TECNA 2026 gets a makeover

A new visual identity and a new website setting the scene for TECNA 2026, to be held in Rimini from 22 to 25 September 2026.

Innovation, Technology, Design and Excellence are the keywords that capture the essence of TECNA 2026, the biennial event organised by Italian Exhibition Group in collaboration with Acimac and scheduled to take place in Rimini from 22 to 25 September 2026.

Building on the success of the 2024 edition of the show, with its 70,000 square metres of exhibition space, 350 exhibitors and 18,350 visitors from 100 countries, the 29th TECNA aims to consolidate its leading position among international events devoted to technologies for the ceramic and surfaces industry by taking on a new look designed to underline the show’s evolution and growing international reach. The makeover began a few months ago with the unveiling of a new visual identity consisting of a new logo and the tagline “The global expo for ceramics & more” and culminated in the launch of the new website (www.tecnaexpo.com) offering a preview of what the exhibition will have in store.

The global hub for the ceramic and surfaces industry

Staying true to its slogan “How to make it”, TECNA 2026 will be the industry’s most comprehensive showcase of the process technologies, decorative solutions and innovative materials that are rewriting the future of ceramic and non-ceramic surfaces and other ceramic products.

The exhibition will be organised around seven thematic areas:

• Tile – Technologies and solutions for the production, processing and finishing of ceramic tiles and slabs.

• Whiteware – Plant, machinery and equipment for the production of sanitaryware, ceramic and porcelain tableware, and technical ceramics.

• Heavy Clay – Technologies for the production of clay bricks and roof tiles.

• Non-Ceramic Surfaces – Technologies and materials for processing and transforming non-ceramic surfaces such as glass, wood, natural stone and composite materials.

• Raw Materials – Raw materials for ceramic bodies, additives and chemicals, colours, frits, glazes and inks.

• Logistics & Intralogistics – Integrated systems for industrial logistics and intralogistics, and warehouse management.
• Automation & Components – Advanced technologies, equipment and components for industrial automation, integrating digitalisation, robotics and cobotics and paving the way towards connected, sustainable factories.

• Green Solutions – Innovative technologies, solutions and software for reducing the environmental impact of processes through energy efficiency, waste reduction, lower consumption and resource recovery.

Calendar of events

As always, TECNA will feature an extensive programme of ancillary events. The full schedule will be finalised in the coming months, but we can already offer a preview of a few highlights.

• DECORTECH, the event within the event

Amid the growing hybridisation of surface coverings, their integrated use in domestic and public spaces and the search for innovative techniques and aesthetics, design has become an increasingly central aspect of both finished products and process technologies. This is the concept behind Decortech, a special exhibition section catering to the companies that develop technologies for decorating and finishing surfaces for architecture and interior design. Decortech will be further expanded at Tecna 2026 with the aim of consolidating its role as a specialist in-show event catering to the entire sector. As part of this evolution, the Decortech Conference will introduce a new graphic identity, built around a dynamic colour palette that will be updated every year to reflect the latest trends in design and aesthetics, reinforcing the link between technology, creativity and evolving visual languages.

• The TecnAwards, celebrating excellence in international ceramics

At Tecna 2026, the TecnAwards will further consolidate their role as a bridge between suppliers and ceramic manufacturers by recognising the best technological investments made internationally between 2024 and 2026. The 2026 awards will adopt an innovative format designed to highlight the real-world impact of innovations introduced by ceramic companies, showcasing concrete applications and the results achieved across the production chain.

• The “X Machines” conference

Through its collaboration with Digital Industries World (the association committed to accelerating the digital transition of companies in Italy and abroad), Tecna 2026 will host a conference entitled “X Machines”, focusing on the new generation of connected, intelligent industrial systems. Integrated into digital service models, these solutions can deliver advanced performance, predictive and enhanced maintenance and analytical data to support decision making. The aim of the event is to equip industry professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to address the transition towards digitalisation and servitisation: transforming machines into connectivity-enabled systems supported by after-sales services, data collection, remote control and automation, now a strategic focus for the capital goods industry.

• Tecna Future Hub - Academy

Another feature of the restyled TECNA is the Tecna Future Hub, a thematic area dedicated to innovations in the ceramic and surfaces industry, from digitalisation and green solutions through to logistics and new production models, aimed at making innovation an ongoing process that is not limited to the sole duration of the exhibition. As at past editions, Future Hub will once again host Tecna Academy, the area devoted to training activities led by high-profile speakers with content aligned with the latest market demands and the new skills required by businesses.