The Castellón Chamber of Commerce has selected him for his experience within the ceramic cluster and at companies such as Zschimmer & Schwarz to lead the congress’s strategic programme
Castellón, 27 February 2026 – The Castellón Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the appointment of Pedro Hernández as the new Technical Director of IGNITE, the International Congress on Ceramics Innovation. The appointment follows a competitive and open selection process and aims to strengthen technical leadership in this new strategic phase.
Hernández will be responsible for the strategic coordination of IGNITE’s content, a platform that builds on 36 years of shared history with the World Congress on Tile and Ceramic Floor Quality. He will play a key role in shaping the forum’s core themes.
A strong profile within the ceramics cluster
Pedro Hernández brings extensive experience in the ceramics industry, having held senior positions at leading companies such as Pedro Hernández brings extensive experience in the ceramics industry, having held senior positions at leading companies such as Zschimmer & Schwarz Spain.
The Chamber of Commerce emphasises that his appointment strengthens the connection between the ceramic sector and the most disruptive ideas on the global stage. Under his leadership, IGNITE aims to consolidate its position as a must-attend event for industrial transformation and the future of the international ceramic ecosystem.