Messe München and DKG strengthen partnership for ceramitec 2026

In just under four months, the international ceramics industry will meet in Munich for ceramitec from March 24 to 26, 2026. The trade fair focuses on the high-performance material ceramics with its diverse applications. Messe München and the German Ceramics Society (DKG) are using the upcoming event to further intensify their collaboration. The aim is to place even more emphasis on ceramics as a key material in modern technologies—particularly with regard to key global challenges such as sustainable energy supply, the hydrogen economy, microelectronics, mobility, and medicine.

DKG Agora: New platform for innovation and exchange

With the new Agora in Hall A5, the DKG is offering a platform for the first time at ceramitec on which startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and educational and research institutions can present their innovations inexpensively and with high visibility.

On the second day of the trade fair, the program will include practical presentations on “Ceramics for Eco-Applications” and “Ceramics for Extreme Conditions”. The sessions are application-oriented, interactive and provide for the active involvement of young researchers.

Career Day and Women’s Forum promote young talent and diversity

Another highlight is the Career Day, jointly organized by the DKG, the ECTS (European Ceramic Technology Suppliers), and Messe München, which will take place on the first day of the trade fair. It will provide students and trainees with insights into career paths and give them the opportunity to make contact with companies during interactive poster sessions and guided tours. The journey there by bus transfer has been organized 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. It will focus on diversity, innovation and equal opportunities in the ceramics industry.

Strong together for the future of the ceramics industry

Maritta Lepp, Exhibition Director of ceramitec, stresses the importance of the expanded collaboration: “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, also sees the partnership as an important contribution to the further development of the industry: “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.”