Meet the speakers: 2026 Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference agenda revealed

Published: 21-Jan-2026

Featuring speakers from leading companies such as Unilever, A*STAR Skin Research Lab, Procter & Gamble and others, the biennial Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference returns with another exciting year of thought leaders who are driving innovation in the skin-care and science industry

Taking place at the Royal College of Physicians on 23-24 June, the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference will take place over two days, offering the latest insights from leading brands and experts within the industry as well as unparalleled networking opportunities.

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The two-day conference will cover topics such as healthy ageing, consumer and technology trends, the science of biomarkers and much more. 

Meet the speakers: 2026 Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference agenda revealed

With a host of expert doctors and academics lined up to speak, take a look at the agenda below:

Days and timings to be confirmed.

  • Olivia Santoni – CEO, Bloom Regulatory Ltd | Topic: Understanding the regulatory landscape: Translating science in cosmetic product development into marketing claims
  • Professor Rachel Watson – Executive Director, A*STAR Skin Research Lab (A* SRL) | Topic: The skin: A window of opportunity for healthy ageing?
  • Dr Robert Bianchini – Chief Scientist, Dermalogica | Topic: Bacterial exome system combined with micro-injury treatments for enhanced skin rejuvenation
  • Dr Jule Lexa Volzke – Lead of Product Creation and Development, CLR Berlin GmbH | Topic: More than the sum of its parts. From complex microorganisms to timeless skin care via fermentation technology
  • Professor Fay Bound-Alberti – KCL AC | Topic: Resting Bitch Face or Calm and Unruffled? Understanding Gender, Ageing and Emotional Expression
  • Michael Hoptroff – R&D Manager, Unilever | Topic: The microbiome of skin ageing
  • Dr Georgios Stamatas – Global Scientific Director, SGS CTS | Topic: A Systems Biology Perspective on Skin Ageing: From Microbiome–Metabolome Networks to Computational Skin Models
  • Dr Hugo Corstjens – Consultant, Novigo+ | Topic: Beauty, Science, and Technology: Is Innovation Our Guiding Catalyst?
  • Dr Max Brown – Senior Scientist, Proctor & Gamble | Topic: Hallmarks of Skin Aging: Systems-Level Mapping of Molecular Pathways Driving Skin Longevity
  • Dr Klodjan Stafa PhD EMBA – Founder, CutaneoX BioStrategies LLC | Topic: Hormetic Stress, Longevity Pathways, and Cutaneous Ageing: Molecular Circuits Linking Muscle, Adipose, and Neuroendocrine Signals to Skin Health span
  • Dr Katja Bartsch – Postdoctoral Researcher, Technical University Munich, School of Medicine and Health | Topic: Beyond the Skin: Fascia as Emerging Target Tissue in Longevity and Well-Being
  • Clare OConner – Lead Scientist: skin healthy ageing research, Boots No 7 Company | Topic: From Selfies to Cells: A Unified Approach to Skin Ageing
  • Dr Luc Aguilar – Chief Scientific Officer for Advanced Research, L’Oréal | Topic: Unlocking ageless beauty with the skin microbiome revolution
  • Andrew McDougall​ – Director of Insights, Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel | Topic: Consumer and technology trends shaping the next era of longevity skincare
  • Nükhet Cavusoglu – Head of High-Throughput Biology and Diagnostic platform | Topic: The science of biomarkers, when longevity becomes the new beauty quest and biological age the new metrics
  • Dr Claudia Aguirre – Founder and Principal, doctorclaudia | Topic: NICE Skin: The Brain–Gut–Skin System

The 2026 edition promises to be an unmissable event for industry professionals, bringing together exclusive research and expert insights. All presentations from the two-day event will be recorded and made available for purchase in July. For a full list of sponsors and exhibitors, please visit the official conference website here.

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