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Event Highlights

• Exclusive Construction Forecast: Gain insights from keynote speaker Connor Lokar, senior forecaster for ITR Economics. 
• Spotlight on Business Management for Glaziers: Sessions on risk management, estimating best practices, and leveraging technology for marketing and recruitment. 
• New Workshop Tracks: Participate in focused groups on AI at Your Glazing Company, Shower Enclosures Solutions Share, and Effective Recruitment Strategies.  
• Networking Opportunities: Enjoy a networking beer break and group lunch. 
• NGA Installing Committee Meeting: Hear about committee activities and opportunities to get involved, plus NGA initiatives for contract glaziers and full-service glass companies.

Workshops

Workshop Track 1

AI at Your Glazing Company 

Don't miss an interactive AI workshop tailored for the glazing industry, led by professional brand marketing and technology expert Stefanie Couch. Attendees will learn to leverage AI tools for enhanced business operations, guided by practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Bring your laptops, as participants are encouraged to work alongside Couch to explore AI solutions for your glazing business strategies. 

Workshop Track 2

Shower Enclosures Solutions Share 

Join other shower enclosure installation professionals for a conversation and solutions share about the top challenges and opportunities facing companies today. The workshop session will be led by Danny Donahue of FHC, with support from the National µç³µÎÞÂë Association's advocacy and technical team. Don't miss an opportunity to connect with peers in the field and to help set the course for development of industry-wide resources for shower enclosure companies.  

Workshop Track 3

Effective Recruitment Strategies  

Attendees to this workshop will leave with immediately actionable take-home strategies and tools for recruiting new employees and building up the next generation of glaziers. The session will be led by Jenni Chase, vice president of workforce development for the National µç³µÎÞÂë Association, and Jodi Martinez, vice president of AllStar µç³µÎÞÂë. Learn how to recruit at technical schools, high schools, and via social media. Participants will come away with a recruitment tool kit, including stickers, postcards, and a copy of NGA's new resource, A Guide to Recruiting at High School Career Fairs.