The industry event gathers the scientific community of the cosmetics, personal care, detergents and household care industries for knowledge-sharing and networking, and the following have been selected as the core topics of the conference this year:
- (CAT/DGK) "Cosmetics-Nature-Life-Environment: Biodegradability of formulations and packaging, resource-friendly production, sustainable raw materials, statutory regulations etc."
- Home Care (Detergents/ Household Cleaners) "Opportunities and challenges of the future"
- Legislative, Environment, Consumer Group (LUV/HAD) "Sustainability and legal requirements in a world of change“
In this article roundup, we’ve picked out some of our highlights from this year’s speaker programme, not to be missed.
Wednesday 10 October
- Beautifully Innovative - Achieving Personalised Textures with Multifunctional Products: Petre Kudla. 10.15 - 10.30. Room 2.
- Sunscreens of the Future can Provide Spectral-Homeostasis Protection: Uli Osterwalder, Sun Protection Facilitator GmbH. 12.15 - 12.30. Room 2.
- Leptin-receptor Inhibition to Regulate the Sebaceous Glands - a New Strategy for Balancing Oily Skin. 9.30 - 9.45. Room 3.
Thursday 11 October
- Turmoil in the Middle East – Consequences for Europe: Antonia Rados. Keynote address from 11:30 – 13:00 at Convention Hall I.
- Utopia Creates Sales!: Gerriet Danz. Marketing Lecture from 14.15 - 15.15 at Convention Hall I.
- IFRA Standards - The Fragrance Industry’s Self-Regulatory Approach: Dr Matthias Vey. 10.15 - 10.45. Room 2.
Friday 12 October
- A Sustainable Formulation Approach for Shampoos and Conditioners: Bert Kroon, Ashland Industries. 9.00 - 9.30am. Room 2.
- Synergy in Preservation - Exploring Natural-like Elements for Antimicrobial Efficacy: Paul Salama, Sharon Laboratories. 11.00 - 11.30. Room 2.