Magic Happens Where Art + Design Meet!
The wait is almost over! After reviewing more than 200 proposals for presentations, our team has put together a fantastic conference program with thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge demonstrations and lecmos, and exciting special events. “We are excited to host the GAS Conference in Berlin,” said GAS Executive Director Brandi P. Clark, “This year’s theme is Where Art + Design Meet, and no city exemplifies that quite like Berlin. As GAS continues to expand its international engagement, we felt it was really important to host the 2024 conference in Europe.”Â
Important Dates:
November 13 | Conference registration, call for exhibitions, scholarship applications, and GAS Market booth registration open
December 1 | Last guaranteed day to book your room at the official conference hotel
January 12 | Early bird registration closes
February 4 | Call for exhibitions closes
February 11 |Â Scholarship applications close, work exchange registration closes
April 1 | GAS Market booth registration closes
May 1 | Online registration closes–don’t worry, you can still register on-site in Berlin!
NEW This Year: You Asked, We Listened
New this year to the GAS Conference are some programs requested by previous conference attendees. “To give our community more opportunities to connect organically while enjoying the conference, we are including interactive programming daily during a new midday pause in the schedule,” said Jennifer Hand, GAS conference manager. “Each day will have its own theme, including education and glass institutions, self-care and mental health, and career and small business development. We’re excited to see how this new format builds even greater bonds within our already tight-knit community.” Additionally, there will be kid-centered programming daily at Berlin Glas for attendees who bring their families along to the Annual Conference.
Midday Programming Schedule
All midday programs will take place at Wilhelm Hallen between 12 pm and 2 pm while demonstrations, lectures, lecmos and panels pause for the day.Â
Thursday, May 16: Education
Featuring presentations from international glass programs and a workshop with The Glass Virus.Â
Friday, May 17:Â Career + Small Business Development
Group discussion led by Anna Mlasowsky and a grant-writing workshop led by Anne Kenealy (free pre-registration will be required for workshop).Â
Saturday, May 18:Â Self-Care + Wellness
Featuring self-care and wellness topics, including Hannah Guisewhite discussing how to move your body safely as a glassmaker.
Program Highlights
With 50+ presentations, there is something for everyone at the conference! Just some of the exciting presentations include:
Glassy Goodness in Germany
Explore glassy highlights in Germany and go sightseeing in Berlin with our trip options! Pricing and further details will be available during registration.
- May 14: Tour the Reichenbach factory and see how their gorgeous glass colors are made
- May 15:Â Enjoy a half-day bus tour of Berlin before the Conference Kick-Off
- May 19-20:Â Take an overnight trip to Lauscha, the home of flameworked ornaments
Opportunities at the Conference
Share Your Business With 1,000+ Attendees!
Purchase a GAS Market booth and advertise your business to a built-in captivated glass audience. All booths come with two full conference passes, a table, two chairs, and free WiFi. For an additional fee, vendors can purchase booths with the best locations in the GAS Market. Nonprofits and institutions are eligible for discounted pricing. Registration for GAS Market will close on April 1.
Exhibit Your Work at the Conference
GAS has three exhibition opportunities for glass artists and designers at the conference to showcase the skills and innovation present in our community. On November 13, the call for entries will open for:Â
- Connections: Glass from Every Angle, the GAS Member exhibition
- Evolution: A Showcase of Emerging, International Talent, our student member exhibitionÂ
- Trace: An Exploration of Sustainable Glass Art, our exhibition focused on green and sustainable glass
 The call for entries will close on February 4.
Save on Your Conference Pass
We have several ways to save on your conference pass! Members save more and can purchase Early Bird passes that offer 10% off registration. Early Bird passes are available until January 12 or while supplies last–make sure you register as soon as possible!
Scholarships are also available for all GAS members. The scholarship amount varies from $500–$1000, depending on the scholarship fund. Applications for scholarships will close on February 11.
Work exchange is also available for GAS members who wish to work 12 hours at the conference in exchange for a steeply-discounted conference pass. Work exchange participants are required to attend a virtual training session before the conference. Applications for work exchange will close on February 11.
Research Presentations
Are you a researcher in the field of glass who has a paper, poster, or other research project to share? Are you coming to Berlin for the GAS Conference? GREAT! Sign up here to indicate your interest in presenting your research, and our team will reach out to you before April 2024 with options available for presenting or conducting your research at the conference.Â
There’s even more in store for Berlin 2024! We can not wait to share more and to open registration at midnight Central European Time on November 13. What part of the conference are you looking forward to the most?