The conversation continues at Auto Glass Week™ 2026 with a line-up of sessions focused on the issues shaping the future of the auto glass industry. From business strategy and emerging technologies to economic trends and workforce development, attendees will explore timely topics designed to spark new ideas and support smarter business decisions.
The topics covered on Aug. 28-29 are as follows:
Friday, Aug. 28
Rethinking Repair
Discover how windshield repair can become a more profitable part of your business. Industry experts will discuss common misconceptions, emerging trends and strategies for increasing repair revenue. Faculty: Linda Rollinson, owner of Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, chair of the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) and the Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Repair Standard™ (ROLAGS); Committee: Korey Gobin, sales manager at Delta Kits; Shiloh Spoo, president of GlasWeld
Recalibration Technology and Practice: Where It’s Going
Learn how advances in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technology are changing the industry and what they mean for your business. A panel of experts will discuss emerging technologies, mobile calibration and what’s next for the market. Faculty: Maria Charlton, managing director of AirPro Diagnostics – UK; Thomas Knapp, director at Bosch; Stewart Peregrine, senior executive of Autel and Michael Preisendorf of CarCal Mobile Experts
New Pain Points and How to Deal with Them
Join industry leaders as they discuss today’s biggest challenges, including mobile calibrations, legislation, technician recruitment, TPA requirements, claims processing and other timely issues. Moderator: Kim Mann, AGSC general counsel; Panelists: Jacques Navant, AGSC president and technical director of Don’s Mobile Glass and Ramzi Hermiz, chief executive officer of Carlex and additional panelists
Positioning Your Company for Sale — 5, 10, 15 or 20 Years from Now
Whether you’re planning to sell your business or simply strengthening it for the future, this session explores strategies for increasing operational efficiency and long-term value. Faculty: Troy Mason, senior vice president for auto glass at Caliber Auto Glass
Saturday, Aug. 29
Special Session: Scaling Your Business
Hear from business leaders who have successfully grown their companies as they discuss the opportunities, challenges and key considerations involved in scaling a business. Rich Harrison, founder and chief development officer at CollisionRight, LLC; Dave Leach, chief operating officer of Don’s Mobile Glass and Jim Ponder, president and CEO of Turnkey
All registrants (except partial registrants) can attend these sessions and gain valuable insight from industry leaders and experts.
Auto Glass Week™ 2026 will take place Aug. 27–29, with pre-event education beginning Aug. 26, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. For more information and to register, visit autoglassweek.com.
