Nov., 29TH, 2023

What's Next For Beauty! Tech day

Biomimetics

PROGRAM

Morning Session

9:OOam - 1:15pm
9.30am

 

Welcome Speech

Keynote presentation
9.45am​

When Nature's ingenuity inspires tomorrow's innovation

Inspiring Talks - Market Insights
10.15am

Biomimetics in cosmetics: a market buzz or a new paradigm.
Retrospective on the evolution of the ingredient market trend, new product launches, claims and consumer perception.

Roundtable discussion
11.00am

"The big shift": delving into the 2 major biomimetics approaches and related breakthrough concepts in cosmetics

MODERATOR:
Laurent Blasco - PhD, Global Technical Director (IMCD) (Read bio)

Part 1 : Nature-inspired key molecules and strategic biological pathways

Part 2 : Skin-inspired key molecules and strategic biological pathways

Roundtable discussion
12.30pm

Sustainable innovation management 

Exploring how biomimetics is shaping sustainable ingredient design and innovation in skin & hair care
MODERATOR:
Stéphane Poigny - PhD, R&D Director France (Mibelle Biochemistry) (Read bio)

Afternoon Session

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Inspiring Talks - Ingredient design innovations
2.30pm

From Ingredients to formulation design : highlighting today's latest bioactive molecules and functional ingredients

Givaudan - Biomimicry for Beauty Innovation : The biotech silk example 

Nikko Chemicals - Natural polysaccharide LEVAN works in nature and its applications in cosmetics

Arboretum - Biomimicry-inspired botanical extraction process

Socri - The virtuous circle of biomimetics

Roundtable discussion
4.45pm

What's Next: Envisioning the future of photo-protection

MODERATOR:
Laurent Blasco - PhD, Global Technical Director (IMCD) (Read bio)
5.30pm

Conclusion

5.45pm

IMCD Lab tour: Skin & Sun Care Excellence Center & Beauty Studio


Anne-Sophie Gardes, EMEA Regional Technical Director (IMCD) (Read bio)

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