FGIA Annual Conference Speakers to Touch on Innovation, Coatings, Fire Exposure Research
February 12, 2026
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2026 Annual Conference will take place March 2-5 in Huntington Beach, California. Operating under the theme "Building Tomorrow through Research, Innovation and Security," the event will feature a comprehensive lineup of speaker presentations, research updates and panel discussions designed to provide insights for industry professionals.
Speakers
- Innovation Panel Focused on Automation and Product Simplification: Panelists include Dr. Kamran Abedini of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Joe Altieri of FlexScreen, led by moderator Ray Garries of Miter Brands.
- Updates from the UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute: Panelists Daniel Gorham, Gavin Horn and Joseph Willi from FSRI will lead this session.
- Industry Input During Wildland Urban Interface Research Town Hall
- Kynar Sponsored Seminar | PFAS and Paint: The Role of PVDF Finishes: Led by Paul Lavallee of Kynar.