INFORMATION TO PARTICIPANTS
CIMTEC 2026 will be held in Perugia, splendid chief town of Umbria region, placed in the middle of Central Italy. The city is about 170 km from Rome and is placed in a strategic position to reach the most interesting historical and tourist places in Umbria, such as Assisi, Orvieto, Spoleto, Todi, Spello, Gubbio, Montefalco, Trevi, Trasimeno Lake and several others.
CIMTEC 2026 includes the “16th International Ceramics Congress” (June 15-19, 2026) and the “10th Forum on New Materials” (June 21-25, 2026).
CIMTEC 2026 includes the “16th International Ceramics Congress” (June 15-19, 2026) and the “10th Forum on New Materials” (June 21-25, 2026).
Centro Congressi Hotel Quattrotorri
at Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
Via Corcianese 260
06132 Perugia - Italy
Technical Sessions of the Ceramics Congress will start Tuesday June 16 morning and continue until Friday June 19 evening.
Technical Sessions of the Forum on New Materials will start Monday June 22 morning and continue until Thursday June 25 evening.
at Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
Via Corcianese 260
06132 Perugia - Italy
Technical Sessions of the Ceramics Congress will start Tuesday June 16 morning and continue until Friday June 19 evening.
Technical Sessions of the Forum on New Materials will start Monday June 22 morning and continue until Thursday June 25 evening.
The scientific programme will consist of Plenary, Key-Note, Invited, Oral and Poster contributions.
English will be the official language of the conference.
English will be the official language of the conference.
Abstracts have to be submitted on-line by the Presenting Author and prepared according to the on-line Abstract Instructions
Electronic submission deadline: October 15, 2025.
Acceptance notification will be provided by December 15, 2025.
Multiple abstracts from the same Presenting Author are not accepted, in order to open opportunities for the broadest possible participation. Abstracts of previously unpublished matter shall only be submitted.
Abstracts of all scheduled oral and poster presentations will be made available at the conference web site to all registered participants at least 15 days before the Conference.
Electronic submission deadline: October 15, 2025.
Acceptance notification will be provided by December 15, 2025.
Multiple abstracts from the same Presenting Author are not accepted, in order to open opportunities for the broadest possible participation. Abstracts of previously unpublished matter shall only be submitted.
Abstracts of all scheduled oral and poster presentations will be made available at the conference web site to all registered participants at least 15 days before the Conference.
Oral Presentations
Electronic presentation (Power Point) facilities will be available including LCD high resolution projector and PC. Cost for any special audio-visual request will be the responsibility of the individual speaker.
Poster Presentations
Authors are kindly requested to follow carefully the guidelines for Poster Preparation. Attendance by at least one of the authors is requested for poster presentation.
Electronic presentation (Power Point) facilities will be available including LCD high resolution projector and PC. Cost for any special audio-visual request will be the responsibility of the individual speaker.
Poster Presentations
Authors are kindly requested to follow carefully the guidelines for Poster Preparation. Attendance by at least one of the authors is requested for poster presentation.
Authors of contributions at CIMTEC 2026 are invited to submit their work for publication in one or more special issues of “Ceramics International” (Elsevier Science/Techna Group). A window for papers uploading to the Special Issue/s will be opened at the journal web site from June 25 to July 25, 2026. All papers will be submitted to the normal peer review process of Ceramics International.
However as CIMTEC organizers decided NOT to hold the copyright of the contributions presented at the whole CIMTEC 2026, Authors may submit their contribution to any other journal or other media sources they find appropriate.
However as CIMTEC organizers decided NOT to hold the copyright of the contributions presented at the whole CIMTEC 2026, Authors may submit their contribution to any other journal or other media sources they find appropriate.
The Social Programme will include various social activities. Details will be given in the Final Announcement.
Guided visits to Perugia, Assisi, Todi, Gubbio, Orvieto or other places of high historic, artistic and tourist interest will be available to companions. Detailed programme and registration information will be provided in the Final Announcement.
Prospective participants are kindly requested to Pre-register at CIMTEC 2026 website.
Presenting Authors shall not Pre-Register as they are automatically filed when submitting the Abstract.
The Final Announcement including the Provisional Programme and the information concerning registration will be available by March 15, 2026.
Presenting Authors shall not Pre-Register as they are automatically filed when submitting the Abstract.
The Final Announcement including the Provisional Programme and the information concerning registration will be available by March 15, 2026.
CIMTEC 2026 will be held only in person. All those planning to attend must register and receive badges.
Advanced and late registrations fees are offered as well as special student registration fees. Registration rates are in EUR.
Fees include 22% VAT, general and secretariat costs, participation in the scientific session, conference material and participation in the Social Programme. Full details will be given in the Final Announcement.
Advanced and late registrations fees are offered as well as special student registration fees. Registration rates are in EUR.
| CONGRESS (June 15-19) |
FORUM (June 21-25) |
WHOLE CIMTEC (June 15-25) |
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| Early (until April 30, 2026) | |||
| Full Member | 900.00 EUR | 900.00 EUR | 1,300.00 EUR |
| Student | 550.00 EUR | 550.00 EUR | 900.00 EUR |
| Late (from May 1 to May 31, 2026) | |||
| Full Member | 1,000.00 EUR | 1,000.00 EUR | 1,400.00 EUR |
| Student | 600.00 EUR | 600.00 EUR | 950.00 EUR |
| On-site (from June 1, 2026) | |||
| Full Member | 1,100.00 EUR | 1,100.00 EUR | 1,500.00 EUR |
| Student | 650.00 EUR | 650.00 EUR | 1,000.00 EUR |
Fees include 22% VAT, general and secretariat costs, participation in the scientific session, conference material and participation in the Social Programme. Full details will be given in the Final Announcement.
Hotel accommodation (B&B) prices range from about 200 EUR/day for 5-stars hotel to about 90-100 EUR/day for 3-stars hotel. Further information will be provided with the final announcement and in the web.
All travel, lodging and registration expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participants. Special letters of invitation to be used for visa application will be provided at the request of the participant.
We recommend to start your visa application process in due advance. Those attendees who need an invitation letter for visa are suggested to contact CIMTEC Secretariat, congress@technagroup.it indicating the following information:
date of birth, place of birth, nationality, title (Ms., Mr., Dr., Prof.), affiliation, full postal address, passport number, issue and expiring dates of the passport, the period of your stay at CIMTEC 2026 and any other information useful to obtain visa.
We recommend to start your visa application process in due advance. Those attendees who need an invitation letter for visa are suggested to contact CIMTEC Secretariat, congress@technagroup.it indicating the following information:
date of birth, place of birth, nationality, title (Ms., Mr., Dr., Prof.), affiliation, full postal address, passport number, issue and expiring dates of the passport, the period of your stay at CIMTEC 2026 and any other information useful to obtain visa.
The weather in Perugia in June is usually fine with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 °C during the day and 12 to 15 °C during the night. Clothing suitable for (early) summer is recommended.
Perugia is located in the Umbria Dictrict (Central Italy), about 170 Km from Rome.
The most suitable Italian airport for delegates coming from overseas countries is the Intercontinental Rome Airport (Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino, “Leonardo da Vinci Airport”). Flight details available at https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/
Direct flights to Perugia (International Airport of Umbria-Perugia “San Francesco d’Assisi”) are also scheduled. Flight details are available at https://www.airport.umbria.it/en/
To reach Perugia from Rome:
By car
From Rome, take the A1 Motorway and go out at the Orte exit. Then take the E45 Motorway to the Perugia exit.
By train
From the train station located inside the airport of Fiumicino (station "Fiumicino Aeroporto"), you can take the “Leonardo express” (departures every 30 minutes) to the Rome Central Railway Station (Roma Termini station). From Roma Termini you find the trains to "Perugia" station (departures about every hour, duration about 3 hours).
Please visit web site https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html to find all available connections
By bus
Sulga buses (https://www.sulga.it/linee/) make direct connections from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Perugia once a day.
Departures from Fiumicino Airport: from the International Arrivals Terminal 3.
Ticket must be bought online at the following link: https://sulga.sotrap.it/home/getcorse where you can also check the timetable
SPECIAL CIMTEC BUS TRANSFER SERVICE FROM ROME AIRPORT TO PERUGIA
A bus transfer service will be arranged from Fiumicino Rome Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” to Perugia on Monday June 15 (arrival day for the Ceramics Congress) and on Sunday June 21 (arrival day for the Forum on New Materials).
The most suitable Italian airport for delegates coming from overseas countries is the Intercontinental Rome Airport (Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino, “Leonardo da Vinci Airport”). Flight details available at https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/
Direct flights to Perugia (International Airport of Umbria-Perugia “San Francesco d’Assisi”) are also scheduled. Flight details are available at https://www.airport.umbria.it/en/
To reach Perugia from Rome:
By car
From Rome, take the A1 Motorway and go out at the Orte exit. Then take the E45 Motorway to the Perugia exit.
By train
From the train station located inside the airport of Fiumicino (station "Fiumicino Aeroporto"), you can take the “Leonardo express” (departures every 30 minutes) to the Rome Central Railway Station (Roma Termini station). From Roma Termini you find the trains to "Perugia" station (departures about every hour, duration about 3 hours).
Please visit web site https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html to find all available connections
By bus
Sulga buses (https://www.sulga.it/linee/) make direct connections from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Perugia once a day.
Departures from Fiumicino Airport: from the International Arrivals Terminal 3.
Ticket must be bought online at the following link: https://sulga.sotrap.it/home/getcorse where you can also check the timetable
SPECIAL CIMTEC BUS TRANSFER SERVICE FROM ROME AIRPORT TO PERUGIA
A bus transfer service will be arranged from Fiumicino Rome Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” to Perugia on Monday June 15 (arrival day for the Ceramics Congress) and on Sunday June 21 (arrival day for the Forum on New Materials).
| October 15, 2025 | Abstract submission |
| December 15, 2025 | Notification of Abstract acceptance |
| April 30, 2026 | Registration at reduced rate |
INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
CIMTEC 2026
Corso Mazzini 52
48018 Faenza - Italy
Phone +39 0546 22461
Email: congress@technagroup.it
Web site: www.cimtec-congress.org
Corso Mazzini 52
48018 Faenza - Italy
Phone +39 0546 22461
Email: congress@technagroup.it
Web site: www.cimtec-congress.org