Inspire
Discover the Latest Innovations Within Your Industry
The Inspire programme comprises of supplier-led presentations showcasing the newest products and services in the UK’s Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry. Attendance to these presentations are free.
During the two-day event, you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in product development, formulation techniques, and innovations directly from the experts who are involved in creating them.
11 November
Room A
10:00 am
The Future of Formulation Testing: Strengthening Claims with Novel Approaches
Room A
Speaker
Tom Archer Product Marketing Specialist – Healthcare - Lucideon
10:20 am
Skin Perfector Anti-Dark Spot and Sensory Innovation at Greentech
Room A
Speaker
Shin-yi Huang Export Sales - Greentech
10:40 am
Cryo-Rejuvenation: A Holistic Approach to Glass-Skin
Room A
Speaker
Rachael Davison-White Technical Director - Barentz
11:30 am
Ubiquitination: The Key to Universal Beauty?
Room A
Speaker
Valérie Daniel Regional Sales Manager EMEA - Hallstar Beauty
11:50 am
Soothe the Senses: Using the Link Between the Skin and Brain to Care for Our Mental Health
Room A
Speakers
Kat Davies Technical Manager - IMCD UK Ltd
Lissie Dufton Brand Business Development Manager - IMCD UK
12:10 pm
PhytaPure PRO™ Silver Cluster Leaf: Clinically Proven Impact on Skin. Proven Impact at Origin.
Room A
Speaker
Lyndsey Effsie Strategic Sourcing Manager - Blue Sky Botanics
2:00 pm
Mindera – The Future of Product Protection
Room A
Speaker
Edward Rolls Global Account Director - Symrise
2:20 pm
The Brain–Skin Axis: A New Era of Neurocosmetics for Skin Resilience & Longevity
Room A
Speaker
Raphaëlle Tron Marketing Manager Europe - Active Concepts
2:40 pm
Next-Gen Natural Actives: Innovating Beauty for Global Trends
Room A
Speaker
Dr Dario Zanichelli R&D and Internationalisation Manager - Phenbiox srl.
3:30 pm
From Menopausal Care to Skin Harmony: The Rise of Endophyte-Based Actives
Room A
Speaker
Yasmine Haddad Technical & Sales Manager - Provital
3:50 pm
Insights and Research on the Skin Microbiome: The Importance of Scientifically Backed Solutions
Room A
Speaker
Dr Oliver Worsley CEO & Co-founder - Sequential, The Skin Microbiome Testing Co.
4:10 pm
The Impact of Exposome on Hair
Room A
Speaker
Ariadna Tejedor Álvarez Technical Sales Manager for Europe - Zurko Research
Room B
10:00 am
Long Chain Amphoterics: Safe, Effective Additives for Cleansing Formulations
Room B
Speaker
Dennis Abbeduto Personal Care Business Manager - Colonial Chemical
10:20 am
Roots to Radiance: The Future of Hair Care
Room B
Speaker
Kumpal Mehta Technical Marketing Manager - Hair Care - Tri-K Industries
10:40 am
Lipex® SheaLuxe TR: Multi-Award Winning, Natural Alternative to Dimethicone for Skin and Hair
Room B
Speaker
Åsa Berry Customer Innovation & Technical Support Manager - AAK
11:30 am
Surprising Sensations – Our Texture Highlights with a Twist
Room B
Speaker
Roman Ott Head of Application Laboratory Cosmetics - RAHN
11:50 am
Choosing a Testing CRO: Advice to help make sure you obtain robust and ethically sound results
Room B
Speaker
Stewart Long Managing Director - Cutest
12:10 pm
The 12 Hallmarks of Skin Longevity: Where Science Meets Beauty
Room B
Speaker
Monia Benvegnu Market Development Manager - BASF Beauty Care Solutions
2:00 pm
Beauty Insights: Focus on Fragility
Room B
Speakers
Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.
Baptiste Simonot Area Sales Manager - SILAB
Marine Josse Area Sales Manager - SILAB, Softcare Department
2:20 pm
Beyond Glow: Unlock Healthier Skin with a Natural Antioxidant Skin Defense!
Room B
Speaker
Anna Farthing Account Manager UK & Nordics, Beauty Care - Lubrizol
2:40 pm
KeraBio™ K31: Biotech Powered Biomimetic Bond Builder, Delivering a Vegan Keratin Recharge at The Molecular Level to Elevate Hair Strength Beyond Repair
Room B
Speaker
Mike Hindley Research and Technology Specialist - Croda Europe
3:30 pm
Skinification of Hair Care: Global Solution to Fight Climate changes
Room B
Speaker
Mélanie Serre Product Manager - Laboratoires Expanscience
3:50 pm
Biohacking: Charge Your Skin and Hair With Energy
Room B
Speaker
Chiara Degl’Innocenti Head of Business Development Cosmetic Actives - RAHN AG
4:10 pm
Fasting-mimicking Biotechnology: A novel strategy to activate cellular longevity pathways for advanced skincare
Room B
Speaker
Raquel Ferreira Business Development Manager - Vytrus Biotech
Room C
10:00 am
A Practical Guide to Formulating with Sustainable Marine Derived Thickeners and Stabilisers
Room C
Speaker
Trevor Barker Personal Care Sales Manager - Rettenmaier
10:20 am
Introducing collapeptyl™: New Texturactive Solution to Boost 20 Skin Collagens and Activate the K-Glow
Room C
Speaker
Sabine Pain Senior Account Manager for Biofunctionals - Ashland Industries
10:40 am
Going Viral: A Taster from Our Trends Report
Room C
Speaker
William Cook Sales Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients
11:30 am
Understanding the Vitamin E Family – More Than Just One Molecule
Room C
Speaker
Ana Domingo Technical Sales Support - BTSA
11:50 am
Transformative Cosmetics: Creating Dynamic Textures, Visual Shifts & Instant Efficacy
Room C
Speaker
Lauren Simson Technical Marketing & Development Chemist - Aston Chemicals
12:10 pm
The Cellscript Shift: The Epigenetic Path to Skin Longevity
Room C
Speakers
Mariam Tariq Personal Care Development Manager - Brands - Surfachem
Dana Cowley Technical Applications Manager - Surfachem
2:00 pm
Introducing Oceamides – The First Natural Water-Dispersible Ceramide From a Marine Source.
Room C
Speaker
David Ruiz Parra Sales Manager - MC Actives GmbH
2:20 pm
Strategies for Formulating High Naturality Rinse-Off Products – How to Maximise the Percentage and Minimise the Cost
Room C
Speaker
Amelie Nasso Applications Chemist - Innospec Performance Chemicals
2:40 pm
Freedom to Formulate Better Sun Care
Room C
Speaker
Julie Vernhes Principal Technical Specialist, EMEA - Inolex
3:30 pm
Glow Ahead – Emerging Trends in Beauty Care
Room C
Speaker
Helen Hill Marketing Manager Personal Care EMEA - Azelis UK
3:50 pm
Green Ferment – Peptide Complexes for Sensitive Skin and to Combat the Signs Associated with Hormonal Variations
Room C
Speaker
Elena Passerini Managing Director - Innovactive Ingredients
4:10 pm
Mineral Skin Protection and Treatment Against Photo Aging
Room C
Speaker
Ignacio Lopez International Commercial Manager - ADP Cosmetics
10:00 am
A Practical Guide to Formulating with Sustainable Marine Derived Thickeners and Stabilisers
Room C
Speaker
- Trevor Barker Personal Care Sales Manager - Rettenmaier
The Future of Formulation Testing: Strengthening Claims with Novel Approaches
Room A
Speaker
- Tom Archer Product Marketing Specialist – Healthcare - Lucideon
Long Chain Amphoterics: Safe, Effective Additives for Cleansing Formulations
Room B
Speaker
- Dennis Abbeduto Personal Care Business Manager - Colonial Chemical
10:20 am
Introducing collapeptyl™: New Texturactive Solution to Boost 20 Skin Collagens and Activate the K-Glow
Room C
Speaker
- Sabine Pain Senior Account Manager for Biofunctionals - Ashland Industries
Roots to Radiance: The Future of Hair Care
Room B
Speaker
- Kumpal Mehta Technical Marketing Manager - Hair Care - Tri-K Industries
Skin Perfector Anti-Dark Spot and Sensory Innovation at Greentech
Room A
Speaker
- Shin-yi Huang Export Sales - Greentech
10:40 am
Going Viral: A Taster from Our Trends Report
Room C
Speaker
- William Cook Sales Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients
Lipex® SheaLuxe TR: Multi-Award Winning, Natural Alternative to Dimethicone for Skin and Hair
Room B
Speaker
- Åsa Berry Customer Innovation & Technical Support Manager - AAK
Cryo-Rejuvenation: A Holistic Approach to Glass-Skin
Room A
Speaker
- Rachael Davison-White Technical Director - Barentz
11:30 am
Understanding the Vitamin E Family – More Than Just One Molecule
Room C
Speaker
- Ana Domingo Technical Sales Support - BTSA
Surprising Sensations – Our Texture Highlights with a Twist
Room B
Speaker
- Roman Ott Head of Application Laboratory Cosmetics - RAHN
Ubiquitination: The Key to Universal Beauty?
Room A
Speaker
- Valérie Daniel Regional Sales Manager EMEA - Hallstar Beauty
11:50 am
Transformative Cosmetics: Creating Dynamic Textures, Visual Shifts & Instant Efficacy
Room C
Speaker
- Lauren Simson Technical Marketing & Development Chemist - Aston Chemicals
Choosing a Testing CRO: Advice to help make sure you obtain robust and ethically sound results
Room B
Speaker
- Stewart Long Managing Director - Cutest
Soothe the Senses: Using the Link Between the Skin and Brain to Care for Our Mental Health
Room A
Speakers
- Kat Davies Technical Manager - IMCD UK Ltd
- Lissie Dufton Brand Business Development Manager - IMCD UK
12:10 pm
The Cellscript Shift: The Epigenetic Path to Skin Longevity
Room C
Speakers
- Mariam Tariq Personal Care Development Manager - Brands - Surfachem
- Dana Cowley Technical Applications Manager - Surfachem
The 12 Hallmarks of Skin Longevity: Where Science Meets Beauty
Room B
Speaker
- Monia Benvegnu Market Development Manager - BASF Beauty Care Solutions
PhytaPure PRO™ Silver Cluster Leaf: Clinically Proven Impact on Skin. Proven Impact at Origin.
Room A
Speaker
- Lyndsey Effsie Strategic Sourcing Manager - Blue Sky Botanics
2:00 pm
Introducing Oceamides – The First Natural Water-Dispersible Ceramide From a Marine Source.
Room C
Speaker
- David Ruiz Parra Sales Manager - MC Actives GmbH
Beauty Insights: Focus on Fragility
Room B
Speakers
- Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.
- Baptiste Simonot Area Sales Manager - SILAB
- Marine Josse Area Sales Manager - SILAB, Softcare Department
Mindera – The Future of Product Protection
Room A
Speaker
- Edward Rolls Global Account Director - Symrise
2:20 pm
Strategies for Formulating High Naturality Rinse-Off Products – How to Maximise the Percentage and Minimise the Cost
Room C
Speaker
- Amelie Nasso Applications Chemist - Innospec Performance Chemicals
Beyond Glow: Unlock Healthier Skin with a Natural Antioxidant Skin Defense!
Room B
Speaker
- Anna Farthing Account Manager UK & Nordics, Beauty Care - Lubrizol
The Brain–Skin Axis: A New Era of Neurocosmetics for Skin Resilience & Longevity
Room A
Speaker
- Raphaëlle Tron Marketing Manager Europe - Active Concepts
2:40 pm
Freedom to Formulate Better Sun Care
Room C
Speaker
- Julie Vernhes Principal Technical Specialist, EMEA - Inolex
KeraBio™ K31: Biotech Powered Biomimetic Bond Builder, Delivering a Vegan Keratin Recharge at The Molecular Level to Elevate Hair Strength Beyond Repair
Room B
Speaker
- Mike Hindley Research and Technology Specialist - Croda Europe
Next-Gen Natural Actives: Innovating Beauty for Global Trends
Room A
Speaker
- Dr Dario Zanichelli R&D and Internationalisation Manager - Phenbiox srl.
3:30 pm
Glow Ahead – Emerging Trends in Beauty Care
Room C
Speaker
- Helen Hill Marketing Manager Personal Care EMEA - Azelis UK
Skinification of Hair Care: Global Solution to Fight Climate changes
Room B
Speaker
- Mélanie Serre Product Manager - Laboratoires Expanscience
From Menopausal Care to Skin Harmony: The Rise of Endophyte-Based Actives
Room A
Speaker
- Yasmine Haddad Technical & Sales Manager - Provital
3:50 pm
Green Ferment – Peptide Complexes for Sensitive Skin and to Combat the Signs Associated with Hormonal Variations
Room C
Speaker
- Elena Passerini Managing Director - Innovactive Ingredients
Biohacking: Charge Your Skin and Hair With Energy
Room B
Speaker
- Chiara Degl’Innocenti Head of Business Development Cosmetic Actives - RAHN AG
Insights and Research on the Skin Microbiome: The Importance of Scientifically Backed Solutions
Room A
Speaker
- Dr Oliver Worsley CEO & Co-founder - Sequential, The Skin Microbiome Testing Co.
4:10 pm
Mineral Skin Protection and Treatment Against Photo Aging
Room C
Speaker
- Ignacio Lopez International Commercial Manager - ADP Cosmetics
Fasting-mimicking Biotechnology: A novel strategy to activate cellular longevity pathways for advanced skincare
Room B
Speaker
- Raquel Ferreira Business Development Manager - Vytrus Biotech
The Impact of Exposome on Hair
Room A
Speaker
- Ariadna Tejedor Álvarez Technical Sales Manager for Europe - Zurko Research
12 November
Room A
9:30 am
Glittering Concerns: The EU’s Bold Move Against Microplastic
Room A
Speaker
Stephen Cotton Area Sales Manager - SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH
9:50 am
Immerge Into the Ultimate Vegan Keratin Experience
Room A
Speaker
Fanny Vocanson Sales Manager France & UK - LipoTrue
10:10 am
Challenges of Formulating With Sun Filters and a Novel Way to Overcome Them
Room A
Speaker
Sarah Alayan Technical Business Development - Ascot International
11:00 am
Discover CosVivet ActiPureGran: The Innovative Granule for Sustainable Solid Cosmetics
Room A
Speaker
Michael Anderton Head of Innovation - Beauty & Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
11:20 am
Targeting Two Barriers, One Solution: ROSECOCKTAIL™ – Endocuticle Edge Filler & Skin Barrier Repair
Room A
Speaker
Gülnur Poslu Sales Account Manager - Univar Solutions
11:40 am
Want the Latest Trends in Colour, Skin, Sun or Haircare? Grant Industries has your back!
Room A
Speaker
Dean Feebery Sales Director (EMEA) - Grant Industries Inc.
1:30 pm
Protecting & Nourishing the Biome
Room A
Speaker
Brian Fitzpatrick Managing Director - Oriel Marine Extracts
1:50 pm
Can One Bio-Based Ingredient Be a Formulator’s Troubleshooting Toolbox?
Room A
Speakers
Ellen Copsey Application Specialist - Valida
Kulvinder Kaur Head of Sales, Personal Care - Sappi Biotech
2:10 pm
Improving the Long Wear of Colour Cosmetics using Naturally Derived Film-Formers
Room A
Speaker
Urmi Dhamnaskar Application Laboratory Chemist - KOBO Products
Room B
9:30 am
Investigating The Skin Microbiome Using an in Vitro 3D Human Skin Equivalent
Room B
Speaker
Nicola Kingswell Labskin
9:50 am
Inside the Core of Innovation: Our People, Our Lab, Your Advantage
Room B
Speaker
Athina Nikolaou Senior Technical Officer - Materials Innovation Factory at University of Liverpool
10:10 am
A Palm-free, 100% Natural Origin Polymer Pigment Dispersant Delivering High Dispersion Performance and Synergistic Flow Enhancement
Room B
Speaker
David Shih Product Manager, Personal Care & Cosmetics - Patech Chemicals
11:00 am
Active Ingredients for Active Scalps: Targeting Skin & Scalp Conditions
Room B
Speaker
Sam Wood Technical Service Chemist - HARKE UK & Ireland
11:20 am
Biobased Elastomer Gel, Bringing New Performance Possibilities to Natural Products
Room B
Speaker
Olga Borisova Lead Application Development Engineer - Momentive
11:40 am
Skin Longevity Trend: A New Approach Moving Beyond the Concept of Anti-Aging to Focus on Preserving Skin’s Resilience and Functioning at a Cellular Level
Room B
Speaker
Francesca Bernasconi Technical Sales Manager - Sinerga
1:30 pm
Skincare’s Must-Have Ingredient: Lab-grown Powerhouse Active bitop Ectoin® Natural
Room B
Speaker
René Schmitz Technical Sales & Marketing Manager - bitop AG
1:50 pm
Science-Powered Beauty: The Skintellectual Era
Room B
Speaker
Emer Mackle Science - Powered Beauty: The Skintellectual Era - Lake Personal Care
2:10 pm
Next-Gen Skincare: Where Cosmetic Science Meets Aesthetic Results
Room B
Speaker
Andre Reis Account Manager - Chemyunion
Room C
9:30 am
Cosmetic Compliance Under the Microscope: Red Flags & Recalls
Room C
Speaker
Tracey Fanning Senior Managing Scientist - Exponent
9:50 am
Journey Through Beauty Passports: Formulations and Textures of Europe
Room C
Speaker
Jana Schmitz Technical Expert Personal Care Europe - BTC Europe GmbH
10:10 am
Sustainably Delivering Luxurious Aesthetics & Sensorial Profiles to Personal Care Formulations
Room C
Speaker
Dr Diane Morris Senior Technical Service Chemist - Verdant Specialty Solutions Halifax Limited
11:00 am
Transforming Cosmetics: A Journey to Talc-Free Innovation
Room C
Speaker
Claire Summers Technical Development Manager EMEA - Azelis
11:20 am
“You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression” CutiGuard CLR™
Room C
Speaker
Dr Jule Lexa Völzke Manager of Product Design and Development - CLR
11:40 am
Rapid Microbiological Methods – The Future of Cosmetic Microbiology
Room C
Speaker
Liam Stephens Technical Manager - Melbec Microbiology Ltd
1:30 pm
Specialist Active Technologies: Exploring Innovative Mechanisms of Action and Testing Methodologies
Room C
Speaker
Felix Graydon Industry Group Manager - Carst & Walker
1:50 pm
Empowering Skin to Resist Time: Sytheon’s, Now Hallstar, Innovative Approach to Skin Longevity
Room C
Speaker
Olivier Garnier Sales Manager EMEA - Hallstar Beauty
2:10 pm
New Generation of Natural Polymer Associations Designed Through AI
Room C
Speaker
Frederick Soulageon Distribution Manager EMEA - Cargill Beauty
3:00 pm
Industry Insight Speaker
9:30 am
Cosmetic Compliance Under the Microscope: Red Flags & Recalls
Room C
Speaker
- Tracey Fanning Senior Managing Scientist - Exponent
Investigating The Skin Microbiome Using an in Vitro 3D Human Skin Equivalent
Room B
Speaker
- Nicola Kingswell Labskin
Glittering Concerns: The EU’s Bold Move Against Microplastic
Room A
Speaker
- Stephen Cotton Area Sales Manager - SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH
9:50 am
Journey Through Beauty Passports: Formulations and Textures of Europe
Room C
Speaker
- Jana Schmitz Technical Expert Personal Care Europe - BTC Europe GmbH
Inside the Core of Innovation: Our People, Our Lab, Your Advantage
Room B
Speaker
- Athina Nikolaou Senior Technical Officer - Materials Innovation Factory at University of Liverpool
Immerge Into the Ultimate Vegan Keratin Experience
Room A
Speaker
- Fanny Vocanson Sales Manager France & UK - LipoTrue
10:10 am
Sustainably Delivering Luxurious Aesthetics & Sensorial Profiles to Personal Care Formulations
Room C
Speaker
- Dr Diane Morris Senior Technical Service Chemist - Verdant Specialty Solutions Halifax Limited
A Palm-free, 100% Natural Origin Polymer Pigment Dispersant Delivering High Dispersion Performance and Synergistic Flow Enhancement
Room B
Speaker
- David Shih Product Manager, Personal Care & Cosmetics - Patech Chemicals
Challenges of Formulating With Sun Filters and a Novel Way to Overcome Them
Room A
Speaker
- Sarah Alayan Technical Business Development - Ascot International
11:00 am
Transforming Cosmetics: A Journey to Talc-Free Innovation
Room C
Speaker
- Claire Summers Technical Development Manager EMEA - Azelis
Active Ingredients for Active Scalps: Targeting Skin & Scalp Conditions
Room B
Speaker
- Sam Wood Technical Service Chemist - HARKE UK & Ireland
Discover CosVivet ActiPureGran: The Innovative Granule for Sustainable Solid Cosmetics
Room A
Speaker
- Michael Anderton Head of Innovation - Beauty & Care UK - Brenntag UK & Ireland
11:20 am
Targeting Two Barriers, One Solution: ROSECOCKTAIL™ – Endocuticle Edge Filler & Skin Barrier Repair
Room A
Speaker
- Gülnur Poslu Sales Account Manager - Univar Solutions
“You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression” CutiGuard CLR™
Room C
Speaker
- Dr Jule Lexa Völzke Manager of Product Design and Development - CLR
Biobased Elastomer Gel, Bringing New Performance Possibilities to Natural Products
Room B
Speaker
- Olga Borisova Lead Application Development Engineer - Momentive
11:40 am
Rapid Microbiological Methods – The Future of Cosmetic Microbiology
Room C
Speaker
- Liam Stephens Technical Manager - Melbec Microbiology Ltd
Skin Longevity Trend: A New Approach Moving Beyond the Concept of Anti-Aging to Focus on Preserving Skin’s Resilience and Functioning at a Cellular Level
Room B
Speaker
- Francesca Bernasconi Technical Sales Manager - Sinerga
Want the Latest Trends in Colour, Skin, Sun or Haircare? Grant Industries has your back!
Room A
Speaker
- Dean Feebery Sales Director (EMEA) - Grant Industries Inc.
1:30 pm
Specialist Active Technologies: Exploring Innovative Mechanisms of Action and Testing Methodologies
Room C
Speaker
- Felix Graydon Industry Group Manager - Carst & Walker
Skincare’s Must-Have Ingredient: Lab-grown Powerhouse Active bitop Ectoin® Natural
Room B
Speaker
- René Schmitz Technical Sales & Marketing Manager - bitop AG
Protecting & Nourishing the Biome
Room A
Speaker
- Brian Fitzpatrick Managing Director - Oriel Marine Extracts
1:50 pm
Empowering Skin to Resist Time: Sytheon’s, Now Hallstar, Innovative Approach to Skin Longevity
Room C
Speaker
- Olivier Garnier Sales Manager EMEA - Hallstar Beauty
Science-Powered Beauty: The Skintellectual Era
Room B
Speaker
- Emer Mackle Science - Powered Beauty: The Skintellectual Era - Lake Personal Care
Can One Bio-Based Ingredient Be a Formulator’s Troubleshooting Toolbox?
Room A
Speakers
- Ellen Copsey Application Specialist - Valida
- Kulvinder Kaur Head of Sales, Personal Care - Sappi Biotech
2:10 pm
New Generation of Natural Polymer Associations Designed Through AI
Room C
Speaker
- Frederick Soulageon Distribution Manager EMEA - Cargill Beauty
Next-Gen Skincare: Where Cosmetic Science Meets Aesthetic Results
Room B
Speaker
- Andre Reis Account Manager - Chemyunion
Improving the Long Wear of Colour Cosmetics using Naturally Derived Film-Formers
Room A
Speaker
- Urmi Dhamnaskar Application Laboratory Chemist - KOBO Products
