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The evolution of innovation in the ceramics industry 

From quality and process control in the 1990s to advanced digitalisation and decarbonisation, QUALICER has reflected the key milestones that have shaped the evolution of the ceramics industry internationally. 

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Paper 2026

Corporate Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Fraud, Leakage and Agents

Angel López Domenech

Founder of Sofistic - CIO of Cuatroochenta

Spain

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

Adaptive industrial architecture

Gabriel Monreal

Senior Project Manager INTEGRITA SOLUCIONES

España

Digitalisation
Keynote lecture 2026

Closing Conference

Avelino Corma

Spanish chemist , founder and former director (1990–2010) of the Institute of Chemical Technology

Prince of Asturias Award for Scientific and Technical Research in 2014

Spain

Advanced materials
Sustainability
Keynote lecture 2026

China's Ceramic Industry Outlook 2026: Digitalisation, Decarbonisation, Advanced Materials, Global Competitiveness and Industrial Transformation.

He Ying

Vice Chairwoman and President of Guangdong Dongpeng Holdings Co., Ltd.

China

Sustainability
Descarbonisation
Digitalisation
Geopolitics
Advanced materials
Design and architecture
Keynote lecture 2026

Artificial Intelligence for Smart Planning in the Ceramic Industry

Pablo Luque

Founder and CEO of Naitives

Spain

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

Rethinking Ceramics and Glassware Production for a Sustainable Future

Catia Carreira

Head of R&D at Vista Alegre - APICER

Portugal

Descarbonisation
Keynote lecture 2026

Costa Nova Indústria: Ecogres as a Model of Sustainability and Circularity in the Ceramic Industry

Jorge Carneiro

Head of Research and Development (R&D) at Grestel - Produtos Cerâmicos, S.A.

Portugal

Sustainability
Paper 2026

Cyber security awareness in the processing industry

Keith Glynn
Stygian Vortex Security Consultants
USA              

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

From telemetry data point to the energy twin: an OT–Edge methodology and semantic contextualisation for cost reduction in the ceramics industry

Valter Cartella

Independent Consultant in IT/OT Security and Industrial Digitalisation
Spain  

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

A new digital–industrial operational resilience model: methodological proposal for implementation in connected industrial environments

Jose A. Serrano  

ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert eti_kode,
Spain 

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

Detecting and compensating missing inkjet nozzles in ceramic tile printing

Juan Montero

Meteor Inkjet Ltd
United Kingdom 

Digitalisation
Paper 2026

Confined indentation as a viscoplastic triaxial test: development and validation of the YIELDCOMPRESS® METHOD

A.T. Fonseca(1), S. Batista(2), J. Silva(2), R. Silva(2), M. Alves(2), Custom Technologies, Ltd(3)    

(1) DEMAC, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro 
(2) MCS, Zona Industrial de Oiã, Apartado 163, 3840-909 Oiã (OBR)
(3) Custom Technologies, Lda, Beco da Agra n.º 12, Verdemilho, 3810-539 Aveiro
Portugal 

Sustainability
Descarbonisation
Paper 2026

Evolution of respirable crystalline silica in zircon sand processing: origin, milling influence, and occupational implications

Jessica Gilabert (1), Mª Pilar Gómez-Tena (1), Manuel Melero (1), Carmen Segarra (1), Keven Harlow (2) 

(1) Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC). Ceramic Industries Research Association (AICE). Jaume I University. Castellón.
(2) Zirconium Industry Association. London. 
Spain – United Kingdom.  

Sustainability
Paper 2026

Ceramic tile quality assessment schemes in Brazil

Ana Paula Margarido (1), Marcos Murilo Christofoletti (1), Fernanda Batista Castelo de Paula (1), Darci Francisco Peruque Junior (1), Anderson Vieira Chaves (2) 

(1) Brazilian Ceramics Centre/CCB
(2) National Association of Manufacturers of Ceramic Tiles, Sanitaryware and Related Products/ANFACER 
Brazil 

Sustainability
Paper 2026

Assessment of ceramic tile integrity using sound signals in non-destructive testing

Leandro Zanivan Macan, Adriano Michael Bernardin, Elvys Isaias Mercado Curi  

Mechanical Engineering / University of the Far South of Santa Catarina,
Brazil 

Sustainability
Milestones

Over 30 years of transformation

A historical analysis tracing the history of Qualicer Reservar
1990
Qualicer gets off to a flying start

Qualicer gets off to a flying start

There are 18 papers analysing the factors that directly influence the quality of the final product: from raw materials to design, including the manufacturing process. 

1992
New topic: the use of ceramic cladding in architecture

New topic: the use of ceramic cladding in architecture

The discussion does not merely focus on manufacturing quality, but also addresses issues relating to the use of ceramic cladding in architecture and the challenges involved in its installation. This edition featured contributions from the Brazilian architect Fernando Peixoto and the Japanese architect Shozo Uchii.

2000
Nearly 700 participants from 29 countries 

Nearly 700 participants from 29 countries 

Grand gala dinner 

2012
Sustainability and digital printing take centre stage

Sustainability and digital printing take centre stage

GREEN IS GROWING edition. Eliseo Monfort gave a talk entitled ‘What role do ceramic tiles play in green procurement and sustainable construction?’ and moderated the panel discussion ‘GREEN PROCUREMENT’. Meanwhile, during the ZOOM QUALICER session, participants heard about the key factors, views and experiences of the pioneers in DIGITAL PRINTING.

2022
We are talking about energy transmission, the low-carbon industry, the circular economy and sustainability

We are talking about energy transmission, the low-carbon industry, the circular economy and sustainability

Top stories

Stories that defined significant eras

news about key moments in the history of ceramics
Numbers

36 years in figures

The global scale of IGNITE and Qualicer, as reflected in participation, reach and cumulative impact.

+1K
International speakers
+30K
Cumulative attendance figures
+200
Research papers presented
FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

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A profesionales de la industria cerámica, responsables de innovación, sostenibilidad, producción, energía y estrategia empresarial, así como a investigadores y proveedores tecnológicos del sector.

A profesionales de la industria cerámica, responsables de innovación, sostenibilidad, producción, energía y estrategia empresarial, así como a investigadores y proveedores tecnológicos del sector.

A profesionales de la industria cerámica, responsables de innovación, sostenibilidad, producción, energía y estrategia empresarial, así como a investigadores y proveedores tecnológicos del sector.

Yes. IGNITE has been designed to encourage knowledge exchange and create new collaboration opportunities. In addition to the congress sessions, attendees will be able to connect with professionals, researchers, companies, architects, and designers from around the world through dedicated networking spaces and activities aimed at building professional relationships and fostering new projects. Connect with industry professionals through our Networking Platform

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