ceramitec 2026 in Munich is an international meeting place for **high-performance ceramics** – where industry, science and real-world applications come together. The focus is on the drivers of the future such as additive manufacturing/3D printing, Industry 4.0 and sustainability** – and the question of how ceramics is changing energy, electronics, medicine and many other sectors. The fair covers the entire spectrum of ceramics through eight exhibition areas – from heavy clay and technical ceramics to powder metallurgy, raw materials/additives and advanced materials. The special thing is that everything is unified in one place, so in a short time you get a “complete picture” of the market, technologies and partners. In short: those who see ceramics as a key material in the coming years will find the right impulses, contacts and solutions here.
The most important for exhibitors
As an exhibitor, you position yourself on the leading stage for high-performance ceramics – as a B2B platform, communication hub and innovation forum** with a decision-making audience. You present machines, plants, processes and raw materials along the entire value chain in one place – ideal for launches, partnerships and concrete projects. The reach is international and measurable: in 2024, 466 exhibitors participated, there were 13,000 participants from 84 countries, and 57% of visitors came from abroad.
The organization is simple: after registration, you handle all key services and logistics centrally through the so-called “Exhibitor Shop” (technology, passes, parking, catering, meeting rooms, etc.). For additional visibility and leads, there are marketing services (catalogs/PR) and badge scanning for contact collection (e.g. Scan2Lead / LeadSuccess, with Excel export).
The most important thing for visitors
As a visitor, you get an end-to-end overview of innovations – from materials and components to equipment, processes and quality control/analytics, all through clearly structured thematic units. You get to know decision-makers directly, compare solutions in person, and quickly build a serious technology benchmark for your next investments or projects. The ceramitec fair is also a trend barometer: decarbonization, digitalization, energy efficiency and “green tech” are not just “buzz-words”, but concrete technologies and applications at the stands. You also get “know-how to go”: topics such as additive manufacturing, heavy clay, powder metallurgy and technical ceramics are not only shown, but also expertly explained through content and discussions. And since international quality is key – the statistics of the previous edition confirm a strong global concentration of companies and expert audiences, ideal for new partnerships and supplier options.
Program & highlights
The accompanying program brings you “turbo” value: over the course of three days, panels and lectures take place on two stages (halls A4 and A6) – practical, topical and future-oriented. There are also the so-called “Speakers’ Corner” (quick pitches of companies) as well as “Guided Tours” – curated routes next to the most relevant exhibitors and solutions. For talents and innovations, there is a “Career Day”, a “Young INNOVATORS” joint stand, as well as a “ceramitec Women’s Forum” for the exchange of experiences and networking. Formats such as “Ceramic Components”, “Heavy-clay Experience” and expert content on “calcined clays”, along with the networking moment “Bavarian Evening”, turn trends into concrete ideas. If you want to not only follow ceramics, but use it strategically – visit the official ceramitec website, browse the exhibitors, program and topics, and plan your fastest path to new contacts, ideas and projects.
