| 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 | 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 |
| 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, TBA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, Managing Principal, Meyers Consulting |
| 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 |
| 9:00 am | Depart Hilton Garden Inn, Bridgewater, NJ, for Spray-Tek |
| 9:20 am |
Tour and Presentation at Spray-Tek, 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 |
| 1:00 pm |
Tour and Presentation at Glatt Air Techniques, Ramsey, NJ, Facilities. |
| 3:00 pm | Depart Glatt Air Techniques for Hilton Garden Inn, Bridgewater, NJ |
| 4:00 pm | Arrive Hotel (Estimated arrival may be different based on traffic) |
