First Announcement. 29 th IFSCC Congress. October 23-26, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort At the Walt Disney World Resort.

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1 First Announcement 29 th IFSCC Congress October 23-26, 2016 Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort At the Walt Disney World Resort

2 Dear Colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to officially announce the 29th Congress of the IFSCC to be held in October 2016 in Orlando. This event will be a wonderful experience for all attendees. The scientific program will provide the latest breakthroughs and innovations in Cosmetic Science as we go Beyond Dreams into New Frontiers. We hope to Innovate new ideas that will Inspire you to Imagine all the opportunities available to us. For those of you who had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Congress in Orlando, 2004, you know that this was a very worthwhile experience! So, please mark your calendar for this global industry event. In this announcement, you will be introduced to some of the pertinent details of the Congress including the tentative program, social events, and important dates to note on your calendars. You will also learn about our exciting location, Orlando, Florida. Also, please note that the official Congress Hotel will again be the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to the General Sessions, there will be an exhibition that promises to be rewarding to both the exhibitor and the attendee. There will be a poster session and a few added surprises. If you feel that you would like to present at the Congress, the Call for Papers will be made in Spring Detailed information will be sent to all member societies and will also be available on the 29th Congress Website, Information on becoming an exhibiting company is now available. Please check the website or David Smith at dsmith@scconline.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available through the website, mailings or . Our Congress committees have been hard at work to create an atmosphere filled with science and learning as well as enjoyable social events that bring scientists from around the world to meet as One community. Plan ahead and looking forward to seeing you in Orlando! Guy Padulo 2016 IFSCC Organizing Committee Chair

3 Social Events Our Social Events will inspire you to enjoy all that the Congress has to offer! The Opening Ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. at the Dolphin Resort Pool and Beach Area. This outdoor beach party will be an International gathering with a few surprises. Spouses and children may attend*. On Monday, October 24th join us for our very own private party at the World Showplace at Epcot! There will be plenty of food and drink along with some famous attractions opened just for us! It promises to be a magical evening for all. Spouses and children may attend*. Tuesday, October 25th will be a free night, as a number of companies organize special events. INSPIRE The Closing Banquet will be a formal evening held at the Dolphin Resort on Wednesday evening, October 26th. There will be plenty of entertainment to enjoy and lots of dancing too! No children will be permitted at the Closing Banquet. Spouses only may attend. *Guests will be charged an Accompanying Person Fee for attendance at the social events. Congress attire for all events, except the Closing Banquet, is Business Casual. Formal attire is requested for the Closing Banquet.

4 Venue Location Information Orlando Orlando is not only a great vacation destination, it is a great meeting city as well. Located in central Florida, Orlando is a major destination for domestic and international travelers. Its year round climate allows visitors to enjoy all this vibrant city has to offer. From Arts and Culture to Attractions and Activities to Restaurants and Entertainment to Sports and Recreation to Shopping, Orlando has it all. If you would like more information on what the city of Orlando has to offer, please visit their website at IMAGINE The Dolphin Resort Upon notification that the United States Society would host the 2016 Congress, it was decided that Orlando would be the site chosen. After various proposals, the Dolphin Resort, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Michael Graves, was selected as the site. In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is your gateway to Central Florida s greatest theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot and Disney s Hollywood Studios, nearby Disney s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Magic Kingdom Park. Come discover our 17 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms with Westin Heavenly Beds and the luxurious Mandara Spa. Enjoy five pools, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf, and many special Disney benefits, including complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Attractions, and the Extra Magic Hours benefit.

5 Walt Disney World Resort INNOVATE As noted, the Dolphin Resort is situated right on Walt Disney World Resort Property in the Epcot Resorts Area. Hence, you will be part of the magic everyday. Here is a small overview of some of the many things available to do at Walt Disney World Resort. The Walt Disney World Resort consists of: Four Major Theme Parks including the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Walt Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Epcot has 2 distinct realms: Future World, which features technological innovations, and World Showcase, which shares with Guests the culture and cuisine of 11 countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada. Disney s Hollywood Studios is where the movies come to life. Thrill rides, wonderful shows, Toy Story Mania! and Star Tours The Adventures Continue! Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park brings you into the animal world of Africa and Asia with an exciting Kilimanjaro Safaris and Maharajah Jungle Trek, DinoLand U.S.A. and Discovery Island Trails. Two Water Parks, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. The Downtown Disney Area consists of the Downtown Disney Marketplace, West Side and Pleasure Island with multiple shopping and dining options. Individuals attending the Congress will be able to purchase exclusive meeting/convention theme park tickets. Information on these will be sent with registration materials. For more detailed information, please visit their website at Information is available in eight languages. Rides and attractions are subject to change.

6 The Scientific Program* General Sessions are planned as follows: Monday, October 24, 20168:30 a.m. Noon, 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, :30 a.m. 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, :30 a.m. Noon, 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. The Exhibition and Poster Session will take place as follows: Monday, October 24, 20169:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. * T he above represents a tentative schedule of events that may be subject to change. Session Themes Our Committee on Scientific Affairs will establish appropriate and pertinent session themes in the near future. Look for the Call for Papers with our Second Announcement. Important Dates November 2014 Call for Participation for Exhibition and Launch of Congress Website Spring 2015 Second Announcement: Call for Papers begins September 2015 Call for Papers ends January 2016 Program finalized March 2016 Third Announcement: Registration open

7 IFSCC 2016 Congress Honorary Chair Robert Lochhead, Ph.D. Organizing Committee Guy Padulo Chair Colleen Rocafort Amy Wyatt David Smith Doreen Scelso 2014 Committee on Scientific Affairs Akshay Talati Chair Roger McMullen, Ph.D. Vice Chair Thomas Polefka, Ph.D. Jane Hollenberg Dennis Laba Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D. Kenneth Marenus, Ph.D. Joey Liu, Ph.D. Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D. Deborah Pierce Sponsorships An event of this magnitude would not be possible without the contributions made by cosmetic finished goods houses, raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers and testing laboratories. The 2016 Organizing Committee has sent solicitation letters to many companies in the industry. If you feel your company would be interested in being a sponsor of the 29th IFSCC Congress, please notify David Smith via at dsmith@scconline.org. Sponsorship categories are Diamond ($25,000), Platinum ($20,000), Gold ($15,000), Silver ($7,500) and Bronze ($2,500). Funds may be deemed to one of the following categories: Congress Event, Congress Gift, Congress Speaker or Congress Materials. On behalf of those companies that have already pledged their support, we say thank you.

8 Current Sponsors BASF Diamond Tri-K Industries Gold AMA Laboratories Chanel Silver Ikeda Corporation Bronze Silverson Machines Stay tuned for details on Society of Cosmetic Chemists 120 Wall Street, Suite 2400 New York, NY Phone: Fax:

9 29 th IFSCC Congress Inspire Imagine Innovate OCTOBER 23-26, 2016