The organizers are pleased to use the name format Glass Performance Days after having called the previous ten conferences Glass Processing Days. The change in name marks a shift in emphasis and scope but certainly not any change in our established, highly successful format. We continue to promote glass performance in products, processes and applications.

While we build on the tradition of previous Conferences we make special note of changes in our environment that also prompted to the change of name. Today we expect glass to perform and contribute especially to energy-efficiency in all its applications.