The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has formalized its 2027 conference events schedule, which includes a return to an exclusively in-person Summer Summit. The in-person Summer Summit will take place May 10-12 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa in Tampa, FL. The FGIA Southeast Region Summit will immediately follow on May 13 in the same location.
 

In-person Format for the 2027 Summer Summit

“In a decision driven by valuable member feedback and an assessment of the most critical member benefits, the FGIA Board of Directors identified a strategic priority for in-person events based on their ability to create stronger connections, better collaboration and greater overall value for our members,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “The Summit will be a dynamic and conveniently located event designed to maximize both productivity and experience.”
 

Cutting Down on Travel and Logistics

To address schedule conflicts and time constraints during busy summer months, the Summer Summit dates have been shifted to May. A key difference between the FGIA Summer Summit and the Annual and Fall Conferences is that the Summit will run from Monday midday to Wednesday midday.
 
“Between this shortened schedule and direct flight availability, many participants will be able to reduce travel time to just three days to take advantage of everything the event has to offer,” said Vlad.
 

Dynamic Event Schedules

“In conjunction with the shortened schedule, the format and programming will also be distinct from FGIA Annual and Fall Conferences. Rather than engaging in committee and task group work, the goals of the event will be around learning and interactive engagement,” according to Vlad.
 
The schedule concept is currently targeted to include two tracks delivering critical reports on technical and industry topics that are rapidly evolving such as building codes or regulatory and legislative requirements. FGIA will also offer panel presentations and discussion forums to engage members in strategizing needs and new technical initiatives as well as to address trends and high-interest topics. Well-known event features like the hands-on workshops and Product Showcase are also targeted for inclusion. FGIA is also exploring curating content tailored for member executives and young professionals.
 
“This overall strategy reflects our commitment to delivering high-impact, engaging events that meet the evolving needs of our members,” said Vlad.
 

2027 FGIA Events

• Annual Conference, February 8-12 – Westin Cape Coral, Cape Coral, FL
• Summer Summit, May 10-12 – Hilton Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL
• Southeast Region Meeting, May 13 – Hilton Tampa Downtown, Tampa, FL
• Fall Conference, September 20-23 – Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Seattle, WA

 
For more information about FGIA events, visit FGIAonline.org/events.