IOM3 celebrates first International Day of Ceramics
Organised by the International Ceramic Federation, International Day of Ceramics is being celebrated on 12 March.
From traditional clay-based materials used for thousands of years to advanced ceramics in smartphones, aerospace components and medical implants, ceramic materials underpin countless aspects of our daily lives.
The day aims to raise awareness among young people and inspire the next generation of ceramic scientists and engineers.
IOM3 Technical Communities
IOM3 Ceramics Group has long championed research, innovation and professional development in this field. From electroceramics in electronics to bioceramics in healthcare, ceramic materials are shaping the future of green technologies and sustainable manufacturing.
The IOM3 Ceramics Group (formerly the Ceramics Society) is a community of professionals with a shared technical interest in ceramics, led by a team of volunteers.
The Ceramics Group is home to the Cementitious Materials Subgroup and covers the interests of the former Ceramics Science Committee.
IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM is attending the AMRICC conference to mark this historic occasion, joining the global ceramics community in celebrating innovation, sustainability and the technical excellence that defines this essential sector.
IOM3 Events
This year, we're also holding the 45th Cement & Concrete Science Conference and the 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026).
The 45th Cement & Concrete Science Conference is an opportunity for scientists and engineers from both industry and academia to come together to discuss the latest developments in the field. Connect with fellow professionals and submit an abstract to present at the conference.
45th Annual Cement & Concrete Science Conference
Two-day conference focused on all aspects of the fundamental science of cementitious materials.
Convention Centre Dublin
Deadline to submit abstracts: 1 May 2026
The 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET) is one of the UK’s premier international conferences in the fields of surface technology, including thin-film deposition, thermal-spray coatings, surface modification, advanced characterisation, and their applications in tribology, corrosion, and functional performance.
2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026)
Advances in fundamental & applied aspects of surface technology to achieve solutions to global challenges
Manchester
Deadline to submit abstracts: 30 April 2026
IOM3 Journals & Resources
We're partnered with Sage Publications and Taylor & Francis to bring 16 research journals to our members. Members receive free online access to all IOM3 publications, plus over 70 additional titles from Sage’s engineering and materials science portfolio.
For International Day of Ceramics, we're spotlighting the Advances in Applied Ceramics: Functional and Bioceramics publication, which provides international coverage of high-quality research on functional ceramics, engineering ceramics and bioceramics.
