Glass Forum 2025

50 speakers, sponsors, and institutions invite you to participate in the 2nd Glass Forum – “The Transparency Revolution”, taking place on October 31st & November 1st at the Athens Conservatory.
Discover the potential, innovations, safety, architectural transparency, and strategic value of glass through 5 thematic sections that shape the present and future of the industry.

1st Session: The Power of Glass Today & in the Future
The purpose of this session is to highlight the potential of glass in architecture and construction, while also addressing key issues related to the implementation of standards and the certification of professionals in the field.
Confirmed speakers & moderators: Manolis Sifakis, Sifakis Glass, President of POEVY – Anastasios Gourgiotopoulos, Kiriakidis Glass – Ioannis Kollias, Grivallia – Vasilis Melidis, Melidis Glass, 1st Vice President of POEVY – Anastasios Houliaras, Civil Engineer NTUA, MSc, Member of the TOTEE Committee

2nd Session: The Architecture of Transparency
This session will focus on the creative and functional possibilities of glass in contemporary architecture and explore the evolving needs of transparency within the architectural environment.
Confirmed speakers & moderators: Alexandros Zomas, Director at Micromega Architecture & Strategies, Board Member of Hellenic Institute of Architecture (HIA)
– Nikolas Travasaros & Anny Roussou, Divercity Architects – Demetra Katsota, Buerger & Katsota Architects – Tilemachos Andrianopoulos, Tense Architecture Network

3rd Session: Innovations, New Products & Technologies in Glass
Purpose of the session is to spotlight solutions, cutting-edge products, and technological advancements in the glass industry, covering the full process from design to implementation.
Confirmed Speakers & Moderators: Dr. George Iliadis, Mechanical Engineer, ilicon – Kosmas Moupagkitsoglou, MSc DIC CEng MICE, Associate, Eckersley O’Callaghan – Petros Karatzas, Executive Director, Skyline Facades – Lydia Talioura, Architect Engineer, Facade Engineer, Skyline Facades – Vincent Bachmatiuk, Visualization Innovation Manager, Saint-Gobain Glass – Representative from Guardian Glass

4th Session: Safety – Modern Requirements & Techniques in Critical Structures
Purpose of the session is to inform and raise awareness about technical and regulatory requirements for the safe and correct use of glass in high-responsibility environments. The session will focus on new specifications, standards, and the role of glass in meeting modern safety demands.
Confirmed Speakers & Moderators: Akis Valalis, iBUiLD by Ariston Glass, Vice President of POEVY – Giannis Tsoumos, MEng, MSc, MBA, Business Operations Manager, Yalodomi – Virgilios Maronidis, Civil Engineer, ilicon – Frosso Tsivou, MSc Civil Engineer, ilicon

5th Session: The Value of Glass
Purpose of the session is to highlight the enduring value of glass as a material and its strategic role in growth and development. Through diverse perspectives, the session will explore the evolution of glass, its potential for the future, and effective communication strategies to support its trajectory.
Confirmed Speakers & Moderators: Socrates Xanthopoulos, CEO / Co-Founder, Energy Marketing – Konstantina Alafropati, Dipl. Architect Engineer, MSc Product Development Manager, Alafropatis Glass – Charalampos Kyriakidis, CEO, Kiriakidis Glass – Dimitra Golema, Golemas Glass, 3rd Vice President of POEVY

All the people of Glass, Architecture and Construction will be there!

Secure your participation now!

The event is organized in collaboration with the Hellenic Institute of Architecture.