FTI Ontario Announces 2nd Annual Glazier Expo 2026

Ontario's glazing industry comes together October 14 to showcase innovation, education and certification.

TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario (FTI Ontario), in partnership with the Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association (AGMCA) and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Glazier Expo, taking place Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the FTI Toronto Training Centre, 130 Toro Road, Unit C, Toronto, ON.

2nd Annual Glazier Expo 2026

Following the success of the inaugural Glazier Expo in 2025, this year's event will once again bring together glaziers, contractors, manufacturers, architects, apprentices, educators and industry leaders from across Ontario for a day centered around the theme Innovation. Education. Certification.

"The Glazier Expo is a reflection of our commitment to building a stronger, more innovative glazing industry," said Antonella Di Caro, Executive Director at FTI Ontario. "By bringing together education, hands-on learning and industry collaboration, we're creating opportunities for professionals at every stage of their careers to learn, connect and help advance our industry."

Highlights of the Expo include:

• Live glazing and curtain wall installation demonstrations
• Tour of the FTI Toronto Glazier Training Centre
• Live demonstration of the AGMT certification process
• Product demonstrations and educational presentations from leading manufacturers and suppliers
• Networking with contractors, architects, manufacturers, apprentices and skilled trades professionals

"The second annual Glazier Expo demonstrates what is possible when industry partners work together to invest in people, innovation and the future of our trade," said Noel Marsella, Executive Director of AGMCA. "We look forward to welcoming industry professionals for a day of learning, networking and collaboration."

"Our industry depends on skilled, highly trained professionals," said Ray Preston, IUPAT Business Representative. "The Glazier Expo helps connect our workforce with the innovation and training shaping tomorrow's jobsites."

Registration is now open, with keynote speakers and additional programming to be announced in the coming weeks. Join colleagues from across Ontario's glazing community for this one-of-a-kind industry event. Register here.

About FTI Ontario
The Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario (FTI Ontario) is a province's leading training organization centre for the finishing trades, providing apprenticeship and advanced training programs that equip skilled trades professionals with the knowledge and, technical expertise and certifications needed to succeed in today's construction industry.

SOURCE Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario

Media Contact: Antonella Di Caro, Executive Director, FTI Ontario, [phone] ext. 113, [e-mail]