Experts ranging from the Environment Editor of a leading newspaper to pottery industry bosses have been lined up to deliver key speeches and seminars at Ceramics 2011.
An exciting programme of speakers is coming together for the event to be held at Stoke-on-Trent’s Britannia Stadium on 10 November.
Ceramics 2011 provides a major opportunity for people from the pottery industry and beyond to come together to hear about innovations in a rapidly changing industry.
Held in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of UK pottery manufacturing, Ceramics 2011 will be a showcase for products and initiatives which are helping to build a sustainable ceramics industry for the 21st century.
This year’s event will concentrate on innovation and will showcase products and initiatives which are helping to build a sustainable ceramics industry for the 21st century.
Speakers booked for the event include John Vidal, Environmental Editor of the Guardian, Tony Kinsella, Chief Executive of Ceram Research and Pat Griffin, Health, Safety, Environment and Training Manager at leading ceramic tableware manufacturer, Steelite.
More key speakers are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Organised by Stoke-on-Trent City Council with the support of North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, Ceram and the British Ceramic Confederation, Ceramics 2011 will build on last year’s event which drew hundreds of exhibitors and visitors to the Potteries.
The emphasis for 2011 will be firmly on learning from the experts rather than on a more exhibition focused event as experienced in 2010.
Tony Kinsella, Chief Executive of Ceram, said: “If it isn’t already, sustainability should form part of every organisations’ strategy.
“Committing to sustainability not only limits your impact on the environment, it also adds to your bottom-line thanks to focusing on using less resources, such as energy and water, which helps to reduce costs.
“Purchasers are also now demanding that companies prove their green credentials, something which is going to become an important differentiator in an increasingly tough economic climate.
“A key part of Ceramics 2011 will be the opportunity to learn what works now and what is on the horizon to guarantee our industry a sustainable future.”
Councillor Mark Meredith, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cabinet member for economic development, said: “Ceramics 2011 is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Stoke-on-Trent as the centre of a modern, forward looking industry.
“We are very proud of our Potteries heritage but are also looking forward to a new era for the ceramics industry with world class companies working at the cutting edge of technology, product development and environmental awareness.”
Ceramics 2011 is free to attend for delegates and exhibitors. There are opportunities available to become a sponsor.