Countdown to Indian Ceramics Asia 2026

From 28 to 30 January, global suppliers and Indian ceramic manufacturers will meet again in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Indian Ceramics Asia, India’s only dedicated B2B trade fair for the ceramics and brick industry, will return with its landmark 20th edition from 28–30 January 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organized by Messe München India and Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd., the 2026 edition is poised to be one of the most transformative chapters in the event’s history.

As global markets navigate an evolving economic and manufacturing landscape, Indian Ceramics Asia 2026 aims to reignite optimism, investment, and technology adoption across the industry. The trade fair will bring together ceramic machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, technology innovators, solution providers, and decision-makers from across India and the world for three days of business networking, knowledge exchange and live demonstrations.

Celebrating 20 years of industry leadership, the upcoming edition will feature more than 300 leading global and domestic brands spread across 12,500 sqm of exhibition space, offering visitors a comprehensive view of advanced machinery, production technologies and material innovations. With over 10,000 trade visitors expected, the event continues to serve as India’s most influential marketplace for the ceramics and brick manufacturing ecosystem.

Strengthening its international character, Indian Ceramics Asia 2026 will host multiple international pavilions, giving visitors direct access to global technologies.

In addition to Indian exhibitors, the industry’s leading international suppliers will all be present, including the Italian machinery, equipment and material manufacturers Appel, Interser, Lamberti, LB Technology, Metco, Novaref, Sacmi, Officine Smac, Surfaces Group, System Ceramics and Tecnoferrari: most of them will be exhibiting in the Italian pavilion organised by ACIMAC in cooperation with the Italian Trade Agency, while some of them will be present with their Indian companies or agent.

At the ACIMAC booth (Hall 2, booth B009), it will also be possible to pick up a free copy of the latest special Hindi edition of Ceramic World Review.

Germany will also attend the exhibition with both the German pavilion and other individual exhibitors such as raw material supplier AKW. Other international brands include Imerys and Endeka, and several Chinese companies.

The event also introduces an expanded Supply Chain Pavilion and Conference, which will focus on procurement efficiencies, logistics, and end-to-end industry readiness. The Innovation Exchange Forum returns with deeper technical dialogue, spotlighting breakthroughs in automation, energy efficiency, sustainability and smart manufacturing.

Further enriching the ecosystem, Ceramic Career Connect will bring together companies, young professionals, and technical institutes to build future-ready talent pipelines. Across all three days, visitors will experience live demonstrations of equipment and solutions, enabling a hands-on understanding of new capabilities, performance advantages and production gains.

With a strong emphasis on innovation-led recovery, ICA 2026 aims to support businesses looking to upgrade capabilities, strengthen supply chains, and tap into new market opportunities.

Talking about the strategy guiding this event, Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa), Messe München & CEO of Messe München India, said:

“Indian Ceramics Asia 2026 comes at a time when the ceramics and brick industry is dealing with real challenges but also showing real resilience. What we’re seeing on the ground is a clear intent from manufacturers to upgrade, rethink and move forward. Our focus for the 20th edition is simple: create a platform that genuinely helps businesses do that with better technology showcase, stronger supply chain conversations and meaningful business networking. Indian Ceramics Asia has always been a place where the industry comes together to find direction and new opportunities and in 2026 we want to make that experience even more impactful.”

Ken Wong, General Manager of Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd. Added:

“As the global ceramics landscape experiences a period of recalibration, Indian Ceramics Asia 2026 offers clarity, connection, and opportunity. Our goal this year is to help companies not only showcase their strengths but also rebuild momentum through global partnerships and new technology pathways. The strong international presence, the focus on innovation, and the introduction of new value-driven features make the 20th edition especially important. In collaboration with Messe München India, we are committed to delivering a truly world-class platform that supports sustainable growth for every stakeholder in the ceramics value chain.”