2nd National Scientific Conference “Kosmotrend” – Natural Cosmetics Resources
Integration of scientists and representatives of the cosmetics industry, the latest trends and challenges, the use of natural raw materials in cosmetic formulations - on March the 5th, the 2nd National Scientific Conference Kosmotrend – Natural Cosmetics Resources will take place at the Silesian University of Technology. Registration for the event lasts until January 30.
The Faculty of Chemistry of the Silesian University of Technology cordially invites scientific circles, representatives of the cosmetics industry, PhD students, and students to participate in the 2nd edition of the National Scientific Conference Kosmotrend – Natural Cosmetic Resources.
Date and time: 5 March 2026
Place: Education and Congress Centre of the Silesian University of Technology, 18, Konarskiego Street, 44- 100 Gliwice
The aim of the event is to integrate the scientific community and the cosmetics industry by creating a platform enabling the exchange of knowledge and experience, covering trends, innovations and challenges related to the use of natural active ingredients in cosmetic raw materials. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to inspiring speeches of invited guests and share their experiences in the form of oral messages or posters.
Thematic scope of the conference:
1. Nature inspires the chemistry of cosmetics
2. Trends and challenges in the natural cosmetics market
3. Legal regulations, protection of innovation and evaluation of the effectiveness of cosmetics in practice
Speakers – scientists and experts of the cosmetics industry:
Dr Eng. Anna Oborska Director General, Polish Association of Cosmetic and Detergent Industry (PSPKiD), Polish Society of Cosmetic Chemists (PTCK)
Ewelina Drelich, Safety Assessor, Drelich & Zielski Concept, Warsaw
Dr Ewa Kilian-Pięta, Symbiosis, Poznań
Marcin Siekierski, Provital Polska, Poznań
Prof. Med.Sciences and Health Sciences Małgorzata Krzyżowska, Military Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Warsaw
Dr Eng. Daria Frączak, Łukasiewicz Institute ICSO, Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Dr Hab. Eng. Alicja Kazek-Kęsik, Prof. Silesian University of Technology. Gliwice
Panel discussion: “Is research the basis for industrial innovation?” with the participation of invited guests, will be an opportunity to talk about opportunities and barriers during the implementation of new solutions in cosmetic products.
Poster session and messages are a chance to present your own research!
Registration form: https://www.chemia.polsl.pl/kosmotrend/index.php/rejestracja/
Detailed information: www.chemia.polsl.pl/kosmotrend
Contact: kosmotrend@polsl.pl
Registration deadline until the 30th of January 2026
See you at Kosmotrend!
