October event broadens scope to include representation from all sectors under its banner

For the first time ever, The Australian Window Association (AWA) will join forces with other industry associations to host the Fenestration Australia 2013 exhibition and conference in Canberra from October 3 to 5. Announcing this in a press release, the event organisers said that the Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand (WFAANZ), Skylight Industry Association (SIA) and Australian Institute of Surface Finishing (AISF) will work with the AWA to create a breakthrough industry event this year, with early bird registrations beginning in early May.

According to the organisers, a series of business sessions, presentations, workshops and social functions relevant to all stakeholders will be featured within the three-day programme, and the exhibition and AWA Design Awards have been expanded to include representation from all sectors under the fenestration banner.

Gary Smith, AWA Marketing Manager, commented about the event: “Prevailing trends in architecture, design and building sustainability place an unprecedented focus on the fenestration industry. Previously disparate sides of the industry were being called on to work together all the time. It seemed a logical step to invite the window film, skylight and surface finishing sectors to participate in Fenestration Australia 2013, so we could offer the most comprehensive event possible…. By broadening the scope of the programme, the conference will become a source of information, training and networking opportunities that previously did not exist for our industry.”