Ceramic Network,

the major event in the ceramic sector.

Join us for THE international business convention the latest ceramic innovations for technical, industrial and creative applications.

Exhibit

Ceramic Network is organized by the “Pôle Européen de la Céramique” (the European Cluster of Ceramics).

Every 2 years, attendees can take part in BtoB meetings, thematic conferences and site visits. The event also offers the chance to explore new partnership opportunities, discover the latest innovations as well as identify new market trends and applications for ceramics.

For the past 30 years, Ceramic Network has been bringing together professionals from across the entire ceramic value chain.

NEW IN 2027 : for the first time, Ceramic Network will include a full exhibition day, allowing attendees to discover exhibitors’ stands without the need for pre-scheduled appointments.

The event

BUSINESS MEETINGS

The 30-minute B2B meetings are pre-arranged through a matchmaking platform. Ahead of the event, participants can browse profiles and select contacts whose skills, technologies or needs match their interests, allowing them to schedule targeted meetings and expand their network of potential clients and partners.

SITE VISITS

The event also offers the opportunity to visit some of the most innovative companies as well as research and technological centers of Limoges’ ceramics ecosystem. In 2025, attendees had the opportunity to visit: 3DCERAM; 3D MINERALS; BIOPYTHOS; CISTEME ; CITRA ; CRAFT LIMOGES ; CRISTALLERIE SAINT-PAUL – EMAUX SOYER; CTMNC ; CTTC ; FOUR DES CASSEAUX; IRCER ; MICROPLAN and ROYAL LIMOGES .

CONFERENCES

Experts will present the latest technological innovations, new uses and applications of ceramic materials as well as major market developments and advances.
2027 conference topics:
Session #1: Rethinking ceramic supply chains: circularity, raw materials and European industrial resilience
Session #2: Industrializing low-carbon ceramics: challenges, technologies and success stories
Session #3: Future of ceramics for luxury: bridging heritage and innovation
Session #4: Strategic ceramics: sovereignty in aerospace, space and defence

The European
Cluster of Ceramics

The European Cluster of Ceramics has been the central point of contact and unifying entity for the ceramic community since 2002 (certified by the French government since 2005) bringing together a network of over 200 members (companies, research and technological facilities, training centres), located in France as well as abroad (Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, Italy,…).

The Cluster’s purpose is to actively contribute to the ceramic industry economic development by supporting and driving innovation along with performance forward through a collective approach.

An active network facilitator, the Cluster supports its members from the initial concept to market launch: expert in certifying innovative projects, getting funding, finding partners and creating value.

The Cluster’s action plan relies on the following 6 strategic business fields:

Ceramic Network : Electronics and Photonics

Ceramic Network : Luxury, Creation and Crafts

The Cluster’s main office is based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the first French region in ornamental and tableware ceramics as well as France’s leading region in R&D, the cluster’s offices are located in the heart of an innovation ecosystem: Ester Technopole and its 300 workers in research, training and technological transfer.