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Networking Breakfast
Ensure that you are running on full cylinders! The Continental Breakfast is a chance for attendees to fill up on coffee, grab some food, talk with exhibitors, and network with each other.

Build America, Buy America (BABA) 101

Robert Spangler, Program Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency

This session offers an in-depth introduction to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) initiative, focusing on the benefits and compliance requirements for manufacturers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into domestic preference opportunities associated with BABA and how they apply to infrastructure projects across various programs. With windows and doors being critical components in many of these projects, the presentation emphasizes the mutual benefits of raising awareness about these opportunities. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of BABA, its covered product categories, and the steps needed to ensure compliance, empowering them to capitalize on the initiative while contributing to domestic manufacturing growth.

Automation Technology for the Window and Door Industry

John Barnes, Key Account Manager, Stiles Machinery Inc.

This session delves into the transformative role of advanced technologies like robotics, CNC systems, and automation in improving productivity, safety, quality, and efficiency in the window and door manufacturing industry. Attendees will explore how cutting-edge material handling solutions and innovative finishing technologies can optimize production processes and enhance flexibility. Insights into advancements from European and Asian markets will highlight practical ways to reduce labor demands, increase safety, and address production bottlenecks. By evaluating current manufacturing workflows and partnering with technology providers, manufacturers can design processes that minimize rework, reduce work-in-process (WIP), and maximize efficiency. In today’s competitive landscape, adopting automation is critical for enhancing safety, responding to a modern workforce comfortable with technology, and ensuring profitability and scalability in an evolving market.

PFAS and the Potential Impact on the Window, Door and Skylight Industry 

Dr. Bruce Jarnot, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability, Assent

Explore the critical topic of PFAS chemicals and their implications for the window, door, and skylight industry. This session will provide an in-depth look at the origins, applications, and environmental effects of PFAS, as well as the evolving state and federal regulatory landscape. Gain essential insights to navigate these challenges and stay informed about the future of sustainable practices in the industry.

Michael Fischer, Owner, Fischer Advocacy Associates, LLC

This session explores the ongoing challenges and opportunities in improving window safety, with a focus on the rising trend of child window fall incidents in the U.S. and Canada. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of North American codes and standards that address the delicate balance between fire safety and fall prevention. The discussion will highlight current safety messaging from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), local jurisdictions, and NGOs, identifying gaps in communication about the appropriate use of window stops and their implications for emergency escape and rescue openings (EERO).

The 2025 WDMA Market Study: Results and Analysis

Grant Farnsworth, President, The Farnsworth Group

Join the Farnsworth Group for this enlightening session, as Grant reviews the findings of the 2025 WDMA US Market Study. Attendees will learn how the industry has been tracking over the past three years, where we are in the current economy, and what to expect in the near future. Along with reviewing shipments and forecasting, Farnsworth will breakdown the 2024 shipped units data from the national level to the regional levels and dig into the granular information on housing stock, new projects, and the trends affecting the residential, non–residential, and remodeling markets, which continue to fuel the window, door and industry.

Board of Directors Lunch & Meeting (invite only)