Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to inform you that CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata, is hosting the esteemed International Congress on Glass (ICG) 2025 from January 20 to 24, 2025, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Center (BBCC) in Kolkata, India. This marks the second time our institution is organizing this significant international conference, in collaboration with the Indian Ceramic Society (ICS), Kolkata Chapter, All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) and Glazing Society of India (GSI), after a gap of 39 years since the inaugural ICG Congress in 1986, held in New Delhi, India. The conference will encompass discussions on the science and technology of glass and glass-ceramics, focusing on recent advancements and future prospects.
We are also proud to announce that a tutorial will be organized for the 3rd time in India in collaboration with the International Commission on Glass (ICG) preceding the conference (January 17 to 19, 2025). The ICG-CGCRI tutorial will cover various traits of glass science and technology, including the basics of glass and glass melts, structural aspects of glass, properties of glass and glasses for multi-functional applications, etc. for the benefit of researchers, young faculties and technologists in the field of glass.
Our goal for this conference is to convene distinguished international and national experts who will deliver lectures on innovative topics within the specialty glass field, showcasing recent technological breakthroughs. We anticipate insights from leading industry players regarding future technologies and applications. This gathering promises a rich exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences aimed at identifying and addressing futuristic challenges in glass technology.
We anticipate the participation of approximately 600 international and national delegates, including senior executives from prominent industries and esteemed figures from the glass research community. Additionally, we warmly invite students and researchers from various colleges and universities to participate, present their research, and engage with the global community.
As you can appreciate, the organization of an international conference of this magnitude calls for enormous expenditure of resources and cooperation from all. We cannot hope to organize this event without the active participation, encouragement and generous contributions of our colleagues, collaborators, and sponsors.
For detailed information regarding abstract submission, registration fees, sponsorship opportunities, symposia and more, please visit our congress website: www.icg2025.co.in.
Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact us at:
icg2025-secretariat@cgcri.res.in.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Dr. Atiar Rahaman Molla)
Organizing Secretary, ICG 2025