2025 Event Programme
Conference Streams
Inform
The Inform seminars feature experts and authorities tackling a stimulating range of technical and commercial issues.
Inspire
Supplier led presentations featuring the latest products, services and equipment within the UK Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry.
Sensory Workshops
Through these workshops, you can actively engage and gain insights into various applications of products, whether that be a scent for hair care, flavour for lip care, or a different texture for a cleanser.
Mixing Demonstrations
Happening right in the heart of the exhibition, on the exhibitors stands, these demonstrations offer solutions to any mixing and formulation challenges you may encounter.
11 November
12 November
Inform
11 November
9:30 am
Key Updates to the Cosmetics Regulatory Framework
Speaker
Dr Emma Meredith Director-General - CTPA
Inform 2
A CEW Young Achiever’s Story of Success in Cosmetics Science : A Fireside Chat with Lorna Radford of Enkos Developments and Sallie Berkerey, MD of CEW UK
Sallie Berkerey Managing Director - CEW UK
Speaker
Lorna Radford Founder & Managing Director - Enkos Developments
10:00 am
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
EFfCI (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) Who We Are, What We Do.
Speaker
Andrea Maltagliati General Secretary - EFfCI - The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
Inform 2
Beauty Trends to Take You into 2025
Speaker
Julia Wray Editor - Cosmetics Business at HPCi Media
12:00 pm
Inform 2
Beyond the Cosmetic Regulation – Transversal Regulatory Challenges
Speakers
Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
Olivia Santoni CEO - Bloom Regulatory Limited
2:00 pm
PANEL – Challenges and Opportunities of Going Sustainable, or Not?
Dr Barbara Olioso Managing Director - The Green Chemist Consultancy
Speakers
James Cuomo Senior Carbon Consultant - MyCarbon
Elsie Rutterford Founder - BYBI Beauty
Dominika Minarovic Founder - BYBI Beauty- Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
Inform 2
PANEL – AI Unleashed: Enabling and Redefining the Possible in Cosmetics and Personal Care
Dr Barbara Brockway Scientific Advisor - Barbara Brockway Consulting
Rayanne Golding Product Development – Omorovicza - Chair of Future Soc - Society of Cosmetic Scientists
Speakers
Danny Mirza Lead Consultant/Head of Talent - Coventry University
Dr Coralie Ebert CTO - MeNow
To Hong Chan Chief Operating Officer - Gravel AI
4:00 pm
PANEL – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Personal Care Industry – More than policies, programmes or box-ticking
Jackie Searle Business Manager Personal Care EMEA - Innospec
Speakers
Habee Folami Director of EDI People & Culture - METRO
Winnie Awa Founder & CEO - Carra - DEI co-chair for the British Beauty Council
Dan Sumners Head of Policy and Engagement - The Science Council
Jennifer Carlsson Founder & Beauty Brand Expert - Mintoiro
Inform 2
PANEL – Formulating Effective Products
John Lofthouse Current President of the SCS
Speakers
Zoë Fowler Product Technologist - No7 Beauty Company
Harald Van der Hoeven Director Product Design & Development - CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH- Lorna Radford Founder & Managing Director - Enkos Developments
12 November
9:30 am
Inform
How Hard Can It Really Be!
Speaker
Emma Webber Founder - Natural Spa Factory
Inform 2
Cosmetic Consequences, from Hype to Harm. The Real Cost of Marketing to Young People
Speaker
Sam Farmer SCS President – 2022 - Owner, Samuel Farmer
10:00 am
Inform
Inform 2
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
- Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
Inform
Neo-Ecology and its Relevance to the Beauty Industry
Speaker
Katie Chester Head of Ecology - Smink Laboratories
Inform 2
A Brand’s Approach to Working with Third Party Manufacturers and Chemists
Speaker
Clare Hopkins Co-Founder - Balance Me
12:00 pm
Inform
Opposites Attract. How to Create Compatibility Between Technical and NPD Teams
Speaker
Jill Weir NPD & Brand Consultant - White Label Thinking
Inform 2
The Changing Landscape of Regulations Impacting the Industry
Speaker
Sue Bullock Head of Chemicals Stewardship & Sustainability - TSG Consulting
2:00 pm
Inform
PANEL – Innovation – Consumer Led or Technology Fed?
Steve Barton Former SCS President - SCS Fellow
Speakers
Adam Muggleton Director - Cosmetic Technologies - Oriflame
Deborah Perry Innovation Consulting Partner - Fusion
Michael Burnett Knowledge Transfer Manager, Process Manufacturing - Innovate UK
Inform 2
PANEL – Supply Chain Challenges
Robin Parker Director - Parker Cosmetic Consulting Ltd
Speakers
Tony Causer Operations Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients
Jasper Dicker Co-Founder - Skuu
Christopher Johnson Co-Founder - Green Line Ingredients
Katie Parrish Product Innovation Director - Face Theory
Inspire
11 November
9:30 am
12 November Room A
12 November Room B
Upcycled Seaweed-Based Emulsifier with Multifunctional Benefits
Room B
Speaker
Danielle Varnas Associate Director Business Development - Carbonwave
12 November Room C
Cold-Process Surfactant Additives
Room C
Speaker
Dennis Abbeduto Personal Care Business Manager - Colonial Chemical
9:50 am
12 November Room A
Further Advances in Water-Free Formulation
Room A
Speaker
Trevor Barker Personal Care Sales Manager - Rettenmaier
12 November Room B
Understanding Microbiological Testing Requirements for Cosmetic Product Safety
Room B
Speaker
Liam Stephens Technical Manager - Melbec Microbiology Ltd
12 November Room C
Plant Cell Culture: The future of natural ingredients
Room C
Speaker
Chris Meaney Chief Business Officer - Green Bioactives
10:10 am
12 November Room A
What’s Ketchup Got To Do With It? Unveiling the formulation advantages of BergaCare FG Gel – Natural and cold-processible oil thickener for transparent formulations
Room A
Speaker
Dr Lorena Bechthold Technical Sales Manager - Berg + Schmidt Care Ingredients
12 November Room B
Unlocking Hair Repair and Protection Against Thermal Damage
Room B
Speaker
Sylvain Lataste EMEA Technical Services Manager Personal Care - R&D - Ashland
12 November Room C
Prioritising Sustainability and Calculating Carbon [content] in Beauty
Room C
Speaker
Morgane Ezanno Supplier Development Manager B&PC EMEA - Univar Solutions
11:30 am
12 November Room A
ALGAKTIV® Densidyl: Revolutionizing Hair Health with 360º Follicle Protection
Room A
Speaker
Jordi Ayats Product Director - Algaktiv
12 November Room B
12 November Room C
Champagne Lifestyle on a Lemonade Budget : Efficient Formulation Design for the Future
Room C
Speakers
Abbie Charles Technical Development Manager - Surfachem
Charlie Munday Account Manager – Personal Care Sales - Surfachem
11:50 am
12 November Room A
Ultimate Generation of Not Nanometric Zinc Oxide Filters: highest performance and full spectrum protection in sunscreens, skin care & colour cosmetics
Room A
Speaker
Ignacio Lopez International Commercial Manager - ADP Cosmetics
12 November Room B
The Power of Fermentation: Unlocking Enhanced Efficacy in Cosmetic Formulations
Room B
Speakers
Francesca Bernasconi Technical Sales Manager - Sinerga
Sam Wood Technical Service Chemist - Chemlink Specialities Ltd
12 November Room C
Triphasic Microemulsion in Personal Care
Room C
Speaker
Michael Anderton Head of Innovation and Technology Personal Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
12:10 pm
12 November Room A
The Ultimate Essentials: Formulations Inspired and Designed with Multi-Functionality, Versatility, and Efficacy in Mind
Room A
Speaker
Lauren Simson Technical Marketing & Development Chemist - Aston Chemicals
12 November Room B
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Healthy Skin Aging: biophysical measurements and omics applied to menopausal skin
Room B
Speaker
Stewart Long Managing Director - Cutest
12 November Room C
Notox: Embracing Instant, Cost-Effective Alternatives to Injectables
Room C
Speaker
Scott Ickringill Sales Director Personal & Home Care UK & Ireland - Barentz UK
2:00 pm
12 November Room A
Structure Silk Transforming Textures to Elevate Skin Sensation
Room A
Speaker
Samia Tasneem Chemical Engineer - Nouryon
12 November Room B
Exploring the ‘TikTok’ of Time: From Instant Effects to Innovations for Longevity
Room B
Speaker
Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.
12 November Room C
Ingredients for the Future of Sustainable Beauty
Room C
Speaker
Alessandro Izzo Sales Technical Service Manager - CP Kelco
2:20 pm
12 November Room A
LexSolv Essential – 100% Natural Solubilisation for Preservation, Essential Oils, Fragrances & Lipophilic Actives
Room A
Speaker
Julia Benson Technical Account Manager, UK - Inolex
12 November Room B
Biotechnology – Based Synergistic Solution for Optimised Skin Integrity
Room B
Speaker
Marie-Laure Huc Business Development Manager - TS-Biotech
12 November Room C
Incorporating the Latest Science & Technology into Your Formulation with NANSA
Room C
Speaker
Alice Miles Technical Manager - Innospec
2:40 pm
12 November Room A
An Evolution Towards Biodegradable Rheology Modifiers
Room A
Speaker
Florence Pecquerie Senior Technical Service & Application Scientist - Lubrizol Life Science
12 November Room B
12 November Room C
Oil Activation Technology, A New Tool to Boost Oil Efficacy and Improve Sensorial Characteristics in Minimalistic Natural Formulations
Room C
Speaker
Dr Dario Zanichelli R&D and Internationalisation Manager - Phenbiox srl.
4:00 pm
12 November Room A
Natural Hair Care Conditioning – The Next Level Approach from Symrise
Room A
Speaker
Marta Lázaro Head of Application Lab - Symrise Cosmetics Ingredients
12 November Room B
Natural Plant Exosomes for Skin & Hair Care from Biotechnology
Room B
Speaker
Raquel Ferreira Business Development Manager - Vytrus Biotech
12 November Room C
Innovative Sun and Face Care in Times of Increased Consumer Expectations
Room C
Speaker
Roman Ott Head of Application Laboratory Cosmetics - RAHN
4:20 pm
12 November Room A
Biodegradable Doesn´t Necessarily Mean EU Compliant
Room A
Speaker
Stephen Cotton Area Sales Manager - SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH
12 November Room B
Luminous Look! New Advanced Active Ingredient That Revives Your Eyes – Brightens dark circles and stimulates lymphatic drainage to reduce under-eye bags
Room B
Speaker
Markus Schulte Senior International Sales Manager - Mibelle Group Biochemistry
12 November Room C
Provital in the Summit of the Biotech Platforms
Room C
Speaker
Yasmine Haddad Technical & Sales Manager - Provital
4:40 pm
12 November Room A
Active Technologies and Surfactants That Can Do It All!
Room A
Speaker
Felix Graydon Product Manager - Carst & Walker
12 November Room B
Blue Beauty: Exploring the Restorative and Protective Mechanisms of Seaweed Bioactives
Room B
Speaker
Dr Charlie Bavington Co-Founder & CTO - OCEANIUM
12 November Room C
Miniproteins™ Unveiling New Clinical Data for These Novel Cutting Edge Actives
Room C
Speaker
Elodie Jean-Louis Marketing Manager - Activen
12 November
9:30 am
13 November Room A
Biotech Innovations – From Fermented Foods to Fermented Skincare
Room A
Speaker
Stephan Telge International Technical Sales Manager - Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
13 November Room B
Future-Proof Beauty: High NOI & Readily Biodegradable, Sustainable Solutions
Room B
Speaker
Wiek Kleijne Marketing Manager Home and Personal Care EMEA - Nouryon
13 November Room C
Learning from Nature – 2, 3 BD as a Cosmetic Ingredient
Room C
Speaker
John Hibbs Owner - Argus Consulting (on behalf of Summit Cosmetics Europe)
9:50 am
13 November Room A
Innovative Ingredients for Sun Care
Room A
Speaker
Faith Corbo Ph.D. Northeast Sales Manager - Alzo International
13 November Room B
High Natural-oil Content? High Pearl? High Attribute Expectations? How Verdant’s Surfactant Solutions Can be Used to Stabilise Additives, Applied in a Variety of Personal Care Cleansing Products & Applications
Room B
Speaker
Andrew Russell Technical Services Manager - Verdant Specialty Solutions
13 November Room C
Bonding Beyond Breakage: Transforming Damaged Hair with our Natural Bond Building Complex
Room C
Speaker
Neelam Sagoo Head of Sales Western Europe - TRI-K Industries
10:10 am
13 November Room A
Uncover OEMs and Ingredient Suppliers Used by Fast Growing Brands with AI
Room A
Speaker
Karen Ho Co-Founder & CEO - Gravel AI
13 November Room B
Beyond UV Filters: The Future of Solar Cosmetology
Room B
Speaker
Monia Benvegnu Market Development Manager - BASF Beauty Care Solutions
13 November Room C
Beyond the Barrier – The Power of Bioactive Ceramides & Sphingolipids
Room C
Speaker
Cornelia Pyko Global Head of Applied Innovation Ceramides & Sphingolipids - Evonik
11:30 am
13 November Room A
From Cell-to-Cell Interactions to Holistic Well-being
Room A
Speaker
Carola Schwaiberger Business Development Specialist - Croda Europe Ltd
13 November Room B
13 November Room C
Creative Formulation Design – Intentional Sensory and Textures
Room C
Speaker
Axel Böttcher BTC Technical Expert Personal Care - BTC Europe GmbH
11:50 am
13 November Room A
Diatoms Unveiled: Harnessing the Ocean’s Microscopic Armor for Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Personal Care Innovation
Room A
Speaker
Susanne Andersson Hayes Chief Commercial Officer - Swedish Algae Factory
13 November Room B
Syensqo’s High Performance Natural Innovative Solutions: Mild to the consumers, good for the planet, and kind for the formulators!
Room B
Speaker
Francois-Florian Bruckner HPC Business Development Manager EMEA - Syensqo
13 November Room C
12:10 pm
13 November Room A
The Future of Skin Microbiome Care: Insights, Advancements, Approaches
Room A
Speaker
Petronille Houdart Skincare Director - Sequential, The Skin Microbiome Testing Co
13 November Room B
Visual Effects for Skin Care Formulas: Tinting, Blurring and Colour Correcting
Room B
Speaker
Melda Lloyd Payne Managing Director - Kobo Products, Ltd
13 November Room C
A New Era of Peptides: A Natural Cyclic Peptide with Retinol Alternative Properties for Ageless Beauty
Room C
Speaker
Emmanuelle Corbin EMEA Sales Manager - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
2:30 pm
13 November Room A
Assessing Product Sensory Experience with a Machine Learning Model Trained with Expert Sensory Panel Data and Analytical Data: A Novel Approach to Optimise the Use of Expert Sensory Panel
Room A
Speaker
Mark Cresswell Business Manager Formulations - Lucideon
13 November Room B
Wellness in Beauty and A Holistic Approach to Skincare and Self-Care
Room B
Speaker
Mathilde Richard Marketing Regional Manager EMEA - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
13 November Room C
BotaniDesign™ – Petrolatum Alternative – Derived from nature
Room C
Speaker
Frederic Soulageon Distribution Manager EMEA - Cargill Beauty
2:50 pm
13 November Room A
Meeting Haircare Trends with Innovative Ingredients
Room A
Speaker
Olga Borisova Lead Application Development Engineer - Momentive
13 November Room B
EMotion® LINE: Sustainability-driven Emollients Line
Room B
Speaker
Giuliana Graziadio Product Manager - Roelmi HPC
13 November Room C
A Premium Encapsulated DHA with Herb Extract Against UV and Photoaging
Room C
Speaker
Dr Kai Lu Project Manager - Spec-Chem Industry Inc.
3:10 pm
13 November Room A
DAINTech: An Advanced Material and Sustainable Alternative to Polymer Formulations
Room A
Speakers
Tiffany Wood Senior Academic Researcher - University of Edinburgh
Dr Denise Li Business Development Executive - University of Edinburgh
13 November Room B
Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking the Power of Climate-compensated Traceable Shea-Derived Emollients for Enhanced Functionality
Room B
Speakers
Åsa Berry Customer Innovation & Technical Support Manager - AAK
Femke den Hartog International Sales Manager - AAK
13 November Room C
Geomulse™ and Geogard®: Naturally Derived Multifunctional Ingredients
Room C
Speaker
Sam Collier EMEA Marketing Manager - Arxada
Sensory Workshops
12 November
9:30 am
Botanical Bliss: Exploring Carbogreens for Unique Sensory Textures in Personal Care
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
Duncan Abbot Innovation Manager - Lake Personal Care
10:00 am
The Choice of Serums – Need-based skincare through targeted active ingredient efficiency
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Peter Ellis Regional Account Manager - Vantage
Maeva Abdoulhadi Technical Support Manager - Vantage
11:30 am
The Cool Mom Kit: Nature-Inspired Beauty for the Modern Multitasker
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Raphaëlle Brunet Tron Marketing Manager EU - Active Concepts
Jessica Choi Business Development Manager EMEA - Active Concepts
12:00 pm
Is it a Butter? Is it a Paste? No, it’s an Innospec Texture.
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Alice Miles Technical Manager - Innospec
Sarah Glynn Applications Chemist - Innospec
2:00 pm
Feel and Hue: Discovering Textures and Colours Without Breaking the Bank
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Edna Sulejmanovic Marketing Coordinator - Surfachem
Ella Kerry Personal Care Laboratory Supervisor - Surfachem
2:30 pm
Experiencing Multi-Sensory Beauty with Brenntag
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Natalie Garwe Innovation & Application Specialist - Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care UK- Michael Anderton Head of Innovation and Technology Personal Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
4:00 pm
Innovative Naturally-derived Sensory from Japanese Technologies
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
Grace Wong Sales & Marketing Manager - Nagase Personal Care for DKSH
4:30 pm
Surfinesse Cleanse TM: A new approach to oil-based cleansing without the greasy feel
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
Filippo Merighi Scientist R&D - Hallstar Italia
12 November
9:30 am
The Anatomy of a Fragrance – The Secret to Scent Creation
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
Luke Whowell Perfumer & Managing Director - Carvansons Ltd
10:00 am
Creating Sustainable Yet Appealing Skin Care Textures
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Sylvain Lataste EMEA Technical Services Manager Personal Care - R&D - Ashland
11:30 am
Silicone Spectacular Sensory Extravaganza
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Alexander Selig Head of Application Technology Business Unit Consumer Care - CHT
Ella Ceraulo Innovation Chemist - Cornelius Group Plc
12:00 pm
Texique Lux5 – A 100% Natural Silicone Replacement
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Kristina Giles Applications Technician – Personal Care - Scott Bader
Perminder Gill Senior Applications Chemist - Personal Care - Scott Bader
2:00 pm
Touch, Texture & Technology
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
Arami Mohamed Technical Marketing Executive - Safic Alcan
Ava Rostock Senior R&D Chemist - Safic Alcan
Hannah Thomas R&D Chemist - Safic Alcan
2:30 pm
Seasonal Focus with Ste Dubois Esters
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
Valérie Guigues Regional Cosmetic Manager - Stéarinerie Dubois
Mixing Demonstrations
11 November
12:00 pm
12 November
10:00 am
Inform
11 November
Inform 1
9:30 am
Key Updates to the Cosmetics Regulatory Framework
Speaker
- Dr Emma Meredith Director-General - CTPA
10:00 am
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
- Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
EFfCI (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) Who We Are, What We Do.
Speaker
- Andrea Maltagliati General Secretary - EFfCI - The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
PANEL – Challenges and Opportunities of Going Sustainable, or Not?
- Dr Barbara Olioso Managing Director - The Green Chemist Consultancy
Speakers
- James Cuomo Senior Carbon Consultant - MyCarbon
- Elsie Rutterford Founder - BYBI Beauty
- Dominika Minarovic Founder - BYBI Beauty
- Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
4:00 pm
PANEL – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Personal Care Industry – More than policies, programmes or box-ticking
- Jackie Searle Business Manager Personal Care EMEA - Innospec
Speakers
- Habee Folami Director of EDI People & Culture - METRO
- Winnie Awa Founder & CEO - Carra - DEI co-chair for the British Beauty Council
- Dan Sumners Head of Policy and Engagement - The Science Council
- Jennifer Carlsson Founder & Beauty Brand Expert - Mintoiro
Inform 2
9:30 am
A CEW Young Achiever’s Story of Success in Cosmetics Science : A Fireside Chat with Lorna Radford of Enkos Developments and Sallie Berkerey, MD of CEW UK
- Sallie Berkerey Managing Director - CEW UK
Speaker
- Lorna Radford Founder & Managing Director - Enkos Developments
11:30 am
Beauty Trends to Take You into 2025
Speaker
- Julia Wray Editor - Cosmetics Business at HPCi Media
12:00 pm
Beyond the Cosmetic Regulation – Transversal Regulatory Challenges
Speakers
- Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
- Olivia Santoni CEO - Bloom Regulatory Limited
2:00 pm
PANEL – AI Unleashed: Enabling and Redefining the Possible in Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Dr Barbara Brockway Scientific Advisor - Barbara Brockway Consulting
- Rayanne Golding Product Development – Omorovicza - Chair of Future Soc - Society of Cosmetic Scientists
Speakers
- Danny Mirza Lead Consultant/Head of Talent - Coventry University
- Dr Coralie Ebert CTO - MeNow
- To Hong Chan Chief Operating Officer - Gravel AI
4:00 pm
PANEL – Formulating Effective Products
- John Lofthouse Current President of the SCS
Speakers
- Zoë Fowler Product Technologist - No7 Beauty Company
- Harald Van der Hoeven Director Product Design & Development - CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
- Lorna Radford Founder & Managing Director - Enkos Developments
12 November
Inform 1
9:30 am
How Hard Can It Really Be!
Speaker
- Emma Webber Founder - Natural Spa Factory
10:00 am
11:30 am
Neo-Ecology and its Relevance to the Beauty Industry
Speaker
- Katie Chester Head of Ecology - Smink Laboratories
12:00 pm
Opposites Attract. How to Create Compatibility Between Technical and NPD Teams
Speaker
- Jill Weir NPD & Brand Consultant - White Label Thinking
2:00 pm
PANEL – Innovation – Consumer Led or Technology Fed?
- Steve Barton Former SCS President - SCS Fellow
Speakers
- Adam Muggleton Director - Cosmetic Technologies - Oriflame
- Deborah Perry Innovation Consulting Partner - Fusion
- Michael Burnett Knowledge Transfer Manager, Process Manufacturing - Innovate UK
Inform 2
9:30 am
Cosmetic Consequences, from Hype to Harm. The Real Cost of Marketing to Young People
Speaker
- Sam Farmer SCS President – 2022 - Owner, Samuel Farmer
10:00 am
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
- Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
A Brand’s Approach to Working with Third Party Manufacturers and Chemists
Speaker
- Clare Hopkins Co-Founder - Balance Me
12:00 pm
The Changing Landscape of Regulations Impacting the Industry
Speaker
- Sue Bullock Head of Chemicals Stewardship & Sustainability - TSG Consulting
2:00 pm
PANEL – Supply Chain Challenges
- Robin Parker Director - Parker Cosmetic Consulting Ltd
Speakers
- Tony Causer Operations Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients
- Jasper Dicker Co-Founder - Skuu
- Christopher Johnson Co-Founder - Green Line Ingredients
- Katie Parrish Product Innovation Director - Face Theory
Inspire
11 November
Inspire A
9:30 am
12 November Room A
9:50 am
12 November Room A
Further Advances in Water-Free Formulation
Room A
Speaker
- Trevor Barker Personal Care Sales Manager - Rettenmaier
10:10 am
12 November Room A
What’s Ketchup Got To Do With It? Unveiling the formulation advantages of BergaCare FG Gel – Natural and cold-processible oil thickener for transparent formulations
Room A
Speaker
- Dr Lorena Bechthold Technical Sales Manager - Berg + Schmidt Care Ingredients
11:30 am
12 November Room A
ALGAKTIV® Densidyl: Revolutionizing Hair Health with 360º Follicle Protection
Room A
Speaker
- Jordi Ayats Product Director - Algaktiv
11:50 am
12 November Room A
Ultimate Generation of Not Nanometric Zinc Oxide Filters: highest performance and full spectrum protection in sunscreens, skin care & colour cosmetics
Room A
Speaker
- Ignacio Lopez International Commercial Manager - ADP Cosmetics
12:10 pm
12 November Room A
The Ultimate Essentials: Formulations Inspired and Designed with Multi-Functionality, Versatility, and Efficacy in Mind
Room A
Speaker
- Lauren Simson Technical Marketing & Development Chemist - Aston Chemicals
2:00 pm
12 November Room A
Structure Silk Transforming Textures to Elevate Skin Sensation
Room A
Speaker
- Samia Tasneem Chemical Engineer - Nouryon
2:20 pm
12 November Room A
LexSolv Essential – 100% Natural Solubilisation for Preservation, Essential Oils, Fragrances & Lipophilic Actives
Room A
Speaker
- Julia Benson Technical Account Manager, UK - Inolex
2:40 pm
12 November Room A
An Evolution Towards Biodegradable Rheology Modifiers
Room A
Speaker
- Florence Pecquerie Senior Technical Service & Application Scientist - Lubrizol Life Science
4:00 pm
12 November Room A
Natural Hair Care Conditioning – The Next Level Approach from Symrise
Room A
Speaker
- Marta Lázaro Head of Application Lab - Symrise Cosmetics Ingredients
4:20 pm
12 November Room A
Biodegradable Doesn´t Necessarily Mean EU Compliant
Room A
Speaker
- Stephen Cotton Area Sales Manager - SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH
4:40 pm
12 November Room A
Active Technologies and Surfactants That Can Do It All!
Room A
Speaker
- Felix Graydon Product Manager - Carst & Walker
Inspire B
9:30 am
12 November Room B
Upcycled Seaweed-Based Emulsifier with Multifunctional Benefits
Room B
Speaker
- Danielle Varnas Associate Director Business Development - Carbonwave
9:50 am
12 November Room B
Understanding Microbiological Testing Requirements for Cosmetic Product Safety
Room B
Speaker
- Liam Stephens Technical Manager - Melbec Microbiology Ltd
10:10 am
12 November Room B
Unlocking Hair Repair and Protection Against Thermal Damage
Room B
Speaker
- Sylvain Lataste EMEA Technical Services Manager Personal Care - R&D - Ashland
11:30 am
12 November Room B
11:50 am
12 November Room B
The Power of Fermentation: Unlocking Enhanced Efficacy in Cosmetic Formulations
Room B
Speakers
- Francesca Bernasconi Technical Sales Manager - Sinerga
- Sam Wood Technical Service Chemist - Chemlink Specialities Ltd
12:10 pm
12 November Room B
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Healthy Skin Aging: biophysical measurements and omics applied to menopausal skin
Room B
Speaker
- Stewart Long Managing Director - Cutest
2:00 pm
12 November Room B
Exploring the ‘TikTok’ of Time: From Instant Effects to Innovations for Longevity
Room B
Speaker
- Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.
2:20 pm
12 November Room B
Biotechnology – Based Synergistic Solution for Optimised Skin Integrity
Room B
Speaker
- Marie-Laure Huc Business Development Manager - TS-Biotech
2:40 pm
12 November Room B
4:00 pm
12 November Room B
Natural Plant Exosomes for Skin & Hair Care from Biotechnology
Room B
Speaker
- Raquel Ferreira Business Development Manager - Vytrus Biotech
4:20 pm
12 November Room B
Luminous Look! New Advanced Active Ingredient That Revives Your Eyes – Brightens dark circles and stimulates lymphatic drainage to reduce under-eye bags
Room B
Speaker
- Markus Schulte Senior International Sales Manager - Mibelle Group Biochemistry
4:40 pm
12 November Room B
Blue Beauty: Exploring the Restorative and Protective Mechanisms of Seaweed Bioactives
Room B
Speaker
- Dr Charlie Bavington Co-Founder & CTO - OCEANIUM
Inspire C
9:30 am
12 November Room C
Cold-Process Surfactant Additives
Room C
Speaker
- Dennis Abbeduto Personal Care Business Manager - Colonial Chemical
9:50 am
12 November Room C
Plant Cell Culture: The future of natural ingredients
Room C
Speaker
- Chris Meaney Chief Business Officer - Green Bioactives
10:10 am
12 November Room C
Prioritising Sustainability and Calculating Carbon [content] in Beauty
Room C
Speaker
- Morgane Ezanno Supplier Development Manager B&PC EMEA - Univar Solutions
11:30 am
12 November Room C
Champagne Lifestyle on a Lemonade Budget : Efficient Formulation Design for the Future
Room C
Speakers
- Abbie Charles Technical Development Manager - Surfachem
- Charlie Munday Account Manager – Personal Care Sales - Surfachem
11:50 am
12 November Room C
Triphasic Microemulsion in Personal Care
Room C
Speaker
- Michael Anderton Head of Innovation and Technology Personal Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
12:10 pm
12 November Room C
Notox: Embracing Instant, Cost-Effective Alternatives to Injectables
Room C
Speaker
- Scott Ickringill Sales Director Personal & Home Care UK & Ireland - Barentz UK
2:00 pm
12 November Room C
Ingredients for the Future of Sustainable Beauty
Room C
Speaker
- Alessandro Izzo Sales Technical Service Manager - CP Kelco
2:20 pm
12 November Room C
Incorporating the Latest Science & Technology into Your Formulation with NANSA
Room C
Speaker
- Alice Miles Technical Manager - Innospec
2:40 pm
12 November Room C
Oil Activation Technology, A New Tool to Boost Oil Efficacy and Improve Sensorial Characteristics in Minimalistic Natural Formulations
Room C
Speaker
- Dr Dario Zanichelli R&D and Internationalisation Manager - Phenbiox srl.
4:00 pm
12 November Room C
Innovative Sun and Face Care in Times of Increased Consumer Expectations
Room C
Speaker
- Roman Ott Head of Application Laboratory Cosmetics - RAHN
4:20 pm
12 November Room C
Provital in the Summit of the Biotech Platforms
Room C
Speaker
- Yasmine Haddad Technical & Sales Manager - Provital
4:40 pm
12 November Room C
Miniproteins™ Unveiling New Clinical Data for These Novel Cutting Edge Actives
Room C
Speaker
- Elodie Jean-Louis Marketing Manager - Activen
12 November
Inspire A
9:30 am
13 November Room A
Biotech Innovations – From Fermented Foods to Fermented Skincare
Room A
Speaker
- Stephan Telge International Technical Sales Manager - Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
9:50 am
13 November Room A
Innovative Ingredients for Sun Care
Room A
Speaker
- Faith Corbo Ph.D. Northeast Sales Manager - Alzo International
10:10 am
13 November Room A
Uncover OEMs and Ingredient Suppliers Used by Fast Growing Brands with AI
Room A
Speaker
- Karen Ho Co-Founder & CEO - Gravel AI
11:30 am
13 November Room A
From Cell-to-Cell Interactions to Holistic Well-being
Room A
Speaker
- Carola Schwaiberger Business Development Specialist - Croda Europe Ltd
11:50 am
13 November Room A
Diatoms Unveiled: Harnessing the Ocean’s Microscopic Armor for Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Personal Care Innovation
Room A
Speaker
- Susanne Andersson Hayes Chief Commercial Officer - Swedish Algae Factory
12:10 pm
13 November Room A
The Future of Skin Microbiome Care: Insights, Advancements, Approaches
Room A
Speaker
- Petronille Houdart Skincare Director - Sequential, The Skin Microbiome Testing Co
2:30 pm
13 November Room A
Assessing Product Sensory Experience with a Machine Learning Model Trained with Expert Sensory Panel Data and Analytical Data: A Novel Approach to Optimise the Use of Expert Sensory Panel
Room A
Speaker
- Mark Cresswell Business Manager Formulations - Lucideon
2:50 pm
13 November Room A
Meeting Haircare Trends with Innovative Ingredients
Room A
Speaker
- Olga Borisova Lead Application Development Engineer - Momentive
3:10 pm
13 November Room A
DAINTech: An Advanced Material and Sustainable Alternative to Polymer Formulations
Room A
Speakers
- Tiffany Wood Senior Academic Researcher - University of Edinburgh
- Dr Denise Li Business Development Executive - University of Edinburgh
Inspire B
9:30 am
13 November Room B
Future-Proof Beauty: High NOI & Readily Biodegradable, Sustainable Solutions
Room B
Speaker
- Wiek Kleijne Marketing Manager Home and Personal Care EMEA - Nouryon
9:50 am
13 November Room B
High Natural-oil Content? High Pearl? High Attribute Expectations? How Verdant’s Surfactant Solutions Can be Used to Stabilise Additives, Applied in a Variety of Personal Care Cleansing Products & Applications
Room B
Speaker
- Andrew Russell Technical Services Manager - Verdant Specialty Solutions
10:10 am
13 November Room B
Beyond UV Filters: The Future of Solar Cosmetology
Room B
Speaker
- Monia Benvegnu Market Development Manager - BASF Beauty Care Solutions
11:30 am
13 November Room B
11:50 am
13 November Room B
Syensqo’s High Performance Natural Innovative Solutions: Mild to the consumers, good for the planet, and kind for the formulators!
Room B
Speaker
- Francois-Florian Bruckner HPC Business Development Manager EMEA - Syensqo
12:10 pm
13 November Room B
Visual Effects for Skin Care Formulas: Tinting, Blurring and Colour Correcting
Room B
Speaker
- Melda Lloyd Payne Managing Director - Kobo Products, Ltd
2:30 pm
13 November Room B
Wellness in Beauty and A Holistic Approach to Skincare and Self-Care
Room B
Speaker
- Mathilde Richard Marketing Regional Manager EMEA - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
2:50 pm
13 November Room B
EMotion® LINE: Sustainability-driven Emollients Line
Room B
Speaker
- Giuliana Graziadio Product Manager - Roelmi HPC
3:10 pm
13 November Room B
Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking the Power of Climate-compensated Traceable Shea-Derived Emollients for Enhanced Functionality
Room B
Speakers
- Åsa Berry Customer Innovation & Technical Support Manager - AAK
- Femke den Hartog International Sales Manager - AAK
Inspire C
9:30 am
13 November Room C
Learning from Nature – 2, 3 BD as a Cosmetic Ingredient
Room C
Speaker
- John Hibbs Owner - Argus Consulting (on behalf of Summit Cosmetics Europe)
9:50 am
13 November Room C
Bonding Beyond Breakage: Transforming Damaged Hair with our Natural Bond Building Complex
Room C
Speaker
- Neelam Sagoo Head of Sales Western Europe - TRI-K Industries
10:10 am
13 November Room C
Beyond the Barrier – The Power of Bioactive Ceramides & Sphingolipids
Room C
Speaker
- Cornelia Pyko Global Head of Applied Innovation Ceramides & Sphingolipids - Evonik
11:30 am
13 November Room C
Creative Formulation Design – Intentional Sensory and Textures
Room C
Speaker
- Axel Böttcher BTC Technical Expert Personal Care - BTC Europe GmbH
11:50 am
13 November Room C
12:10 pm
13 November Room C
A New Era of Peptides: A Natural Cyclic Peptide with Retinol Alternative Properties for Ageless Beauty
Room C
Speaker
- Emmanuelle Corbin EMEA Sales Manager - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
2:30 pm
13 November Room C
BotaniDesign™ – Petrolatum Alternative – Derived from nature
Room C
Speaker
- Frederic Soulageon Distribution Manager EMEA - Cargill Beauty
2:50 pm
13 November Room C
A Premium Encapsulated DHA with Herb Extract Against UV and Photoaging
Room C
Speaker
- Dr Kai Lu Project Manager - Spec-Chem Industry Inc.
3:10 pm
13 November Room C
Geomulse™ and Geogard®: Naturally Derived Multifunctional Ingredients
Room C
Speaker
- Sam Collier EMEA Marketing Manager - Arxada
Sensory Workshops
9:30 am
Botanical Bliss: Exploring Carbogreens for Unique Sensory Textures in Personal Care
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Duncan Abbot Innovation Manager - Lake Personal Care
10:00 am
The Choice of Serums – Need-based skincare through targeted active ingredient efficiency
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Peter Ellis Regional Account Manager - Vantage
- Maeva Abdoulhadi Technical Support Manager - Vantage
11:30 am
The Cool Mom Kit: Nature-Inspired Beauty for the Modern Multitasker
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Raphaëlle Brunet Tron Marketing Manager EU - Active Concepts
- Jessica Choi Business Development Manager EMEA - Active Concepts
12:00 pm
Is it a Butter? Is it a Paste? No, it’s an Innospec Texture.
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Alice Miles Technical Manager - Innospec
- Sarah Glynn Applications Chemist - Innospec
2:00 pm
Feel and Hue: Discovering Textures and Colours Without Breaking the Bank
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Edna Sulejmanovic Marketing Coordinator - Surfachem
- Ella Kerry Personal Care Laboratory Supervisor - Surfachem
2:30 pm
Experiencing Multi-Sensory Beauty with Brenntag
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Natalie Garwe Innovation & Application Specialist - Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care UK
- Michael Anderton Head of Innovation and Technology Personal Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
4:00 pm
Innovative Naturally-derived Sensory from Japanese Technologies
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Grace Wong Sales & Marketing Manager - Nagase Personal Care for DKSH
4:30 pm
Surfinesse Cleanse TM: A new approach to oil-based cleansing without the greasy feel
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Filippo Merighi Scientist R&D - Hallstar Italia
9:30 am
The Anatomy of a Fragrance – The Secret to Scent Creation
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Luke Whowell Perfumer & Managing Director - Carvansons Ltd
10:00 am
Creating Sustainable Yet Appealing Skin Care Textures
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Sylvain Lataste EMEA Technical Services Manager Personal Care - R&D - Ashland
11:30 am
Silicone Spectacular Sensory Extravaganza
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Alexander Selig Head of Application Technology Business Unit Consumer Care - CHT
- Ella Ceraulo Innovation Chemist - Cornelius Group Plc
12:00 pm
Texique Lux5 – A 100% Natural Silicone Replacement
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Kristina Giles Applications Technician – Personal Care - Scott Bader
- Perminder Gill Senior Applications Chemist - Personal Care - Scott Bader
2:00 pm
Touch, Texture & Technology
Sensory Workshop
Speakers
- Arami Mohamed Technical Marketing Executive - Safic Alcan
- Ava Rostock Senior R&D Chemist - Safic Alcan
- Hannah Thomas R&D Chemist - Safic Alcan
2:30 pm
Seasonal Focus with Ste Dubois Esters
Sensory Workshop
Speaker
- Valérie Guigues Regional Cosmetic Manager - Stéarinerie Dubois
