October 4, 2016 Tuesday 1st Day

09:00    Registration & Exhibition Opening    

12:00-12:30    Opening Ceremony    

13:00 – 14:30    Lunch    

14:30 – 15:15    Keynote Speech (TBD)
New Business Models and Getting Ready for the Future    

15:15 -15:45    Coffee Break / Visit the Exhibition    

15:45 – 16:30    Megatrends / How to position your business in a changing world
How you can spot growing trends and use trends to your advantage.    

16:30 -17:00    Global warming and change in consumer behavior
and its possible impact on aerosol industry 
Speaker : Prof.Dr.F.J. Radermacher    

17:00 – 18:00    Visit the Exhibition    

20:00 – 23:00    Welcome Cocktail    

October 5, 2016 Wednesday 2nd Day

09:00    Exhibition Opening    

09:00 – 10:30    Panel on Turkish Aerosol Sector, Neighbor Countries and Opportunities 
Format: Moderator and 3 Speakers

Recent developments on Turkish Aerosol Sector,
Investment incentives and the reason why we see more and more international
companies in Turkey. Can Turkey act as a bridge to enter neighbor
countries.

10:30 – 11:00    Coffee Break / Visit the Exhibition    

11:00- 11:30    The Future of Aerosols 
Speaker: Patrick Heskins (CE of BAMA)    

11:30 – 12:00    Understanding the European Market and Consumer Trends 
Speaker: TBD

What is the current trends in Europe?
Consumer behavior on personal care, general way of living.

12:00 – 12:45    Coffee Break / Visit the Exhibition    

13:00 – 14:30    Lunch    

14:30 – 15:00    Latest Aerosol Related Regulatory Developments in Europe
Speaker: Alain D’haese (FEA)

15-bar issue, plastic aerosols, future of the Aerosol Dispensers
Directive, HFCs, VOCs, CLP, REACH… A full overview and update

15:00 – 15:30    Leak Detection Techniques and New Approaches
Speaker: Richard Cooper    

15:30 – 16:00    Coffee Break    

16:00 – 16:30    Contract Packaging Market in North America
Speaker: John Ferring – Chairman PLZ AEROSCIENCE    

16:30 – 18:00    Visit the Exhibition    

20:00 -    Gala Dinner @ Çırağan Palace Opening Remarks, Award Ceremony, Aerosol Forum 2018    

October 6, 2016 Thursday 3rd Day

09:00    Exhibition Opening    

09:30 – 10:00    Sustainable Aerosol Worldwide 
Speaker: Mintel

What are the key trends and challenges?

10:00 – 10:40    Iran, Iraq and the Gulf Aerosol Market 
Speaker: Pedram Gerafian (to be confirmed)

What are the challenges in these countries regarding the aerosol sector?
Legal requirements and advices to fulfill these requirements.
Case studies that will help you understand the market.

10:40 -11:10    Coffee Break / Visit the Exhibition    

11:10 – 11:40    Packaging Trends in the Aerosol Sector
Speaker: Dr. Orhan Irmak

How does the packaging and design of an aerosol put 
you ahead of your competitors? 
Case studies on successful applications

11:40 – 13:00    Visit the Exhibition    

13:00 – 14:30    Lunch    

14:30 – 16:00    Visit the Exhibition    

16:00    Closing of the Exhibition    

Dear Colleagues,
 
We would like to update all participants regarding the current situation about the 29th FEA International Aerosol Congress & 18th Exhibition in Istanbul, including the security measures in the context of the threats affecting Turkey. 
 
Security
The safety and security of our participants is paramount and we are in constant contact with local authorities, the ICEC Conference Center and the Convention bureau of Istanbul as well as the hotels selected for the event; they have reassured us about the security measures adopted.  At national level, controls in all airports, shopping centers, hotels, public places, and even security check points in highways were adopted and are operational. 
 
The Organizing Committee of the 29th FEA International Aerosol Congress & 18th Exhibition further decided to offer a bus shuttle transfer to all participants on arrival from the airport to their hotel.
 
The Congress Program is now on-line
The Congress Program is based on 3 pillars;
-          the recent developments and innovative solutions in the sector as well as the regulations
-          market opportunities both in Turkey and neighbour countries
-          new vision in today’s changing business life
This program remains provisional and will be regularly updated.
 
The application form for the Awards can be downloaded 
The third FEA International Aerosol Awards will celebrate the genius, creativity and technical excellence of the aerosol industry. 
Aerosol component manufacturers, fillers, marketers and retailers are encouraged to enter any innovative aerosol products which they have launched into the market between January 2014 and June 2016. 
The closing date for entries is 30 June 2016 , the full application folder can be downloaded from the event website under the Awards tab. 
 
Social Events
The opening cocktail  will take place at the Hilton Hotel and the Gala Dinner will be held at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski, both close to the Congress & Exhibition Center.
 
We remain convinced that the Aerosol Congress & Exhibition in Istanbul will be a wonderful opportunity for you, for all of us, to generate new business and reinforce networks! 
 
Looking forward to welcoming you to Istanbul and to the 29th FEA International Aerosol Congress & 18th Exhibition,
 
Organizing Committee
Istanbul, April 2016