| Day 1 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
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| 10:00 – 10:30 (30mins) |
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| This session outlines how the gap between pioneering microbiome discovery and strategic value creation can be bridged. By combining multi-omic landscapes with biophysical research on advanced 3D skin models, the presentation demonstrates that target bacterial colonization—specifically Staphylococcus aureus—can be effectively managed by modulating the physicochemical properties of the skin surface. The session maps the complete roadmap of concept realization: from identifying the biophysical drivers of adhesion to navigating the industrial, compliance, and regulatory complexities of translating advanced microbiome science into high-impact dermo-cosmetic portfolios. |
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This session outlines how the gap between pioneering microbiome discovery and strategic value creation can be bridged. By combining multi-omic landscapes with biophysical research on advanced 3D skin models, the presentation demonstrates that target bacterial colonization—specifically Staphylococcus aureus—can be effectively managed by modulating the physicochemical properties of the skin surface. The session maps the complete roadmap of concept realization: from identifying the biophysical drivers of adhesion to navigating the industrial, compliance, and regulatory complexities of translating advanced microbiome science into high-impact dermo-cosmetic portfolios.
Speaker:
 | Ahmad KHODR, Ph.D. Head of the Microbiology Innovation Laboratory L’Oréal, France |
| 10:30 – 11:00 (30mins) |
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Collagen remains a cornerstone of cosmetic science, yet traditional sources face sustainability and ethical challenges. Advances in peptide biotechnology now offer precision-designed pathways to stimulate and support collagen production with reduced environmental impact. This session will explore how peptides can be engineered to deliver efficacy, safety, and sustainability, bridging biomedical innovation with cosmetic application. Attendees will gain insights into the latest peptide technologies, their role in sustainable collagen solutions, and the future of bio-inspired ingredient design.
Collagen remains a cornerstone of cosmetic science, yet traditional sources face sustainability and ethical challenges. Advances in peptide biotechnology now offer precision-designed pathways to stimulate and support collagen production with reduced environmental impact. This session will explore how peptides can be engineered to deliver efficacy, safety, and sustainability, bridging biomedical innovation with cosmetic application. Attendees will gain insights into the latest peptide technologies, their role in sustainable collagen solutions, and the future of bio-inspired ingredient design.
| 11:30 – 12:05 (35 Mins) |
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| Peptides are entering a new frontier, where artificial intelligence accelerates discovery and advanced delivery systems unlock unprecedented skin benefits. This session explores how AI-guided design, coupled with innovative formulation strategies, is reshaping peptide science for cosmetics. Attendees will gain insights into the latest breakthroughs that combine precision, efficacy, and sustainability, heralding a new era of performance-driven skincare. | |||||||||
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Peptides are entering a new frontier, where artificial intelligence accelerates discovery and advanced delivery systems unlock unprecedented skin benefits. This session explores how AI-guided design, coupled with innovative formulation strategies, is reshaping peptide science for cosmetics. Attendees will gain insights into the latest breakthroughs that combine precision, efficacy, and sustainability, heralding a new era of performance-driven skincare.
Speaker:
 | Dr. Zijian Liu R&D Director Winkey Technology ,Greater China |
 | Robin Yao President Dermatide Biotec, Singapore |
| 12:05 – 12:40 (35 Mins) |
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| The beauty industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond the clean beauty movement toward biotechnology-driven innovation. This session highlights key ingredient trends reshaping cosmetics, from peptides and microbiome actives to sustainable upcycled materials. We will explore how science, sustainability, and consumer demand converge to redefine ingredient development, offering a glimpse into the future of cosmetic R&D. |
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The beauty industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond the clean beauty movement toward biotechnology-driven innovation. This session highlights key ingredient trends reshaping cosmetics, from peptides and microbiome actives to sustainable upcycled materials. We will explore how science, sustainability, and consumer demand converge to redefine ingredient development, offering a glimpse into the future of cosmetic R&D.
Speaker:
 | Julia Kang Marketing Manager Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Greater China |
| 14:30 – 15:05 (35mins) |
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In today’s beauty landscape, consumers expect more than functional benefits from natural ingredients—they seek meaning, transparency, and emotional connection. This session explores how storytelling transforms nature-derived ingredients into powerful narratives that resonate with consumer values. By linking origin, culture, and sustainability with product innovation, we highlight how brands can build trust, differentiation, and deeper engagement through ingredient storytelling.
In today’s beauty landscape, consumers expect more than functional benefits from natural ingredients—they seek meaning, transparency, and emotional connection. This session explores how storytelling transforms nature-derived ingredients into powerful narratives that resonate with consumer values. By linking origin, culture, and sustainability with product innovation, we highlight how brands can build trust, differentiation, and deeper engagement through ingredient storytelling.
| 15:05 – 15:35 (30mins) |
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This session will highlight breakthrough fragrance innovations designed for next-generation consumers. From biotechnology-driven ingredients to sustainable sourcing and digital personalization, the presentation will showcase how science and creativity converge to redefine the future of scent.
| 16:05 – 16:40 (35mins) |
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| Consumers increasingly link scent to well being, energy, and being “present,” making fragrance more than a nice-to-have. At the same time, sustainability is redefining luxury—where high sensorial impact must also be responsibly designed. We’ll discuss how to design, measure, and substantiate emotional and functional fragrance benefits while delivering premium, claims ready experiences with a reduced footprint, bridging neuroscience, consumer research, and perfumery ingredient design. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Consumers increasingly link scent to well being, energy, and being “present,” making fragrance more than a nice-to-have. At the same time, sustainability is redefining luxury—where high sensorial impact must also be responsibly designed. We’ll discuss how to design, measure, and substantiate emotional and functional fragrance benefits while delivering premium, claims ready experiences with a reduced footprint, bridging neuroscience, consumer research, and perfumery ingredient design.
Moderator:
 | Levenza Toh Vice President Perfumery APAC dsm-firmenich, Singapore |
Speakers:
 | Gaurav Saini Director, Principal Scientist & Senior Perfumer Procter & Gamble, Singapore |
 | Laure Llorens Senior Director Marketing, Consumer Insights & Innovation – Perfumery & Beauty SEAJK dsm-firmenich, Singapore |
 | Prof. Geoffrey C. Y. Lau Associate Professor and Associate Dean City University of Hong Kong, Greater China |
| 16:40 – 17:15 (35mins) |
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| The regulatory landscape for cosmetics and ingredients is rapidly evolving, with 2026 marking a turning point in global compliance. This session will examine key challenges such as PFAS bans, allergen disclosure, sustainability mandates, and cross-border regulatory alignment. We will highlight opportunities for innovation, consumer trust, and harmonized strategies across the US, EU, Canada, and Asia-Pacific. Attendees will gain insights into how companies can adapt through scenario planning, digital compliance tools, and cross-functional collaboration to navigate risks while driving sustainable growth. | |||||||||||||||||||
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The regulatory landscape for cosmetics and ingredients is rapidly evolving, with 2026 marking a turning point in global compliance.
This session will examine key challenges such as PFAS bans, allergen disclosure, sustainability mandates, and cross-border regulatory alignment.
We will highlight opportunities for innovation, consumer trust, and harmonized strategies across the US, EU, Canada, and Asia-Pacific.
Attendees will gain insights into how companies can adapt through scenario planning, digital compliance tools, and cross-functional collaboration to navigate risks while driving sustainable growth.
This session will examine key challenges such as PFAS bans, allergen disclosure, sustainability mandates, and cross-border regulatory alignment.
We will highlight opportunities for innovation, consumer trust, and harmonized strategies across the US, EU, Canada, and Asia-Pacific.
Attendees will gain insights into how companies can adapt through scenario planning, digital compliance tools, and cross-functional collaboration to navigate risks while driving sustainable growth.
Moderator:
Speakers:
 | Yolanda Yuan Senior Regulatory Consultant ZMUni Compliance Centre, Greater China |
 | Christophe Brault-Chevalier Director of Safety & Regulatory Affairs BIORIUS, France |
| Nico Shaw Núñez Director of Regulation CTPA – Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, United Kingdom |
| Day 2 - Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 |
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| 10:00 – 10:30 (30mins) |
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| Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the way cosmetic ingredients are researched and developed. From predictive modeling and molecular simulation to automated data analysis, AI enables faster discovery, improved safety validation, and more sustainable innovation. This session will explore how technology-driven strategies are reshaping ingredient R&D, bridging science and market needs, and opening new pathways for personalized and eco-conscious beauty solutions. |
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Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the way cosmetic ingredients are researched and developed. From predictive modeling and molecular simulation to automated data analysis, AI enables faster discovery, improved safety validation, and more sustainable innovation. This session will explore how technology-driven strategies are reshaping ingredient R&D, bridging science and market needs, and opening new pathways for personalized and eco-conscious beauty solutions.
Speaker:
 | Wayne Liu, Ph.D. President & Chief Growth Officer Perfect Corp., United States |
| 10:30 – 11:00 (30mins) |
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| Clinical microbiome research is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of cosmetic innovation. This session explores how clinical data can be translated into credible product claims and breakthrough formulations. By combining scientific validation, consumer relevance, and regulatory alignment, we highlight how microbiome insights drive innovation pipelines, strengthen brand trust, and create differentiated products in the evolving beauty landscape. |
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Clinical microbiome research is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of cosmetic innovation. This session explores how clinical data can be translated into credible product claims and breakthrough formulations. By combining scientific validation, consumer relevance, and regulatory alignment, we highlight how microbiome insights drive innovation pipelines, strengthen brand trust, and create differentiated products in the evolving beauty landscape.
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 | Dr. Elsa Jungman CEO HelloBiome, United States |
| 11:30 – 12:05 (35 Mins) |
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| Digitalization is reshaping the way skin care products are conceived, developed, and delivered. This session highlights how global digital platforms integrate data from clinical research, consumer insights, and supply chains to accelerate innovation while ensuring sustainability. By bridging advanced technology with responsible product design, we explore how digital solutions empower brands to substantiate claims, reduce environmental impact, and inspire the next generation of sustainable beauty. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Digitalization is reshaping the way skin care products are conceived, developed, and delivered. This session highlights how global digital platforms integrate data from clinical research, consumer insights, and supply chains to accelerate innovation while ensuring sustainability. By bridging advanced technology with responsible product design, we explore how digital solutions empower brands to substantiate claims, reduce environmental impact, and inspire the next generation of sustainable beauty.
Moderator:
 | Jiaxing (Bill) Qin Digital Transformation Advisor Uncountable Inc., United Kingdom |
Speakers:
 | Kaiting Lei General Manager, Corporate Affair Beiersdorf, Greater China |
 | Albert Leung Partner OBS Strategic Consultancy Ltd, Hong Kong, China |
| 12:05 – 12:40 (35 Mins) |
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| Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cosmetic formulation by enabling objective image analysis and predictive simulation of treatment outcomes. This session will explore how AI-driven tools quantify skin changes, model ingredient interactions, and forecast dermatologic and cosmetic effects with scientific precision. By bridging data science and formulation expertise, we highlight how AI accelerates innovation, strengthens claim substantiation, and opens new pathways for personalized, effective, and sustainable beauty solutions. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cosmetic formulation by enabling objective image analysis and predictive simulation of treatment outcomes. This session will explore how AI-driven tools quantify skin changes, model ingredient interactions, and forecast dermatologic and cosmetic effects with scientific precision. By bridging data science and formulation expertise, we highlight how AI accelerates innovation, strengthens claim substantiation, and opens new pathways for personalized, effective, and sustainable beauty solutions.
Moderator:
 | Anastasia Georgievskaya CEO and Co-founder Haut.AI, Estonia |
Speakers:
 | Dahlia Hamzah Regional Account Manager SEA ANZ Givaudan, Active Beauty, Singapore |
 | Kathy Zhao Technical Director PCSM Asia Sensient Beauty, Greater China |
| 14:30 – 15:05 (35mins) |
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| Longevity skincare is at the forefront of beauty innovation, driven by cutting-edge science and brand-led research. In this session, leading companies will share how they design studies, select biological mechanisms such as cellular pathways, extracellular matrix, and skin barrier functions, and translate complex science into credible consumer messaging. The discussion will highlight current successes, challenges, and opportunities for future partnerships in longevity-driven beauty. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Longevity skincare is at the forefront of beauty innovation, driven by cutting-edge science and brand-led research. In this session, leading companies will share how they design studies, select biological mechanisms such as cellular pathways, extracellular matrix, and skin barrier functions, and translate complex science into credible consumer messaging. The discussion will highlight current successes, challenges, and opportunities for future partnerships in longevity-driven beauty.
Moderator
 | Iryna Kremin Founder and CEO INNOCOS, Belgium |
Speakers
 | Suveen Sahib Co Founder & CEO K18hair, United States |
 | Begoña Sanjuán Co-Founder, Creative Director & Chief Executive Officer AYUNA, Spain |
| Alisar Zahr, PhD Vice President of Research and Clinical Development Revision Skincare, United States |
| 15:05 – 15:35 (30mins) |
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| This session will examine the intersection of longevity science and beauty innovation, addressing both the promise and the pitfalls. Speaker will explore how breakthrough biochemistry and peptide technologies are reshaping anti-aging solutions, while highlighting the challenges of separating scientific evidence from marketing hype. The session will provide insights into building consumer trust through transparency, rigorous research, and sustainable innovation. |
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This session will examine the intersection of longevity science and beauty innovation, addressing both the promise and the pitfalls. Speaker will explore how breakthrough biochemistry and peptide technologies are reshaping anti-aging solutions, while highlighting the challenges of separating scientific evidence from marketing hype. The session will provide insights into building consumer trust through transparency, rigorous research, and sustainable innovation.
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 | Dr. Fred Zülli Founder & Business Development Director Mibelle Biochemistry, Switzerland |
| 16:05 – 16:40 (35mins) |
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| The fragrance industry is embracing alcohol-free, water-based formats as part of the broader skinification and clean beauty movements. Consumers increasingly seek gentle, non-toxic products that hydrate and nourish the skin. Water-based fragrance technology replaces traditional solvents with water, enabling cleaner, more skin-friendly formulations. This innovation reflects modern formulation trends and supports the development of sustainable, consumer-focused products. |
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The fragrance industry is embracing alcohol-free, water-based formats as part of the broader skinification and clean beauty movements. Consumers increasingly seek gentle, non-toxic products that hydrate and nourish the skin. Water-based fragrance technology replaces traditional solvents with water, enabling cleaner, more skin-friendly formulations. This innovation reflects modern formulation trends and supports the development of sustainable, consumer-focused products.
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 | Michael White Global R&D Director CPL Aromas, United Kingdom |
| 16:40 – 17:15 (35mins) |
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| As cosmetic ingredient innovation accelerates, navigating diverse regulatory frameworks has become one of the most critical hurdles for global market success. This session will examine the evolving compliance landscape across EU, US, China, and Korea, highlighting both current requirements and future developments such as Korea’s upcoming 2028 implementation.Panelists will explore how regulatory differences impact ingredient development, claims substantiation, and commercialization strategies. With perspectives from leading experts in EU regulation, Chinese NMPA compliance, US frameworks, and APAC market trends, the discussion will provide practical insights into harmonizing regulatory approaches, mitigating risks, and accelerating the journey from laboratory discovery to market launch. | |||||||||||||||||||
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As cosmetic ingredient innovation accelerates, navigating diverse regulatory frameworks has become one of the most critical hurdles for global market success. This session will examine the evolving compliance landscape across EU, US, China, and Korea, highlighting both current requirements and future developments such as Korea’s upcoming 2028 implementation.Panelists will explore how regulatory differences impact ingredient development, claims substantiation, and commercialization strategies. With perspectives from leading experts in EU regulation, Chinese NMPA compliance, US frameworks, and APAC market trends, the discussion will provide practical insights into harmonizing regulatory approaches, mitigating risks, and accelerating the journey from laboratory discovery to market launch.
Moderator:
 | Seongmin (Mike) Sohn CEO & Principal Consultant Wynngate Korea, South Korea |
Speakers:
 | Dr. Caroline Bassoni Director of Regulatory Affairs Association COSMED, France |
 | Dr. James Wakefield Director, Standards Delphic HSE, Hong Kong, China |
 | April Guo Head of Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service Limited, Greater China |
*All speakers and sessions are subject to change. As of 30/06/2026
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