Research Frontiers CEO Joe Harary to Lead North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025 in Detroit as Chairman and Keynote Presenter
WOODBURY, NY, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the inventor and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, announced today that its President and CEO, Joseph M. Harary, has been selected as Chairman of the North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025, to be held November 18–19, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to opening the conference and serving as its Chairman, Mr. Harary will deliver the keynote presentation titled “Real World Uses of SPD-SmartGlass and Other Variable Tint Technologies,” highlighting how advances in light-control glazing are transforming the automotive industry.
Joe Harary’s keynote will showcase real-world deployments of SPD-SmartGlass now integrated into flagship vehicles, aircraft, trains, yachts and buildings, where it cuts cabin heat load by up to 95%, blocks 99.5% of light on demand, increases energy efficiency, driving range, and headroom, and allows occupants to control sunlight and glare instantly.
The two-day event, organized by ECV International, brings together leading automakers, glass manufacturers, and technology innovators to discuss emerging trends in vehicle glazing, including smart glass integration, sustainability, and regulatory developments.
“I am honored to chair this year’s conference and to share how SPD-SmartGlass technology continues to redefine how light, comfort, and energy efficiency are managed in vehicles,” said Harary. “With so many industry leaders gathering in Detroit, it’s an exciting time to explore how glazing innovation supports the future of mobility.”
The summit brings together executives and engineers from General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Lucid Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Corning, Kuraray, Carlex Glass, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, NSG Pilkington, Fuyao, Guardian Industries, Renault, Webasto and others—representing the entire automotive glazing value chain from OEMs to Tier-1 suppliers and glass innovators.
Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-SmartGlass technology allows users to instantly, precisely, and continuously control the amount of light passing through glass in response to occupant needs or environmental conditions, improving comfort, design flexibility, and energy efficiency.
For more information about the North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025, visit .
About Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has licensed its smart glass technology to numerous companies that include well known chemical, material science and glass companies. Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please visit our website at , and on , , and .
Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results, especially those reliant on activities by third parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. “SPD-Smart” and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.
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Research Frontiers Inc.
