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The 43rd edition of Cersaie , the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, to be held from September 21 to 25, 2026, at the Bologna Fairgrounds in Italy, will feature a comprehensive program of events and activities with the participation of numerous experts and professionals. This program combines a commercial agenda with a strong cultural, educational, and institutional focus. The main activities include keynote lectures, discussions in the renowned Press Cafés, and technical demonstrations.
The opening conference will focus on “Sustainable Energy for Competitiveness.” The first day of the event will see the inauguration of the “Everywhere-Unexpected Landscapes” themed design space and a technical seminar on ceramic mosaics and installation regulations. On Tuesday, September 22, the Tiling Showcase practical demonstrations will open in the Tiling Town themed pavilion in Hall 19, and the traditional Ceramics of Italy & Journalism International Press Conference will take place.
Wednesday, September 23, will feature the main institutional conference, “Every Choice Builds the Future,” along with discussion forums on ceramics in Smart Cities and infrastructure architecture. Also taking place will be the presentation of the professional Tile Awards (for tile installers), the 12th edition of the ADI Cersaie Design Awards, and the ceremony for the international architecture competition, Tile Competition 2026/2027, at the Service Center. The Press Cafés, “The Bathroom Today and Tomorrow Café,” will address “Ready-to-Wear Wellness – How to Create a Home Spa.” Thursday, September 24, will be highlighted by a keynote address from the renowned architect Alejandro Aravena, as well as the continuation of advanced training sessions for showroom staff and developers.
In addition to this, there are the permanent spaces and formats at Cersaie , such as La Città della Posa in Hall 19, which offers seminars and live demonstrations on advanced techniques for laying tiles and large slabs; the Press Cafés, which include informal talks and round tables with international design magazines to discuss future interior design trends and which will develop a specific theme each day of the fair linked to the concept of "living"; or Cersaie Upstairs, a format of catwalks and exclusive areas dedicated to connecting material innovation with the most sustainable urban solutions.
The data from the 2025 edition solidified the event's position as a benchmark for culture, training, and professional networking. Cersaie 2025 hosted 69 events (seminars, conferences, roundtables, and training activities), totaling 178 hours of programming and 4.323 participants, including 1.601 students. Ten of these events awarded continuing education credits for architects.
