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 is 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
9:00 am
Industry Insight Speaker
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

Presentation by LEHVOSS
Room A
10:40 am

Presentation by Barentz
Room A
11:30 am
Ubiquitination: The Key to Universal Beauty?
Room A
Speaker
Valérie Daniel Regional Sales Manager - 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
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
Room B
10:20 am

Presentation by Alfa Chemicals
Room B
10:40 am

Presentation by Safic Alcan
Room B
11:30 am

Presentation by RAHN
Room B
11:50 am

Presentation by Cutest
Room B
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
Speaker
Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.
2:20 pm
Beyond Glow: Unlock Healthier Skin with a Natural Antioxidant Skin Defense!
Room B
Speaker
Anna Holroyd 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
Golzar Salmani-Toussi Area Manager - Laboratoires Expanscience
3:50 pm

Presentation by RAHN
Room B
4:10 pm
Presentation by Vytrus Biotech
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: Is It Art or Is It Science?
Room C
Speaker
William Cook Sales Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients
11:30 am
Presentation by Afede
Room C
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
Looking Ahead: The Future of Timeless Skin
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 Beauty Science GmbH
2:20 pm

Presentation by Innospec
Room C
2:40 pm

Freedom to Formulate Better Sun Care
Room C
Speaker
Julia Benson Technical Account Manager, UK - 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
Presentation by Afede
Room C
4:10 pm
Presentation by Afede
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
The Future of Formulation Testing: Strengthening Claims with Novel Approaches
Room A
Speaker
Tom Archer Product Marketing Specialist – Healthcare - Lucideon
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

Presentation by Alfa Chemicals
Room B

Presentation by LEHVOSS
Room A
10:40 am

Going Viral: Is It Art or Is It Science?
Room C
Speaker
William Cook Sales Director - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients

Presentation by Safic Alcan
Room B

Presentation by Barentz
Room A
11:30 am
Presentation by Afede
Room C

Presentation by RAHN
Room B
Ubiquitination: The Key to Universal Beauty?
Room A
Speaker
Valérie Daniel Regional Sales Manager - 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

Presentation by Cutest
Room B

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
Looking Ahead: The Future of Timeless Skin
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 Beauty Science GmbH

Beauty Insights: Focus on Fragility
Room B
Speaker
Caroline Sharp Market Insights & Communication Manager - Cornelius Group Plc.

Mindera – The Future of Product Protection
Room A
2:20 pm

Presentation by Innospec
Room C
Beyond Glow: Unlock Healthier Skin with a Natural Antioxidant Skin Defense!
Room B
Speaker
Anna Holroyd 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
Julia Benson Technical Account Manager, UK - 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
Golzar Salmani-Toussi Area 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
Presentation by Afede
Room C

Presentation by RAHN
Room B
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
Presentation by Afede
Room C
Presentation by Vytrus Biotech
Room B
Speaker
Raquel Ferreira Business Development Manager - Vytrus Biotech
12 November
Room A
9:30 am
Presentation by Sigmund Lindner
Room A
9:50 am
Immerge Into the Ultimate Vegan Keratin Experience
Room A
Speaker
Fanny Vocanson Sales Manager France & UK
10:10 am
Challenges of Formulating With Sun Filters and a Novel Way to Overcome Them
Room A
11:00 am
Presentation by Brenntag
Room A
11:20 am
Presentation by Univar Solutions
Room A
11:40 am

Presentation by Grant
Room A
12:10 pm

Looking Ahead: The Future of Timeless Skin
Room A
Speakers
Mariam Tariq Personal Care Development Manager - Brands - Surfachem
Dana Cowley Technical Applications Manager - Surfachem
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 & Head of Sales, Personal Care - Sappi
Kulvinder Kaur Technical Sales Manager Cosmetics - Sappi Biotech
2:10 pm
Presentation by KOBO
Room A
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
Presentation by Liverpool University
Room B
Speaker
Athina Nikolaou Senior Technical Officer - Materials Innovation Factory at University of Liverpool
10:10 am

Presentation by LEHVOSS
Room B
11:00 am
Active Ingredients for Active Scalps: Targeting Skin & Scalp Conditions
Room B
Speaker
Sam Wood Technical Service Chemist - Chemlink Specialities Ltd
11:20 am

Presentation by Safic Alcan
Room B
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

Presentation by Alfa Chemicals
Room B
1:50 pm

Presentation by Lake
Room B
Room C
9:30 am
Navigating Recent Cosmetic Regulatory Enforcement Activity: Leveraging Exponent Services for Compliance Success
Room C
Speakers
Iain Brunning Principal Scientist - Exponent
Tracey Fanning Senior Managing Scientist - Exponent
9:50 am

Journey Through Beauty Passports: Formulations and Textures of Europe
Room C
Speaker
Axel Böttcher BTC Technical Expert Personal Care - BTC Europe GmbH
10:10 am
Sustainably Delivering Luxurious Aesthetics & Sensorial Profiles to Personal Care Formulations
Room C
11:00 am

Transforming Cosmetics: A Journey to Talc-Free Innovation
Room C
Speaker
Claire Summers Technical Development Manager EMEA - Azelis
11:20 am
Presentation by CLR Berlin
Room C
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 Product Manager - Carst & Walker
1:50 pm

Presentation by Lake
Room C
3:00 pm
Industry Insight Speaker
9:30 am
Navigating Recent Cosmetic Regulatory Enforcement Activity: Leveraging Exponent Services for Compliance Success
Room C
Speakers
Iain Brunning Principal Scientist - Exponent
Tracey Fanning Senior Managing Scientist - Exponent

Investigating The Skin Microbiome Using an in Vitro 3D Human Skin Equivalent
Room B
Speaker
Nicola Kingswell Labskin
Presentation by Sigmund Lindner
Room A
9:50 am

Journey Through Beauty Passports: Formulations and Textures of Europe
Room C
Speaker
Axel Böttcher BTC Technical Expert Personal Care - BTC Europe GmbH
Presentation by Liverpool University
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
10:10 am
Sustainably Delivering Luxurious Aesthetics & Sensorial Profiles to Personal Care Formulations
Room C

Presentation by LEHVOSS
Room B
Challenges of Formulating With Sun Filters and a Novel Way to Overcome Them
Room A
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 - Chemlink Specialities Ltd
Presentation by Brenntag
Room A
11:20 am
Presentation by Univar Solutions
Room A
Presentation by CLR Berlin
Room C

Presentation by Safic Alcan
Room B
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

Presentation by Grant
Room A
12:10 pm

Looking Ahead: The Future of Timeless Skin
Room A
Speakers
Mariam Tariq Personal Care Development Manager - Brands - Surfachem
Dana Cowley Technical Applications Manager - Surfachem
1:30 pm
Specialist Active Technologies: Exploring Innovative Mechanisms of Action and Testing Methodologies
Room C
Speaker
Felix Graydon Product Manager - Carst & Walker

Presentation by Alfa Chemicals
Room B
Protecting & Nourishing the Biome
Room A
Speaker
Brian Fitzpatrick Managing Director - Oriel Marine Extracts
1:50 pm

Presentation by Lake
Room C

Presentation by Lake
Room B
Can One Bio-Based Ingredient Be a Formulator’s Troubleshooting Toolbox?
Room A
Speakers
Ellen Copsey Application Specialist Valida & Head of Sales, Personal Care - Sappi
Kulvinder Kaur Technical Sales Manager Cosmetics - Sappi Biotech
2:10 pm
Presentation by Chemyunion
Room B
Presentation by KOBO
Room A