Today, we officially announced our 2026 conference is taking place in Corning, NY from June 3–6, 2026! We are thrilled to be hosting our 8th GAS Conference in Corning (the most of any conference host, by the way). In case you missed our livestreamed announcement, here are some unique facts that will make Corning 2026 a conference you won’t want to miss:
✨ Glass, Glitter, and Glam! Laura Donefer’s legendary Glass Fashion Show will return as dozens of gorgeous glass creations take center stage
✨The Future of Glass Is Here Many presentations will take advantage of The Studio’s new expanded facilities, including a digital fabrication lab, a neon studio, and North America’s largest casting center
✨ Welcome to the Crystal City In addition to fabulous presentations at the conference itself, there will be glass-focused activities, exhibitions, and day trips taking place throughout Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes
✨ Theme Is: Celebrating Community | Expanding Futures This conference will explore the diversity of the global glass community and how we build expansive futures as a community
What Are You Waiting For?
If you’ve been waiting for your chance to shine at a GAS Conference, here’s your opportunity! Our call for proposals is now open through midnight Pacific on July 13.