10th Anti-Ageing
Skin Care Conference

10th Anti-Ageing
Skin Care
Conference

23-24 June 2026
Royal College of Physicians
London

A welcome from the Scientific Programme Director, Dr Katerina Steventon

Welcome to the launch of the 10th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference 2026. It is a pleasure to bring together an event dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring discussion around Systems Biology and Skin Ageing.

Full programme and speaker details to be announced – stay tuned! Register here to be the first to hear the news. 

Dr Katerina Steventon is a skincare specialist with substantial experience of working at the clinical, commercial and research interface. She holds an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, a PhD in Transdermal Absorptions and has over 25 years’ global work experience in the personal care and wound care industry. Katerina has an in-depth knowledge of skin biology, skin health and ageing as well as front end innovation and translational research engaging industry and academia. Having lived and worked around the world, she understands the consumer paradigm and perceptions of skincare across different cultures and ethnicities and runs an innovation consultancy focussing on functional skincare.

Key topics for 2026

Advances in skin ageing biology

We'll explore the bidirectional interactions between the skin and the body
Including genetic, metabolic, immune, microbial and psychosocial networks.

Consumer messaging

How to communicate the mechanisms of action for active ingredients
As well as lifestyle interventions emerging from academic and industry pipelines.

Methodologies and computational models

Learn how to quantify skin ageing changes
Validate and support credible claims

Looking ahead

A future where translational science aligns with consumer expectations
Evolving with cultural concepts of well-ageing and longevity

Why attend?

For researchers, clinicians, formulation scientists, product developers, brand strategists and practitioners, the 10th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference is not simply another meeting — it is the meeting, offering groundbreaking science and opportunities for new partnerships, defining the next decade of skin ageing research. Participants will gain evidence-based insights, business-relevant perspectives and collaborative opportunities to shape the future of skincare innovation.

I warmly invite you to be part of this milestone gathering and contribute to shaping the future of our discipline. I look forward to welcoming you to London in June 2026 for what promises to be an inspiring, thought-provoking event. 

Best wishes,

Dr. Katerina Steventon

Get your early bird ticket today

Your ticket includes: 

  • Attendance to the two-day conference
  • Network with industry juggernauts at our networking reception at the end of day one
  • Coffee, tea and refreshments throughout both day

Sponsors & exhibitors

If you’re interested in exhibiting or sponsoring contact Trystan Hurley on trystanh@hpcimedia.com or call +44 (0) 207 193 6690 for more details.

2024 media partners

FAQ

The conference will be taking place at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

If you are travelling by train (11 mins); Marylebone (20 mins); King’s Cross and St Pancras International (25 mins).

If you are travelling to the RCP via the underground, the nearest tube stations are Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line; 4mins); Great Portland Street (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines; 4mins); Warren Street (Victoria and Northern lines; 8mins).

The RCP is outside the congestion charge zone. There are limited car parking spaces available for members and fellows, which are available to book in advance. On-street parking is available in Regent’s Park and there is a pre-bookable car parking facility close to the venue.

2026’s agenda is yet to be confirmed, but please view the 2024 conference programme here.

The conference will be divided into four sessions across the two days. The first day will begin at 8:30 for registration and welcome coffees, and the opening address opening at 9:00. Throughout the day there will be plenty of networking opportunities with multiple coffee breaks and lunch. After the first day concludes, there will be a drinks reception too. Day 2 will begin with 8:30 registration and 9:00 kick off. Again, there will be multiple breaks throughout the day and the conference will end at 15:30.

For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Trystan Hurley on trystan@hpcimedia.com or call +44 (0) 207 193 6690.

If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please contact Emelle Wiltshire emelle@hpcimedia.com who will pass on your proposal to the programme organiser.

We will be in contact via email as we move closer to the event. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the conference please contact Emelle Wiltshire emelle@hpcimedia.com.

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