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Future of Surfactants Summit
Building on the success of last edition of summit we are delighted to be back with 7th Future of Surfactants Summit which will once again bring together leading executives and experts from across the entire value chain for two days of informative presentations, interactive discussions on how to overcome current market challenges, review upcoming regulatory implementation and identify existing opportunities for growth as well as excellent networking opportunities.
Surfactant market is expected to grow in next few years, especially in anionic surfactants which are most widely used surfactants. Also, growth in consumption of bio-based surfactants as well as growth in consumption of surfactants in cosmetic & personal care segment is expected. All of this will have a significant influence on development of surfactant market.
Bigger consumption of biodegradable surfactants will lead to lower amount of synthetic surfactant which would have effect on lowering CO2 emissions and improving sustainability. Lowering CO2 emissions and improving sustainability are just some of the things that need to be achieved until 2050 according to UK Environmental Act and European Green Deal.
As it can be seen, future market of surfactants will look much different than it looks today. Surfactant industry is facing great challenges and because of that big amount of energy and time will be used in adaptation which will be key for the industry to continue to progress, as well as meeting the demands of the end users.
Active Communications International’s 7th Future of Surfactant Summit will take place in 16th on 17th May 2023 in London, United Kingdom. The two-day event will bring together the senior representatives of the different stakeholders involved in the surfactants sector from producers, technology developers, rubber producers, chemical suppliers, researchers, as well as other influential stakeholders from the value chain.
- Details
- Key Topics
- Confirmed Speakers
- Agenda Committee
- Call for Papers
- Who Will Attend?
- Sponsors
- Media Partners
- Agenda
- Maximising Face-To-Face Networking
- Surfactants market overview
- Market overview of surfactant feedstock
- REACH revision under the Chemicals Strategy
- European Green Deal
- Moving to new supply chain for surfactants, how to do it effectively?
- Benefits of the new supply chain to the industry
- Digital business models
- Digitalization in R&D
- New surfactants applications: examining emerging end-markets and trends
- Interactions and dependencies of different end products
- Defining bio-based surfactants
- Current and future types of biodegradable surfactants
- Andre Chieffi, R&D Manager, Reckitt
- Francois Simal, Surfactants Technology Lead, ExxonMobil
- Konrad Grygiel, Technical Services Manager EMEA, Evonik Operations GmbH
- Simon Grassl, Research Chemist, Clariant GmbH
- Jozef Couwels, Business Manager Surfactant, Kaneka
- Dorothee Arns, Director General, FECC
- Eric Hudson, Managing Consultant, NexantECA
- Timothy Staub, CEO, Locus Performance Ingredients
- Carlos Ruiz, Project Lead – Chemicals & Materials, Kline & Company
- Peter Schwab, Head of IM Cosmetic Ingredients, Evonik
- Silvia Segna, Senior Chemicals Policy Executive, Chemical Industries Association
- Jordan Petkov, Director of Business Development, Arxada
- Claire-Marie Grizaud, Director Customer Alliances, Croda
- Helen Herd, Head of Technical & Customer Services, McBride
- Cornelius Bessler, Independent R&D Consultant, Bessler Consulting GmbH
- Vicky de Groof, CTO, Holiferm
- Jon Dutton, Commercial Director, Libra Speciality Chemicals Limited
- Sophie Roelants, CEO and Co-Founder, AmphiStar
- Andre Chieffi, R&D Manager, Reckitt
- Kristal Bull, Head of Technical Innovation, THG Labs
- Peter Douben, CEO, REACHwise
If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Beth Young
Tel: +44 (0)20 3141 0613
Email: [email protected]
- Feedstock suppliers
- Chemical distributors
- Surfactant manufacturers
- Home care product manufacturers
- Industrial cleaning product manufacturers
- Technology providers
- Research institutes
- Industry associations and consultancies
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AmphiStar is a high tech Belgian spin off company from Ghent University (www.ugent.be) and from the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (www.bbeu.org). AmphiStar brings together a unique combination of synthetic biology, bioprocessing and scale up expertise. We have developed a disruptive and scalable technology platform to produce 100% biobased, sustainable surfactants sourced from a range of (waste) biomass streams such as food waste. AmphiStar offers its portfolio of locally sourced biosurfactants to companies seeking to develop sustainable, performant & affordable products. It is the ambition of Amphistar to become a leading provider of biosurfactants, to disrupt the current surfactant market and make biosurfactants mainstream. Over 25 biosurfactants are currently in our portfolio, but our platform technology allows us to diversify based on our customer’s needs. Our biosurfactants are functional, safe and mild ingredients and are produced using sustainable and scalable bioprocessing technologies.
Our first product focus and go to market is a food waste based sophorolipid for which we are currently setting up industrial production. A first product containing this disruptive ingredient will be brought to market soon in a consumer product by one of our customers. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for more information.
ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.
If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!
For commercial opportunities, please contact:
Ketan Kulkarni
Tel: +91 9860 70 8434
Email: [email protected]
The Spanish Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SEQC) was created in 1958 in Barcelona and since then it has not ceased in its spirit of bringing together cosmetics and perfumery professionals to continue promoting the advancement of science and industry in our country. Here you will find a summary of these more than 60 years of history of the Society.
Fecc is the voice of the Chemical Distribution Industry in Europe, with an active membership of companies and national associations. Fecc and its members contribute to innovation and sustainability besides adding value in the supply chain, by sourcing, developing, marketing, and distributing a wide range of specialty chemicals and ingredients to over one million downstream users ranging from automotive, electronics, paint, construction to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and nutrition industries, each with their own specialized needs.”
The Green Chemicals Blog is known worldwide as the authoritative source of news and analysis in the business of green chemistry and chemical sustainability. Since its formation in 2007, the green blog has an average 10,000-15,000 page views per month and more than 4,500 dedicated followers. For further information, contact Doris de Guzman, author of Green Chemicals Blog at [email protected]
The OILS & FATS INTERNATIONAL (OFI) portfolio has been serving the oil crops and animal fats industry since 1985, offering publishing, events, online exposure and social media connections to this global industry.
The OFI magazine is published eight times a year with a total worldwide circulation of 6,300 and an estimated net readership exceeding 32,500. Additional printed copies are included within the delegate welcome packs at significant industry events. The digital ‘page turn’ edition reaches over 12,946 recipients.
Each issue looks at the entire oils and fats supply chain including feedstocks; commodity trading; transport, storage & logistics; processing, technology & instrumentation; as well as trends, legislation and statistics. Topical subjects are covered including biofuels, biotechnology, renewable materials & oleochemicals; and sustainability.
The OFI weekly newsletter delivers the most important news in the oils and fats industry to approximately 13,000 inboxes every week and can be received free of charge via this link: www.ofimagazine.com/e-newsletter
For further information on OFI, contact:
Mark Winthrop-Wallace, Sales Manager, [email protected], +44 1737 855114
Serena Lim, Editor [email protected], +44 1737 855066
NobleNetSM is a specialist professional network for people in connected Science and Technology based industries including Energy, Resources, Chemicals, Materials, Biosciences, Food, Environmental, Manufacturing, Digital Technology and more. Please join us if you have interest in these sectors. Membership is free.
ChemistryViews is the science news magazine of Chemistry Europe, an organization of 16 European chemical societies. It informs about what is happening in the global chemistry community and has a strong focus on the people behind the science.
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At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:
• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• Active Communications International’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions
Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, Active Communications International’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.
