SKIN & INTERFACES Decoding the living network

20^TH EDITION

08 – 09 December 2026

PARIS

Welcome to this new edition of the SFC International Symposium. All the presentations, delivered in English, will offer a unique insight into the intersection of the latest scientific advances and technical innovations. We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our speakers, whose work is actively helping to shape global innovation in the cosmetics industry.

Are you a cosmetics industry expert, a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher who dreams of having the opportunity to present your work to an audience of cosmetics professionals?
Two dedicated calls for abstracts are available for this exciting new edition!
You can submit your abstract until 30 July 2026.

Theme of the 2026 Symposium

SKIN & INTERFACES
Decoding the Living Network

An exploration of the skin, a living network of communication in constant dialogue with its environment:

Tissue interfaces and the dialogue between the host and the microbiota
The scalp-hair ecosystem
The skin-brain axis and the contribution of neuroscience
Nature as a partner
Digital and augmented interfaces

2 days of conferences
and scientific sessions!

For twenty years, the Symposium has established itself as the premier French scientific event, featuring a rigorous, fast-paced two-day program conducted entirely in English, comprising plenary lectures by international experts and scientific sessions. Each session is followed by a Q&A period with the participants.

They will be attending the 2026 Symposium

Marc FEUILLOLEY Rouen University / Professor Emeritus France
Michel GRISEL Le Havre University / Professor France
Thierry PASSERON Nice University Hospital / Professor, Head & Chair of Department of Dermatology France
Pierre BONETTI AD Cosmetics / Founder & CEO Switzerland
Jean-Marie BOTTO EDENAE / Scientific Director France
Julie PERSON CEA – R&D Algae & Processes Platform / Industrial Partnership Manager France

> Find out who are our Speakers

Access to the conferences

The International Symposium is being held in a hybrid format to reach a wider audience:
– In person: at the Cinéma Pathé Alésia, 73 avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris 14th arrondissement
– Remotely: via a dedicated online portal.

An ambitious programme to imagine and build together the beauty of tomorrow

A sponsorship scheme designed to increase partners’ visibility and offer industry stakeholders a greater opportunity to showcase their commitment to the scientific and cosmetics communities.

Attending the Symposium

Thank you to our sponsors

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Different perspectives on the 2025 International Symposium

Below is a summary of the feedback we received from our speakers and participants at the previous event.

Estelle LOING, CEO of NÆMOS

‘The conference programme is excellent – both comprehensive and varied, and of a very high scientific standard.’
‘The venue is spacious and welcoming, and this setting encourages further discussion with the speakers.’
Neïla HAJEM, Head of the Skin Biology Laboratory at Sisley Paris

‘The Symposium provides a creative boost; the presentations are very inspiring.’
Andrea CAVAGNINO, COO of OxiProteomics

‘ncRNAs, microbiomes, longevity, AI and exosomes captivated the audience; the topics were right at the forefront of current scientific research.’
‘What struck me most of all was the quality of the concepts and technologies presented – a real source of inspiration, rich in possibilities.’
Eloïse DEWITTE, Marketing Manager Europe – Cosmetic Actives at ASHLAND

‘As we explored new areas, innovation was very much in evidence, with the introduction of groundbreaking concepts such as pyroptosis.’
‘Networking is at the heart of the event; the breaks are crucial for scientists to get together and explore topics in greater depth.’
Valérie CENIZO, Skin Biology Manager at L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE

‘With such rich content and a variety of approaches, the lectures are of a higher academic standard than before – that’s exactly what I’d expect!’
Céline PAILLIER, Managing Director of CÉZAME CONNEXIONS

‘The presentation by Kosé made a strong impression on me with its sound scientific basis, offering a valuable perspective from outside Europe.’
‘I particularly appreciated the structure of the sessions and keynote speeches, which progressed from the fundamentals to disruptive concepts.’
‘The ‘Out of the Box’ conference fulfilled its purpose: it was a truly stimulating experience.’
Camille GEORGELIN, Head of the Innovation Assets Portfolio at Groupe Rocher

‘The standard of the presentations is “extremely high”, perfectly in line with market expectations.’
Céline DELAGE, freelance R&D consultant in the life sciences sector

‘Networking is at the heart of the event and offers a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of people.’
‘The programme is very interesting, covering a broad scientific spectrum and a wide variety of topics presented by top-class speakers…’
‘Open science combining cutting-edge technologies and new concepts.’
Corinne REYMERMIER, R&D Project Leader for Innovation at BASF Beauty Care Solutions

“Le Symposium est un lieu de connexion, je salue son format à échelle humaine et son unité de lieu.”
Gallic BEAUCHEF, Life Sciences Innovation Manager at LVMH-Recherche

‘The Symposium is a strategic tool that helps to consolidate approaches already being developed or to foster future collaborations.’
‘There’s a very supportive atmosphere; you feel at ease presenting your work.’