Conference will be held June 9-10, 2011 in Arlington, VA
Portland, Maine- March 17, 2011 - IntertechPira's 3rd Annual Sustainable Fragrances conference -taking place June 9-10, 2011 in Arlington, VA- will present top-level research, products and industry forecasts from brand owners, suppliers, trade associations, industry publications, and government entities. Representatives from The Clorox Company, Aveda, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, and Perfumer & Flavorist Magazine will come together with associations like IFRA North America, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) and the Better Business Bureau to present a comprehensive overview of the fragrance supply chain.
"The agenda for Sustainable Fragrances 2011 will provide insight from NGOs, the fragrance and personal care industries, and industry publications so that delegates leave with an understanding of all facets of this sector. There will be several interactive panel discussions allowing everyone in attendance to shape the conference," said Christine Groff, conference director at IntertechPira. "Last year's conference attracted more than 100 professionals and we are well on our way to building on that number. Sustainable Fragrances 2011 is the key place for the fragrance industry to meet this year."
Key speakers at Sustainable Fragrances 2011 include Guy Vincent, Perfumer, Aveda; Michael Bronner, Vice President, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps; Tim Whiteley, Global R&D Director, CPL Aromas LTD; Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor, Perfumer & Flavorist; and Gregory van Buskirk, Research Fellow, and Aileen Zerrudo, Director, Corporate Communications -- Corporate Responsibility, both from The Clorox Company. Attendees will also hear from Steve Herman, Allured Publishing; Michelle Radecki, American Cleaning Institute; Cynthia T. Reichard, Arylessence; Annie M. Ugurlayan, Better Business Bureau; D. Douglas Fratz, Consumer Specialty Products Association; Libby Sommer, EPA Design for the Environment; Reed Doyle, Seventh Generation; Jack Corley, Trilogy Fragrances LLC; Pierre Hellivan, Vigon; Erin Switalski, Women's Voices for the Earth and Professor Julie Zimmerman, Yale University.
Co-chaired by Jennifer Abril, Executive Director; IFRA North America, and Dr. Ladd Smith, President, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM, Sustainable Fragrances 2011 will cover ingredients, materials, marketing and challenges and opportunities. Throughout the conference, there will be a number of hosted luncheons, breaks and receptions, which will be held in and around the exhibit area located outside the main conference room. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available.
For more information on Sustainable Fragrances 2011 and to view the complete agenda, please visit http://www.sustainablefragrances.com or join our LinkedIn group or follow us on Twitter.
About IntertechPira
IntertechPira provides events, market research, publications, strategic and technical consulting to niche, emerging and high growth industries. Market coverage includes lighting and displays, alternative energy, home and personal care, industrial biotechnology, performance materials and chemicals. IntertechPira is a division of Pira International. For more information about IntertechPira, please visit www.intertechpira.com.