8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Sefa Koseoglu – Bioactives World Forum
  8:45 am Introduction to Microencapsulation, Dr. Marc Meyers, Meyers Consulting
  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 Simulation of Digital Flavor Delivery Particles Using Discrete Element Methodology (DEM): A Case Study on Powder Handing and Flowability, Dr. Rutger van Sleeuwen, Principal Scientist, Formulation & Materials Science, Science & Research, dsm-firmenich
11:15 am Modified Release of Active Ingredients by Microencapsulation, Mr. Charles Vesey, Formulation Technology Manager, Colorcon 
11:45 am NETWOKING LUNCH
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 Custom Microencapsulation: Delivering What’s Next, Dr. Gregory Drew, Vice President, Innovation, Vitaquest
3:00 pm NETWORKING COFFEE/TEA BREAK
3:30 pm Fragrance Microencapsulation in Consumer Products, 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, Managing Principal, Meyers Consulting
5:00 pm Extrusion Technology for Microencapsulation, Dr. Debomitra Dey, Advanced Application Scientist, Brabender / Anton Paar, USA
  5:30 pm End of day 1
  8:30 am Innovative Emulsions & Microencapsulation with Carbohydrates and Natural Extracts, Mr. Scott Magness, Director of Innovation, Texture Solutions, Ingredion Incorporated, USA
  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. Timothy J. Smith, Senior Process Development Scientist, 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, USA
11:00 am  Utilization of Various Emulsifiers in Beverage Emulsion Applications, Ms. Afaf Makarious, Senior Global Technical Manager, Ingredion Incorporated
11:30 pm Multiple Flavor Release in Chewing Gum with Microencapsulation, Dr. Marc Meyers, Managing Principal, Meyers Consulting
12:00 pm Program Ends
  8:00 am Depart the hotel for Spray-Tek
  8:20 am

Tour and Presentation at Spray-Tek, Middlesex NJ, Facilities.

Attendees will be immersed in Spray-Tek’s commercial scale spray-drying and microencapsulation facility in Middlesex NJ. The tour includes the complete innerworkings and full-scale production and QA testing laboratories.

 10:20 am Depart Spray-Tek for TBA
11:15 am Tour and Presentation at TBA       
1:15 pm Box Lunch on the bus
1:30 pm Depart Vitaquest for Glatt Air Techniques
2:00 pm

        

Tour and Presentation at Glatt Air Techniques, Ramsey, NJ, Facilities.
Presentations:
–  Glatt’s capabilities
–  Coating and Encapsulation Formulation Considerations

4:00 pm Depart Glatt Air Techniques for the hotel
5:00 pm Arrive Hotel (Estimated arrival may be different based on traffic)