Global population growth and tremendous economic development has brought us to the crossroads of long term sustainability and risk of irreversible changes in the ecosystem. Increasing demand for energy, healthcare, housing, transportation, and industrial products leads to a dramatic increase in the overall consumption of resources and rate of pollution, ultimately leading to climate change. Energy efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies and systems are critically needed for further growth and sustainable development. Advanced materials and technologies play a crucial role in developing these systems. Among these, advanced ceramics are enabling materials for a number of demanding applications in aerospace, power generation, ground transportation, nuclear, and chemical industries. The 11th International Conference on Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Applications continues a series that began in the 1980s. The conference was last held in Dresden, Germany in 2012. Over the years, CMCEE has established a strong reputation for state-of the-art presentations and information exchange on the latest emerging ceramic technologies and their wide ranging applications. They have facilitated global dialogue and discussion with leading world experts to address energy and environmental challenges facing society today. The conference opens with a plenary session entitled, “Technological Innovations and Sustainable Development.” The technical program comprises 32 symposia covering wide-ranging topics. Also, it will stimulate important discussion directing where particular fields are heading on a global scale. Two honorary symposia are planned, along with many networking events. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to visit the great city of Vancouver and participate in CMCEE11. This conference will provide an excellent forum for interaction and friendship with participants from various continents and discussion of the latest trends for applying ceramic technologies for sustainable development of society.