The German Ceramic Society (DKG), the Netherlands Ceramic Society (NKV) and the Belgian Ceramic Society (BCerS) warmly invite you to an International Ceramic Meeting taking place on Monday June 8 and Tuesday June 9, 2026, at the University of Cologne, just across the border in Germany.

This cross-border event will bring together leading experts and young professionals to explore current trends, scientific advances, and future challenges in the field of ceramics. Join us for engaging presentations and discussions around the following key topics:
- International cooperation
- Cooperation between academia & industry
In addition to technical sessions, participants can look forward to:
- Get-together/networking event of the Young Ceramists Network (YCN)
- Students & industrial pitch sessions
- Poster session & poster award
- Information session for European funding opportunities
This meeting is a unique opportunity to strengthen connections within the European ceramic community and foster meaningful exchange between science, industry, and the next generation of professionals.

JECS Trust Student Grant
Are you a student (PhD, MSc, BSc) eager to deepen your knowledge in ceramics and explore international connections? You can apply for a JECS Trust Student Grant to support your journey! For further details see the website www.ceramics-across-borders.dkg.de, or get in touch via info@ceramics.nl.