Glass Processing Days (GPD) conference is the largest, non-profit and non-commercial, global glass industry conference. Held every 2 years, it is dedicated to develop the global glass industry by connecting glass professionals worldwide. It is organized bi-annually and consists of a glass conference, workshops, glass product exhibition and resourceful evening social activities. GPD 2007 gathered over 1000 professional decision makers and industry leaders from all over the world. Over 260 expert presentations were given. The next event will be held in Tampere, Finland, from 12-15 June 2009. The organisers have issued a Call for Papers for this event and Abstracts are required by 10 October 2008. For further information see www.gpd.fi