GLOBAL INGREDIENTS &
FORMULATION EXPO 2026
FORMULATION EXPO 2026
Exhibition. Conference. Industry Networking
Time
10 AM – 4 PM
Date
17 - 18 November 2026
Venue
JW Marriott Marina, Dubai
10 AM – 4 PM
17 - 18 November 2026
JW Marriott Marina, Dubai
Countdown Begins to
GIFEX 2026
The future of product innovation begins with the right ingredients, formulations, technologies, and partnerships.
Global Ingredients & Formulation Expo (GIFEX) 2026 is a dedicated exhibition and conference connecting the businesses shaping the Home Care, Personal Care, Cosmetics, and Fragrance industries.
Bringing together ingredient suppliers, formulators, manufacturers, brand owners, packaging providers, distributors, and regulatory experts, GIFEX creates opportunities for sourcing, knowledge exchange, innovation, and business development.
Hosted in Dubai, the event spans the complete ingredients and formulation ecosystem, from raw materials and product development to manufacturing, packaging, compliance, and commercialisation, providing a focused environment for meaningful industry engagement and growth.
The GIFEX Conference brings together industry leaders, formulators, R&D professionals and ingredient experts to explore the trends and technologies shaping the future of Home Care, Personal Care, Cosmetics and Fragrances.
Day 1 – Home Care & Personal Care
Focuses on sustainable and biotech ingredients, vegan formulations, clean beauty, waterless and concentrated formats, circularity, AI in R&D, packaging innovation and evolving regulatory requirements.
Day 2 – Cosmetics & Fragrances
Explores GCC cosmetics manufacturing, skin science, microbiome and barrier care, clean beauty, colours and pigments, resilient ingredient supply chains, green chemistry and the role of AI and biotechnology in the future of fragrance.
Key Themes
Sustainability | Innovation | Formulation Science | Consumer Trends | Regulation | AI & Biotechnology | Ingredient Innovation | Future of Fragrance
Guiding Industry Innovation & Strategic Growth
Head of R&D MENAT (Middle East, North Africa & Turkey), Henkel
Technical Services Manager –
HPC MEA
President, Member of Executive Council, COO – Ingredient Division, Aarav Fragrances & Flavours
Sustainability and Performance,
Director, National Care Company
Account Manager
Personal Care, Croda
Account Manager
Croda
Head of Operations
Scitra
Business Development Director
Nazih Group
R & D Manager
L'Origine Manufacturing
R&D Manager, MEA
R&D RM - PDE Management, MEAP, Solenis
Laboratory Analyst
SGS Gulf Limited
Founder
Qualimethal
Senior Research Associate – Technology Transfer & Process Engineering, Himalaya Wellness Company
Founder and CEO
Clean Rebel
Co Founder
FNF Surplus
Founder, Anaora Beauty Business Consulting
Head of Research and Development, Yusuf Bhai Fragrances
Director
Orah Nutrichem Pvt. Ltd
Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Head, Unilever - B&W (GCC, Turkey, Pakistan & Bangladesh)
R&D Manager
Cleaning Goods Applications, Nouryon
Voices Shaping the Future of Formulation & Innovation
Account Manager- Personal Care & Home Care, Croda
Account Manager
Croda
Laboratory Analyst,
SGS Gulf Limited
Founder
Qualimethal
Founder and CEO
Clean Rebel
Co Founder
FNF Surplus
Founder, Anaora Beauty Business Consulting
A focused environment for business meetings, sourcing, and industry connections.
From ingredients and formulation to manufacturing, packaging, and commercialisation.
Engage with industry stakeholders, explore new partnerships, and unlock opportunities across multiple markets.
Expert-led discussions on innovation, regulations, sustainability, and market developments.
Showcasing the ingredients, technologies, and solutions behind tomorrow's products.
Identify new suppliers, customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
The GIFEX Conference brings together industry leaders, formulators, R&D professionals and ingredient experts to explore the trends and technologies shaping the future of Home Care, Personal Care, Cosmetics and Fragrances.
Day 1 – Home Care & Personal Care
Focuses on sustainable and biotech ingredients, vegan formulations, clean beauty, waterless and concentrated formats, circularity, AI in R&D, packaging innovation and evolving regulatory requirements.
Day 2 – Cosmetics & Fragrances
Explores GCC cosmetics manufacturing, skin science, microbiome and barrier care, clean beauty, colours and pigments, resilient ingredient supply chains, green chemistry and the role of AI and biotechnology in the future of fragrance.
Key Themes
Sustainability | Innovation | Formulation Science | Consumer Trends | Regulation | AI & Biotechnology | Ingredient Innovation | Future of Fragrance
2-day exhibition showcasing ingredients, technologies, services, and solutions
Bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, formulators, brands, and distributors
2-day conference focused on innovation, product development, compliance, and market opportunities
Helping businesses source, collaborate, and grow across key consumer product sectors
Growth across sectors is creating new business potential.
Four ways to participate, each designed to support business growth, visibility, and industry connections.
Showcase your ingredients, solutions, technologies, and services to professionals actively exploring new suppliers and partners.
Increase brand visibility and align your business with the conversations influencing product development and sourcing decisions.
Share expertise, industry insights, and practical knowledge with formulators, manufacturers, brands, and decision-makers.
Discover new ingredients, technologies, and partners while gaining insights into emerging market and formulation trends.
