Program

Speed date

Speed Date Event is designed to boost new career opportunities, exploring potential collaborations, or expand professional network. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in concise, focused conversations with representatives from well-known cosmetic companies. The event’s format facilitates the establishment of meaningful connections and the exploration of potential career prospects. A valuable chance to broaden professional horizons.

Round table

The roundtable is a special moment where experts from diverse backgrounds come together to deliberate on crucial topics such as sustainable, safe, and effective cosmetics. It’s an unparalleled chance for direct and open dialogue, where academics and industry professionals will share their perspectives and experiences and are part of a stimulating and informative conversation.

PROGRAM

Program 2027: stay tuned

The Skin Summer School is structured around two daily sessions—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—each dedicated to a specific theme.

Program 14th edition

MONDAY 22.06

10:00 Skin Summer School 2026: Welcome and Introduction – Paola Perugini, Università di Pavia
10:30 Polyglyceryl Esters in Cosmetics: A Versatile Formulation Platform for Replacing Legacy Surfactant Technologies – Maximilian Zavatteri, Prochimica Novarese
11:00 Regenerative and Outcomes-Based Sourcing of Cosmetic Ingredients in the Nature Positive and Nature Credits Framework – Mariano Serratore, ICEA
11:30 Limits, applications, benefits and risks of AI in cosmetic regulatory software – Marco Majidi, Dossier Manager
12:00 From By-product to Health Solutions – Aurora Tritto, Roelmi Biotech
12:30 Active Cells Biotechnology: where innovation meets skincare – Simone Stasi, Active Cells
Lunch break
14:00 Modern Peptides, Stable by Design – Milena Scarpellini, URAI
14:30 The future of Glycolic Acid – Mirko Troncia, Connect Chemicals
14:45 From Sap to Science: Reinventing Botanical Actives Through Ultrasevum™ Technology – Francesca Iannone, Iwase Cosfa
15:00 Kalichem Innovation Portfolio: Transforming Science into Next-Generation Cosmetic Solutions: Advanced Solutions for Skin, Hair and Oral Care – Francesco Rastrelli, Kalichem
15:15 Cosmetics Ingredients Challenges 2026, Beyond any AI Tools – Andrea Maltagliati, EFfCI
15:45 The Rise of the Lombard Cosmetics Model – Ilaria Massari, Cluster Cosmetico Lombardo
16:15 Harnessing Fermentation and Biocatalysis to develop high value ingredient – Simone Stasi, Active Cells

HAPPY HOUR – Il Caffè all’Università

TUESDAY 23.06

10:00 Beyond Longwear: The Power of Hybrid Silicone Resin Technology – Alessandro Mezzanotte, Grant Industries
10:30 From Brief to Product: How AI Accelerates the Formulation Process in the Cosmetic IndustryFrancesca Saraceni, Intellico
11:00 The In&Out Beauty Revolution – Gabriele Baratti, URAI
11:15 Silent Challenges: from Lab to Production: Processes & MethodsGiulia Donida, Nabla
11:45 The Value of Testing in Functional Make-Up – Paola Perugini, Università di Pavia
12:15 Beyond Distribution: Brenntag as a Partner for Cosmetic Innovation – Davide Libretti, Brenntag
12:30 Prochimica and Polyglyceryl Esters: Enabling Next-Generation Cosmetic Formulation – Maximilian Zavatteri, Prochimica Novarese
Lunch break
13:45 Cosmo Talent Hub: il ponte tra talenti, formazione e imprese – Bibiana Sudati, Polo della Cosmesi
14:00 MEET&HIT contest – most deserving projects
16:30 Smart Encapsulation for Next-Generation Skincare – Samuel Shefer, Salvona Technologies

SPEED DATE EVENT, MEET&HIT CEREMONY AWARD AND DINNER – Rimani restaurant

WEDNESDAY 24.06

10:00 Survey on Skin Changes Related to Heterogeneous Drivers – Camilla Grignani, Etichub
10:30 PDRN Beyond the Trend: Two Decades of Expertise in DNA-Based Cosmetic Innovation, as longevity booster – Giorgio Tosti, Kalichem
11:00 Dossier Manager AI-DE: Artificial Intelligence for Black Lists and Data Entry – Marco Majidi, Dossier Manager
11:15 Skin Longevity: What J-Beauty Teaches the Global Market – Céline Rotté, Iwase Cosfa
11:45 Rebuilding resilience: advanced strategies for skin barrier integrity – Amélie Dormoy, Brenntag
12:15 Q&A
12:30 SeidoTech® Technology: Unlocking the Full Potential of Precision Fermentation – Giorgio Carelli, Roelmi HPC
12:45 PharmaCosmPolli: Innovation Through Ingredients. Beauty Through Values – Simona Caramia, Pharma Cosm Polli
Lunch break
14:30 Round Table: Cosmetica 5.0: L’AI che Ridisegna Didattica, Ricerca e Industria Cosmetics 5.0: How AI Is Transforming Learning, R&D and Industry

Content pillars

Monday

Smart Compliance Drives Innovation
In a fast-moving industry, compliance is no longer a limitation, it’s a business accelerator.
Smarter Formulation, Faster Innovation
AI-assisted development are transforming the way cosmetic products are designed and optimized.
From Molecules to Meaning
Today’s ingredients are not just functional components — they are part of the brand narrative, scientific credibility and consumer experience.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Global Beauty, Local Vision
K-Beauty, J-Beauty and emerging international models are influencing the future of skincare, formulation and consumer expectations.
Longevity is the New Anti-Age
Skin health is becoming a long-term strategy rather than a short-term correction. The focus is shifting from appearance to biological resilience.
The Scalp Era
Haircare innovation is shifting from cosmetic appearance to scalp health, combining science, performance and long-term wellness.