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Future of Surfactants Europe
Active Communication International’s 10th Future of Surfactants Europe will mark a pivotal occasion to connect senior leaders, exclusively in-person, across the value chain to address the most prevelant commercial, regulatory, and technological challenges shaping surfactants and the downstream markets.
Taking place on the 11th & 12th February in Munich with a carefully curated agenda built on stakeholder input and client feedback, we will be inviting senior-level executives to not only discuss and solve the industry’s current challenges, but also provide a necessary platform to network and connect you with the very best expertise to grow your business and ultimately the surfactant industry economy.
Key Topics for 2026:
- Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Emerging Applications of Surfactants
- Navigating REACH and Other Key Compliance Challenges
- Turning R&D into Competitive Advantage
- Gaining an Edge Through Competitive Insight
- Innovations in Performance & Formulation of Biosurfactants
- Future-Proofing Against Regulatory Uncertainty
- Evaluation of Latest Sustainability Goals to 2030 and Beyond
- Profitable Pathways for Low-Carbon Portfolios
- Integrating Compliance, Innovation and Sustainability
The core focus of the summit will be not only driving sustainability, but also unpacking key profitable approaches for commercialising low-carbon portfolios, delivering measurable emissions reductions, and safeguarding investment in volatile markets. By integrating compliance, innovation, and sustainability strategies, participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to strengthen competitive resilience and secure lasting growth.
Attendees can expect to meet other leading experts and decision-makers such as oleochemical suppliers, surfactant and biosurfactant producers, personal & homecare product manufacturers, cosmetic companies, brand owners, agrochemical companies, European and global regulatory bodies, senior academics & consultants. This diverse mix ensures that conversations go beyond theory, offering delegates a rare chance to benchmark against peers, gain direct insights from market leaders, and forge partnerships that can unlock new business opportunities. Whether your role is in policy, product innovation, operations, or strategic planning, this summit offers the connections and insights you need to stay ahead.
Join the conversation in Munich with fellow industry leaders on the to ensure the bright future of surfactants.
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- Key Topics
- Confirmed Speakers
- Who Will Attend?
- Sponsors
- Event Partners
- Agenda
- Maximising Face-To-Face Networking
- Unlocking Growth in Emerging Applications of Surfactants
- Turning R&D into Competitive Advantage
- Innovations in Performance and Formulation of Bio-Surfactants
- Gaining an Edge Through Competitive Insight
- Responding to Compliance Challenges
- Future-Proofing Against Regulatory Uncertainty
- Long-Term Sustainability Planning to 2030 and Beyond
- Profitable Pathways for Low-Carbon Portfolios
- Integrating Compliance, Innovation and Sustainability
Conference Chair: Judith Fiedler, Head of Research and Development, Steinfels Swiss
- Giulia Ciarlo, Global Public Affairs Director – Cosmetic and Chemical Policy, L’Oreal
- Francisco Aguilar, Marketing Manager – Surfactants, Moeve
- Dorothée Arns, Director General, European Association of Chemical Distributors
- Eleonora Boccaletto, R&D Associate, Reckitt
- Ingo Fleute-Schlachter, Global Technical Key Account Manager, BASF
- Julian Feilner, Scientist, Clariant
- Christoph Groß-Heitfeld, Manager R&D Fabric/Home Care and I&I, Sasol
- Joachim Venzmer, Head of Research Interfacial Technology, Evonik
- Jordan Petkov, Business Development Director, Arxada
- Justyna Jastrzebska, Head of Product Development – Body & Toiletries, Avon
- Leonard Flendrig, Founder & CTO, SolaSoka
- Simon Bennett, Commercial Director Surfactants, Econic Technologies
- Jens Kubitschke, Head of R&D, Levaco Chemicals
- Gabriele Musale, Head of Formulation, Medik8 Skincare
- Minshad Ansari, CEO, Bionema
- Nadina Truchan, Technical Manager, Evonik
- Dipti Vaidyanathan, Manager – Europe (Market Transformation), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
- Mateja Weber, Product Innovation & Scientific Advisor, Independent Consultant
More speakers to be announced
- Surfactant Producers
- Oleochemical Feedstock Suppliers
- Personal & Homecare Product Manufacturers
- Cosmetic Companies
- Agrochemical Companies
- Industrial Cleaning Product Manufacturers
- Chemical Distributors
- Process Technology Providers
- Research Institutes
- Industry Associations
- Consultancies
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To learn more visit econic-technologies.com.
ACI Europe 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:
Anne Bradwell
Tel: + 44 203 141 0623
Email: [email protected]
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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
• ACI’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, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.
