View all News Ceramics of Italy International Press Conference at Coverings 2026 01 April 2026 Fiere Comunicazione Materie: Conferenze stampa e convegni Coverings Salva nei preferiti Organized by Confindustria Ceramica with support from the Italian Trade Agency, the event took place yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. As the global tile and stone industry convenes for the 36th edition of Coverings, Ceramics of Italy is pleased to once again present its annual International Press Conference during the show – an essential event for members of the media and industry professionals to engage with the latest developments shaping Italian ceramic design and production. The session provides a comprehensive update on the organization’s strategic initiatives, alongside insights into emerging design directions, new applications, and advancements in surface technologies across Italy’s leading ceramic producers, as well as sustainability efforts and policy developments influencing the sector today. The program featured remarks from Armando Cafiero, Managing Director of Confindustria Ceramica, and Alessandra Rainaldi, Coordinator for the Living Industry Promotional Program at the Italian Trade Agency in Rome. Emilio Mussini, Board Member of Confindustria Ceramica, then outlined current institutional initiatives, market updates and promotional activities, while Mauro Rullo, Sustainability & Climate Policy Manager of Confindustria Ceramica, discussed policy updates and sustainability advancements across the Italian ceramics industry. Danielle McWilliams, Principal of Novità Communications and marketing representative for Ceramics of Italy, also presented a curated overview of key design trends emerging from that year’s exhibiting brands. Closing the session, Chris Abbate, Founder and CEO of Novità Communications, and Steve Clem, Principal at TVS and Chairman of the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, held a panel-style conversation and introduced new developments for the 2026 award program, which launched during the show. The internationally recognised competition honoured outstanding projects across residential, commercial, outdoor and new applications that demonstrated excellence in the use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile around the world.. Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics), the Italian Pavilion in the North Hall will feature over 50 premier Italian ceramic brands, offering a comprehensive look into how Italian ceramic and porcelain tile continues to push boundaries across aesthetics, performance, applications and responsible production. At its center, the Ceramics of Italy booth (#1345) - designed by global architecture firm HDR - will once again showcase stunning Italian tile collections and act as a social hospitality hub for networking and gathering. Viva Las Vegas! Ceramics of Italy takes part in Coverings 2026 About Ceramics of Italy Ceramics of Italy is the trademark for Italian manufacturers of ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, and tableware that are members of Confindustria Ceramica. Follow Ceramics of Italy on Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter (@CeramicsOfItaly) and Facebook (@CeramicsOfItalyNA).
