Canada’s architectural glass industry is preparing to gather once again for Top Glass 2026, the nation's definitive trade conference and expo for glazing professionals. Now in its 13th year, the event hosts hundreds of glazing contractors, glass fabricators, architects, specifiers, and building engineers for an intensive, highly technical program laser-focused on building with glass.
Designed with busy executives' schedules in mind, Top Glass offers a compact, highly accessible experience. The focus is squarely on glass and glazing for ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) construction, including curtainwalls, storefronts, commercial windows, entrances, and fenestration for large custom homes.
Importantly for industry professionals, the technical sessions are recognized by most professional organizations for continuing education credits, with attendance certificates provided for easy self-reporting.
Event Kickoff: Exclusive Plant Tour
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Location: Tri-Temp Glass, Scarborough, ON
The event officially kicks off with an exclusive behind-the-scenes plant tour of Tri-Temp Glass. Leveraging over 100 years of combined staff experience, Tri-Temp has been taking on unusual, difficult, and highly specialized custom safety glass jobs since 2007. Attendees will get a firsthand look at cutting-edge tempering and fabrication innovations.
Please note: Registration for the plant tour is now officially closed. For those already registered, safety footwear is strictly required, and transportation is not provided.
Main Conference and Tradeshow
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Registration opens at 9:00 AM)
Location: The International Centre, Mississauga, ON
The main event takes place at the International Centre, conveniently located next to Pearson Airport. This year features an overflowing trade show floor with over 80 of Canada's top glazing supply vendors, giving attendees hands-on access to the latest materials and manufacturing technologies.
Beyond the exhibit hall, attendees can sit in on a robust lineup of expert-led, highly technical seminars aimed at tackling today’s biggest industry challenges:
10:00 AM – The Cross-Country Codes and Standards Update: Amy Roberts, FGIA Canadian Codes and Advocacy Director, offers an inside look at recent and upcoming changes to Canada’s architectural glass codes, AAMA standards, and commercial building codes from coast to coast.
11:00 AM – Building the Digital Advantage: Achille Ettorre, author and former senior executive, will discuss the possibilities of AI in glazing design and fabrication. He will provide practical pathways for modernizing your business and improving margins without disrupting daily operations.
2:00 PM – Enough Rope to Hang It With: Find out how a GTA glass installer executes work no one else can. Raymond Carle, co-founder of Excel Projects, will present real-world case studies comparing facade access methods—tackling the ongoing debate of rope access versus scaffolding for massive 700+ lb glass replacements.
3:00 PM – VIG Explained: The secrets of Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) revealed! Arthur Huard, a Toronto-based specialist representing LuxWall, will explore how highly insulating 8mm-thick VIG panes achieve R18 insulating values, rivalling the thermal performance of traditional solid walls.
Celebrating Industry Excellence
At 1:30 PM, the Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA) will take the stage to recognize amazing projects in Ontario. Top Glass is proud to host the OGMA Awards of Excellence, judged by an independent panel of architects. Two major awards will be presented: one for outstanding design and another for outstanding execution of an aluminum and glass architectural project.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you are looking to source new suppliers from the 80+ vendors on the floor, gain technical insights, earn continuing education credits, or network with the brightest minds in Canadian glazing, Top Glass 2026 is the place to be.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Parking at the International Centre is completely free.
