2010 IGA Annual Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show™
Registration is now open for the IGA Annual Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show. CLICK HERE to register.
The Independent Glass Association (IGA) is the only association dedicated to the needs
of the independent glass companies in North America. Its conference seminars and trade shows are designed to provide members and industry insiders with the latest information, education and networking opportunities. IGA conferences are guaranteed to serve you, your business and the industry in only a positive and prosperous manner.
IGA will hold its 2010 Annual Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show May 20-22 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida and will consist of sessions covering marking strategies, technical education and legal issues to help independents compete in the auto glass industry’s ever-changing environment.
In 2010 The Auto Glass Industry Will Gather – Don’t Be Left out…
This event is the only place you'll be able to find the entire auto glass industry in one place this year. Please join the IGA and NWRA as they hold their conferences and the National Glass Association (NGA) as it holds its committee meetings and related subcommittee event, all in one venue. This is the only event for the auto glass industry this year for all three groups.
IGA’s Spring Auto Glass Show is an expansive exposition full of the products and information you want and nothing you don’t. It gives you the opportunity to personally connect with new and current suppliers. The high quality and focus of this show have attracted the industry’s best for years. Your chance to see these high quality vendors will take place Friday, May 21 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A list of previous exhibitors can be found at the bottom of the page.
By Attending the IGA Conference You’ll Receive
• All IGA seminars and workshops
• Admission to the Spring Auto Glass Show on both days
• Networking opportunities with industry peers
• Admission to the welcoming cocktail
• Admission to the continental breakfast
In order to provide flexibility for attendees, there are several different types of registration being offered. Please choose the registration type that best suits your needs. All fees must be payable in U.S. funds to IGA.
Registration details
Full Registration includes admission to all seminars, workshops and demonstrations all three days, welcoming cocktail party and the Spring Auto Glass Show both days. Those who register before April 26, 2010 will receive a pre-registration discount. Attendees that register for both the NWRA conference and the IGA conference will receive a 10% discount on the total cost of attendance.
| Registration Type | Price | Price | On-Site |
| Member Registration | $99 | $199 | $299 |
| Member Second Attendee | $59 | $159 | $259 |
| Member Third and More Attendees | FREE | $99 | $259 |
| Non-Member Registration | $199 | $299 | $399 |
| Non-Member Second Attendee | $150 | $250 | $350 |
| Non-Member Third and More Attendees | $99 | $199 | $350 |
Additional Event Fees | Price** | ||
| Dinner Cruise, Thursday, May 20 | $55 | ||
IGA Certification Exam, Saturday, May 22 | $59 |
** To attend these events attendees must pre-register. No on-site registrations will be accepted.
One Venue for All
The IGA and the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) will be joining forces to bring you the best seminars and exhibits. Both associations will be holding their spring conferences between May 20-22 and will share seminars on May 21.
As part of its effort to work more closely with the NWRA, the IGA has negotiated a special reduced combination registration for its members. Those individuals who maintain active memberships in either the IGA or NWRA may elect to purchase a special reduced combination registration should the member wish to attend both events. Fully maximize your time—and money—be attending both events for one low fee!
Conference | Price (registered by 4/1/10) |
Independent Glass Association | $99 |
National Windshield Repair Association | $99 |
Joint Registration with 10% discount each | $158.40 |
REGISTER NOW for the IGA Annual Spring Conference and Auto Glass Show.
Where To Stay
The 2010 Independents’ Days Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show will take place at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida.
Experience excitement and serenity in one location. Have fun in the sun or tee off on the golf course at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. This resort has something for everyone, including 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and special event space.
The Sanibel Resort will be offering a discounted room rate of $124 single/double, plus tax, until April 29, 2010. A $15 resort fee includes unlimited access to the Spa facilities room, full use of the Fitness Center; admittance to any of the exercise classes offered, turndown service upon request; trolley transportation around the resort complex; unlimited in-room access to high-speed wired or wireless Internet service; newspaper delivery to your room; no additional charges for 800 numbers and many other services. To make your room reservations, call the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa at 800/767-7777 and be sure to mention you are with the Spring Auto Glass Show to receive your discounted rate.
Technical Training
IGA understands that with so much competition in the industry, technicians must maintain the highest credentials and certifications to prove they are the best. Each day of the conference, IGA will bring attendees technical training sessions focused on enhancing their knowledge and skill sets. Topics include troubleshooting, FMVSS and AGRSS. On the second day of the conference, a certification exam will be administered. Owners and technicians are invited to take the training and then sit for the IGA Certification examination.
All fees regarding this training and certification are already included in your event registration.
CLICK HERE for more information about the IGA Auto Glass Technician Certification Program.
CLICK HERE to join IGA.
Previous Exhibitors
A.N. Designs Inc.
Ace Security
ADCO Products Inc.
AEGIS Tools International
Affinity Channel Financial Services
AGRR magazine
AGRSS
August Ashe Inc.
Auto Glass Journal
Auto Glass Magazine
Autostock Distribution/LoCan
Bartelstone Glass
BB&T Insurance Services
Beyond Parts & Equipment
BTB Auto Glass Tools
Burco Inc.
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc.
Carlite by Visteon
CCRE
Chicago Auto Glass Group
Clear Visions
Coach Glass
CPFilms Inc.
CPI Divisions/Clean Plus Inc.
Creative Extruded Products Inc.
Crystal Clear Window Works
Curved Glass Distributors
Data Tranz
Delta Kits Inc.
Discount Auto Glass
Dow Automotive
Duncan Systems
Edgeguard International
eDirect Glass
EFTEC Aftermarket
Equalizer
Extractor
Fein Power Tools Inc.
Film Technologies International Inc.
FixMyWindshield.com
FlexLine Moldings
glassBYTEs.com™
Glass Doctor
Glass Links
Glass Mechanix
Glass Medic
Glass Pac
Glass Technology
Glas-Weld Systems Inc.
Glaxis
Gold Glass Group
GTS Services
Hopper Products
Hunter Labs
IBS Software
Independent Glass Association
International Window Film Association
Irisfilms
JE Berkowitz
Johnson Window Films
Kawneer
LilBuddy
Lindquist & Vennum P.L.L.P.
Liquid Resins/A.C.T
Livgard & Lloyd P.L.L.OP.
Lo-Can Glass International
Lynx Services
Madico
Mainstreet Computers Inc.
Marcy Enterprises, Inc.
MBJ Associates
Mitsubishi Fusco
Mitchell International
Mitsubishi Fusco
Molloy, LLC
Mygrant Glass Co. Inc.
NAGS
National Glass Association
Night Watchman
North American Specialty Glass
Northstar Automotive Glass
Novus Auto Glass (TCGI)
Oberhand Marketing and Media
Palmer Mirro-Mastics
ParKin Accessories
Pilkington
PPG Industries Inc.
PPG Prostars
Precision Replacement Parts
Pro-set
Protect-Gard
Quattrolifts
Quest Software Inc.
Rehau Inc.
Reid Manufacturing Co.
Restylers’ Choice, LLC
RGT Consulting, Inc.
RouteSmart Technologies
Ryan Business Services
Safety Direct
Sika Corp.
Solid Well International Corp.
Sommer & Maca Industries
Southern Stretch Forming
SRP Glass Restoration
Strybuc Industries
T2 Solutions
TechnoRubber Industries
The New Company Store/CPI Divisions
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
3M Window Film
Thrifty Glass Inc.
Ultra Wiz
Unruh Fab, Inc.
Var IT Inc.
Window Film magazine
Yangtse Inc.
Yih-Tair Industrial Inc.