Last May, the United Nations declared 2022 as the International Year of Glass. This is the first time that the United Nations has named a year with a single material, which highlights the indispensable and important role of glass in many fields such as technology, economy, environment, culture and society, as well as its role in meeting the challenges and building a sustainable society. Inclusive society, enabling global economic recovery, promoting the development of emerging technologies and many other contributions. As a basic material with a long history, glass has officially entered the center of the world stage.
With the theme of "Celebrating the past, present and future of glass to create a sustainable, fair and better tomorrow!", the 2022 United Nations International Year of Glass will organize scientific and technological summits, seminars, industry exhibitions, glass art exhibitions, etc. Various activities covering the world in the exhibition focus on promoting the technological and cultural achievements formed by the material characteristics and ultimate functions of glass. Important international events that have been announced to the world include the 32nd China International Glass Industry Technology Exhibition hosted by the China Silicate Society, the "National Glass Day" event in the United States, the theme event "From Pharaoh to High-Tech Glass" in Egypt, The 26th International Glass Congress held in Berlin, Germany and the closing ceremony of the International Year of Glass in Japan, etc.
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