Call for speakers

GIFEX

Call For Speakers

The Global Ingredients and Formulation Expo (GIFEX) 2026 is calling for speakers for its two-day conference programme, taking place on 17–18 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Marina, Dubai.

GIFEX brings together formulators, brand owners, ingredient suppliers, retailers, and regulatory experts from across the home care, personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance industries — creating a platform for meaningful conversation across the full value chain, from lab to shelf.

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Topics we will be exploring across the two days include:

Ingredient innovation — bio-based, biotech, vegan, and sustainable sourcing
Formulation science — smart labs, AI-assisted R&D, and next-generation formats
Sustainability and green chemistry — beyond claims, toward measurable impact
Packaging and circular economy strategies
Local manufacturing in the GCC — challenges and opportunities
Skin science, microbiome, and longevity-focused formulation

Clean beauty and evolving consumer expectations
Colour, pigments, and safety considerations
Fragrance as a formulation discipline — natural, synthetic, and biotech frontiers
Supply chain resilience for the ingredients industry
Regulatory compliance across home care, cosmetics, and personal care in the GCC and beyond

Speaker formats include: Panel discussions, expert talks, case studies, and audience-led activities.

We welcome expressions of interest from CEOs, CTOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, Heads and Directors of R&D, Formulation, Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Brand, and Supply Chain, as well as Senior Managers and Technical leads with relevant expertise.

To express your interest in speaking, please submit your details via the link below by 10th October 2026.

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