10th Anti-Ageing
Skin Care Conference

10th Anti-Ageing
Skin Care
Conference

June 2026
Royal College of Physicians
London

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Join us at the 2026 Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference

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. Be part of the leading international event exploring the science of healthy skin ageing, longevity and functional skincare innovation. Following two decades of cutting-edge insights and collaboration between scientists, clinicians and industry experts, the 2026 conference will continue to drive forward thinking in anti-ageing personal care. 

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

Key topics for 2026

Across the two days, the 2026 conference will cover: 

Explore advances in skin ageing biology and the bidirectional interactions between the skin and the body – including genetic, metabolic, immune, microbial and psychosocial networks.

Introduce consumer-relevant active ingredients and lifestyle interventions emerging from academic and industry pipelines.

Present new methodologies and computational models to quantify skin ageing changes and support credible claims.

Look ahead to a future where translational science aligns with consumer expectations and evolving cultural concepts of well-ageing and longevity.

Scientific Programme Director,
Dr Katerina Steventon

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.

Benefits of attending the conference

  • The Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference has been running biennially since 2008 and is one of the leading events in the industry calendar

  • Attracting renowned expert speakers and academics, the event has a reputation as an excellent forum for those wishing to gain a deep, up-to-date market and technology insight into the latest developments in the anti-ageing industry

  • The event brings an opportunity to learn from peers and share knowledge, best practice, and experiences through the networking breaks and lunch times

  • Hear from leading speakers on topical subjects, ask questions, and take part in live polls on pertinent matters – with instant access to the results

  • A selection of the speaker sessions will be available to download following the event, and conference papers (permission permitting) will be provided to all participants following the event

2026 delegate prices coming soon

Want to attend the conference as a visitor? Register your interest here.

Previous 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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