Agenda

Additional speakers and session contributors will be announced as the programme is finalized.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00 AM
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast
 
8:40 AM
Opening Remarks from CCSC Scientific Committee
 
9:00 AM
From Claims to Proof: How Evidence, Regulation and Consumer Trust Are Redefining What Can Be Said
Emma Trogen, Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association
9:25 AM
Regulatory Reality Check: What Will Get Your Claims Challenged in 2026
Andrea Maltagliati, EFfCI – The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
10:00 AM
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
 
10:30 AM
The Substantiation Paradox: When Proof Outpaces What the Category Allows
Marcha Chaudry, Equity Wellness Co
11:00 AM
Think Tank - Beauty Brands Perspective
 
11:30 AM
What Evidence Is Enough? Next-Generation Evidence for Cosmetic Claims
Prof. Paola Perugini, University of Pavia
12:10 PM
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
 
1:15 PM
Panel: Allowed Substantiation in Practice: What Is In Line, What Is Not, and Why
Monika Klier, Cosmetic Regulatory & Brand Management Expert
2:00 PM
Fireside Chat: From Greenwashing to Green Hushing: How Can Brands Make Strong Environmental Claims Under the New EU Rules?
Emma Trogen, Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association
Dr. Matteo Zanotti Russo, Angel Consulting
2:45 PM
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
 
3:15 PM
Panel: Certification vs Scientific Evidence - What Actually Builds Trust?
Chiara Seguella, COSMOS-standard AISBL
Dr. Sara Farahmand, The Honest Company
4:00 PM
Panel: Claims at the Frontier: Neurocosmetics, Microbiome, Longevity, Barrier Repair and Sensitive Skin
 
4:45 PM
The Next Standard: How Claims Teams Should Prepare for What Comes Next
Andrea Díaz Fernández, Obelis Group
5:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Invite to Networking Reception
 
5:30 PM
Evening Reception + Solutions Spotlight