Registration Now Open for Inaugural FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, to be held November 16 at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, BC. This regional meeting will cover important topics of interest to the industry specifically in British Columbia. Register now (https://fgiaonline.org/events/306/2022-fgia-fenbc-region-technical-summit) to participate in the first-ever FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit.

"This inaugural event for the FGIA FENBC region is a must-attend for both commercially- and residentially-focused companies in British Columbia," said Janice Yglesias, FGIA Executive Director. "We look forward to connecting with you all on November 16 and welcoming you to the new FGIA FENBC Region!"

Summit Schedule
The summit will begin with breakfast followed by sessions from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Pacific Time. The schedule (https://aama-public.s3.amazonaws.com/event/FENBC+Region+/FGIAFENBC_Schedule_Preliminary.pdf) features topics relevant to both residential and commercial markets as well as specific breakout tracks for each segment. Industry experts will cover an overview of CSA A500 (https://www.csagroup.org/store/product/A500-16/), Building Guards, including where the standard applies and what people need to know about it; the 2020 National Building Code of Canada; a Code Talkers panel discussion on energy and U-value requirements; and addressing commercial glazing installation challenges for curtain walls and storefronts, focused on the Canadian market. The day will conclude with an afternoon reception to network with other Summit participants.

Register Now
FGIA members can register (https://fgiaonline.org/events/306/2022-fgia-fenbc-region-technical-summit) for this event for a fee of $275 CAD and non-members can register for $550 CAD. Event sponsorship is available for $1,000 CAD, which allows participating companies to be recognized during the opening session and throughout the event, as well as recognition on the FGIA website. To learn more about sponsorship, contact Florica Vlad at fvlad@FGIAonline.org.

For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org (https://fgiaonline.org/).

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