Volumen creado para celebrar los primeros diez años del ICG Summer Schools que se celebra en Montpellier. Francia., it explains the lessons learned and offers a framework for others wishing to follow. It also recognises the invaluable input of the many glass scientists and technologists who have contributed their time and energy freely; they have all helped to make these events both an effective teaching aid and an important international networking tool, linking together future generations of glass scientists and technologists. Space prevents the inclusion of extended articles from all the contributors to the course