Registration Now Open for the Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum 2026

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, taking place October 5–7 in Charlotte, NC. This year's forum brings together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, mill managers, and researchers from across the wet-laid fiberglass mat industry for three days of technical sessions, exclusive facility tour, and meaningful networking.

A Forum Built Around Sustainability

This year's theme centers on sustainability, exploring how the industry is evolving to meet new environmental, regulatory, and market demands. From forming fundamentals to EPA compliance to AI-driven quality systems, the forum addresses the full range of challenges facing fiberglass mat professionals today. Whether you're new to the industry or a longtime veteran, the sessions are designed to offer practical, plant-floor relevant insights you can bring back to your team.

What's on the Agenda

Attendees can expect a robust lineup of sessions covering topics like glass mat fundamentals, chemical sustainability, forming table best practices, and the latest formaldehyde regulatory update. Beyond the core sessions, this year's forum includes two exclusive R&D facility tours, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at capabilities such as microstructural analysis, heat transfer testing, fire testing, chemical analysis, and the reverberation room.

Networking That Goes Beyond the Sessions

The forum has long been valued not just for its technical content, but for the relationships built along the way. This year's social calendar includes the Cocktail and Tabletop Reception, an evening dedicated to meeting the speakers, and the Women in Industry breakfast, giving attendees plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build lasting industry relationships outside the conference room.

Early Bird Pricing Available

Attendees who register by September 5 can take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200. With limited capacity for the facility tour and several social events, early registration is recommended for those who want to secure their preferred sessions and activities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Organizations interested in increasing their visibility within the fiberglass mat industry can explore this year's sponsorship packages, designed to fit a range of marketing goals and budgets. Sponsoring the forum is an opportunity to connect directly with key decision-makers and demonstrate leadership on the issues shaping the industry's future.

Why Attend

The Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum remains one of the few events dedicated entirely to the wet-laid fiberglass mat industry. For manufacturers navigating new compliance requirements, suppliers looking to showcase innovation, or researchers eager to share findings, the forum offers a focused, high-value setting that's hard to find anywhere else.

Registration is open now at www.events.tappi.org/fiberglassmat. Early bird pricing ends September 5, 2026.