The first edition of Glass Performance Days South America will be held in São Paulo, Brazil 6-7 May 2010. The event is expected to attract participants and speakers from different parts of the world, and will be held in conjunction with the Glass South America Exhibition (6-8 May 2010) organized by Nürnberg Messe. The main topics of GPD will be divided into architectural design & glass technology sessions: How to improve glass companies profitability; Architectural design - new creative buildings and interior design; The latest glass technology - energy efficiency, new products and application; Solar and glass industry - new opportunities. The call for papers is now open. Abstracts should be submitted (max. 150 words per abstract) as email attachment to [email protected]. GPD is also inviting proposals for practical workshops on specific subjects.