On December 7 and 8, Biotech Santé Bretagne will be bringing together over 150 researchers and industrialists involved in cosmetics for the 9th edition of Cosm'ing. A benchmark event in the field of cosmetic ingredients and biotechnologies, Cosm'ing offers an in-depth analysis of the latest technological advances (bioprocesses, cell cultures, omics technologies, etc.), while promoting meetings between players and the emergence of innovative projects.
The sea and biotechnologies as sources of inspiration
How can we continue to innovate and draw inspiration from the living world without depleting biodiversity? How can we take account of climate change objectives in the development of cosmetics? What if the answer lay in Brittany and the oceans, which are still far from having revealed all their secrets?
In this field, Brittany, which is home to 50 % of French maritime research, a high concentration of innovative players in marine biotechnologies (grouped within the Capbiotek network run by Biotech Santé Bretagne) and algae fields that are unique in Europe, is an abysmal source of inspiration for the future of the national and international cosmetics industry.
In an industry where naturalness is at the heart of concerns, successive speakers at Cosm'ing 2021 will address questions such as: How to move from biosourcing to biomimicry? How to protect bioinspired innovations? What (bio)technological tools are needed for bioproduction and traceability of active ingredients? How can we improve skin microbiota? What role can phages play in cosmetics? What's the link between cosmetics and emotion?
The 31 renowned speakers (academics, biotech startups, active ingredient suppliers, finished product brands) will be sharing their knowledge and advancing the debate on the contribution of biotechnologies to cosmetics.
At the heart of a favorable regional context
With 2,470 km of coastline and a leading position in marine biotechnologies, Brittany is an ideal location for innovation and the development of its cosmetics industry, supported by Biotech Santé Bretagne.
The sector in Brittany represents: more than 150 Breton companies in the cosmetics sector, nearly 6,000 jobs and sales of 1.8 billion Euros. 50% of oceanographic research is based in Brittany, and cosmetics is one of the 6 levers of the "health and well-being for a better quality of life" Strategic Innovation Area of the regional S3 (2021-2027).
A new competition: "amazing discoverers
This year, it will also be an opportunity for young researchers (PhD students) to shine in front of an audience of specialists with the first edition of the "étonnants découvreurs" competition organized by Biotech Santé Bretagne in partnership with the GDR CNRS "Cosm'actifs" research group. The six candidates shortlisted by the scientific committee will come from all over France to present their thesis topic in 180 seconds...
Cosm'ing 2021 in figures
9th edition, 150 participants, 31 conferences, three poster sessions (22 posters), a prize for the best poster, an "astonishing discoverers" competition, seven partner exhibitors and dozens of B2B meetings.
