Global Fragrance Summit 2025 program

Informal welcome cocktail for guests arriving the evening before the conference (tbc)

Names listed in alphabetical order by surname. 

09:00 – Guest arrival and welcome coffee (Lobby area)

Guests can collect their badges and network.

10:00 – Start of Global Fragrance Summit 2025 (0)

Master of Ceremonies welcomes guests and outlines the agenda

- Valerie Lovisa, Moderator (Yes)

10:10 – Opening of the Global Fragrance Summit (1) 

Introduction to the Summit’s theme and objectives for 2025.

- Alexander Mohr PhD, President, IFRA (confirmed)

10:25 – Chairman’s welcome address (2): What do we need to grow?

This welcome speech will open the Global Fragrance Summit by asking what the future of global fragrance is to be? Will it see us strengthening industry Standards relied upon and trusted by global regulators – with world-beating innovation leading to a boom in new products? How will we keep the industry Standards respected, whilst also providing accessibility for all fragrance players and retaining the trust of world-wide consumers?

- Paul Andersson, Chairman, The International Fragrance Association (Yes)

10:40 – Keynote (3) - Positioning Singapore as a Global Innovation Hub for Sustainable Fragrance

Kelly Lai will explore Singapore’s strategic vision for advancing innovation in the chemicals and materials sector, with a spotlight on sustainability and cross-border collaboration. Drawing on regional growth trends and regulatory alignment, the keynote will highlight how Singapore fosters an enabling environment for R&D, ingredient transparency, and global standards adoption. This address will set the tone for the Summit, emphasizing the Asia-Pacific region’s pivotal role in the future of fragrance. 

- Kelly Lai, Vice President and Head, Chemicals & Materials, Singapore Economic Development Board (Confirmed)

11:00 – Presentation (4a): Update on the IFRA Standards

With the 52nd Amendment under preparation and with the 51stnearing implementation, this presentation will provide an update on what’s IFRA has been doing to ensure the smooth rollout of these changes – and what they will mean for the industry

- Jennifer Dorts, Manager, Scientific Affairs (confirmed)

- Matthias Vey, Vice President, Scientific Affairs (confirmed)

11:30 – Panel (4b): Advancing Standards for Global Alignment: The role of IFRA and regulatory bodies

How IFRA Standards support regulatory coherence and consumer trust, with a particular focus on implementing standards in the Asia-Pacific market. How can we make sure these Standards remain trusted and respected?

- Marie-Hélène Beausoleil, Director, Fragrance Regulatory & Claims, L'Oréal (confirmed)

-  Catherine Oh, Director, Regulatory Strategy Accord Australasia Limited (ACCORD) (confirmed)

- Dr Shaun Presow, Manager Hazardous Substances Reassessments, New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (confirmed)

- Claus Oliver Schmidt,  Senior VP Integrated Business Services S&C / Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Symrise; Member, IFRA Board (confirmed)

Moderated by:

- Matthias Vey, Vice President, Scientific Affairs (confirmed)

12:20 – Lunch

Lunch will be served.

14:00 – Experience Session: The Sensory Journey (live interactive session) (5) 

This live, hands-on, sensory, interactive session will engage the audience to discover new smells and how they interact with the environment around them. This session could be in collaboration with the ISPC or NEZ.

- Calice Becker, Director, Givaudan Perfumery School (confirmed)

14:50: – Presentation (6) Consumer Chemicals Technology Centre at Singapore Polytechnic: Centre of Innovation for the Beauty and Personal Care sector, Singapore. 

Singapore Polytechnic’s Consumer Chemicals Technology Centre (CCTC) serves as the Centre of Innovation for the Beauty and Personal Care sector in Singapore. In this session, Jessie Tong will introduce CCTC’s pivotal role in supporting SMEs and industry partners through applied R&D, formulation development, analytical services, and sustainability-focused innovation.

The presentation will highlight how the Centre bridges academic expertise and industry needs, fostering product innovation and capability building within the fragrance and broader personal care ecosystem.

- Jessie Tong, Deputy Director, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Singapore Polytechnic (confirmed)

15:10 – Speech (7): A regulatory inspection of the cosmetics and fragrance industry in China

This presentation will look at the cosmetics and fragrance industry in China, exploring what makes the country unique and what the government’s plans are for the sector.

- Mr Mu Min, China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) (pending)

15:30 –Presentation (8): Regulatory and ingredient defence challenges in Asia-Pacific 

This presentation will zoom into some of the key regulatory and ingredient defence challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on some of the key countries in the region.

- Alain Khaiat, SEERS consulting (confirmed)

15:50 – Coffee break

Coffee break served outside the conference hall

16:20 – Panel (9): Regional industry insights (Panel Discussion)

The Asia-Pacific region represents one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic fragrance markets in the world. With a diverse consumer base, rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing demand for both traditional and innovative fragrance products, the region presents both opportunities and challenges for industry players.

- Andrew Gan, President, CTFAS (confirmed)

- Takamasa Hirai, JFFMA (confirmed)

- Michael Carlos, Chairman Emeritus, IFRA (confirmed)

-   Richard Martin, Chairman, IMA Asia (confirmed)

Moderator: TBD [Caroline Li]

17:00 – Closing remarks (10): Ingredient transparency & consumer trust in the fragrance industry in Asia Pacific

As day one of the IFRA Global Fragrance Summit concludes, a representative of the Fragrance and Flavour Association of Singapore will reflect on the key discussions surrounding ingredient transparency and consumer trust. He will highlight how regulatory alignment, clear communication, and responsible ingredient disclosure can strengthen public confidence in the fragrance industry. Emphasizing the importance of global collaboration and industry leadership, this closing address will outline next steps for fostering transparency, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring that fragrance continues to inspire while meeting evolving consumer and regulatory expectations.

- Fragrance and Flavour Association of Singapore FFAS (pending) 

17:15 – End of Day 1 

The Master of Ceremonies will look back on what has been said to date and what we can look forward to.

17:30 – Welcome cocktail

A light welcome cocktail will be served shortly after the Global Fragrance Summit

Outside the conference hall / hotel bar

19:00 – Global Fragrance Summit 2025 dinner

The Skye Lounge, 69th floor Fairmont Hotel

Morning:  Scientific, sustainability & regulatory advances shaping the future of fragrance 

08:30 – Welcome coffee and networking (Lobby area)

09:00 – Opening speech (11) – How can we attract people to become perfumers?

- Steve Nicoll, Master Perfumer, IFF (confirmed)

Sustainability showcase (12): Securing the fragrance supply chain through sustainability

This session will be a rolling series of presentations on key sustainability topics followed by a roundtable for all the speakers involved to react.

9:30 – Opening remarks (12a) An introduction to IFRA’ sustainability progress (15 mins)

Setting the stage: why sustainability is now central to securing the future of fragrance. From regulatory pressure to climate disruption and consumer expectation, sustainability isn’t a side project—it’s risk management, innovation, and reputation in one.

- Alexander Mohr, President, International Fragrance Association, (confirmed)

9:45 – Presentation (12b) IFRA’s sustainability priorities (20 mins)

An overview of the IFRA-IOFI joint sustainability work, 2025 priorities, and progress made—including Charter signatories, action pillars, and measurable outcomes.

- Dr Cordula Mock-Knoblauch, Vice-Chair, IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter; Global Sustainability Manager, BASF (confirmed)

10:15 – Presentation (12c): CITES and the conservation-sourcing balance (15 mins)

A technical yet accessible update on recent CITES developments and how they impact sourcing of natural materials—such as oud, sandalwood, and rosewood—and the broader implications for industry sustainability practices.

- Dr Matthias Vey, Vice President, Scientific Affairs, IFRA (confirmed)

10:35 – Break

Coffee and snacks are served outside the conference room.

11:10 – Presentation (12d): Certification and Ethical biotrade

Why sustainability standards matter: building robust, transparent, and ethical supply chains, particularly for biodiversity-rich regions. UEBT’s insights on what “fair and sustainable” really means in practice—and how it protects business and biodiversity alike.

- Maria Julia Oliva, Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) (confirmed)

11:30 – Roundtable (12f): Presenters Q&A and discussion 

An open conversation across perspectives: What’s working? Where are the pain points? How can we align across the value chain to deliver real resilience and real impact? Includes 10–15 mins audience Q&A.

Panelists are from the roundtable session above

- Cordula Mock-Knoblauch (BASF)

- Matthias Vey (IFRA)

- Maria Julia Oliva (UEBT)

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Moderated by: Valerie Lovisa

12:10 – Presentation (13) – The impact of US trade policy on the global fragrance industry

This presentation will examine how unpredictable shifts in U.S. trade policy—such as sudden tariffs and regulatory changes—could impact the global fragrance industry. It will highlight potential effects on ingredient access, cost structures, and supply chain stability. With the U.S. playing a key role in setting global trade and regulatory tone, the session will outline what fragrance businesses should watch for and how upcoming policies may shape international standards and market dynamics.

- Sarah André, Vice President, Government Affairs, Fragrance Creator’s Association (FCA) (confirmed)

12:30 – End of session / transition to lunch

12:30 – Lunch

Lunch will be served.

Innovation showcase and roundtable: New Frontiers and Future Directions

14:00 – (13a): Innovation in personalised perfume

   Johanna Monange traces her mission to “empower everyone to create their own perfume” and dethrone one-size-fits-all fragrance by handing creative authority back to consumers. Drawing on a quarter-century of luxury-house expertise, she details Maison 21G’s poly-sensorial boutique model: AI personality quiz, RFID ingredient storytelling and in-store ateliers that let guests compose and bottle a personalised scent in minutes, showing how artisan craft and machine learning can co-exist to reflect local cultures while refining global quality. 

Transparency and sustainability anchor the system: vegan, biodegradable formulas, refillable bottles and traceable sourcing replace opacity with trust. Supported by a single digitally linked retail ecosystem, real-time data shortens innovation cycles and reveals emerging preferences across Asia-Pacific, proving that tailored perfumery can drive both market growth and ethical progress. Monange argues that when consumers co-create their scent, brands move beyond selling products toward curating lifelong, culturally resonant scent relationships. 

Beyond personalisation, Maison 21G is redefining the role of scent in brand storytelling. By crafting olfactive identities for iconic brands beyond the perfume industry, we transform fragrance into an emotional logo. These bespoke scent creations enable businesses to translate their values, heritage, and environments into a unique sensory experience — forging deeper, more memorable emotional bonds with their audiences. In doing so, Maison 21G is not only revolutionising personal perfumery for consumers, but also pushing the boundaries of scent into new sectors such as retail, luxury hospitality, wellness, financial institutions, automotive, and premium spirits.

- Johanna Monange, Founder & CEO, Maison21G (confirmed)

14:30 – (13b): “Innovation presentation 2

Title and description based on speaker and topic chosen

- Name and title of speaker 

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14:50 – (13c): Innovation presentation

Title and description based on speaker and topic chosen

- Name and title of speaker 

AVAILABLE SLOT

15:10 – Break

15:30 – (13d): Innovation presentation

Title and description based on speaker and topic chosen

- Name and title of speaker 

AVAILABLE SLOT

15:50 – (13e): Roundtable

This Q&A panel will see the speakers in the previous presentations take the stage to answer questions and discuss

- Speaker 13a

- Speaker 13b

- Speaker 13c

- Speaker 13d

16:10 – Closing panel (14): The future of fragrance in Asia: Shaping the future of the worldwide industry? 

As the Global Fragrance Summit draws to a close, this panel reflects on Asia’s growing influence in shaping the global fragrance industry. From regulatory leadership to cutting-edge innovation and evolving consumer demands, Asia-Pacific is setting new benchmarks. Industry leaders will discuss how the region’s trajectory can guide global progress, reinforce sustainability, and inspire cross-cultural collaboration—offering a compelling vision for a more inclusive, transparent, and future-ready fragrance sector. 

- Alexander Mohr, President, International Fragrance Association (confirmed)

  - Steffen Götz, Global Sales & Business Management Aroma Ingredients, BASF (confirmed)

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Moderator: Valerie Lovisa 

16:55 – Closing remarks (15) - Future-proofing fragrance: the foundations for the fragrance industry’s future

Concluding remarks from the IFRA Chairman, referencing the earlier discussions on the standards, sustainability, innovation and other aspects addressed.

- Paul Andersson, Chairman, International Fragrance Association (confirmed) 

17:00 – End of Global Fragrance Summit 2025 day 2

A guided tour to the source of our industry

TIMES BELOW ARE TBC

09:00 – Bus meets at conference hotel 

- Entrance to the Fairmont Hotel

09:30 – Guided tour of the Singapore Botanical Gardens

 - Please confirm your participation during registration

12:00 – End of tour

- Bus returns to hotel

12:30 – Arrival of bus at hotel

- Entrance to the Fairmont Hotel