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Attendees are required to make their own hotel reservations. This should be done prior to the hotel cutoff date since reservations made after this date may not be confirmed at the group rate. If you must cancel your room reservation, it is suggested that you first contact [email protected]. Often conference participants are put on a waiting list if they are unable to confirm a reservation at the meeting hotel.

Only representatives of FGIA Corporate member companies or individuals included in Professional or Technical Consultant memberships have access to members only information of the FGIA website. If you are unsure if your company is a member, search our member directory.

General benefits of FGIA membership include development of product and component performance standards, networking opportunities, updates on codes information and industry developments, discounts on conference registration, reduced prices on publications and market studies, access to members-only information on our website, free subscriptions to newsletters and priority access to industry-related technical support from FGIA staff. Visit the Join FGIA page to learn more. Note: FGIA offers a number of membership options, and benefits vary depending on the member selection. Learn more about each option on the Corporate Memberships and Individual Memberships pages.

If you are already listed as a contact under your company’s membership, click the Sign In button in the top left-hand corner of the website and choose “Forgot my password” to have your username and password information emailed to you. If the automated system indicates that your email address is not on file, you will need to be added as a secondary contact under the membership in order to obtain an individual log-in for the Members Only area. Please request that your company’s main contact add you to the membership or contact [email protected].

For each virtual registration option, each participant will receive an email containing a unique link to connect to the event. Participants joining without a paid registration, will be invoiced after the event concludes.

The schedule for the in-person conference will follow the event venue’s time zone. The schedule for the virtual conference will be set in the Eastern time zone.

Virtual conference participants will have limited access and will be placed in “Listen-only” mode.

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The virtual registration fees are as follows (all in USD funds):

Members: Individual Registration

• Early Bird (by August 23): $350
• Extended Early Bird (by September 2): $400
• Regular Rate (after September 2): $450

Members: Company Registration (up to 10 participants)

• Early Bird (by August 23): $875
• Extended Early Bird (by September 2): $950
• Regular Rate (after September 2): $1200

Once a company registration is purchased, FGIA staff will contact the primary registrant to obtain information for additional conference participants. The registration fee will vary based on the date when the full list of company registrants is provided (not when initial registration is submitted). No exceptions.

Non-members: $1680

Non-members must submit a paper registration form to sign up for FGIA events.  

Non-members are welcome to attend an FGIA conference at the non-member rate. However, after attending two events, non-members are expected to join the association before attending future conferences.

For planning purposes, it is preferred to have participants register in advance; however, on-site registrations are welcome.

You must be a Category 1, 2, or GPC-only member to exhibit at the Product Showcase (Fall Conferences only).

If you are not able to login, please complete one of the following options to retrieve/reset your login credentials before registering for this event: 1.If you know your FGIA username, use that information to reset your password here. 2.If you do not know your FGIA username, use this link to request it via your email address and follow the instruction in the email to reset your password. If you are unable to reset your credentials, contact us at [email protected].

Refunds will be issued (less a $100 service charge per registration) if submitted prior to the deadline listed on the event registration form and website.

Optional events are non-refundable.

The registration fee includes the following for in-person participants:

• Breakfasts, lunches, receptions
• Awards ceremony and reception (Annual Conferences only)
• Product Showcase (Fall Conferences only)
• Access to meetings and speaker sessions
• Meeting materials
• Some optional events require an additional fee

FGIA is committed to helping you make the most of your time at the conference. Therefore, the resources below are provided to give you materials for the conference and to aid in networking. Based upon feedback from other new conference participants, an online resource was created with information on conference materials, committee participation and balloting procedures, as well as information on attire and badges. However, if you need more information, please contact [email protected].

A hybrid event blends an in-person (physical) event and a virtual (listen-only mode) event. Note: FGIA will stop offering hybrid evets after the 2024 Fall Conference in Minneapolis (September 16-19).

Event fees for all registrants (regardless of their location) for events hosted in Canada, including virtual registration for hybrid events broadcasted from a venue in Canada, are subject to Canadian federal sales tax. For events hosted in British Columbia (BC), the 5% GST will be applied to the total event fees.

The most up-to-date information about the FenestrationMasters program can be found here. If you would like to join the FenestrationMasters informational email list, please contact Angela Dickson, AAMA Marketing Manager, and you’ll receive periodic program notifications and updates related to new course availability.

There are two different credentials available through the program: Certified FenestrationMaster: To qualify for advanced certification, a four-year degree in engineering, architecture or applied sciences and four years of full-time fenestration-related experience is required OR 6 years of full-time experience in the fenestration industry. Certified FenestrationAssociate: No minimum education or experience is required to be eligible for this level. Both credential levels require successful completion of applicable coursework, as well as achieving the required score on the certification exam.

Courses cover a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements. Three course topics are currently available: product types and design considerations, window and door performance standards and proper glass selection. More course topics will be available throughout 2010 and 2011, including:

• Code Requirements
• Coatings and Finishes
• Installation Documents
• Energy and Thermal Performance
• Skylights and Daylighting
• Blast Hazard Mitigation
• Window and Door Hardware
• Framing Material Considerations
• Acoustical Performance
• Sealants and Adhesives

AAMA licensed the InstallationMasters™ program (training, testing and certification of window installers) several years ago to Architectural Testing, Inc. of York, PA. They can be reached at 717-764-7700.

AAMA created both the FenestrationMasters^® and InstallationMasters^® programs. Due to the association’s long-standing history of writing standards and influencing codes, coursework and certification programs are a natural progression, and these certification programs help to educate industry professionals in not only the issues affecting the industry but also in some of the very issues that AAMA has helped to influence. The AAMA FenestrationMasters program is a nationwide program for professionals in the window, door, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and sloped glazing industries, which was launched during the GlassBuild America show in 2010. The FenestrationMasters program offers training content based on consensus-based AAMA standards. To gain the FenestrationMasters professional certification, the curriculum and certification exam must be completed. More information about FenestrationMasters is available here. Please contact [email protected] to join the informational mailing list, through which you’ll receive updates related to new course availability. The InstallationMasters program is a nationwide training and certification program for new construction and replacement installers of windows and exterior glass doors in residential and light commercial markets. More information about the InstallationMasters program, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, online training options and a list of accredited instructors by location, can be found here.

As the leading trade association for the residential and commercial window, door and skylight industry, AAMA provides architects, specifiers, engineers, contractors and building officials with important and up-to-date information on materials, product technology and innovation. In addition to our classroom program, distance education is easy to access through AAMA. Our courses are online and ready at your convenience. Where appropriate, we’ll even process your credits directly with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and send you a certificate of completion. Click here for a listing of authorized course presenters.