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Goals and tasks

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 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

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

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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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The DKG

Topics

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

Committees

Expert committee (FA)

Field of expertise (FG)

Joint committee (GA)

Group of Members

Womeninceramics Young Ceramics Network

Expert groups

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

Members

Personal Membership

Personal membership Combined membership

Institutional Membership

Companies Universities and institutes Associations

Young ceramists

Students / young academics

Events

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

Job market

Current job offers Advertise a job offer

Congress / Conference

Ceramics across borders

08.06.2026 – 09.06.2026

University of Cologne

Info & Anmeldung

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.

Organisor(s):

German Ceramic Society (DKG)
Netherlands Ceramic Society (NKV)
Belgian Ceramic Society (BCerS)

Address / Location:

University of Cologne
Seminar Building (Building 106)
Greinstraße 6
D - 50939 Cologne