Submissions

Scientific Conference

We would like to invite you to submit scientific presentations and/or posters for the SEPAWA CONGRESS 2026. The subject areas are:

EUROPEAN DETERGENTS CONFERENCE (EDC by GDCh)
•    “Synergistic Effects in Amphiphilic Systems”

COSMETIC SCIENCE CONFERENCE (CSC by DGK e.V.)
•    Cosmetic Science: “ALL COSMETICS, OR WHAT?”

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE (by SEPAWA® e.V.)
•    Fragrance: “Perfume Design, Society & Economical Value”
•    Home Care & Industrial and Institutional Cleaning: “Innovations in the Area of Detergents and Cleansers”
•    Sustainability: “Recent Developments in Sustainability for Cleaning and Cosmetics”
•    Personal Care – Cosmetic Applications and Technologies (CAT):
     – “Invisible Science, Visible Impact”
     – “Innovation Made in Europe – Raw Materials, Trends and Formulation”
     – “Targeting Longevity, Next Level in Anti-Aging & Well-Being?”

SEPAPack Conference (by SEPAWA® e.V.)
•    Sustainable Packaging: “Packaging Beyond Green – Materials, Systems, Performance and Regulation”

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

Submission Start

03 February 2026

Deadline

24 March 2026

Announcement of the results

May / June 2026

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 2026. 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 lectures and/or posters on the following topics (since we have much 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

25 March 2026

Deadline

27 May 2026

Announcement of the results

July 2026

The link to submit abstracts will be active here from 25 March 2026.

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