SCI Formulation Forum 8th annual event: Innovation: culture, process, strategy, delivery
SCI Formulation Forum 8th annual event: Innovation: culture, process, strategy, delivery takes place on 20–21 January 2027 at SCI HQ, London. B2DB lists 13 speakers and 25 sessions announced so far.
The annual SCI Formulation Forum event, now in its 8th iteration, brings together researchers, students and industry experts to explore formulation across different industry sectors. The symposium covers technology innovation and approaches shaping the future of formulation, including common and diverse challenges in the design, testing and characterisation of formulations from research stage to market, with a focus on innovation in formulation design and development.
Key facts
| Dates | 20–21 January 2027 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | SCI HQ, London, United Kingdom |
| Series | SCI Formulation Forum Annual Event |
| Speakers | 13 |
| Sessions | 25 |
| Sponsors | 1 |
| Official site | soci.org/events/formulation-forum/2027/sci-formulation-forum-8th-annual-event-innovation-culture-process-strategy-delivery |
Keynote speakers
- Gustavo Luengo L’Oréal
- J Grant Burgess Leanova
- Nguyen Thanh UCL
- Steven Armes University of Sheffield
Speakers (13)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Gustavo Luengo L’Oréal
- J Grant Burgess Leanova
- Nguyen Thanh UCL
- Steven Armes University of Sheffield
- Jeremy Frey University of Southampton
- Amr Elsherbeny MESOX, DMX Engine™
- Graeme Cruickshank CPI, National Formulation Centre
- Malcolm Faers Bayer AG
- Peter Dowding Infinium
- Shirin Alexander University of Swansea
- Suzanne Allers Untapped Innovation
- Tiffany Wood Dyneval
- Wuge Briscoe University of Bristol
Agenda (25 sessions)
Day 1 — Wednesday 20 January 2027
- Welcome and introduction 10:15 — Malcolm Faers
- Keynote lecture: From ideas to impact: Improving innovation performance using a rules-based framework 10:35 — J Grant Burgess
- Innovating formulation in nano-confined space 11:15 — Wuge Briscoe
- Oral presentation 11:45
- FF Innovation Award presentations 12:05
- Keynote lecture: Developing innovative formulations with industrial partners 13:30 — Steven Armes
- Disruptive innovation: From physics to formulation 14:10 — Tiffany Wood
- Oral presentation 15:10
- To be confirmed 16:00
- From e-science to AI science: People, data, computers 16:30 — Jeremy Frey
- Poster flash presentations 17:00
- Panel discussion 1 17:20
- FF Innovation Award presentation 19:00
Day 2 — Thursday 21 January 2027
- Welcome 09:10
- Keynote lecture: Can nanoparticles improve diagnostic or even treat cancers? 09:20 — Nguyen Thanh
- Innovating industrial formulations in a difficult to decarbonise sector 10:00 — Peter Dowding
- Turning digital formulation twins into differentiated hybrid medicines 10:30 — Amr Elsherbeny
- Innovation in functional nanocomposite coating formulations for enhanced H₂S removal 11:30 — Shirin Alexander
- Oral presentation 12:00
- Seeing differently: A user-centred mindset for better innovation 12:20 — Suzanne Allers
- Poster awards presentation 12:50
- Keynote lecture: DEco-sustainability and sensoriality at the base of the future of cosmetic formulations 14:00 — Gustavo Luengo
- Oral presentation 14:40
- Supporting 10 years of innovation and ready for the next 10 15:00 — Graeme Cruickshank
- Panel discussion 2 15:30
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Sponsor (1)
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.