Polyclose 2026: innovations for window, door, awning, facade and access technology at a glance

From January 14 to 16, 2026, Flanders Expo Gent will host the 22nd edition of Polyclose, the largest trade fair in the Benelux in the field of window, door, sun protection, façade and access technology. With more than 200 international exhibitors, a strong thematic focus and the launch of the PolycloseSummit, this edition will again be an unmissable appointment for anyone working on the building envelope. For joiners, installers, system suppliers, façade builders and specifiers, Polyclose represents an ideal time to be completely up-to-date in three days.

The facade as the hub of comfort, energy management and functionality

The role of the building envelope has changed significantly in recent years. Whereas windows, doors and façade components used to be primarily functional, today they are evolving into high-performance, intelligent and aesthetically pleasing elements that determine comfort, energy management and security. Polyclose 2026 provides a complete overview of that evolution.

Visitors will discover the latest window and door profiles, high-performance insulation solutions, smart ventilation systems, textile blinds, advanced access technology and digitalization solutions. Notable is the strong focus on energy efficiency, acoustics and overheating. These are three topics that are gaining increasing weight due to climate change and stricter regulations.

New in 2026: the PolycloseSummit

The most notable innovation this year is the introduction of the PolycloseSummit, a substantive program in the middle of the show floor.

The Summit consists of three formats:

Previews
In just 30 minutes, visitors will get a compact and
professionally presented overview of key
product and system innovationsw of the fair.

Labs
Application-oriented sessions in which exhibitors demonstrate how systems are integrated into real-world applications: from mounting and air sealing to acoustic performance and interconnections between components.

Talks
In-depth discussions with experts on topics such as circular building, EPB evolutions, digitalization, visions of the future and comfort in an urban context.

The Summit provides technical depth, market insight and content orientation-unmissable in a field that is evolving at lightning speed.

Three days full of innovation, technology and inspiration

Polyclose is valued for its mix of technology, practice, networking and knowledge exchange. The event brings together system suppliers, manufacturers, installers, designers and specifiers in an approachable but high-level technical context.

Visitors find solutions to them:

• energy efficiency and insulation;
• acoustic comfort in compacted cities;
• risk of overheating;
• high-performance facade systems;
• digital management and integration;
• circular materials and modular construction.

With its broad thematic scope, Polyclose 2026 provides a unique benchmark for those working on windows, doors, facades, blinds and access systems.

Free admission with code PP6761237

Professionals can visit the fair for free by registering at www.polyclose.be with code PP6058852 On Thursday, the fair will remain open until 8 p.m.  

Practical info

Polyclose 2026 - 22nd edition

January 14 - 15 - 16, 2026

Flanders Expo Ghent

Wednesday & Friday: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (nocturne)

Spacious parking and easily accessible by public transportation. Only 25 km from the Dutch border. Accommodation options nearby.