The European Ceramic Society
Event
06/26 - Ceramics across borders
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, 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 on European funding opportunities
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to strengthen mutual ties within the European ceramic community and foster meaningful exchange between science, industry, and the next generation of professionals.
You can visit the DKG website for more information.
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 this website, or get in touch via info@ceramics.nl.

Latest news
Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust for Mobility projects is 28th February 2026!
Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before mid-April 2026. Activities submitted for the deadline of 28th February 2026 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before Mid-May 2026.
Obituary - Professor Athena Tsetsekou
The Greek Scientific Community mourns the loss of our dear colleague Professor Athena Tsetsekou (64), Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, at the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and President of the Hellenic Ceramic Society.
Information
Contact us for any information: info@ecers.org - We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.