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Sunday. 28 September, 2025 - Saturday. 04 October, 2025
WEEK 40
Tuesday. 30 September, 2025
12:00 am

2025 SWSCC Education Symposium

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2025 Education Symposium

DATE: September 30, 2025;  8am-5pm

WHERE - Hotel Indigo 455 E John W Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 

A Journey from Product Conception to Launch 

Join us for the SWSCC Educational Symposium! Dive into a full day of learning, networking, and innovation as we journey from product concept to launch. Check out the day long agenda with detailed information on speakers soon to be released.

  • 8:00 AM  | Registration, Breakfast, & Networking (Opening Remarks)
  • 9:00 AM  | Having an idea to Create a Brand: How did I start?
  • 9:30 AM  | Trends, Ingredient Sourcing, Traceability Using AI
  • 10:00 AM  | From Project Brief to Formulation 
  • 10:30 AM  | Panel Q&A (Moderated by Melanie Timms)
  • 11:00 AM  | From concept to claims: getting started with clinical testing?
  • 11:20 AM  | Bridging Science and Beauty: The Role of Medical Affairs in Cosmetics
  • 11:40 AM | Physician Dispense Brand Perspective on Clinical Testing
  • 12:00 PM | Panel Q&A  (Moderated by Melanie Timms)
  • 1:20 PM  |  From Fine Lines to Fine Print: Regulatory Fundamentals for Cosmetic Chemists 
  • 1:50 PM  | Consumer Perspective on Marketing and Media: Introducing Your Product to Your Audience
  • 2:20 PM  | Aesthetician Perspective on Marketing & Launch 
  • 2:50 PM  | Laser Technician Perspective for Skin of Color
  • 3:20 PM | Dermatologiest Perspective on Marketing & Launch
  • 3:50 PM  | Panel Q&A  (Moderated by Melanie Timms)
  • 4:20 PM | Closing Remarks, Happy Hour & Student Posters

Don’t miss this incredible event packed with knowledge and inspiration!

Thank you t our sponsors!

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