Messe München and DKG expand collaboration for ceramitec 2026
Messe München and the German Ceramics Society (DKG) have announced that they will further their collaboration at the upcoming ceramitec, scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, in Munich, Germany. The aim is to place greater emphasis on ceramics as a key material in modern technologies, particularly regarding key global challenges such as sustainable energy supply, the hydrogen economy, microelectronics, mobility, and medicine.
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The new DKG Agora stage will offer startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and educational and research institutions an opportunity to present their innovations inexpensively and with high visibility. The DKG Agora will be located in Hall A5.
On the second day of the trade fair, the programme will include application-oriented presentations on “Ceramics for Eco-Applications” and “Ceramics for Extreme Conditions”. The sessions are intended to be interactive and encourage the active involvement of young researchers.
Another highlight is the Career Day, jointly organised by the DKG, the ECTS (European Ceramic Technology Suppliers), and Messe München, which will take place on the first day of the trade fair. This will provide students and trainees with insights into career paths and offer them the opportunity to contact companies during interactive poster sessions and guided tours. The journey there by bus transfer has been organised with the support of company sponsors and in cooperation with the VDMA.
It will be followed by the ceramitec Women’s Forum, a joint initiative of Womeninceramics, Women@Refractories, and Messe München, which will focus on diversity, innovation and equal opportunities in the ceramics industry.
Maritta Lepp, Exhibition Director of ceramitec, shared, “We are delighted that the DKG is providing fresh impetus with new initiatives such as the Agora and the Career Day. This will enable ceramitec to network even more closely with the industry and keep its finger on the pulse of its developments. Together with the DKG, we are highlighting important aspects to make the innovative strength and diversity of the ceramics industry internationally visible.”
Dr Stefan Pfeiffer, Managing Director of the DKG, added, “The partnership between DKG and Messe München is a win for industry, research, and young talent. With our network and expertise, we are jointly creating a high-quality offering for an industry that makes a decisive contribution to solving future global issues.”
