The 16th European Parliament Ceramics Forum will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday 1 December 2015 in the European Parliament, followed by a cocktail reception.As in the previous sessions of the EP Ceramics Forum, this Plenary will provide an opportunity to discuss current legislative proposals and regulatory developments relevant to the European ceramic industry.EPCF Chair MEP Paul Rübig and incoming Chair MEP Inmaculada Rodriguez-Pinero will co-host the annual event. 15:00-18:00 | 16th EPCF PlenaryKeynote speech on the Circular Economy PackagePanel 1: EU Trade Defence Instruments and the non-Market Economy Status of ChinaPanel 2: Post-2020 EU Emissions Trading Scheme in the context of COP21Keynote speech on European ceramic regions by Stefano Bonaccini, President of Italian region Emilia Romagna18:15-19:30 | EPCF & Cerame-Unie cocktail Speakers and participants will include members of the European Parliament, notably from constituencies with a ceramic industry and those active in the abovementioned fields, as well as European Commission officials and representatives from trade unions and the ceramic industry.The EPCF is a cross-party discussion group with the objective of facilitating dialogue between the European institutions and the ceramic industry on all relevant policy developments. Visit epceramicsforum.eu for more information about the EPCF.For further information regarding registration, please contact events[at]cerameunie.eu.The EPCF is taking place in the context of the 2015 Ceramic Days. As the preeminent policy event for Europe’s ceramic manufacturers, the Ceramic Days present a key occasion for representatives from all ceramic sectors, experts and policymakers to exchange ideas at sectoral and public events. More information at cerameunie.eu.