The 2026 World Ceramic Tiles Forum (WCTF) took place from 8 to 11 November in San José, Costa Rica, bringing together ceramic tile industry representatives and experts from across the world alongside the ISO/TC 189 Committee meetings.
This year’s Forum provided an important platform to exchange on the main developments shaping the global ceramic tiles industry, including market and trade trends, international standardisation, energy and climate challenges, sustainability, circularity, and emerging decarbonisation technologies.
Representatives from 13 countries and regions shared national perspectives and discussed the common challenges and opportunities facing the sector, reaffirming the importance of international dialogue and cooperation within the global ceramic tiles industry.
The WCTF warmly thanks all participants for their valuable contributions, as well as CET, INTECO and TCNA for their support in the organisation of this year’s Forum.
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