September 20-21, 2012
Bringing together the people creating the hair care products of today and tomorrow with the creators of the newest product technology, technical insights and measurement methods
Chairs:
- Roger McMullen
- Ashland Specialty Ingredients
Run in alternate years since 2004, this conference has been at the forefront of the science and technology of hair care producing more than 75 refereed publications on technology and methods, attracting hundreds of technical innovators representing a wide range of companies that supply ingredients, services and market consumer products for hair care around the world.
This conference will provide insiders with a grounded view to the technical future of their industry. There will be a number of talks that build from the utility of existing technology, adding the novel insights behind recent innovations. New and old methods will be reviewed for documenting product performance, supporting claims and adding technical insight. Additionally, contributions will be made from adjacent areas by keynote speakers, that the organizing committee believes are likely to become significant to innovation in this industry in the next five to ten years. This unique mix of practical and visionary insight makes this a must-attend event for anyone with an ambition to influence technical innovation in hair care.
Specifically, the conference will cover Hair Care Product Technology, Hair Science And Its Benefits, Material Science, and Hair Style Devices and Formulations through examining:
Hair Surface Properties and Interactions
Imaging and Image Analysis
Colloid and Formulation Chemistry
Hair Aging
Hair Structure by Spectroscopic Techniques
Advances in Fiber Science
Mechanical Properties of Hair Fiber Assemblies
This year’s conference will inspire the hair care industry through an innovative selection of speakers from industry, academia and government. Participants will have the opportunity to:
- learn from recognized leaders in hair science and technology presenting fundamental principles, an understanding of the evolution of current technology and contemporary experimental techniques
- interact with an international group of panelists, presenters and attendees to discuss category relevant topics in raw materials, claims and regulations
- experience demonstrations bringing the academic topics to the practical clarity of in-use observation
Pricing
| Full Registration- Member |
$700 |
| Full Registration – Non-Member |
$795 |
| Student Registration |
$400 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made on or before September 1, 2012 will receive a refund for registration minus a $200 administrative fee. Registrations may also be transferred to another registrant at no charge.
TRI Pre-Conference Course
Prior to the conference, attendees are encouraged to register to attend The Science Behind Hair Claims at our facility in Princeton. This course focuses on attributes of hair together with testing and technical knowledge that leads to the support of product claims. In addition, there is a review of the media perspective as well as regulatory aspects of the claims process. Attendees that register for both the conference and the claims course will benefit from a significant discount at the combined rate of $2499. There are limited seats for this pre-conference course, so you are encouraged to register early.
Deadlines
May 1, 2012 Abstract Submission Deadline for Oral Presentation
June 1, 2012 Announcement and Preliminary Program Available
July 31, 2012 Early Registration Deadline
August 21, 2012 Final Program Released
September 1, 2012 Abstract Submission Deadline for Poster Presentation
September 19, 2012 Registration Deadline