Auto Glass Week 2024 Opens Registration, Targets Record Attendance for Orlando Showcase

By mid-spring 2024, Auto Glass Week—the industry's premier annual trade event co-sponsored by the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) and the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC)—was building toward what organizers hoped would be a landmark year. Early registration discounts for the September 2024 event at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando were set to expire April 30.

Auto Glass Week typically draws shop owners, technicians, distributors, manufacturers, and insurers under one roof for an intensive combination of educational sessions, product demonstrations, networking, and competitive events including the Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO). The event serves as the industry's most concentrated opportunity to learn about new products, calibration equipment, legislative developments, and best practices.

The 2024 edition went on to set a record attendance of 3,000 participants. Jorge Sandoval won the AGTO gold medal in an emotional competition watched closely by the attending glass community. For the shops and technicians who attended, the event offered exposure to new calibration technologies, recruitment opportunities, and professional development unavailable in regional or local contexts.

For shops that did not attend Auto Glass Week 2024, the record attendance was a signal about the industry's appetite for professional development and community. Events like AGW provide a competitive intelligence gathering function: shops that attend understand emerging equipment trends, legislative discussions, and competitive dynamics earlier than those who rely only on trade press reports.

The AGSC's involvement as co-sponsor means that AGW educational sessions are directly connected to the standards and accreditation frameworks that affect shops' compliance posture. Attending AGW is one of the most efficient ways for shop staff to stay current with AGSC requirements and understand how those requirements may evolve in coming months.

Shop operators considering AGW 2025 participation should note that early registration—typically open by spring—provides significant savings over at-the-door rates. The investment typically pays off through equipment discoveries, supplier relationships, and knowledge updates that benefit the shop throughout the subsequent year.