Register Now for BEC Conference 2026!
Register Now for BEC Conference 2026!
In 2026, we're Framing the Future during THE education and networking event for the glazing industry.
Join us in Louisville, KY, March 1-3, 2026, for the 28th annual BEC Conference. You'll come away with:
- Creative pathways for a competitive workforce
- Business success strategies for current challenges
- Tactical tools for streamlining and efficiency
- And much more
Event Information
Event Registration
*Early-bird rates end January 21
Installing Company: Glazing Contractor or Full-Service Glass Company
Non-Installing Company: Fabricator, Manufacturer, Supplier, Other
NOTE: The Installing Company price type is reserved for companies with 50% or more of their business dedicated to installing glass.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Cancellation will be effective only upon receipt of a written notice to loginhelp@glass.org. Conference registrants may receive a refund according to the following schedule. All cancellations will be charged a $50 processing fee. All refunds will be processed within 30 days.
- Registrants canceling on or before February 19, 2026 will receive a full refund minus the $50 processing fee.
- No refunds will be made after February 20, 2026.
By registering for the BEC Conference, you acknowledge that your name, company name, city and state/country may be shared with other registered attendees. By attending the BEC Conference, you acknowledge and agree to authorize NGA's capture of your image in multimedia format during the live event and consent to subsequent use of your image in the public domain by NGA. NGA disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event.
Need help logging in? Email loginhelp@glass.org or call 703-442-4890 and select option 2 for assistance, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm ET.
Schedule (Subject to Change)
More info about speakers and times will be available soon.
Workforce Development
Fresh off the GlassBuild America Main Stage, national workforce leader Joshua Johnson will share how the glass industry can close workforce gaps by tapping all overlooked talent pools and transform them into an unstoppable competitive advantage.
Joshua Johnson is a national workforce leader, keynote speaker, and second-chance advocate who blends lived experience with executive expertise to drive equity in apprenticeship and workforce systems.
New Gen Panel
Evan Afenir, president of DP Glass Co., and Emily Yukish, president and CEO of Specified Systems Inc., will participate in a New Gen panel.
Business Transitions
Priscilla Koeckeritz, CEO of Brin Glass Co., returns to the BEC stage to revisit last year's successful panel discussion and dive deeper into the people, culture and labor challenges shaping the glass industry.
Glazing Codes & Standards
Urmilla Sowell, Vice President of Advocacy & Technical Services at NGA, and NGA energy codes consultant Tom Culp, Owner of Birch Point Consulting, will present updates to standards and codes that impact the glass and glazing industry.
Comedy Speaker
Deedre Daniel of The Interesting Conversations Company will educate attendees on how to identify and overcome negative conversational habits in her signature interactive, comedy-forward presentation closing out Monday's programming.
Speakers
Tactical Tuesday programming to feature:
- Project timelines
- AI tools for project data, constraints and efficiency
- Jobsite technology
- And more coming soon
Who You'll See at BEC Conference
Book Your Stay
Omni Louisville Hotel
NGA Group Rate: $239/night
Rate guaranteed until Feb 6, 2026
Need assistance with your booking? Email Wendy Rochelle.
Plan Your Time in Louisville
Check out some of these resources to help you take advantage of what Louisville has to offer, beyond the meeting rooms
- Inside Track Pass - exclusive discounts and offers from the city's popular sites including retail, restaurants and attractions
- Urban Bourbon Trail Passport
- Ale Trail Passport
- About Louisville
- Bourbon City Basics
Louisville Travel Itineraries
Make it a weekend getaway! Consider one of two custom travel itineraries, prepared by the glass industry's own Kentucky Colonel and Louisville local, Brad Thurman of GGI!
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