Submissions

Scientific Conference

EUROPEAN DETERGENTS CONFERENCE (EDC by GDCh)
•    Fundamental Research: “The Science behind the Clean”

COSMETIC SCIENCE CONFERENCE (CSC by DGK e.V.)
•    Cosmetic Science: “Cosmetic Meets Science – Sustainable Cosmetics and Interdisciplinary Research: Chemistry, AI, Environmental Science”

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE (by SEPAWA® e.V.)
•    Fragrance: “Perfume Design, Society & Economical Value”
•    Home Care & Industrial and Institutional Cleaning: “Sustainable Innovations for Detergents and Cleaners”
•    Sustainability: “Recent Developments in Sustainability for Cleaning and Cosmetics”
•    Cosmetic Applications and Technologies (CAT):
     – “The Future of Cosmetics: How Science Can Fulfil Consumer Trends”
     – “Biotech Innovations in Cosmetics: From Biomimicry to Breakthroughs”
     – “Feel and Touch in Cosmetics: Uniqueness of Texture and Technology”

SEPAPack Conference (by SEPAWA® e.V.)
•    Packaging for Home and Personal Care: “Mastering Packaging Challenges in Cosmetics and Detergents: From Innovation to Compliance”

Submission Start

04 February 2025

Deadline

25 March 2025

Announcement of the results

May / June 2025

Guidelines

  • Focus: Scientific topics with the aspect of research. Commercial content is not permitted.
    No company/trade or brand mention. The chemical name or INCI name should be used for raw and active ingredients.
  • Abstract: Title max. 15 words/ text max. 300 words (each in GER/EN)
  • Authors: Complete company/university information and name
  • Duration of lecture including discussion: 30 min.
  • Lecture language: English or German
  • Poster language: English

Forum for Innovation

The Forum for Innovation gives our exhibitors (and companies represented by exhibitors) the opportunity to present their innovations to visitors to the SEPAWA CONGRESS 2025. The focus is primarily on new developments of ingredients, processes, active ingredients, formulations, sustainability and much more.
We would like to invite you to submit your abstract for talks and posters on the following topics (since we have significantly more space for posters in the immediate vicinity of the trade fair this year, we also look forward to your poster submissions):

  • Personal Care: Future Trends for Personal Care Ingredients and Formulations
  • Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning: Innovative Aspects from the Field of Detergents and Cleaners
  • Sustainability: Sustainable Concepts for Home and Personal Care Formulations
  • Fragrance: Trends and Creations in Fragrances, Essential Oils and Perfumery
  • Packaging for Home and Personal Care
  • Other

We only accept submissions via our conference management system (COMS).

Submission Start

08 April 2025

Deadline

27 May 2025

Announcement of the results

July 2025

Guidelines

  • Focus: Company presentation and product presentation. Innovations and new developments of ingredients, processes, active ingredients and much more.
  • Abstract: Title max. 15 words/text max. 300 words (each in GER/EN)
  • Authors: Complete company/university information and name
  • Duration of lecture including discussion: 15 min.
  • Lecture language: English or German
  • Poster language: English