The Port Authority joins the Castellón Chamber of Commerce to promote a forum that will define the technological future of the sector on September 28 and 29
The International Congress on Ceramics Innovation IGNITE, continues to gain top-tier support for its inaugural edition. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services, and Navigation of Castellón, has officially confirmed that PortCastelló will join as a strategic sponsor. This alliance directly links the province’s main logistics platform with a forum aimed at redefining the technological and sustainable future of the ceramics industry.
The IGNITE event will take place September 28 - 29, is shaping up to be a key event for the sector. The participation of the Port of Castellón highlights the interdependence between ceramic production and logistics efficiency, a decisive factor in maintaining the sector’s competitiveness in international markets.
A boost to competitiveness and green logistics
The Castellón Chamber of Commerce has welcomed this partnership, emphasizing that PortCastelló’s support goes beyond institutional backing, as it “represents a fundamental pillar in the ceramics value chain.” Logistics and exports, together with innovation at the plant level, are key drivers enabling the Castellón ceramics sector to maintain its global leadership.
“The presence of PortCastelló at IGNITE raises the ambition of this first congress. We cannot talk about ceramic innovation without talking about the infrastructure that connects us to the world,” said the president of the Chamber, Mª Dolores Guillamón.
Cutting-edge themes: the pillars of IGNITE
The program for this first edition of IGNITE has been designed to provide tangible answers to the current needs of the industry, structured
structured around five key thematic pillars. The congress will place a strong focus on real and competitive decarbonization, analyzing energy alternatives that ensure sustainability without compromising economic viability. It will also explore deep industrial digitalization, examining the potential of Artificial Intelligence and digital twins to optimize production processes.
In addition, the congress will address the development of advanced ceramic materials and their new applications in contemporary architecture, as well as sustainability and industrial circularity in the efficient management of resources. Finally, the congress will also address industrial geopolitics, essential for understanding how international markets and current regulations shape the growth of the Castellón ceramic cluster.
IGNITE is thus positioned as a new catalyst for ideas in the sector, bringing together experts in materials science, engineering, and sustainability. With the support of PortCastelló, the congress will not only analyze innovation within the factory but also project this cutting-edge vision outward, strengthening Castellón’s position as a global technological hub.