ceramics & stone Vietnam 2026 Conference

MATERIALISING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Energy Efficiency, Carbon Reduction & Sustainable Innovation Across Ceramics and Stone​

Exploring ASEAN market developments, sustainable production, advanced materials, smart technologies, and the latest innovations shaping the future of ceramics and stone.

Ceramics & Stone 2026 Agenda

Conference Programme

Ceramics & Stone 2026

Three days of ideas, innovation and industry dialogue shaping a more sustainable future for ceramics and natural stone.

Day One · Main Conference

Materializing a Sustainable Future

Energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainable innovation across the ceramics and stone industries.

2 December 202613:30–17:00 · ICE, Hanoi

Opening the afternoon conference programme.

A regional outlook spanning ceramics and natural stone markets.

Dual presentation focused on materials, manufacturing and automation.

Technology and practical innovation for natural stone applications.

A ceramics-focused session on pathways toward lower-carbon production.

Regional perspectives on competitiveness, development and the road to 2030.

Day One programme concludes.

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Cover Topics

Cover Topics

Exploring innovation, sustainability and competitiveness for the ASEAN Ceramics & Stone Industry

01

ASEAN Ceramics & Stone Outlook

02

Towards Energy-Efficient Manufacturing

03

The Road to Carbon Reduction

04

Smart Manufacturing & Automation

05

Next-Generation Materials

06

Circularity & Resource Efficiency

07

TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION

08

ASEAN 2030: Building a More Competitive Ceramics & Stone Industry

Featured Speakers (TBU)

Opening Ceremony of ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone 2024

09:30 – 10:00
Welcome VIP Guest and Press Registration

10:00 – 10:05
Welcome Address

  • Mr. Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director, Messe München /MMI Asia Pte Ltd

10:05 – 10:10
Welcome Address

  • Mr Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman, Vietnam Building Ceramics Association (VIBCA)

10:10-10:20
Opening Remarks 

  • Mr. Nguyen Van Sinh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Construction

10:10-10:20
Welcome Address

  • Mr. Pham Tuan Khanh, Vice Chairman, Saigon Construction & Building Material Association (SACA) 
  • Dr. Sirithan Jiemsirilers, President, Thai Ceramics Society (TCS)
  • Welcome video from Asaki Indonesia, member of Ceramics Industry Club of ASEAN (CICA)
  • Welcome video from China Council for the Promotion of International Trade – Building Sub-Council (CCPIT)  

10:40 – 10:50
Appreciation Awards – Sponsors & Key Exhibitors              


10:50 – 11:00
Ribbon-Cutting & Group Photo


11:00 onwards
Exhibition VIP Tours


12:00 – 13:30
VVIP Only Lunchtime Roundtable

ASEAN Ceramics Conference:  13:30 – 17:00

13:30 – 13:35
Welcome Remarks by Messe Muenchen/MMI Asia

  • Dr. Robert Schönberger, Exhibition Director, Messe München GmbH 


13:35 – 14:15
Opening Panel: ASEAN’s Panel- Economic Sustainability, Growth & Obstacles 

Speakers:  

  • Dr. Sirithan Jiemsirilers, President, Thai Ceramic Society  
  • Mr. Nguyen Xuan Quyet, Director, Thach Quang Technical Trading Company Limited
  • Mr. Tay Keng Chong, Country Head, Vietnam, Niro Ceramic Group; Vice President, Malaysia Business Chamber Vietnam
  • Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Former President, Thai Ceramics Society (Moderator)  


14:15 – 14:45
Staying Resilient in Ceramic Industry: Sponsored by Esmalglass

  • Mr. Angel Moisés Calero Andres, Design Manager of Asia Pacific, Atladia Asia Pacific, Spain 
  • Mr. Alejandro Segura Tomas, Country Lead, Altadia Vietnam, Spain
  • Mr. Do Anh Tuan, Country Sales Director, Atladia Vietnam


14:45 – 15:15
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Zircon Industry  

  • Dr. Keven Harlow, Executive Director,Zircon Industry Association (ZIA), United Kingdom                               


15:15 – 15:45
Importance of Clay in Ceramics

  • Mr. Anil Nandaniya, Managing Director, Puresil India


15:45 – 16:15
Fireside Chat: Harnessing Digitalization to Enhance Efficient, Productive and Sustainable Processes in the Ceramic Industry

  • Mr. Ulrich Werr, Edtitor-in-Chief, Goeller Verlag GmbH
  • Mr. Alberto Rosignoli, Chief Sales Officer, Gruppo TecnoFerrari S.p.A. Italy
  • Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Former President, Thai Ceramics Society (Moderator)


16:15 – 16:45
From Climate Change to Net Zero Society   

  • Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Former President, Thai Ceramics Society 
ASEAN Stone Conference: 09:30 – 12:30


09:30 – 09:35
Welcome & Day 1 recap by Chairperson  

  • Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, Former President, Thai Ceramics Society


09:35 – 10:00
Opening Keynote: Stone Industry Outlook Amidst Uncertainty and Disruptions 

  • Mr. Anil Taneja, Publisher, LITOSonline.com., Natural Stone Industry Magazine; Member, World Natural Stone Association (WONASA), Spain


10:00 – 10:30
Assessing opportunities and challenges of stone industry in Vietnam 

  • Prof. Hoai Nga Nguyen, Associate Professor, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam


10:30 – 11:00
Promoting and Improving the Natural Stone Business in Cambodia

  • Ms. Leng Davy, Chief Executive Officer, RITHY Group

11:00 – 11:30
Delving into the Challenges & Innovation in the Stone Industry  

  • Mr. Vivek Dwivedi, Assistant Vice President, Commercial & Finance, Fortune Stone


11:30 – 12:00
Enhancing the Stone Qualities through New Technological Processes 

  • Mr. Andrea Mazzarese, Area Manager, Simec


12:00 – 12:30
Changes in the Stone Market in China 

  • Mr. Qi Zigang, Executive Vice President, China Stone Material Association, China
    *This session will be presented in Mandarin and will have live audio translation in Vietnamese.
Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA) Conference: 13:00 – 17:00


13:00 – 13:30
Guest Registration 


13:30 – 13:45
Opening of the Conference 

  • Mr. Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman of Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA)


13:45 – 14:15 
Vietnam Building Materials Industry: Advantages, Disadvantages and Development Policies 

  • Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Head of Building Materials Department – Ministry of Construction


14:15 – 14:45
Country Report of Vietnam’s Building Ceramics Industry 

  • Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman, Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA)


14:45 – 15:15
Current Investment and Production Situation of Main Building Materials Products in Vietnam and the Development Orientation in the Future

  • MA. Pham Van Bac – Vice Chairman of Vietnam Association for Building Materials  


15:15 – 15:30
Break

15:30 – 16:00
Vietnam Institute for Building Materials and Recent Researches
Research on the use of red mud as raw material in the production of floor tiles and roofing tiles

  • Dr. Le Van Quang – Director
  • Mr. Nguyen Huu Tai – Research Specialist
  • Southern Branch of Vietnam Institute for Building Materials – Ministry of Construction (MOC)


16:00 – 16:30
Development of Sugar Bagasse-Derived Activated Biochar Using 2-Step Method: Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Reaction for Ceramic Fuel Application 

  • Assoc. Prof. Pham Trung Kien – Faculty of Materials Technology
  • HCM City University of Technology (HCMUT) – Vietnam National University (VNUHCM)


16:30 – 16:50
The Trend of Using Ceramic Slabs in Interior Decoration  

  • Mr. Nguyễn Duy Truc – Giám đốc nhà máy Viglacera Eurotile/ Director of Viglacera Eurotile factory


16:50 – 17:00
Summary and End of Conference – VIBCA

  

ASEAN Stone Conference: 10:00 – 12:00


10:05 – 10:50
Panel Discussion: The Evolution of the Stone Industry  

Speakers:

  • Mr. Anil Taneja, Publisher, LITOSonline.com., Natural Stone Industry Magazine; Member, World Natural Stone Association (WONASA), Spain  
  • Ms. Leng Davy, Chief Executive Officer, RITHY Group 
  • Prof. Hoai Nga Nguyen, Associate Professor, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam 

ASEAN Ceramics: Sustainability and Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration

10:50 – 11:20

Benchtop XRF Solutions for Ceramics

  • Dr. Low Hou Ran, Ph.D, Regional Applications Manager, Bruker AXS

11:20 – 11:50 

Mineral Powders: A Versatile Solution for Diverse Industries 

  • Mr. Harshul Agarwal, Director, Foremost Quartz Pvt Ltd, India  
  • Mr. Sarthak Agarwal, Director, Foremost Quartz Pvt Ltd, India 

11:50- 12:20

SAPFIT: Digital Decoration Technology for Powder and Water-Based Glazes

  • Ms. Hebe Fu, Product Director, Foshan SAPFIT Technology Co. Ltd.

12:20- 12:50

Advanced Ceramic Made by Extrusion 

  • Mr. Torsten Seidel, Managing Director, ECT-KEMA GmbH, Germany 


12:50 – 13:00
Announcement of ASEAN Ceramics & Stone 2025 by Messe Muenchen / MMI Asia