Have You Registered for the IFSCC Congress?

Registration is open for the 29th IFSCC Congress, scheduled for October 30 – November 2, 2016 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort at  The  Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. It's not too late to receive the 'Early Bird' rate, but that ends May 15, 2016; so register today to secure the discount. The 29th IFSCC Congress will feature eight keynotes over three days. Keynote speakers include:

• Carl Haney – Executive Vice President, Global Research and Development (R&D), Corporate Product Innovation, Package Development, The Estée Lauder Companies
• Robert Sayre, Ph.D. – Owner, Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories; Sunscreens fail in less than two hours outdoors in sunlight and fail to prevent skin cancer
• Catherine Ehrenberger – Vice President, R&D and Quality Assurance, Amway Corporation; 'Just Between You and Me' – R&D in the World of Direct Selling
• Paul Anastas, Ph.D. – Director, Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering; Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment, School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University
• Josh Ghaim, Ph.D. – Chief Scientific Officer, Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies; Unleashing Innovation through External Collaborations – Is Your Organization Ready
• Roger Hanlon, Ph.D. – Senior Scientist, Marine Biology Laboratory, Brown University; Nature’s cosmetics champion: rapidly changeable pigmentary and structural coloration patterns in cephalopods
• Julia Oh, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor, Jackson Laboratory for Genome Medicine; The host, its microbes, and disease: the landscape of the human skin microbiome
• Guive Balooch, Ph.D. – Global Vice President of L’Oréal Technology Incubator; Cosmetics has no borders

In addition, there will be 74 podium presentations from experts around the world on topics which include: Sun Protection & Beyond; Breakthrough Concepts in Skin Biology and Microbiome; Sustainability – Cosmetics for a Greener Future; Delivery Systems and Cosmetic Vehicles; Beauty Has No Borders; Beauty with the Magic of Colors; Inspired by Nature – Biomimicry; Emerging Market Trends and Insights; Hair Care Technology; The Balancing Act -Regulatory Compliance vs Innovation; Marketing to the Senses – Product Creation Based on Sensory Appeal; Creating Loyal Scents – The Science of Fragrances; and Emerging Market Trends and Insights.
 

There will also be a poster presentation featuring 350 posters from around the world. A 2-day Exhibition with over 150 booths from suppliers showcasing top innovations across the cosmetics and personal care industry (View current Exhibitors here). The Exhibition will feature an Innotech – Connect Zone which is an entirely new concept in conjunction with the Congress’ Exhibition, providing attendees with the opportunity for collaboration and new research ideas which adds tremendous value to the overall Congress experience. Innotech – Connect Zone features several activities; Innotech Speed Dating – a 10 minute dynamic tech transfer where Academic Research outside the industry is brought to light and will highlight important supplier innovations, and Podium Presenter Corner – where the Podium discussion continues, offering an opportunity for a more intimate interaction including a Q & A session. If your company hasn't already secured its booth, there are some booths remaining which they can secure online (each Exhibition Booth Package includes one complimentary registration to the entire Congress and four exhibitor passes).
 

An event of this size wouldn't be possible without the tremendous support of the IFSCC Sponsors. According to organizers, there are sponsorship levels to fit all company budgets with some tremendous benefits in return. 


Register today to ensure your place at the top global cosmetics educational event of the year and stay for the social events too! October 30th, experience poolside fun, seasoned with just the right amount of club scene for everyone to mingle in style at the Opening/Welcome Ceremony. On the following day, journey to various parts of the continental USA and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of each distinctive area all under one roof at the Epcot World Showplace during the Social Night. End the Congress on a high note with a dinner at the Closing Gala Banquet followed by a special “Club IFSCC”- at a cutting edge contemporary nightclub. The IFSCC expanded the social activities with three new events:


• There’s nothing like A Fun 5K Run! Join us Sunday, October 30, 2016; 6:30 A.M. starting just outside the resort, as we take a manual-timed 5K run through the beautiful sites in the Disney area. Tear tag race bibs will be provided and you’ll find water stations and hand towels along the race route. Join your colleagues and help usher in the 29th IFSCC Congress in true running style! First, Second and Third Place Medals to be given! Sign up now as the run is limited to 150 runners — please email Amanda Apatow to secure your place: [email protected]


• Schedule some Tee time with your colleagues during the Congress at Celebration Golf Club – Walt Disney for Suppliers' Golf Tournament – Sunday, October 30, 2016; 8:00 A.M. The golf tournament is limited to 144 golfers, so be sure to sign up online using this link or if you prefer, use the registration form to save your place. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served to all golfers. Awards and prizes will also be given. The bus will leave The Dolphin Resort at 7:00 A.M sharp.


• For the youngest cosmetic scientists, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists NextGen Committee invites those in attendance between the ages of 7-17 to join a FREE hands-on session to make their very own lotion! The Children’s Formulating Event – Tuesday, November 1, 2016 is a fun one-hour cosmetic science session, designed to introduce participants to the magic of creating a cold-process emulsion. Participants will also be given tools to design their own product labels and will take home their finished creation. All supplies will be provided and prizes will be given for the most creative labels. Space is limited. Please sign up by providing name(s) & ages of those who plan to attend to [email protected].
 

Once you register, secure your room at the Dolphin Resort where the IFSCC committed negotiated a phenomenal rate of only $197 (which is even a better rate than in 2004). You can also, visit www.mydisneymeetings.com/ifscc2016 for Disney Park discount tickets, exclusively available for Congress attendees.