8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Sefa Koseoglu – Bioactives World Forum
  8:45 am Introduction to Microencapsulation, Dr. Marc Meyers, Chief Science Officer, BioCloak, Inc.
  9:15 am Fluid Bed Granulation and Agglomeration Fundamentals: Batch to Continuous Processing, Mr. Edward Godek, Director Process Technology, Glatt Air Techniques
  9:45 am Small Scale Microencapsulation, New Application Development, Ms. Debra Repko, Formulation and Drying Specialist, Buchi Corporation, USA
  10:15 am NETWORKING COFFEE/TEA BREAK
10:45 am Flavor Encapsulation: Innovation in Application, Dr. Kevin A. Heitfeld, Director, Innovation & Applied Sciences, MANE
11:15 am Modified Release of Active Ingredients by Microencapsulation, Mr. Charles Vesey, Formulation Technology Manager, Colorcon 
11:45 am NETWOKING LUNCH PRESENTATION – Microencapsulation Challenges through the Valley of Death, Dr. Willie Hendrickson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Aveka Group
1:15 pm Coacervation & Chemical Processing – Creating Functional Ingredients, Dr. James Oxley, Institute Scientist, Southwest Research Institute
1:45 pm Microencapsulation – Materials Used (Core & Shell), Dr. Gary Reineccius, Professor, University of Minnesota
2:30 pm Novel Flavor Delivery Particles Using Economical Manufacturing Processes, Mr. Jiten Dihora, Chief Scientific Officer, Spray-Tek LLC 
3:00 pm NETWORKING COFFEE/TEA BREAK
3:30 pm Fragrance Microencapsulation in Laundry Applications, Dr. Ted Anastasiou, Vice President, Microencapsulation Business Development, Spray-Tek
 4:00 pm Microencapsulation – Techniques & Economics, Dr. James Oxley, Institute Scientist, Southwest Research Institute
  4:30 pm Bakery, Meat, and Confection applications, Encapsulated Ingredients as Functional Tools, Dr. Marc Meyers, Chief Science Officer, BioCloak, Inc.
5:00 pm Extrusion Technology for Microencapsulation, Dr. Debomitra Dey, Advanced Application Scientist, Brabender / Anton Paar
  5:30 pm End of day 1
  8:30 am Innovative Emulsions & Microencapsulation with Carbohydrates and Natural Extracts, Ms. Afaf Makarious, Senior Global Technical Manager, Ingredion Incorporated
  9:00 am Flavor Encapsulation: Fundamentals and Opportunities, Dr. Robert M. Sobel, Vice President Research & Innovation, McCormick Flavor Solutions & FONA International
  9:30 am Fluid-Bed Rotor – Relevant Parameters, Mr. Mitch Crawford, Lab Manager, Freund Inc.
10:00 am NETWORKING COFFEE/TEA BREAK
10:30 pm Microencapsulated Personal Care Products: Well-aging Active Ingredients, Cosmetic Pigments, Emollient Oils, and Others, Dr. Daphne Benderly, Director of R&D, Presperse
11:00 am  Utilization of Various Emulsifiers in Beverage Emulsion Applications, Ms. Afaf Makarious, Senior Global Technical Manager, Ingredion Incorporated
11:30 pm Novel Low Temperature Spray Drying Process, and Encapsulation of Flavors and Beyond, Dr. Jason Li, Chief Innovation Officer, ZoomEssense
12:00 pm Multiple Flavor Release in Chewing Gum with Microencapsulation, Dr. Marc Meyers, Chief Science Officer, BioCloak, Inc.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm One-on-one or group lunch meetings (lunch not included)
2:00 pm Sign up Session to meet with speakers and attendees for B2B meetings/networking 
4:30 pm Program Ends
8:00 am Depart Hilton Garden Inn, 500 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, NJ, for Spray-Tek
  9:20 am

Tour and Presentation at Spray-Tek, 3010 Avenue B, Bethlehem, PA, Facilities.

Attendees will be immersed in Spray-Tek’s commercial scale spray-drying and microencapsulation facility in Bethlehem, PA. The tour includes the complete innerworkings and full-scale production and QA testing laboratories.
 11:20 am Depart Spray-Tek for for Glatt Air Techniques
12:00 pm Box Lunch on the bus   
1:30 pm

        

Tour and Presentation at Glatt Air Techniques, 20 Spear Rd, Ramsey, NJ, Facilities.
Presentations:
–  Glatt’s capabilities
–  Coating and Encapsulation Formulation Considerations
3:30 pm Depart Glatt Air Techniques for Hilton Garden Inn, 500 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, NJ
4:00 pm Arrive Hotel (Estimated arrival may be different based on traffic)