DKG - Conferences / Congresses

The DKG

Goals and tasks DKG mission statement DKG Annual Meetings (an overview) History Honors General Meeting Executive Board Statutes of the DKG Governing Board Administrative office Contribution rules Safeguarding good research practice Compliance program DKG person in trust Gender Equality Plan Activity reports DKG-Cloud

Goals and tasks

The DKG is committed to the promotion of all ceramics in technical, scientific and artistic terms.

Topics

Research and development Training and further education Presentations / Publications Design / Art / Culture DKG cloud

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 5 "Silicate ceramics" DKG FG 6 " - Ceramics in environmental technology" DKG FG 7 "Bioceramics" DKG FG 8 "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

Group of Members

Womeninceramics Young Ceramics Network

Expert groups

AK Carbon Expert group "Ceramic injection molding" Scene Decarbonization in the DKG

Overview over all commitees

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.

Personal Membership

Personal membership Combined membership

Institutional Membership

Companies Universities and institutes Associations

Young ceramists

Students / young academics

Personal membership

Personal members benefit from the DKG network and professionally from their 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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Goals and tasks DKG mission statement DKG Annual Meetings (an overview) History Honors General Meeting Executive Board Statutes of the DKG Governing Board Administrative office Contribution rules Safeguarding good research practice Compliance program DKG person in trust Gender Equality Plan Activity reports DKG-Cloud

Research and development Training and further education Presentations / Publications Design / Art / Culture DKG cloud

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 5 "Silicate ceramics" DKG FG 6 " - Ceramics in environmental technology" DKG FG 7 "Bioceramics" DKG FG 8 "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

Group of Members

Womeninceramics Young Ceramics Network

Expert groups

AK Carbon Expert group "Ceramic injection molding" Scene Decarbonization in the DKG

Personal Membership

Personal membership Combined membership

Institutional Membership

Companies Universities and institutes Associations

Young ceramists

Students / young academics

All events Conferences / Congresses DKG Annual meetings Seminars Expert board sessions Expos Design / Art / Culture Video conferences / Web meetings

Current job offers Advertise a job offer

Congress / Conference

March 2026 12.03.2026

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IWM - IAPK Kolloquium 2026: Digitalisierung und künstliche Intelligenz in der Werkstofftechnik

Das Institut für Werkstoffanwendungen im Maschinenbau (IWM) der RWTH Aachen und das Institut für Anwendungstechnik Pulvermetallurgie und Keramik an der RWTH Aachen e. V. (IAPK) laden Sie im Jahr 2026 zum Kolloquium des Institutsverbundes unter dem Tilel "Digitalisierung und künstliche Intelligenz in der Werkstofftechnik" ein. Es erwarten Sie neun interessante Vorträge zu aktuellen Forschungsthemen aus Wissenschaft und Industrie.

April 2026 20.04.2026 – 22.04.2026

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6. Freiberger Feuerfest-Symposium

Anknüpfend an die erfolgreiche Kooperationen zwischen der Deutscher Keramischer Gesellschaft e. V. (DKG), der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Feuerfest -und Schornsteinbau e.V. (dgfs), den Hochschulinstituten der TU Bergakademie Freiberg und der Fa. RATH AG in den vorangegangenen Freiberger Feuerfest-Symposien, wird sich das 6. FFF-Symposium 2026 mit dem Thema Stand und Perspektiven der Thermoprozesstechnik beschäftigen. In den zu behandelnden Themenkreis schließen wir ein.

May 2026 18.05.2026 – 20.05.2026

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Dresden Battery Days 2026

Solid state batteries – ante portas or still a vision?

Solid electrolyte batteries are considered potential candidates that can overcome the disadvantages of conventional lithium-ion batteries in terms of safety and energy density. Significant progress has been made through research and development in recent years, and there have been numerous announcements from companies that want to start producing and using solid electrolyte batteries.

June 2026 08.06.2026 – 09.06.2026

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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 June 08 – 09, 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 cooperations
- Cooperations between academia & industry

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

- Get-together with 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.

10.06.2026 – 11.06.2026

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Treffpunkt Innovation in der Keramik - Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz

Wir freuen uns, Sie herzlich zum Treffpunkt Innovation in der Keramik in Rheinbach einzuladen.

Der Fokus der zweitägigen Veranstaltung liegt auf dem Thema "Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz". Die Veranstaltung bietet Ihnen ein diverses und spannendes Vortragsprogramm mit Referenten aus Industrie und Forschung, welches Ihnen aufzeigen wird wie Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz in der Keramik & anderen Industrien eingesetzt werden kann. Als Veranstalter ist es unser Ziel ein lebhaftes Forum für den Austausch von Wissen, Ideen und Erfahrungen zu schaffen.

Wir freuen uns, Sie als Teilnehmenden begrüßen zu dürfen und mit Ihnen gemeinsam ein lebendiges Forum zu gestalten.

29.06.2026 – 01.07.2026

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Ceramic AM Summit

Dear Ceramic AM enthusiasts,

We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd Ceramic AM Summit in Freiburg, an open forum for companies, research institutions, and innovators to explore the latest advancements in additive manufacturing and ceramic technologies.

This event welcomes presentations from all sectors of industry and academia. We encourage you to share your insights, research, and experiences through talks that will contribute to the diverse program. Your participation is key to making this event a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange.

In addition to the presentations, we will host breakout rooms for focused workshops, where participants can explore specific topics, discuss challenges, or explore potential collaborations. These workshops will provide a great opportunity for networking and idea-sharing in a more intimate setting.

We look forward to your contribution and hope you will join us for what promises to be an inspiring and dynamic event.

Look forward to seeing you in Freiburg,
The Ceramic AM Summit Organizing Committee

July 2026 13.07.2026 – 17.07.2026

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SUPSI International Summer School

International Summer School on Computational Design for Additive Manufacturing with a focus on field-driven design and advanced ceramics

August 2026 31.08.2026 – 03.09.2026

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The International Conference on Sintering is a world-wide forum dedicated to the science and technology of sintering, which is an essential step for the processing of ceramics and powder metallurgical parts.

This will be the tenth meeting in a series that started in 1995 as a continuation of a famous cycle of conferences on Sintering and Related Phenomena organized in the USA in the middle of the 20th century. The previous nine conferences have been held in Pennsylvania State University, USA (1995, 1999, 2003), Grenoble, France (2005), La Jolla, USA (2008), Jeju, Korea (2011), Dresden, Germany (2014), San Diego, USA (2017) and Gifu, Japan (2023).

The technical program will cover all aspects of sintering through invited and contributed talks, poster presentations. Students, researchers and faculty members as well as professionals from industry are cordially invited to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you in Aachen, the westernmost city in Germany bordering Belgium and the Netherlands. Aachen is an international, vibrant city with Roman roots and once privileged residence of Emperor Charlemagne.

September 2026 16.09.2026 – 18.09.2026

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ISPA 2026| International Symposium on Piezocomposite Applications

Die ISPA 2026 in Dresden ist die führende internationale Plattform für piezokeramische Verbundtechnologien und deren Rolle bei der Verbesserung der Komponentenleistung unter extremen Bedingungen und in missionskritischen Anwendungen. Diesjähriges Thema „Where Frontiers Meet“ beleuchtet die Schnittstelle zwischen bahnbrechenden Materialien und zukunftsweisenden Anwendungen – vom Orbit bis zum Ozean, von der Mikrosensorik und -aktualisierung bis zur strukturellen Zustandsüberwachung. Call for Paper bis 30.4.2026!

ISPA 2026 in Dresden is the leading international platform for piezoceramic composite technologies and their role in advancing component performance in extreme conditions and mission-critical applications. The 2026 year’s topic, "Where Frontiers Meet" highlights the intersection of pioneering materials and frontier applications — from orbit to ocean, from micro-sensing and actuation to structural health monitoring. Registration is online. Call for Paper until 30.4.2026!

16.09.2026 – 17.09.2026

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International Colloquium on Refractories ICR

29.09.2026 – 30.09.2026

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European Course on Carbon Materials ECCM

November 2026 03.11.2026 – 04.11.2026

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3. Westerwälder Industriekolloquium