The ceramic and architectural finishes industry concentrates in Bologna a product and innovation offering designed for professional projects. Cersaie 2026 remains the platform where manufacturers and distributors present novelties in tiles, alternative surfaces and bathroom furniture from 21 to 25 September at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. The edition is identified by its graphic manifesto and by a program that combines an exhibitors catalogue with technical activities.
Practical information for Cersaie 2026
Dates and venue are confirmed from 21 to 25 September at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. The organization publishes an Exhibitors Catalogue that allows filtering companies by product category, country and pavilion and facilitates prior planning. Online registration enables the download of the free ticket valid for all five days. Available services include the Online Booth and a 360-degree virtual tour that allows viewing the floor plan and the stands.
Sectors and types of companies present at this edition
The exhibition brings together companies in tiles and ceramic coverings, bathroom furniture manufacturers and suppliers of finishes for architecture. The target audience includes architects, designers, contractors and trade professionals specialized in surfaces and solutions for interior spaces. The range of products announced in the catalogue covers technical and aesthetic issues, from porous pieces to high-performance materials.
Program and highlighted activities in 2026
The official agenda integrates several thematic areas including Building, Dwelling, Thinking and Cersaie Designs Your Home. The Press Cafés offer meetings with media and sector protagonists. Tiling Town combines laying demonstrations and technical seminars. The Tile Competition is also maintained along with a series of special events listed in the fair calendar. The organization publishes news and a gallery with visual material that facilitates prior review of the offering.
How to prepare commercial prospecting at Cersaie 2026
Plan with the Exhibitors Catalogue to prioritize contacts by product and pavilion location. Book meetings through the Online Booth and use the virtual tour to design efficient routes within the venue. Define three clear objectives per contact, bring technical datasheets and digital samples on a tablet to speed up technical evaluation at the stand. After the fair, send a technical and budgetary summary within 72 hours of each meeting to maintain commercial momentum.
Key figure and organizer
The 2026 edition is announced as the 43rd edition. Cersaie is promoted by Confindustria Ceramica and organized by Edi.Cer. spa with the collaboration of BolognaFiere.
Close the visit with a review of the catalogue and the program before traveling, and book the Tiling Town sessions that provide technical detail on installation and materials. More details about exhibitors, program and registration are available on the fair’s official website at http://www.cersaie.it/en/index.php
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