Spa-Focused Education Never Looked So Good!
You’ll have access to the new Skincare Track featured in the HBA Global Conference Program. You can buy the pass that suits your needs and your budget. Choose from TWO-, FOUR -, or SIX -session conference pass. What a flexible way to get the most for your conference dollar!
For more information and to register, contact our Registration Department at
203-846-0083 or email at john.morabito@ubm.com
203-846-0083 or email at john.morabito@ubm.com
S-01| Total Body Skincare: The Future of the Skincare Market
Tuesday, June 28 | 10:15am-11:30am
Dr. Howard Murad Founder Dr. Murad Skincare
Tuesday, June 28 | 10:15am-11:30am
Dr. Howard Murad Founder Dr. Murad Skincare
S-02| Maximizing the Spa-Retail Connection
Tuesday, June 28 | 1:00pm-2:15pm
Milana Knowles, Spa Concept Development and Marketing Consultant
Tuesday, June 28 | 1:00pm-2:15pm
Milana Knowles, Spa Concept Development and Marketing Consultant
Joe Contorno, CEO, Christina Cosmeceuticals
S-03| Skincare Market Trends for 2011, 2012 and Beyond
Tuesday, June 28 | 2:45pm-4:00pm
Over the past few decades, skincare has become the keystone of the health and beauty market, a vast and continually growing category with a huge base of active and educated consumers. This session will provide you with all the latest and best data on the skincare market from leading industry analysts and market players: what are the trends in the category today , who's buying and where and why, and how to plan ahead for a future in which anti-aging skincare products will play an ever more prominent role.
Moderator: Robert Trow, CEO, Rocasuba Inc.
Tuesday, June 28 | 2:45pm-4:00pm
Over the past few decades, skincare has become the keystone of the health and beauty market, a vast and continually growing category with a huge base of active and educated consumers. This session will provide you with all the latest and best data on the skincare market from leading industry analysts and market players: what are the trends in the category today , who's buying and where and why, and how to plan ahead for a future in which anti-aging skincare products will play an ever more prominent role.
Moderator: Robert Trow, CEO, Rocasuba Inc.
Mariangela Gisonda, Category Specialist - Skincare, The NPD Group
Karen Grant,CEO, The Young Group
S-04| Novel Technologies for Skin Health and Youth
Wednesday, June 29 | 9:00am-10:15am
Novelty that provides true consumer benefits is one of the most important initiatives in the world of skincare formulation. This scientifically detailed session showcases three of the more novel technologies to arrive on the skincare development scene, from a unique natural molecule that utilizes UV light to inspire matrix protein synthesis, to a new method for identifying skin sensitivity factors. This session will end with a discussion of how to make instrumental data more attractive and exciting to consumers.
Moderator: Rebecca James Gadberry, Chairman and CEO, YG Laboratories
Wednesday, June 29 | 9:00am-10:15am
Novelty that provides true consumer benefits is one of the most important initiatives in the world of skincare formulation. This scientifically detailed session showcases three of the more novel technologies to arrive on the skincare development scene, from a unique natural molecule that utilizes UV light to inspire matrix protein synthesis, to a new method for identifying skin sensitivity factors. This session will end with a discussion of how to make instrumental data more attractive and exciting to consumers.
Moderator: Rebecca James Gadberry, Chairman and CEO, YG Laboratories
Dr. James V. Gruber, Ph.D., Director of Research, Arch Personal Care
Neelam Muizzuddin, Director of Clinical Research, Estee Lauder
Peter Landa, Research and Development Manager, Croda and Sederma Inc.
S-05| Novel Ingredients for Skin
Wednesday, June 29 | 10:45am-12:00pm
As science continues to explore new ways to stem the tide of visible aging, the industry continues develop a wider range of new-generation alternative ingredients for skincare. This session will explore new ingredient technologies that range from an overview of the molecular mechanism of the de-pigmenting action of trans-resveratrol, to an exploration of Lucuma seed extract's potent and healing anti-ageing properties, to bio-fractions of pea, rice-bran, yeast and their roles in providing younger-looking radiant skin. The session will also discuss the differences between cosmetics and cosmeceuticals and clear up any scope of confusion. Participants will not only learn what options are available but will also understand their efficacy, range of claims and how the technologies relate to consumer needs.
Wednesday, June 29 | 10:45am-12:00pm
As science continues to explore new ways to stem the tide of visible aging, the industry continues develop a wider range of new-generation alternative ingredients for skincare. This session will explore new ingredient technologies that range from an overview of the molecular mechanism of the de-pigmenting action of trans-resveratrol, to an exploration of Lucuma seed extract's potent and healing anti-ageing properties, to bio-fractions of pea, rice-bran, yeast and their roles in providing younger-looking radiant skin. The session will also discuss the differences between cosmetics and cosmeceuticals and clear up any scope of confusion. Participants will not only learn what options are available but will also understand their efficacy, range of claims and how the technologies relate to consumer needs.
Moderator: Navin Geria Vice President, Research and Development, Spadermaceuticals
Magali Borel, Research Member, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
Dr. Leonel Rojo, Ph.D., Post-Doctoral Fellow, Rutgers University
Anna Gripp, Senior Director, Global Marketing, ISP Corporation
Dr. Juana L. Flores Candia, Ph.D., Manager, Open Innovation and External Business Development, DSM Nutritional Products
S-06| Skin Anti-Aging Symposium: Part 1
Wednesday, June 29 | 1:30pm-2:45pm
Wednesday, June 29 | 1:30pm-2:45pm
This dynamic session will introduce participants to several very current areas of skin research including skin stem cells, cellular senescence and the role of vitamin D in skin health. The panel of speakers are well recognized experts in the field of skin aging and will offer their perspectives on these emerging targets of interest. Participants in this session will leave with a broader understanding of the role of these three key skin targets in skin aging and how they are being address at both the therapeutic and cosmetic levels.
Moderator: Dr. James V. Gruber, Ph.D. Director of Research Arch Personal Care
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman, International Stem Cell Corporation
Dr. Isabelle Imbert, Ph.D., Technical Director, ISP Vincience Global Skin Research Center
Dr. Steven Q. Wang, M.D., Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology, Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center
S-07| Skin Anti-Aging Symposium: Part 2
Wednesday, June 29 | 3:15pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, June 29 | 3:15pm-4:30pm
Moderator: Dr. Dr. Pascal C. Bordat, Ph.D., Vice President Research and Development, Aveda and Integrated Botanical Technologies
Nava Dayan, Director of Research and Development, Lipo Chemicals Inc.
Nataly Giter, President, E'Shee Clinical Esthetic
Hilmar Vidarrsson Biomedical Program Manager, ORFGenetics Inc.
Angela Walter, Business Development Manager, Bioactives Sterling Technology