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ICG 2025

27th International Congress on Glass

About the ICG 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025)

The 27th International Congress on Glass is very significant for India because it will be close to four decades in 2025 since the last ICG congress was held in India in the year 1986 which was inaugurated by the then Hon’ble President of India Shri Giani Zail Singh. Between these periods, Indian science and technology especially the Glass Industry have undergone a sea-change making a phenomenal impact on the Indian economy. Therefore, it is the right time for us to take a proactive role and initiative for hosting such a prestigious event. Incidentally, the year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (CSIR-CGCRI). Thus, it is apt and appropriate that CSIR-CGCRI hosts one of the grandest events in the field of Glass with the august presence of glass scientists, researchers, industry representatives and technologists from all over the world.
The theme of ICG 2025 Congress is “Glass: A Smart and Indispensable Material for Sustainable Society” and the focus of the ICG 2025 event is on emerging technologies which can catalyse transformations in the use of glass products in various fields. The Congress will include keynote address, several plenary talks, industry presentations and round table discussions devoted to the theme of the congress, focusing on the contribution of glass in creating a Green World. Further, a Tutorial Session is also planned as part of this 27th ICG meet, for the benefit of budding researchers working in the area of glass science & technologies, especially students. A mega exposition on glass and allied products with active participation of several reputed industry houses has been planned to promote the exchange of ideas between the experts in glass science and technology across the globe.
Participation of about 800 delegates from all over the world including more than 300 faculty members and leading industry executives from abroad is expected in this mega event of 27th ICG meet, to be held at Kolkata during January 20-24, 2025. Needless to mention that such a mega event cannot be organized without active participation, encouragement and generous support from all who are directly or indirectly related with this fascinating material GLASS. So, let us come together, join hands to see that this mission meets a grand success.
ICG glass congress is a triennial event organised at different parts of the globe under the aegis of the International Commission on Glass (ICG) for dissemination of knowledge and to promote research cooperation and partnership with the stake holders.

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ICG

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON GLASS

ICG, the International Commission on Glass is a non-profit international Society for the National Scientific and Technical Organizations comprising about 34 countries with particular interests in Glass Science and Technology aiming to promote and stimulate the understanding and cooperation. Since late 1980s, ICG Congresses have expanded significantly, where the knowledge and information on glass science and technology are being disseminated. The ICG meets at an interval of every three years to provide valuable opportunities to glass scientists and technologists and during the ICG meet, host country generally organizes an International conference on glass science and technology. Their special features of ICG meet includes Invited lectures, reviewing of major achievements not only in the traditional fields of glass science and technology, but also on new glass applications such as optics, photonics, electronics, nanotechnology, coating technology, biotechnology, and composites
The ICG achieves these objectives by performing laboratory round-robin experiments, comparative studies of planned projects by its Technical committees and organizing topical meetings along with publishing scientific and technical papers, reports, books by disseminating knowledge on glass in advanced educational courses and workshops. A further major role is to organize annual international meetings/conferences apart from organizing the International Congress on Glass triennially at different parts of the globe.

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CSIR

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)

About Organizer of the 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025)

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledgebase in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization. Having a pan India presence, CSIR has a dynamic network of 38 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 3 Innovation Complexes and 5 units. CSIR’s R&D expertise and experience is embodied in about 4600 active scientists supported by about 8000 scientific and technical personnel. The scientific staff of CSIR only constitute about 3-4% of India’s scientific manpower but they contribute to 10% of India’s scientific output. CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, materials science, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. Pioneer of India’s intellectual property movement, on an average CSIR file about 200 Indian patents and 250 foreign patents per year. About 13.86% of CSIR patents are licensed - a number which is above the global average. CSIR is ranked at 84th among 4851 institutions worldwide and is the only Indian organization among the top 100 global institutions, according to the Scimago Institutions Ranking World Report 2014. CSIR holds the 17th rank in Asia and leads the country at the first position. Under the administrative control of CSIR, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) was established in 2010 (by a resolution of GOI on July 17, 2010) and formalized by an Act of Parliament vide The Gazette of India and notified on April 3, 2012 as an Institution of National Importance. About 811 students have already graduated from AcSIR and currently about 4000 Students enrolled in Ph. D, Integrated M. Tech-Ph. D, integrated M. Sc.-Ph. D and PG Diploma courses. AcSIR campuses spread over 37 CSIR laboratories across the country, and offer courses in broad areas of Biological Science, Chemical Science, Engineering Science, Mathematical & Information Science, Physical Science, and Inter- & trans-disciplinary subjects.

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CSIR-CGCRI

CSIR-CENTRAL GLASS AND CERAMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSIR-CGCRI)

About Organizer of the 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025)

CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) is one of the first four laboratories that was set up under CSIR. Though it started functioning in a limited way in 1944, the Institute was formally inaugurated on August 26, 1950. In order to serve the local industrial clusters, the Institute established two extension centres at Naroda (Gujarat, India) and Khurja (UP, India). Presently, CSIR-CGCRI has a large pool of highly experienced and dedicated scientists of about 100 working in various fields of glass and ceramics research who are assisted by about 150 technical staff and a few hundred-research students. CSIR-CGCRI came into limelight by developing the technology for production of optical glass with a view to making the country self-reliant and consequently established an optical glass pilot plant with an annual capacity of 10 tonnes in 1961 without any foreign collaboration. In the seventies, the Institute initiated the development of laser glass, infrared transmitting filters, and synthetic quartz single crystal. All these carry the testimony of CSIR-CGCRI to become the leader in glass and ceramic research in the country. In the eighties CSIR-CGCRI started work on a number of fields, some of which were even in their nascent stage in the international arena. Work in the field of optical fibre for telecommunications, sol-gel processing of glass and ceramic materials, production of glass fibre based composites and application of ceramic materials in electronics were initiated during this period. Over the years, Glass Division of CSIR-CGCRI has developed various glasses and glass-ceramics namely radio-photoluminescent (RPL) glass, filter glass, colored signal glass, lanthanum bearing optical glass, radiation shielding window (RSW) glass, glasses for nuclear waste immobilization, rare-earth doped luminescent glass, tellurite glass, transparent nano-crystalline and machinable glass-ceramics etc. for several niche applications. Currently, R & D activities have been diversified in the areas of chalcogenide glass, bioactive glass, oxyfluoride glass-ceramics, nonlinear optical glass-ceramics, etc. to fulfil countries requirements as well as for emerging applications. Similarly, Fiber Optics and Photonics Division has made immense contributions in the fields of fiber amplifiers, high power fiber lasers, photonic crystal fibers and fiber Bragg grating sensors for practical applications. The Congress is being planned in association with the major glass and ceramic societies in India such as Indian Ceramic Society, All India Glass Manufacturers Federation and Glazing Society of India.

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InCerS

INDIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (InCerS)

About Organizer of the 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025)

Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS), a non-profit organization, was established in 1928 with the blessings and active support of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the main architect for establishing the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. The primary objective of the Society is to promote friendship and co-operation among all those who are engaged in the manufacture of ceramicware, in teaching of and research in ceramics or in any way related to ceramics and interested in the advancement of knowledge, art and technology connected therewith. Through such co-operation, the Society aims at improving the condition of the ceramic industries in India. The Society promotes the advancement of ceramic science, arts and technologies by bringing into close contact those engaged in these pursuits, publishing scientific and technical books and journals and holding annual sessions, meetings, discussions, national and international symposia and exhibitions on the subjects of interest. It is the one and only Society in India for the propagation of the art, science and technology of ceramics, refractories, glass and related materials to serve the global ceramic community. During the last ninety-six years of its existence the Society has grown from strength to strength and presently, InCerS has more than 2200 members in and out of India. The members include manufacturers, professionals, academicians, technologists, R&D workers, artists, craftsmen, students and many more. With the passage of time it has slowly stretched its wings and today there are 13 Local Chapters spreading all over the country and one International Chapter (Gulf Countries Cooperation Chapter). The Society aims at bringing about a synergy of industry and educational institutions and professionals in the field of ceramics. At present, there are four Students Chapters under the banner of Indian Ceramic Society: (i) Department of Ceramic Technology, Anna University, Chennai; (ii)Department of Ceramic Engineering, IIT-BHU, Varanasi, UP ; (iii) Department of Ceramic Engineering, NIT- Rourkela, Odisha ; (iv) NIT-Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Recently, the Indian Ceramic Society has come up to a collaborative partnership with The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) and The European Ceramic Society (ECerS) for mutual benefit and enhancement of both the Societies along with the Ceramic Societies of other countries, like Europe, Bangladesh, Spain and Italy are also being developed.

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AIGMF

All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation (AIGMF)

All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation (AIGMF)

The All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation (AIGMF) founded in 1944 is the sole representative body of all segments of the Indian Glass Industry consisting of large, medium and small-scale manufacturers. The Federation is made up of five Regional Associations viz., Eastern India Glass Manufacturers' Association (EIGMA)- Kolkata, Northern India Glass Manufacturers' Association (NIGMA)- New Delhi, South India Glass Manufacturers' Association (SIGMA)- Hyderabad, UP Glass Manufacturers' Syndicate (UPGMS)-Firozabad, and Western India Glass Manufacturers' Association (WIGMA)- Mumbai. The AIGMF Executive Committee meets every three months or so to discuss challenges and opportunities that may exist for the Glass Industry and ways & means to surge forward. AIGMF publishes Glass News and Kanch (quarterly journal of Glass Industry) which are distributed to over 15,000 stakeholders worldwide both in print and e-version. It may be mentioned that KANCH is the only magazine which reaches all glass manufacturers and others connected with the Glass Industry in India. Apart from Glass manufacturers, those connected with the Glass industry in India and abroad are enrolled as members of the Federation.

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GSI

Glazing Society of India

Glazing Society of India

Glazing Society of India (GSI) is a non-profit, independent, inclusive organization working on standardization, testing, certification, research and capacity building for Glass, Glazing Systems and its associated materials for quality performance in the areas of energy efficiency, safety, structural aspects, acoustics, fire resistance and others. GSI is a collaborative initiative involving various stakeholders from the Indian Glass and Glazing Industry including Manufacturers, Processors, Fabricators, Installers, Builders, Consultants, Policy Formulation Bodies, Educational/Research Institutions, Industry experts, International organizations (NFRC, IFT etc.) and other stakeholders. GSI in collaboration with its respective Academic and Institutional Partners has jointly established the following three “first of its kind state-of-the-art research and testing facilities for Architectural Glass, Glazing Systems and its associated materials” in India.
● Structural Glass Research and Testing (SGRT) Facility at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai
● Architectural Glass Research and Testing (AGRT) Facility, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata
● Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE), Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University, Ahmedabad
GSI has supported and involved in various Technical Committees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in building the codes and regulations for the use of Architectural Glass and Glazing Products in Indian Buildings. GSI played a significant role in bringing up the New Section on Glass and Glazing Systems in the National Building Code 2016, 16 New BIS Codes and Standards for Architectural Glass and Glazing Systems and Energy Conservation Building Code for Commercial Buildings and Residential Buildings in India. GSI has successfully organized various conferences, webinars, skill development training programs and National Energy Efficiency Outreach Programs in the last 5 years in association with its stakeholders, Industry and others.

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