"KERAMTEX is the largest scientific-technical event, the meeting place and information exchange of scientists and specialists in the field of building ceramics, an open platform for discussions In 2003 on the initiative of the magazine "Building materials"®, with the support of Gosstroy of the Russian Federation was held the 1st scientific-practical conference "prospects of development of the ceramic industry of Russia", which received a high estimation of experts of ceramic industry, and is now held annually.