The Future of Next Generation Ingredients & Validation
The Future of Next-Generation Ingredients & Validation
Hosted by Sequential | Thursday 3 December 2026 | Attenborough Room, The Mills Fabrica, London
What does it take to turn frontier science into the next generation of personal care products, and prove it works? Join us for a day of talks, discussion and networking exploring the future of ingredient innovation and validation, from bioengineered actives and the skin microbiome to AI-driven discovery and the evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
Hear directly from the people building what's next: award-winning founders, senior R&D leaders and scientists from across beauty, personal care and biotech, sharing sharp, practical talks rather than sales pitches. This is a room built for genuine exchange between the people shaping the next decade of the industry, and the connections you leave with are as much the point as the talks themselves.
We're joined by keynote speaker Dr Lieve Declercq, Chief Scientific Advisor at Proya, alongside confirmed speakers from Medik8, DSM-Firmenich and The Honey Pot.
On the day, you can look forward to:
Expert talks on topics including longevity science, bioengineered ingredients, multi-omics and AI-driven discovery, product and clinical validation, and the skin microbiome
A keynote address from Dr Lieve Declercq on global innovation and bringing frontier science to market
A moderated panel discussion bringing all speakers together for audience Q&A
Networking breaks, lunch and an informal drinks reception to close the day
The Mills Fabrica sits just a few minutes' walk from King's Cross St Pancras, making the day easy to reach whether you're travelling from across the UK or in from Europe.
We'll be sharing a draft running order ahead of the day, with some key speakers already listed below!
This event is designed for senior R&D, innovation, scientific and commercial leaders at personal care, beauty and biotech companies who want to stay ahead of where the science, and the industry, is heading.
Spaces are limited, so we'd encourage booking early to secure your seat.
Our Speakers Line-up (With More To be Confirmed!)
Keynote: Proya - Dr Lieve Declercq
DSM-Firmenich: Martin Pagac
The Honey Pot: John Milligan
Medik8 - Christina Patane
Sequential: Dr Albert Dashi & Dr. Amir