Successfully Held Conference: Creative Glass Dialogues – 180 Years of Organized Glass Production in Serbia

5.10.2026 The Czech House in Belgrade played host to Creative Glass Dialogues 2026, an event celebrating 180 years of Serbian glassmaking shaped by Czech influence, while opening a platform for discussion on the present and future of the glass industry, design, and creative sectors. Among the keynote participants were representatives of leading Czech glassmaking companies including LASVIT (Tomáš Milichovský, Stefan Mihailović), BOMMA (Jiří Trtík), RÜCKL (Jiří Trtík, Kateřina Handlová), BROKIS (Tanja Jović), and Qubus (Jakub Berdych Karpelis), who shared their expertise in bridging traditional craftsmanship, modern technology, and contemporary design.

The program also featured presentations by Petr Nový, Deputy Director of the Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou, and Jan Šmíd, Director of the Crystal Valley initiative. As part of the project, the exhibition “Crystal Valley – The Eighth Wonder of the World” was organized, offering visitors an insight into the rich tradition and contemporary evolution of the glass and jewelry industry in the Liberec Region. The exhibition was curated by Petr Nový. The event was also attended by the Vice-Presidents of the Liberec Region, Jiří Ulvr and Daniel David.

Creative Glass Dialogues is held in partnership with the Czech Centre Belgrade, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Serbia, the Liberec Region, Crystal Valley, the Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou, the Association of Czech Industrial Design, and the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Paraćin.

Photo by Snežana Krstić