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The DKG is committed to the promotion of all ceramics in technical, scientific and artistic terms.
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Research and development
The DKG promotes the solution of fundamental tasks that affect the entire ceramic and related fields
Expert committee (FA)
DKG FA 1 "Simulation" DKG FA 2 "Raw materials" DKG FA 3 "Process engineering" DKG FA 4 "Thermal processes" DKG FA 5 "Post-processing" DKG FA 6 "Materials and process diagnostics" DKG TFA 6-1 "Characterization of porous ceramics" DKG TFA 6-2 "Thermomechanical properties" DKG FA 7 "History of ceramics"
Field of expertise (FG)
DKG FG 1 "Structural ceramics" DKG FG 2 "Ceramics for electrical engineering and sensor technology" DKG FG 3 "Ceramics for energy storage and conversion" DKG FG 4 "Ceramics for aerospace engineering" DKG FG 5 "Silicate ceramics" DKG FG 6 " - Ceramics in environmental technology" DKG FG 7 "Bioceramics" DKG FG 7 "Ceramics for optics"
Joint committee (GA)
GA Refractories GA Glassy-crystalline multifunctional materials GA High-performance ceramics GA Ceramic-metal joints GA Powder metallurgy GA Composites GAK Environmental protection and occupational safety
Expert groups
AK Carbon Expert group "Ceramic injection molding" Womeninceramics
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In a wide variety of specialist committees, the members create the basis for joint lobbying and research work as well as industry-wide knowledge transfer.
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Students / recent graduates from all disciplines with an interest in ceramics enjoy special benefits with DKG membership.
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The DKG
Goals and tasks DKG mission statement DKG annual meetings - overview History Honors General Meeting Executive Board Governing Board Administrative office Cooperations Statutes of the DKG Contribution rules Safeguarding good research practice Compliance program Activity reports
Topics
Research and development Training and further education Presentations / Publications Design / Art / Culture DKG cloud
Committees
Expert committee (FA)
DKG FA 1 "Simulation" DKG FA 2 "Raw materials" DKG FA 3 "Process engineering" DKG FA 4 "Thermal processes" DKG FA 5 "Post-processing" DKG FA 6 "Materials and process diagnostics" DKG TFA 6-1 "Characterization of porous ceramics" DKG TFA 6-2 "Thermomechanical properties" DKG FA 7 "History of ceramics"
Field of expertise (FG)
DKG FG 1 "Structural ceramics" DKG FG 2 "Ceramics for electrical engineering and sensor technology" DKG FG 3 "Ceramics for energy storage and conversion" DKG FG 4 "Ceramics for aerospace engineering" DKG FG 5 "Silicate ceramics" DKG FG 6 " - Ceramics in environmental technology" DKG FG 7 "Bioceramics" DKG FG 7 "Ceramics for optics"
Joint committee (GA)
GA Refractories GA Glassy-crystalline multifunctional materials GA High-performance ceramics GA Ceramic-metal joints GA Powder metallurgy GA Composites GAK Environmental protection and occupational safety
Expert groups
AK Carbon Expert group "Ceramic injection molding" Womeninceramics
Members
Students / young academics Companies Universities and institutes Associations Personal membership
Events
All events Conferences / Congresses DKG Annual meetings Seminars Expert board sessions Expos Design / Art / Culture Video conferences / Web meetings
Job market
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We build the future
of ceramics

The Deutsche Keramische Gesellschaft (DKG) is the ceramic society with the most members
in Europe and one of the oldest professional associations in the world.
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Foam ceramics for burners, reformers, solar receivers (© Fraunhofer IKTS)
Ceramic helmet as ballistic body protection solution (© Schunk Ingenieurkeramik)
Mining of light burning clays (© Schmidt Tone)
Hand plastering vanity after casting (© Duravit)
DKG membership can be the path to new horizons for you ...
Ceramic membranes (© Fraunhofer IKTS)
Rheometer in the central lab (© Schmidt Tone)
Control of a WC before glazing (© Duravit)
DKG has been the ceramic network in Germany for more than 100 years
WC on the automatic test station (© Duravit)
Nomination for awards

Take an active part in the association's work and send us your suggestions for suitable prize winners for DKG awards!

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Asean Ceramics
First time ever: German Pavilion at ASEAN Ceramics Vietnam 2024

Take advantage as a DKG member of special conditions within the official German Pavilion of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).Pricing for stand package - selected sizes:

▪ 9 sqm: 2,520.00 EUR
▪ 15 sqm: 4,200.00 EUR
▪ 20 sqm: 5,600.00 EUR

Fact Sheet German Pavillion at ASEAN Ceramics Vietnam 2024

Application form
Application deadline: 25 July 2024

Recommended events

21.05.2025 – 22.05.2025
Expert board session
Sitzung des DKG FA 2 „Rohstoffe“
Die Teilnahme an der Fachausschuss-Sitzung ist kostenfrei, eine Anmeldung ist jedoch notwendig.
Bitte beachten Sie den Anmeldeschluss: 30. April 2025

Für die Veranstaltung wurde ein Zimmerkontingent im „Hotel Bartmanns“ Haus (5 Einzelzimmer, 99€ inklusive Frühstück) sowie im „Gasthaus Zum Schwan“ (5 Standarddoppelzimmer zur Einzelnutzung, 89€ inklusive Frühstück sowie 5 reine Einzelzimmer, 75€ inklusive Frühstück) reserviert. Die Zimmer sind bis einschließlich 03.03.2025 geblockt und können unter dem Stichwort „FA Rohstoffe“ abgerufen werden.
31.08.2025
DKG Annual Meeting
100. DKG Jahrestagung / KERAMIK 2025
Die 100. DKG Jahrestagung/KERAMIK 2025 findet am 31.08.2025 von 14.00 - 17.15 Uhr im Rahmen der XIX ECerS conference 2025 vom 31.08. - 04.09.2025 statt.
Die DKG-Hauptversammlung findet am 31.08.2025 von 12.30 - 13.30 Uhr statt.
Die Veranstaltung ist für DKG-Mitglieder und Nichtmitglieder kostenlos!

Der Hans-Walter-Hennicke Vortragswettbewerb findet im Rahmen der XIX ECerS Conference am 02.09.2025 von 15.00 - 18.00 Uhr statt, die Preisverleihung am 03.09.2025 von 08.30 - 12.00 Uhr.
31.08.2025 – 04.09.2025
Congress / Conference
XIXth Conference of the European Ceramic Society
The XIXth Conference of the European Ceramic Society will take place from August 31 to September 4, 2025 at the International Congress Center in Dresden, Germany.

On behave of the European Ceramic Society ECerS, the Deutsche Keramische Gesellschaft DKG, and Fraunhofer Institute of Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the beautiful City of Dresden.

Planned every two years, the ECerS Conference focuses on cutting-edge research and product developments in a wide range of ceramic-related areas. The program provides an opportunity for scientists, researchers, engineers, and industry leaders from around the world to present and exchange their latest findings in ceramic science and technology.

The XIXth ECerS Conference is divided into 14 symposia covering all relevant aspects of ceramic science and technology. It specifically addresses the most important challenges of our society, such as sustainability, energy transition and closed cycle technologies. Moreover, the 100th annual meeting of DKG is fully integrated.
27.10.2025 – 28.10.2025
Congress / Conference
Ceramics across borders
The German Ceramic Society (DKG), the Netherlands Ceramic Society (NKV), and the Belgian Ceramic Society (BCerS) warmly invite you to the upcoming International Ceramic Meeting taking place on October 27–28, 2025, 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:

Topic 1: Advanced Ceramics for Communication
Topic 2: Functional Ceramics for Mobility
Topic 3: Bioceramics
Topic 4: Machine Learning and AI in Ceramics

In addition to the technical sessions, participants can look forward to different highlights:

Get-together & Poster Session – Kick off the event with an evening of informal exchange and fresh ideas
Interactive Industry Workshop & Networking Event of the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) – Connect the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) of ECerS with representatives from industry to explore the latest developments and expectations and to bridge the gap between science and industry

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.
12.11.2025 – 13.11.2025
Congress / Conference
2. Westerwälder Industriekolloquium
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14.09.2026 – 16.09.2026
DKG Annual Meeting
101. DKG Jahrestagung / KERAMIK 2026

Expert groups in the ceramic network

Highly specialized and professionally unique in Germany, with its own rules of procedure and membership fees in the DKG
AKF in the DKG

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing User Group

AKK in the DKG

Carbon working group

CIM in the DKG

Expert group Ceramic Injection Molding

Szene Dekarbonisierung in the DKG

Upcoming events

14.05.2025 – 15.05.2025
Expert board session
68. Sitzung - DKG FA 3 "Verfahrenstechnik"
21.05.2025 – 22.05.2025
Expert board session
Sitzung des DKG FA 2 „Rohstoffe“
22.05.2025
Expert board session
25. Treffen des FAST/SPS Expertenkreises
24.06.2025 – 26.06.2025
Seminar
REFRACTORIES – Key Technology and its Applications
25.06.2025 – 26.06.2025
Expert board session
Frühjahrssitzung GA FPM/WSM/DKG - Pulvermetallurgie
30.06.2025 – 02.07.2025
Congress / Conference
Ceramic AM Summit
31.08.2025 – 04.09.2025
Congress / Conference
XIXth Conference of the European Ceramic Society
31.08.2025
DKG Annual Meeting
100. DKG Jahrestagung / KERAMIK 2025
02.09.2025
DKG Annual Meeting
Hans-Walter-Hennicke Vortragswettbewerb
17.09.2025 – 18.09.2025
Congress / Conference
International Colloquium on Refractories ICR
23.09.2025 – 25.09.2025
Congress / Conference
International Congress on Particle Technology 2025 (PARTEC)
27.10.2025 – 28.10.2025
Congress / Conference
Ceramics across borders
12.11.2025 – 13.11.2025
Congress / Conference
2. Westerwälder Industriekolloquium
27.11.2025 – 28.11.2025
Congress / Conference
43. Hagener Symposium Pulvermetallurgie 2025
25.02.2026 – 26.02.2026
Congress / Conference
Zukunftsforum Keramik: Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft Hand in Hand (Gemeinsamer Dialog für brennende Themen)
05.03.2026
Seminar
Baustoff-Forum Ziegel
20.04.2026 – 22.04.2026
Congress / Conference
6. Freiberger Feuerfest-Symposium
31.08.2026 – 03.09.2026
Congress / Conference
Sintering 2026
14.09.2026 – 16.09.2026
DKG Annual Meeting
101. DKG Jahrestagung / KERAMIK 2026


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