Düsseldorf meets Riyadh: glasstec Connects Industry Leaders

27/04/2026
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As part of the glasstec on tour initiative, GESALO organized a Symposium on 27th of April connecting Düsseldorf and Riyadh and bringing together key players from the glass industry.

Petra Cullmann, Executive Director of Messe Düsseldorf, joined live from Germany, while Gesine Bergmann (VDMA Forum Glass Technology) participated digitally alongside industry representatives in Riyadh, including OBAIKAN Glass Company. The discussion focused on future trends in the glass sector and the outlook for glasstec 2026. The hybrid format highlighted the strength of international collaboration and the importnce of glasstec for the industry.

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Ms. Lisa Freisewinkel

Deputy Delegate of German Industry & Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Yemen / Head of German Trade Fairs Trade Fair Department
+966 55 268 0083 / +966 920005863 Ext.: 112 Freisewinkel@ahk-arabia.com saudiarabien.ahk.de

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