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About the Summit
The glass industry is entering a new era of industrial transformation. Driven by net-zero commitments, rising energy costs, evolving environmental regulations, and increasing demand for sustainable products, decarbonisation has become one of the industry’s highest strategic priorities. Glass manufacturers are accelerating investment in low-carbon production technologies, alternative fuels, electrification, hydrogen, digital manufacturing, circular economy solutions, and next-generation furnace technologies to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and product quality. Decarbonising glass manufacturing presents significant technical and commercial challenges. As one of the world’s most energy-intensive industries, the sector must balance carbon reduction with operational efficiency, production reliability, investment costs, and long-term competitiveness. At the same time, manufacturers are facing increasing pressure from energy price volatility, raw material availability, recycled glass quality, supply chain resilience, and stricter sustainability requirements. Achieving the next stage of industrial decarbonisation will require advances in furnace design, hydrogen combustion, electric melting, carbon capture, waste heat recovery, process digitalisation, automation, advanced refractory materials, recycling technologies, and sustainable raw material sourcing. Success will also depend on stronger collaboration across manufacturers, technology providers, equipment suppliers, utilities, research institutions, and policymakers to accelerate innovation and large-scale deployment. Glass Decarbonisation Europe 2027 (GDE 2027) brings together glass manufacturers, technology developers, furnace and equipment suppliers, engineering companies, materials providers, energy companies, research organisations, investors, and industry leaders to explore the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of low-carbon glass manufacturing. The summit will examine practical solutions for reducing emissions, improving manufacturing efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and accelerating the transition towards sustainable glass production. Hosted in Slough, United Kingdom, GDE 2027 provides a platform for knowledge exchange, commercial collaboration, and strategic networking. By connecting decision-makers from across the glass manufacturing value chain, the summit aims to accelerate industrial innovation, support investment in next-generation production technologies, and help build a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable glass industry.Eminent Speakers at GDE 2027
2027 Sponsors & Partners
Glass Decarbonisation Europe 2027 is being developed in collaboration with leading industry partners and organisations across the sustainable glass manufacturing, low-carbon furnace technology, energy transition, circular economy, and green supply infrastructure sectors.
An Essential Platform for Leaders Driving Europe's Sustainable Glass Manufacturing, Furnace Decarbonisation & Net-Zero Transition
Glass Manufacturing Decarbonisation
Driving the transition through hybrid electrification, hydrogen, CCUS and next-generation furnace technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Next-Generation, AI-Driven automation, digital twins and intelligent production transforming modern glass manufacturing.
Connect and Collaborate with Industry Leaders
Meet glass manufacturers, technology suppliers, engineering companies and policymakers from across Europe.
Key Industry Stakeholders Attending GDE 2027
Scaling Sustainable Glass Manufacturing for Europe's Net-Zero Future
The rapid adoption of carbon reduction targets and net-zero regulations is reshaping Europe’s manufacturing sector, creating unprecedented demand for reliable green energy, advanced low-carbon furnaces, sustainable raw materials, and modern circular infrastructure. As manufacturers embrace electrified production, alternative fuel combustion, low-carbon technologies, and smart energy management, access to secure renewable power supplies and scalable green technologies has become a critical enabler of industrial growth and competitiveness.
At the same time, Europe faces increasing challenges around surging electricity demand, furnace replacement costs, clean energy resilience, infrastructure investment, and sustainable industrial development. Glass Decarbonisation Europe 2027 provides a platform for manufacturers, technology companies, energy providers, global brand owners, equipment developers, infrastructure investors, and policymakers to discuss the investments, innovations, and cross-sector collaboration required to strengthen Europe’s industrial ecosystem and accelerate the transition towards a more competitive, low-carbon, and sustainable manufacturing future.