On 3-4 December 2014 Cerame-Unie, the European Ceramic Industry Association, is once again organising the Ceramic Days, the preeminent policy event for Europe’s ceramic manufacturers.Wednesday 3 December: 15th European Parliament Ceramics Forum & cocktailThursday 4 December: Conference on EU funding for ceramic research projects15th Plenary meeting of the EP Ceramics ForumWednesday 3 December, 16:00-18:30, European ParliamentHosted by MEP Paul Rübig, EPCF ChairMembers of the European Parliament, European Commission officials and industry representatives will participate in three panel debates on topical issues of relevance for the ceramic industry:Resource efficiency & sustainable construction:  Making the circular economy a realityTrade & competitiveness: Enabling SMEs to compete at international levelClimate & energy: Streamlining industrial competitiveness in post 2020 EU ETSPlease consult the agenda for the full list of speakers. Following the Forum, participants are invited to a cocktail reception with DG Growth's Daniel Calleja Crespo as keynote speaker. Research & Innovation in ceramics: How industry benefits from EU fundingThursday 4 December, 10:45-12:30, Thon Hotel EUHow has the ceramic industry benefited from EU funding for R&I so far?Is industry currently exploiting the full potential of funded R&I?What are the key tips & tricks to participate in an EU-funded project?The conference will be followed by a lunch open to all participants. Although both events are free of charge, seats are limited therefore we kindly ask you to request an official invitation using the registration form.