Ceramitec makes innovations visible and strengthens ceramics as a key technology
ceramitec took place in Munich from March 24 to 26, 2026. According to a press release issued by Messe München on March 26, the event drew 485 exhibitors from 38 countries, with 66 percent coming from abroad. Around 120 companies were either newcomers or returning after a long absence. Spread over 33,000 square meters, the industry presented its entire spectrum—from traditional ceramics to highly specialized applications to the total of around 12,000 visitors from 74 countries.
Collin Davis, Executive Director of Capital Goods Shows, is pleased with the positive result: “The increased number of exhibitors, the strong international presence, and the return of many companies clearly show how relevant the trade fair is for the industry. We are delighted that the repositioning was so well received.”
Maritta Lepp, Exhibition Director of ceramitec, adds: “We are very pleased with the positive feedback from our exhibitors. In particular, the high quality of the discussions, making new contacts, and the clear focus on relevant topics were highlighted. The shortened duration also proved to be the right decision – it helped make the trade fair more dynamic and efficient.”
Marketplace for user industries
ceramitec has also further enhanced its role as a central marketplace for user industries. It brings suppliers and users together strategically, and shows how high-performance ceramics can meet specific industrial challenges – from energy efficiency and protection against wear to new fields of application in high-tech industries.
Focus on heavy clay ceramics
Traditionally, heavy clay ceramics were once again an important part of ceramitec and stood for the industrial importance of ceramic applications in construction. In the new hall concept for A4, the area was enhanced by a central catering space as a meeting point, which promoted exchange and improved visitor guidance. Karl Liedel, Sales Director at Lingl Solead, confirms: “ceramitec 2026 once again offered us an outstanding platform for meeting our worldwide partners and customers face to face. The new hall concept ensured a considerably higher volume of visitor traffic in the hall.”
High quality and strong business platform
ceramitec also impressed with its high level of professional quality and its role as an international business platform. Decision-makers from industry, research and user industries made strategic use of the trade fair for specific project discussions and to look for partnerships, as Thomas Nogueira, CEO at Arc Impact (Desktop Metal), confirms: “With its exceptional technical depth and strong application focus, ceramitec enables high-quality, forward-looking dialogue with partners and customers from around the world, which we consider a key highlight of the event.”
This opinion is also backed up by the visitor structure, which combines a particularly high degree of expertise and decision-making authority. Andrea Pasquali, CEO at Keller HCW, says: “What makes ceramitec valuable is not just the number of people attending, but the level of expertise and decision-making responsibility you find here. You meet people who are actively shaping investment decisions, technology roadmaps and production strategies. That is exactly the kind of audience we want to engage with. What I especially value at ceramitec is that it combines business relevance with inspiration.”
Conference program provides impetus
In the meantime, the ceramitec conference program addressed future topics and served as an important platform for knowledge transfer. The focus was on decarbonization and energy-efficient production, digitalization along the process chain, additive manufacturing, and new applications in the areas of energy, environmental technology, medical technology, and mobility. Formats such as the “ceramitec talks”, guided tours, and networking offerings promoted an interdisciplinary exchange between industry, research, and young talent.
The next ceramitec will be held in Munich from April 25 to 27, 2028.
