Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum

A day dedicated to the future of natural and organic cosmetics!

The Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum 2026 brings together professionals from across the natural and organic cosmetics sector for a day of exchange, learning and collaboration.

Designed specifically for industry stakeholders, the forum takes place as an in-person conference in Berlin, featuring expert-led sessions and providing a space to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.

This year’s central theme is modernising natural and organic cosmetics — exploring how the industry can evolve while staying true to its core values of sustainability, transparency and authenticity.

Agenda:

Explore the agenda for our inaugural forum and see how this year’s central theme, The Modernising of Natural & Organic Cosmetics, will shape a full day of innovation, scientific insights, and expert discussions — all designed to inspire, inform, and connect the industry.

08.30 – 09.15	Welcome: Registration and badging desk opens (NATRUE Members only)
09.15 – 10.30	Membership Assembly (NATRUE Members only)
Event starts	NATURAL COSMETICS INDUSTRY FORUM: “The modernising of natural and organic cosmetics”
10.30 – 11.00	Welcome: Registration and badging desk opens
11.00 – 11.15	Welcome from NATRUE President 🔸 Prof. Dr. Florian Stintzing (WALA Heilmittel GmbH)
11.15 – 12.15	Keynote: “How to remain relevant in Natural & Organic Skincare” Future market trends and a case study from Weleda 🔸 Elisabeth Poppe (Weleda) 🔸 Sabine Sassine (Weleda) 🔸 Silke Lambers (Mintel)
12.15 – 13.00	Panel discussion: “Green claims: keeping it legal online and offline” 🔸 Jayn Sterland (Weleda UK) 🔸 Séan Finan (Covington & Burling LLP) 🔸 Dr. Ulrike Harant (EcoControl) 🔸 Dr Mark Smith (NATRUE) – Moderator
13.00 – 14.00	Lunch & Networking
14.00 – 14.45	Keynote: “The science of nature” Active ingredients and technologies in certified natural cosmetics 🔸 Dr Henrike Neuhoff (Laverana GmbH)
14.45 – 15.30	Panel discussion – Scientific Panel on active ingredients under the NATRUE Standard “Natural cosmetics work – naturally” 🔸Dr Henrike Neuhoff (Laverana GmbH) 🔸Ilir Kurti (Lucas Meyer Cosmetics) 🔸Dr. Jule Lexa Völzke (CLR, Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH) 🔸Sophie Ruebel (Croda) 🔸Dr Wilfried Petersen (industry expert) – Moderator
15.30 – 16.00	Coffee break
16.00 – 16.45	Masterclass: “The potential of natural complex substances” A holistic view in the current regulatory framework 🔸 Dr. Christian Reichle (Primavera Life GmbH) 🔸 Prof. Dr. Florian Stintzing (WALA Heilmittel GmbH)
16.45 – 17.00	Closing remarks