers
GlassBuild America year by year
How GlassBuild America 2027 compares with other building materials shows
The building materials shows closest to GlassBuild America on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Every show name links to our exhibitor guide for it.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbelt Builders ShowTexas Association of Builders (TAB) | August 30–September 2, 2027 | Houston, TX | 200+ exhibitors (2026) |
| ASLA + IFLA World ConferenceAmerican Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) | September 21–24, 2027 | Chicago, IL | 6,300+ attendees · 340 exhibitors (2026) |
| IFMA World WorkplaceInternational Facility Management Association (IFMA) | October 13–15, 2027 | Kansas City, MO | 350+ exhibitors (2025) |
| GreenbuildInforma Connect | October 19–22, 2027 | Chicago, IL | 250+ exhibitors (2026) |
| METALCONPSMJ Resources | October 26–28, 2027 | Louisville, KY | 259 companies (2026) |
| GlassBuild AmericaNational Glass Association (NGA) | October 26–28, 2027 | Orlando, FL | Nearly 9,200 registrants attendees · 535 exhibitors (2026) |
| EDspacesEDmarket (Education Market Association) | October 27–29, 2027 | New Orleans, LA | – |
| SURFEXStone Equipment & Supply Association (SESA) | November 3–5, 2027 | Indianapolis, IN | 100+ listed exhibitors (2027) |
| HCD Conference + ExpoEmerald (Emerald X | November 7–10, 2027 | Savannah, GA | 250+ exhibitors (2026) |
| STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade ShowSpecialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) | November 14–16, 2027 | Orlando, FL | – |
GlassBuild America exhibitor questions
Questions exhibitors ask us before GlassBuild America
When is GlassBuild America 2027?
GlassBuild America 2027 runs October 26 to 28, 2027 in Orlando, Florida. The 2027 floor schedule is not confirmed yet; in 2026 the show floor ran all three show days, September 23 to 25, in Las Vegas.
Where is GlassBuild America 2027 held?
At the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, in the South and North Halls of the North/South Building on International Drive. GlassBuild first came to Orlando in 2025, met in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall in 2026, and moves to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center in 2028.
How much does a booth at GlassBuild America cost?
NGA's 2026 space rate was $40 per square foot for NGA and FGIA members and $45 for non-members up to 1,500 square feet, so a 10×20 ran $8,000 in space for a member. Our 10×20 rental adds $7,500 to $15,000, and a custom 20×20 island $50,000 to $120,000.
Are there volume discounts on GlassBuild booth space?
NGA's 2026 rates drop 10% from 1,600 square feet and step down to 30% off at 5,000 square feet and up, where members paid $28.45 and non-members $31.95 per square foot. That makes large machinery islands cheaper per foot than mid-size booths.
What comes with a GlassBuild booth?
Under NGA's 2026 rules, inline space comes with drape (8 feet high at the back, rails at 3 feet) and a 44 by 7-inch cardstock ID sign hung from the back pipe; islands get no pipe and drape. Every 100 net square feet brings five exhibitor badges. The drape cannot hold posters, so we bring a freestanding backwall.
How many people attend GlassBuild America?
Nearly 9,200 registrants came to GlassBuild 2026 in Las Vegas from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and 61 other countries. The 2025 Orlando edition drew over 9,600 participants, the figure to plan around for the 2027 return to the same building.
How many companies exhibit at GlassBuild America?
535 companies exhibited in 2026, 94 of them for the first time, on a record 201,350 net square feet for a Las Vegas GlassBuild. In Orlando in 2025 there were 598 exhibitors, 128 of them new, on more than 232,000 net square feet.
Is GlassBuild America open to the public?
GlassBuild is an industry event, not open to the public, though any industry professional may register without an invitation. NGA members attend free, every person registers with a unique email and wears a badge, and children under 16 must be with an adult.
How do I get a booth at GlassBuild America 2027?
New exhibitors complete NGA's 2027 interest form, and returning exhibitors file the 2027 booth space application through the exhibitor portal. Space sells in 10×10 increments, and the interactive floor plan shows what is open. Send us your booth number and we start design.
Can we run glass machinery in our GlassBuild booth?
Glass processing machinery is a core GlassBuild exhibit category, and running it is a matter of planning. At the OCCC all electrical is done by the venue's own crews, so we plan power, air and a guarded viewing line early and order through the OCCC before its early-order pricing closes.
Can our own staff set up our booth at the Orange County Convention Center?
Full-time employees of your company may install and dismantle with their own tools at the non-union OCCC, within the show's limits. Outside labor is hired via the show's contractor or a builder NGA approves as your EAC, which is how we work, and rigging and electrical stay with OCCC crews.
What education runs at GlassBuild America?
The GlassBuild Main Stage hosts sessions on codes, products, succession planning and marketing, some AIA-accredited for continuing education in 2026. The Glass Design Exchange offers LUs for architects, and Women in Glass drew about 500 people to its 2026 breakfast.
Where should exhibitors stay for GlassBuild in Orlando?
Book through Maritz, the official GlassBuild housing partner in 2026, and ignore unaffiliated companies posing as housing providers. For the North/South Building, the Hilton Orlando is the only hotel attached by bridge, and Orlando International Airport is about 12 miles away.
Who organizes GlassBuild America?
The National Glass Association runs GlassBuild America, with member pricing for NGA and FGIA companies, and its Glass Magazine and Window + Door cover the show. NGA warns that it never sells or rents attendee lists, so offers of a GlassBuild list are fraudulent.
Before you sign with anyone
Ask any GlassBuild America exhibit builder these five questions:
- Are all fees on paper, including what the contractor at the Orange County Convention Center, South and North Halls bills?
- Who builds the booth: your own shop or a subcontractor?
- Does your project manager stay on the floor through install and dismantle in Orlando?
- What exactly is in the rental, and what does GlassBuild America bill?
- After the show, where is the booth kept, and what does storage cost?
Common situations
Already own a booth? Your existing booth gets refreshed graphics and repairs, then we ship it to Orlando, install it and store it between shows. You keep the structure you paid for and bring it to GlassBuild America.
Exhibiting from outside the US? We are your team on the ground in Orlando: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager answering your emails in your time zone.
Short on time? A GlassBuild America rental carrying your graphics can be ready in two to three weeks. We tell you on the first call what is realistic before GlassBuild America.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your GlassBuild America booth
What happens next
- Our reply comes within one business day, with questions on your products, goals and footprint.
- Your GlassBuild America concept rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. Every last fee for GlassBuild America, listed upfront and in full on paper.
- Production runs 30–45 days, then we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the GlassBuild America hall opens.
