Find everything you need for a seamless UNITECR 2025 experience—book your accommodations, register for the event, arrange airport transfers, and explore sightseeing options ahead of your visit to Cancun, October 27–30, 2025.
UNITECR 2025 ESSENTIALS
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ABOUT UNITECR
Unlock Your Full Refractories Potential
Explore New Global Horizons
Immerse yourself in a series of top-class presentations (both oral and poster) delivered by thought leaders, innovators, manufacturers, and researchers from around the world.
Stay Ahead in the Game
Elevate your expertise with cutting-edge knowledge. This is a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive outlook on the latest and most important advancements in refractories.
The Key for Success
Join us to connect with professionals, researchers, and renowned experts in the industry. Get the chance to discover new business opportunities.
Save the Date
Location
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Cancun, Mexico
Date
October 27-30 2025
VENUE
Where Refractory Leaders Convene
Get ready to immerse yourself in the global event for refractory advancements: UNITECR, the Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories. Every two years, this international conference sets the scene for innovation and knowledge sharing in the field of refractories.
The 19th Biennial UNITECR Conference will be in Cancun, Mexico, hosted by the Latin American Association of Refractories Manufacturers (ALAFAR).
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Our Partners in Innovation
A special thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors—your commitment helps bring the global refractories community together. Explore their latest innovations and connect with industry leaders shaping the future.
BECOME A SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR
Showcase your Company
UNITECR has always been a critical forum for those active in all aspects of the global refractories industry. Hundreds of highly motivated visitors will be with us in Cancun over these four dynamic days of presentations, discussions, visits, and events. There will be no better place to put your materials and technologies front and center.
CONTACT US
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about UNITECR 2025, please contact us and our team will get back to you shortly.
MEDIA PARTNERS
UNITECR 2025 Media Partners
We are grateful, as always, for the support given to our efforts by Media Partners from all around the world. You will be able to see their publications and literature on display in Cancun, but in the meantime please do click on the links below and discover the wide array of news and other information on offer.
These organizations represent an invaluable resource to not only the refractories industry, but also those manufacturing sectors reliant on excellent refractory products.
NEWSROOM
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EVENT UPDATE
UNITECR 2025 Making Waves as Cancun Awaits
UNITECR 2025 shares a strong update ahead of its upcoming event in Cancun. With over 250 abstracts submitted, the program will feature 180+ presentations. Registration is now open, with Early Bird pricing available through June 30.
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Ready to join us at UNITECR 2025?
Registrations for UNITECR 2025 are open! Join us in Cancun from October 27–30, 2025, to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, and shape the future of refractories.
PRESS RELEASE
Leadership Update for UNITECR 2025
UNITECR 2025 announces important changes to its Executive Team. Daniel Llaguno, CEO of NUTEC Group and former Vice President, has been appointed as President. Additionally, Jessica Fernández of WM Refractories will step into the Vice President role.
EVENT UPDATE
UNITECR 2025 Announces Theme for the Event
UNITECR 2025 has announced its theme for next year’s event; Sustainability Meets Intelligence – Shaping the Future of Refractories. The 19th Biennial International Technical Conference on Refractories takes place 27-30 October 2025 in Cancun, Mexico.