It is a great honour and pleasure for us to welcome you to the 14th Conference of the European Ceramic Society that will take place in Toledo from the 21st to the 25th of June 2015. This edition will be organised under the auspices of the Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society (Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio, SECV). World Heritage City Toledo has the special characteristic of being a melting pot where all the cultures and eras of Spain have come together to make up a small but rich example of the history of the land. Toledo is known as The City of the Three Cultures, a name which refers to the Christian, Islamic, and Hebrew cultures that coexisted during centuries within its walls, impregnating it with its own special identity. Organised every two years, the ECerS Conference is the place to be for scientists, students and industrialists willing to have a direct access to one of the largest community of international experts of ceramic science and technology. The conference will be organised around seven general themes that cover most aspects of ceramic science and technology, “Innovative processing and synthesis”, “High temperature processes and advanced sintering”, “Ceramics and glasses for healthcare”, “Ceramics for energy production and storage”, “Advanced structural ceramics”, “Ceramics for electro-magnetic and optical applications” and “Traditional ceramics, Innovative construction materials and Cultural heritage”. Focused symposia dealing with specific issues, such as “Refractories”, will also be organized. The conference will also be a unique occasion for students to introduce their work, some of them having the possibility to take part to the student speech contest, and for exhibitors to meet their customers. We also hope that you will take a bit of time to stroll within our historical city and enjoy it. We welcome you again in Toledo, wishing you a fruitful stay.