The technical ceramics supply chain covers research, testing and scale up across multiple industries. The Advanced Ceramics Show 2026 takes place from 8 to 9 July in Birmingham at the National Exhibition Center NEC and brings together suppliers, manufacturers and R&D teams for two focused days.
Dates and venue at the NEC
The show runs over two days at the National Exhibition Center. The format pairs an exhibition floor with conference theatres, aimed at moving materials from lab to commercial application.
Sectors and company profiles present
The event targets technical ceramics and their industrial uses. Attendees include applied research teams, material suppliers, component manufacturers, sintering equipment providers and companies integrating ceramic parts into final products. The mix is designed to serve both material development and production transfer.
Conference content and co‑located shows
The schedule features a conference programme across several theatres and a detailed exhibitor list focused on ceramic technologies. A single registration grants access to multiple co‑located shows and to conferences covering batteries, advanced materials, vehicle electrification and energy storage, enabling cross‑sector technical comparisons.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at the NEC
- Prioritise meetings by day. Two days require a tight agenda and flexibility for follow ups.
- Use the exhibitor list to shortlist partners by technology or application and prepare concise briefs for each meeting.
- Bring representative samples and process data. Technical dossiers with sintering parameters and measured properties speed technical validation.
- Target theatre sessions that match your clients’ challenges. The focused talks provide entry points for technical conversations.
What to evaluate on the show floor
Focus on manufacturing steps that reduce defects, functional coating options and solutions that improve material sustainability. Also review exhibitors offering testing and quality control services complementary to ceramic production.
Final note and official link
If your aim is to move a ceramic solution from prototype to production, the co‑location with allied materials shows simplifies finding complementary suppliers. Check programme details and registration at the official site https://advancedceramicsshow.com and schedule concrete meetings at the NEC to make the two days count.
