BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//iFormulate - Helping You Formulate - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iformulate.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for iFormulate - Helping You Formulate REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20230207T154438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154550Z UID:6232-1688342400-1688687999@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Formula XI DESCRIPTION:This event has now taken place.\nFormula XI\nLille\, France\, 3-6 July 2023\nThe latest in the long-running series of international formulation conferences will take place in Lille in July. This event has been a great success since its creation by the French Chemical Society (SCF). It covers all aspects of Formulation Science and Technology\, from the most fundamental and theoretical to the most applied. The title of the conference “Solving challenges with integrative formulation” is intended to emphasize that scientific discoveries and technical innovation are the driving forces behind bringing new products to the market\, meeting the ever-changing needs of customers and the planet. \nFurther details and registration via the event website. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/formula-xi/ LOCATION:Lille\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230720 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20230717T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T153707Z UID:6234-1689552000-1689811199@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:UK Colloids 2023 DESCRIPTION:This event has now taken place.\nUK Colloids 2023\nInternational Colloid and Surface Science Symposium\nLiverpool 17-19 July 2023 \nRegistration is now open for the fourth Colloid Science conference in this series. The conference is being jointly organised by RSC’s Colloid and Interface Science Group and SCI’s Colloid and Surface Chemistry Group and will provide a perfect opportunity for UK and international researchers interested in colloid and interface science to meet\, present and discuss issues related to current developments in this field. Go to the event webpage for further details and to register. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/uk-colloids-2023/ LOCATION:ACC Liverpool\, Kings Dock\, Liverpool Waterfront\, Liverpool\, L3 4RP\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230908 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20230207T160655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154243Z UID:6236-1693872000-1694131199@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:New IPM 2023 DESCRIPTION:This event has now taken place. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/new-ipm-2023/ LOCATION:Taliesin Theatre\, University of Swansea\, Taliesin Theatre\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA2 8PP\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20230131T160157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154826Z UID:6186-1694649600-1694735999@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Formulation: The Basics 2023 DESCRIPTION:This event has now taken place. Information on the 2024 course can be found here.\nOne-day course – SCI Belgravia\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London SW1X 8PS\nThursday 14th September 2023\n  \nFORMULATION: THE BASICS\nFormulation is an essential value-adding step in the development and manufacture of a huge number of chemical-using products. For example\, medicines\, cosmetics\, toiletries\, foods\, detergents\, cleaners\, paints\, inks\, agrochemicals and adhesives are all formulated products. “Formulation: The Basics” is a one day introduction to formulation – what it is\, where it is done\, its benefits as well as why and how it is done. \n“Formulation: The Basics” was sold out when it was first run in 2018 and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the delegates every time the course has taken place. \n  \nWHO IS IT FOR?\n“Formulation: The Basics” is especially suited to: \n\nCommercial\, production\, technical or administrative staff in any company involved in the formulation supply chain.\nNewcomers to R&D and production functions such as technicians\, process operatives\, QC and administrative staff.\nStudents and academics from non-chemistry disciplines who are seeking an industrial context to formulation.\nSome basic scientific understanding will be helpful but is not essential. A chemistry degree is not required!\n\n  \nOUTLINE PROGRAMME:\n08:30 Registration\n09:00 Introductions\n09:15 Who Formulates What\, and Why?\n10:00 Formulation: Structure and Stability\n10:45 Coffee\n11:00 Ingredients and their Functions\n11:45 Liquid Formulations: Essentials\n12:30 Lunch\n13:15 Solid Formulations: Essentials\n14:00 Practical session\n15:00 Making Formulations\n15:20 Coffee\n15:35 Measuring and Testing Formulations\n15:55 Interactive team exercise\n16:40 Wrap up\n16:50 Close \n\nCOURSE FEES AND REGISTRATION:\nFee: \n£425 + VAT per person (£510.00 including VAT) \nOur standard conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. \nPayment options: \n\nWe can invoice your organisation and registration will be confirmed once fees are received. Simply email full contact details to info@iformulate.biz.\nAlternatively\, we can accept online payments using form the PayPal Buy Now button below. You do not need to have a PayPal account\, most credit cards can be used. You will then receive confirmation of registration.\n\nConfirmed registrants will receive full joining instructions before the event. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nNumber of Delegates\n\n\nOne £425.00 GBPTwo £850.00 GBP \nThree £1\,275.00 GBP\n\n\n\nDelegate Name(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegate e-mail(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \nVENUE:\nThe course will take place in the SCI building at 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London SW1X 8PS.  Based in the heart of London on Belgrave Square and home to the Society of Chemical Industry\, SCI Belgravia is a historic Grade I listed events space. \nThe venue can be most easily reached via London’s extensive public transport network. The closest Underground station to Belgrave Square is Hyde Park Corner. \nTo find the event location on Google maps\, see: https://goo.gl/maps/KqxMF5uhLaukSLqR6. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/formulation-the-basics-2023/ LOCATION:SCI\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London\, England\, SW1X 8PS\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20230207T165246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T153943Z UID:6242-1701216000-1701475199@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Biostimulants World Congress DESCRIPTION:This event has now taken place. For further information on our workshop please email info@iformulate.biz.\nBiostimulants World Congress\nMilan\, Italy\n29 Nov-1 Dec 2023\nMeet leading plant scientists and industry pioneers and gain access to novel science\, technologies and contacts that will help progress your research and will enhance your biostimulant product development strategy. The Biostimulants World Congress attracts  key players within the Biostimulant industry with the past 2 events  alone collectively bringing together over 2500 people. \nCutting edge science underpins the event\, with the agenda produced by a renowned scientific committee. In conjunction with high level science\, the event facilitates important discussion for industry growth and development and allows opportunity for partnerships within the biostimulant arena to be developed. \nRegistration\, agenda and further details on the event webpage. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/biostimulants-world-congress/ LOCATION:Milan\, Italy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20190103T094943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T173705Z UID:2535-1710892800-1710892800@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Formulation: The Basics DESCRIPTION:This is a past event. For upcoming training on this subject\, please go to the event web page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-day course – Alderley Park\, UK  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday 24th September 2019 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormulation is an essential value-adding step in the development and manufacture of a huge number of chemical-using products. For example\, medicines\, cosmetics\, toiletries\, foods\, detergents\, cleaners\, paints\, inks\, agrochemicals and adhesives are all formulated products. FORMULATION: THE BASICS is a one day introduction to formulation – what it is\, where it is done\, its benefits as well as why and how it is done. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFORMULATION: THE BASICS was sold out when it was first run in 2018 and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the delegates. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHO IS IT FOR? \n\n\n\nFORMULATION: THE BASICS is especially suited to: \n\n\n\n\nCommercial\, production\, technical or administrative staff in any company involved in the formulation supply chain.\nNewcomers to R&D and production functions such as technicians\, process operatives\, QC and administrative staff.\nStudents and academics from non-chemistry disciplines who are seeking an industrial context to formulation.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSome basic scientific understanding will be helpful but is not essential. A chemistry degree is not required! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n08:30 Registration09:00 Introductions09:15 Who Formulates What\, and Why?10:00 Formulation:  Structure and Stability10:45 Coffee11:00 Ingredients and their Functions11:45 Liquid Formulations: Essentials12:30 Lunch13:15 Solid Formulations: Essentials14:00 Practical session15:00 Making Formulations15:20 Coffee15:35 Measuring and Testing Formulations15:55 Interactive team exercise16:40 Wrap up16:50 Close \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCOURSE FEES AND REGISTRATION: \n\n\n\n£395 + VAT per person for registrations received after 23rd July 2019. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. \n\n\n\nPayment options: \n\n\n\n\nWe can invoice your organisation and registration will be confirmed once fees are received. Simply email full contact details to info@iformulate.biz.\nAlternatively we can accept PayPal payments using the button below. You do not need to have a PayPal account\, most credit cards can be used. You will then receive confirmation of registration.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive full joining instructions before the event. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nDelegate Name (s)\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegate e-mail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAddress: Alderley Park Conference Centre\, Alderley Park\, Congleton Road\, Nether Alderley\, Macclesfield\, SK10 4TG\, UK. \n\n\n\nA map and directions can be found here. \n\n\n\nENQUIRIES: \n\n\n\nFor any enquiries e-mail: info@iformulate.biz URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/formulation-the-basics-2019/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20160205T142450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165914Z UID:1620-1711411200-1711411200@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar Registration: Spray Drying for Formulations DESCRIPTION:David York on…Spray Drying for Formulations\nFree Webinar: Friday 26th February 2016 13.00-13.30 GMT. \nIn association with the University of Leeds. \nSpray drying is an extremely versatile technique which can be applied equally well to small volumes of materials such as pharmaceuticals as it can to large volume products such as foodstuffs. For the formulator\, using spray drying offers a unique opportunity to engineer particulate solids to give the desired processing and application properties. \nProfessor David York will be the speaker in our latest free webinar. David became Professor of Structured Particulate Materials at the University of Leeds in 2012 after a long career in senior roles at P&G where he was responsible for process and product development. David has a long-standing scientific interest in spray drying. \nIn the webinar you will gain a concise overview of:\n– why you should choose spray drying\n– the basic science of spray drying\n– what equipment is used\n– how particles can be engineered \nWe will also provide details of the short upcoming course “Spray Drying and Atomisation of Formulations” to be held at the University of Leeds from 12th-14th April 2016. \nIf you do not wish your contact details to be passed to our webinar partner for communication purposes\, please enter “no” in the appropriate box on the registration form. \nFor any other enquiries\, e-mail info@iformulate.biz. \n[register_free_webinar webid=140178219 pageid=1620] URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-registration-spray-drying-for-formulations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20180602T084359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T153648Z UID:2396-1711411200-1711411200@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar: iFormulate Introduces...Design of Experiments for Formulators DESCRIPTION:12th July 2018 – 12.30PM BST \nThis webinar has now taken place. Follow this link to view the recording.  \nFormulations are complex products with multiple components and phases. As formulators\, we also have to balance several performance properties to deliver the optimum product. No wonder that the traditional “one variable at a time” approach to product optimisation often fails. \nIn this free webinar we are joined by Dr Paul Murray and we’ll provide you with a brief overview of the benefits of statistical design of experiments for formulations and an introduction to the types of design commonly used. \nIf you are interested in learning more about the use of Design of Experiments for Formulators\, then take a look at our brand new two-day course of the same name. The course takes place on 4th-5th December and more details including registration options can be found here. \nThe iFormulate data protection and privacy policy can be found here. \nIf you want to add or update your details on our mailing list just go here. If you ever want to unsubscribe then you can do that here. \n  URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-iformulate-introduces-design-of-experiments-for-formulators/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20160802T105048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T110301Z UID:1802-1711497600-1711497600@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar Registration: iFormulate introduces...a quick guide to adhesion science with Prof. Steven Abbott DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar: Thursday 15th September 2016 13.00 BST \nIn our latest free webinar we will take you briefly through the basics of adhesion science. The webinar will be of interest to formulators in a number of industries including adhesives\, coatings\, paints and packaging – as well as other industries. \nThe webinar will be delivered by Professor Steven Abbott. Steven has a great in depth understanding of the practical challenges and theoretical basis of adhesion science. He will also be our main tutor for “Practical Adhesion Science for Formulators” to be held on 1st December in Sheffield UK. During the webinar we will provide more details about that course. \nYou can register for the free webinar using the form below or if you prefer you can do this on the GoToWebinar registration page. \nFor any enquiries\, please e-mail info@iformulate.biz. \n[register_free_webinar webid=126610827 pageid=1542] URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-registration-iformulate-introduces-quick-guide-adhesion-science-prof-steven-abbott/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20190213T174920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165350Z UID:2678-1711497600-1711583999@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Design of Experiments for Formulators 2019 DESCRIPTION:This is a past event. For upcoming training on this subject\, please go to the event web page.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nJurys Inn\, East Midlands Airport\, UK \n\n\n\nDecember 3rd – 4th 2019 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFormulations are complex products with multiple components and phases. Also\, we usually need to balance several performance properties to deliver the optimum product. No wonder that the traditional “one variable at a time” approach to product optimisation often fails. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFirst run in 2018\, DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS FOR FORMULATORS is a two-day course which will improve your practical understanding of statistical experimental design (DoE) and how it can be applied to improve and develop your formulations.: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nDESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS FOR FORMULATORS is very suitable for:– Those involved in all aspects of formulation\, from researchers\, through to product developers\, scale-up engineers and process engineers in manufacturing.– Those active in all formulating industries areas including inks\, coatings\, agrochemicals\, pharmaceuticals\, food\, drink\, FMCG\, home care and health care. \n\n\n\nDoE software will be used in the course\, but the principles can be applied to all traditional software packages as well as Excel. No serious prior statistical knowledge will be needed. \n\n\n\nFor a taster of this course\, have a look at our free webinar here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT \n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT PREVIOUS DELEGATES THOUGHT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will \n\n\n\n\n\nFeeback received \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with the principles of Experimental Design (DoE)\nLearn the differences between screening\, optimising and robust designs\nLearn how to design full and fractional designs for processes and mixtures\nUnderstand how to analyse results to identify main factors and interactions\nAppreciate the value of Principle Component Analysis for formulations\nBecome aware of the pitfalls to avoid in DoE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVery useful\, clearly applicable even outside of formulation\nGood in-depth content\nGood blend of lecture\, case study and interactivity\nGood content\, Particularly sections on design set-up and choice of design\nEnjoyed mix of content and workshops\nVery informative. Well presented.\nWell planned out. Good mix of training and case studies to put into practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME \n\n\n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 3rd December 2019 \n\n\n\n8:30 Registration \n\n\n\n9:00 Introduction and course objectives \n\n\n\n9:15 The “Art of Formulation” \n\n\n\n9:30 Introduction to the principles of Design of Experiments (DoE) with a comparison with traditional methods. Introduction to DoE language and the DoE process. How to identify potentially important factors and ranges \n\n\n\n10:45 Coffee \n\n\n\n11:00 Designs for two factors. Taylor’s expansion and an introduction to the statistics. Designs for three and more factors. Workshop: Selecting factors and ranges \n\n\n\n12:30 Lunch \n\n\n\n13:30 Fractional factorial designs. Different design types from screening designs to optimisation and robustness designs \n\n\n\n15:00 Coffee \n\n\n\n15:15 Mixture designs. Types of designs. Comparison and contrast with process designs \n\n\n\n16:00 How and when to use the different design types. Workshop: Calculating main effects and identifying interactions \n\n\n\n17:00 Close \n\n\n\nDay 2: Wednesday 4th December 2019 \n\n\n\n9:00 Recap of day 1 \n\n\n\n9:15 The importance of solvents in formulations \n\n\n\n9:30 Principal component analysis (PCA) for solvent selection \n\n\n\n10:45 Coffee \n\n\n\n11:00 Case studies. \n\n\n\n12:30 Lunch \n\n\n\n13:30 Workshop: Implementing DoE. \n\n\n\n15:00 Coffee \n\n\n\n15:30 Review of the course and questions \n\n\n\n17:00 Close \n\n\n\nCOURSE LECTURERS \n\n\n\nDr Laura Forfar – Paul Murray Catalysis Consulting \n\n\n\nDr Paul Murray – Paul Murray Catalysis Consulting \n\n\n\nDr David Calvert – Director\, iFormulate Ltd \n\n\n\nVENUE \n\n\n\nDesign for Formulation will be held at the Jury’s Inn Hotel\, East Midlands Airport\, UK. The location is convenient for road (M1)\, mainline rail (East Midlands Parkway) and air (European and UK) connections. Further details on the venue and travel connections can be found here. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION \n\n\n\n£1149 + VAT per person for registrations after 30th September \n\n\n\nTo register and pay by invoice\, please e-mail info@iformulate.biz with the delegate’s name and e-mail address. \n\n\n\nAlternatively you can pay using your credit card by clicking on the the PayPal button below. You do not need a PayPal account and the amount includes VAT @20%. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nDelegate Name\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegate e-mail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/doe-for-formulators-2019/ LOCATION:Jurys Inn\, East Midlands Airport\, East Midlands Airport\, Castle Donington\, DE74 2SH\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240307T093255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T093255Z UID:6775-1711540800-1711544400@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Spray Drying Live Online Expert Session DESCRIPTION:Spray Drying Live Online Expert Session 8 (Free)\nFocus: Moisture Control and Dehumidification\n27 March 2024 (12.00-13.00 GMT)\nWe are looking forward to hosting another free online expert session on spray drying\, together with the University of Leeds. Sign up here \nAnd you can also save the date for this year’s Spray Drying and Atomisation Course at the University of Leeds to be held from 4th-6th June. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/spray-drying-live-online-expert-session/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20151119T145211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T172616Z UID:1452-1711584000-1711584000@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar Registration: iFormulate introduces Malcolm McKechnie on Open Innovation Across Sectors DESCRIPTION:This webinar has already taken place and registration is closed. However a recording can be viewed here.  \nFree Webinar: Friday 11th December 2015\, 12.30 GMT \nIf you’ve ever considered looking outside your own organisation for new ideas to boost your R&D\, or if you’ve thought about collaborative innovation activities then you’ve probably come across the principles of Open Innovation (OI). External partnerships can really help bring in new ideas\, opportunities\, technologies and understanding into your organisation. But what are the best ways of engaging in OI\, what are the common pitfalls and how do you avoid them? \nIn our latest “iFormulate introduces” webinar to be held on 11th December\, we are pleased to introduce Dr Malcolm McKechnie (one of iFormulate’s Associate Partners). Malcolm will start by explaining the principles and benefits of Open Innovation but also show how it can work very effectively across sector boundaries. \nIn the second part of the webinar\, Dr Jim Bullock of iFormulate will outline two case studies where iFormulate has facilitated novel multi-partner Open Innovation activities which have benefited clients in the pharmaceutical and related sectors. \nMalcolm McKechnie brings a wealth of expertise in Open Innovation and technology sourcing to iFormulate. With the experience gained from technology sourcing roles in pharma and FMCG at Reckitt Benckiser as well as outwardly facing technology responsibilities at BP and Brewing Research International\, Malcolm is uniquely well positioned to assist you with your innovation challenges. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-registration-iformulate-introduces-malcolm-mckechnie-on-open-innovation-across-sectors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20180406T141350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165808Z UID:2336-1711584000-1711584000@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Design of Experiments for Formulators DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTHIS IS A PAST EVENT. FOR THE 2019 COURSE GO TO THE NEW PAGE \n\n\n\nDecember 4th – 5th 2018 \n\n\n\nFormulations are complex products with multiple components and phases. Also\, we usually need to balance several performance properties to deliver the optimum product. No wonder that the traditional “one variable at a time” approach to product optimisation often fails. \n\n\n\nDESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS FOR FORMULATORS is a two-day course which will improve your practical understanding of statistical experimental design (DoE) and how it can be applied to improve and develop your formulations.: \n\n\n\nDESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS FOR FORMULATORS is very suitable for:– Those involved in all aspects of formulation\, from researchers\, through to product developers\, scale-up engineers and process engineers in manufacturing.– Those active in all formulating industries areas including inks\, coatings\, agrochemicals\, pharmaceuticals\, food\, drink\, FMCG\, home care and health care. \n\n\n\nDoE software will be used in the course\, but the principles can be applied to all traditional software packages as well as Excel. No serious prior statistical knowledge will be needed. \n\n\n\nHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT \n\n\n\nAttendees will \n\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with the principles of Experimental Design (DoE)\nLearn the differences between screening\, optimising and robust designs\nLearn how to design full and fractional designs for processes and mixtures\nUnderstand how to analyse results to identify main factors and interactions\nAppreciate the value of Principle Component Analysis for formulations\nBecome aware of the pitfalls to avoid in DoE\n\n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME \n\n\n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 4th December 2018 \n\n\n\n8:30 Registration \n\n\n\n9:00 Introduction and course objectives \n\n\n\n9:15 The “Art of Formulation” \n\n\n\n9:30 Introduction to the principles of Design of Experiments (DoE) with a comparison with traditional methods. Introduction to DoE language and the DoE process. How to identify potentially important factors and ranges \n\n\n\n10:45 Coffee \n\n\n\n11:00 Designs for two factors. Taylor’s expansion and an introduction to the statistics. Designs for three and more factors. Workshop: Selecting factors and ranges \n\n\n\n12:30 Lunch \n\n\n\n13:30 Fractional factorial designs. Different design types from screening designs to optimisation and robustness designs \n\n\n\n15:00 Coffee \n\n\n\n15:15 Mixture designs. Types of designs. Comparison and contrast with process designs \n\n\n\n16:00 How and when to use the different design types. Workshop: Calculating main effects and identifying interactions \n\n\n\n17:00 Close \n\n\n\nDay 2: Wednesday December 5th 2018 \n\n\n\n9:00 Recap of day 1 \n\n\n\n9:15 The importance of solvents in formulations \n\n\n\n9:30 Principal component analysis (PCA) for solvent selection \n\n\n\n10:45 Coffee \n\n\n\n11:00 Case studies. \n\n\n\n12:30 Lunch \n\n\n\n13:30 Workshop: Implementing DoE. \n\n\n\n15:00 Coffee \n\n\n\n15:30 Review of the course and questions \n\n\n\n17:00 Close \n\n\n\nCOURSE LECTURERS \n\n\n\nDr Paul Murray – Paul Murray Catalysis Consulting \n\n\n\nDr David Calvert\, Director\, iFormulate Ltd \n\n\n\nVENUE \n\n\n\nDesign for Formulation will be held at the Jury’s Inn Hotel\, East Midlands Airport\, UK. The location is convenient for road (M1)\, mainline rail (East Midlands Parkway) and air (European and UK) connections. Further details on the venue and travel connections can be found here. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION \n\n\n\n£1149 + VAT per person for registrations after 1 October \n\n\n\nOur conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/design-of-experiments-for-formulators-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T000000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20181012T150236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165558Z UID:2488-1711584000-1711584000@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Adhesion Science For Formulators DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n27th February 2019\, East Midlands\, UK \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRAINING ON THIS SUBJECT PLEASE CONTACT info@iformulate.biz. \n\n\n\nA one-day interactive training course\, “Practical Adhesion Science for Formulators” is especially relevant to formulators in a number of industries including adhesives\, coatings\, paints and packaging. It will also be of interest to formulators working in other industries. \n\n\n\nThe course will once again be delivered by Professor Steven Abbott and will provide attendees with a set of principles which can be applied to real-life adhesion challenges. Attendees are not expected to be adhesion experts – some experience of product formulation and an interest in adhesion is all that is required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will become familiar with the use of Steven Abbott’s adhesion apps (PracticalAdhesion\, PracticalPSA) which are used in the course and are a powerful way to bring the key principles to life. The course will be interactive and include demonstrations. Attendees will receive full course materials on a memory stick. \n\n\n\nFor a short taster of the course contents\, take a look at our webinar recording here. \n\n\n\nYou can also download the flyer for this course here. \n\n\n\nThe outline programme is as follows: \n\n\n\nBegins: 09.00 \n\n\n\nEnds: 16.00 \n\n\n\n\nAdhesion science in 30min – setting the scene\nSurface tension\, surface energy and why they’re not so important\nSurface enhancement – myths and realities\nAll you need to know about polymers and rheology\nStrong adhesion – from nails to tangles\nToo much adhesion – how to make things worse\nLight adhesion\nTime-temperature equivalence and why it’s so  important\nStrength through failure – pressure sensitives and hot melts\nUndermining and avoiding adhesion – how to create it and how to avoid it\nPutting theory into practice – a live session with your challenges\nSummary\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Details \n\n\n\nPlease note here our terms and conditions for cancellations and amendments to bookings for our own training and events. \n\n\n\nFees: \n\n\n\n£449 + VAT per person for registrations received after 4th January 2019. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/adhesion-2019/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240307T093654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T093654Z UID:6779-1713916800-1714003199@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Colloid Science at Work DESCRIPTION:Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Colloid Science at Work\nLondon\, 24 April 2024 – register now!\nThe Sir Eric Rideal Lecture honours an individual who has made a sustained and distinguished contribution to colloid and interface science in the UK and a one-day scientific meeting is organised around the winner. The 2023 awardee is Dr Andrew Howe from AQDOT Ltd. \nThis one-day symposium is now open for registration will feature invited lectures from industry and academia. The symposium will describe exciting soft matter science as well as research in industrial applications and will conclude with Dr Howe’s Rideal award lecture. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/rideal-lecture-and-symposium-colloid-science-at-work/ LOCATION:SCI\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London\, England\, SW1X 8PS\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240306T132559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T115855Z UID:6742-1715731200-1715903999@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:iFormulate Speaking at ChemUK 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announced that Jim Bullock of iFormulate will be speaking once again at ChemUK 2024\, the UK’s leading exhibition for the Chemical Industry. This year\, Jim will be speaking on the topic “Formulating Biology – New Challenges for Chemists” at 13:00 on Wednesday 15th May on Stage 5. \nChemUK is a great place to meet up\, so if you’d like a chat\, contact us on info@iformulate.biz \n\n\n \n \n \n Register free for ChemUK 2024 \n \n \n\n\n\nHere’s a synopsis of Jim’s presentation: “The nature of modern formulated products is creating new challenges for formulation scientists. Traditionally\, formulators have been expected to take synthetic chemical entities and incorporate them into stable and effective formulations. Today the landscape is very different as sensitive biologically derived active components such as living microorganisms\, natural extracts\, enzymes\, peptides and RNA/DNA have grown hugely in importance across many industries in recent years. This creates particular challenges for the formulator who must ensure stability\, compatibility and optimum efficacy in the final product. These challenges have led to innovative solutions which formulators can apply and in this talk we will show examples from across several industries\, e.g. pharma\, agriculture\, consumer products and food”. \n  URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/iformulate-speaking-at-chemuk-2024/ LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre\, Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240229T093440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T153543Z UID:6449-1716904800-1717088400@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:A Beginner’s Guide to Agrochemical Formulation Strategies – Live Online Course DESCRIPTION:New AG Academy’s highly interactive 3-day course is delivered by iFormulate and explores key scientific and regulatory developments currently influencing agrochemical formulation strategies and will act as a broad introduction to the area. \nThrough a combination of theory and practical exercises\, you will examine current industry trends and navigate EU & US regulatory requirements for compliant formulations. You will assess the advantages and disadvantages of specific formulation strategies from initial development through to manufacturing and application of the final product. \nThis course is designed and delivered by iFormulate on behalf of the New AG International Academy from Informa Connect. \nFurther information and registration. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/beginners-guide-agrochemical/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Agrochemical Formulation,Formulation - General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240109T150134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T111530Z UID:6349-1717459200-1717718399@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Spray Drying and Atomisation of Formulations – 2024 DESCRIPTION:University of Leeds: 4th-6th June 2024\nThis University of Leeds course is supported by iFormulate Ltd. Past courses have been extremely popular so go straight to the University of Leeds Engineering CPD site to find out more information and register. \nDay one will focus on the theory of Spray Drying and Atomisation of Formulations and will include practical video demonstrations. On the second and third days\, a variety of speakers will show examples of how the science has been applied in industry. \nUpon completion of this course delegates will be able to: \n\nApply an understanding of how fluid properties\, rheology and atomisation performance can have an influence on spray drying.\nLearn how to manipulate drying parameters to influence product microstructure\, materials properties and quality parameters.\nGain an appreciation of the hazards involved in spray drying and how to ensure safe operation.\nLearn how spray drying processes can be scaled up and appreciate the possible pitfalls on scaling up.\nUnderstand how spray drying principles can be applied to the manufacture of real industrial formulated products for economic and better preforming processes as well as improved product performance and quality.\nGain an insight into how challenges are tackled across different industries.\nLearn how to choose and design appropriate equipment such as atomisers and towers for laboratory\, pilot and production-scale spray-drying.\n\nFind out more or register\n  URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/spray-drying-and-atomisation-of-formulations-2024/ LOCATION:Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences\, University of Leeds\, University of Leeds\, Leeds\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Formulation - General,Formulation Process Technology,Spray Drying END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240417T141744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T141744Z UID:7137-1722729600-1723075199@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:SIMB Annual Meeting 2024 DESCRIPTION:SIMB (Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology) Annual Meeting 2024 \nAugust 4th – 7th 2024\, Boston MA\, USA \n“This year’s conference is a “must attend”. Together we can discover fresh solutions for energy\, food\, and environmental sustainability provided by industrial biotech. As always\, the conference provides a great opportunity to meet new colleagues as well as to catch up with old friends.” \nThe conference is currently accepting abstracts for presentations. \nThe program includes special sessions on bioformulation: \n\nFormulations 1: Recent science and technology advancements in bioformulation\nFormulations 2: Bioformulation for product development\n\n Full details here: Annual Home – SIMB Annual Meeting (simbhq.org) URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/simb-annual-meeting-2024/ LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, 39 Dalton Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240322T095920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T095920Z UID:6879-1725235200-1725494399@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:New IPM 2024 DESCRIPTION:For the third consecutive year\, Swansea University proudly hosts the prestigious NewIPM Symposium\, focusing on new and evolving innovative programme in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Led by the Natural Products BioHUB and IBMA\, this symposium provides a unique platform for researchers\, technologists\, and end users to engage with peers in the field\, fostering the exchange of ideas. \nIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) is a coordinated and planned strategy for preventing\, detecting\, and controlling insect pests impacting food production\, human\, and animal health. This year’s symposium explores emerging opportunities\, highlighting advances and collaboration opportunities across sectors such as agriculture\, horticulture\, forestry\, public health\, and the environment. \nThe NewIPM Symposium 2024 centres on emerging opportunities in crop protection and environmentally friendly control of insect vectors for human and animal diseases. This event underscores interdisciplinary approaches and innovative research\, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and the increasing demand for food. The NewIPM – Emerging Opportunities offers a unique platform through: \n\nFocusing on IPM-related issues\nEncouraging greater industry engagement\nIntegrating disparate disciplines and sectors (e.g.\, biopesticides\, computational/AI\, engineering\, health\, food security\, climate change\, environment)\nMultifunctional Microbes – Endophytes\, growth/resilience stimulants\nCreating an environment for product and strategy demonstrations\nFacilitating networking events leading to consortia applying for grants (e.g.\, Innovate\, etc.)\, fostering collaborations with mutual benefits URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/new-ipm-2024/ LOCATION:Swansea Bay Campus\, Swansea University\, Wales\, UK\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240612T140544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T140544Z UID:7166-1725926400-1726185599@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Microencapsulation - Short Course DESCRIPTION:What will I learn?\nThis course covers the basic science and engineering of microencapsulation across a wide range of applications including the important stages of emulsification control\, stability and release property control. While the majority of the course involves emulsions\, multiple emulsions and particle coating\, we also include a comprehensive description of the range of valuable characterisation tools and their applicability. The emphasis is on understanding the flow behaviour of the interaction of the various components in such complex systems. This should provide the basis for a rational approach to formulating and producing micro encapsulates to meet a range of needs. \nThe course offers a programme of academic and industry cooperation taking delegates from the basic science through to manufactured products. Recent updates to the course mean that we are now also focusing on alternatives to historical microencapsulation systems in response to the recent microplastics regulations\, which is driving the industry towards developing biodegradable alternatives. This year’s course will feature sessions to better understand the regulation environment\, to specifically describe alternative microcapsule shell materials that are more environmentally friendly and some discussion around biodegradability testing. \nHow will I benefit?\nOn completion of this course you’ll have an understanding of: \n\ndeveloping a rational approach to formulate or modify emulsions for optimal processing behaviour\, and using available laws and scaling relations to predict behaviour\nthe various methods of turning emulsions into encapsulates\, including the process conditions that impact their final properties and behaviour\nselecting characterisation devices and defining measurement procedures for a specific application\nevaluating and interpreting experimental data\n\nWho should attend?\n\nThis course is for you if you’re a scientist or engineer in the chemical\, petroleum\, polymers\, coatings\, inks\, food\, pharmaceuticals\, cosmetics or general chemical industries with responsibility for R&D projects\, process engineering\, manufacturing or product formulation involving incorporating microencapsulates into formulated products. \nFor further information and registration\, go to the course webpage. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/microencapsulation-short-course/ LOCATION:Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences\, University of Leeds\, University of Leeds\, Leeds\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Formulation - General,Microencapsulation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240109T115512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T094055Z UID:6338-1726648200-1726678800@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Formulation: The Basics 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \n\nOne-day course – SCI Belgravia\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London SW1X 8PS\nWednesday 18th September 2024\nFORMULATION: THE BASICS\nFormulation is an essential value-adding step in the development and manufacture of a huge number of chemical-using products. For example\, medicines\, cosmetics\, toiletries\, foods\, detergents\, cleaners\, paints\, inks\, agrochemicals and adhesives are all formulated products. “Formulation: The Basics” is a one day introduction to formulation – what it is\, where it is done\, its benefits as well as why and how it is done. \n“Formulation: The Basics” was sold out when it was first run in 2018 and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the delegates every time the course has taken place. \nWHO IS IT FOR?\n“Formulation: The Basics” is especially suited to: \n\nCommercial\, production\, technical or administrative staff in any company involved in the formulation supply chain.\nNewcomers to R&D and production functions such as technicians\, process operatives\, QC and administrative staff.\nStudents and academics from non-chemistry disciplines who are seeking an industrial context to formulation.\nSome basic scientific understanding will be helpful but is not essential. A chemistry degree is not required!\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME:\n08:30 Registration09:00 Introductions09:15 Who Formulates What\, and Why?10:00 Formulation: Structure and Stability10:45 Coffee11:00 Ingredients and their Functions11:45 Liquid Formulations: Essentials12:30 Lunch13:15 Solid Formulations: Essentials14:00 Practical session15:00 Making Formulations15:20 Coffee15:35 Measuring and Testing Formulations15:55 Interactive team exercise16:40 Wrap up16:50 Close \n \nCOURSE FEES AND REGISTRATION:\nFee:  \nStandard rate: £440+VAT (£528 including VAT) per delegate. \nFor further queries on this course\, please email info@iformulate.biz. \nOur standard conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. \nPayment options: \n\nWe can invoice your organisation and registration will be confirmed once fees are received. Simply email invoicing information and full contact details of delegates to info@iformulate.biz.\nAlternatively\, we can accept online payments using the PayPal Buy Now button below. You do not need to have a PayPal account\, most credit cards can be used. Once you have made the payment\, email delegate contact details to info@iformulate.biz. You will then receive confirmation of registration. Please note that the final price you pay includes VAT at 20%.\n\nConfirmed registrants will receive full joining instructions before the event. \n \nVENUE:\nThe course will take place in the SCI building at 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London SW1X 8PS.  Based in the heart of London on Belgrave Square and home to the Society of Chemical Industry\, SCI Belgravia is a historic Grade I listed events space. \nThe venue can be most easily reached via London’s extensive public transport network. The closest Underground station to Belgrave Square is Hyde Park Corner. \nTo find the event location on Google maps\, see: https://goo.gl/maps/KqxMF5uhLaukSLqR6. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/formulation-the-basics-2024/ LOCATION:SCI\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London\, England\, SW1X 8PS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Formulation - General ORGANIZER;CN="iFormulate Ltd":MAILTO:info@iformulate.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240618T083313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T083628Z UID:7178-1737446400-1737565200@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:6th SCI Formulation Forum Event - Creative Formulation for Future Challenges DESCRIPTION:Save the Date and Call for Oral Abstracts\n\n \nFor full details of this annual event\, and to submit your abstract for a chance to give an an oral presentation go to the SCI event webpage. \nThe annual SCI Formulation forum event will bring together the challenges\, learnings\, and emerging technologies of the tools for designing better formulations across different industries. The event will showcase the trends shaping the future of formulation and discuss challenges in the design\, testing and characterisation of formulations from early-stage research to market. How does the future of formulation look? Can distributive technologies and digital transformation replace lab-based scientists? What are the formulation sustainability challenges? If you would like to know answers to these questions join us at the SCI Formulation forum 6th annual event. \nAttendees \nThis event will be of interest to industrialists\, academics and students working in the field of formulation science and product design\, chemistry\, colloids\, physical sciences\, analysis\, pharmaceuticals\, food\, biological sciences and environmental sciences amongst others. \nFurther Details:  SCI Formulation forum 6th annual event: Creative formulation for future challenges (soci.org) URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/6th-sci-formulation-forum-event-creative-formulation-for-future-challenges/ LOCATION:SCI\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London\, England\, SW1X 8PS\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="SCI":MAILTO:conferences@soci.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20250131T074945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T140648Z UID:7538-1740492000-1740495600@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar : Change\, Change\, Change - A New Option for Liquid Agrochemical Reformulation DESCRIPTION:This webinar has now taken place and a recording is available on this link \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\niFormulate is delighted to be working with Gaylord Chemical Company on an upcoming webinar outlining new developments in solvents used in agrochemicals \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for professionals in the agrochemical sector\, offering the latest insights into regulatory changes\, solvent innovations\, and strategic approaches to address emerging challenges. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nThe live zoom webinar will provide attendees with valuable guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of agrochemical solvents. The webinar will feature: \n\n\n\n\nIn-depth discussions on recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updates concerning Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and upcoming restrictions on N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).\n\n\n\nA focus on DMSO as the go-to solvent due to its regulatory approval\, availability\, cost benefits\, and superior formulation flexibility.\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\n\nAttendees will benefit from: \n\n\n\n\nExpert insights from renowned industry professionals\, including @Dr. David Calvert and @Dr. Jim Bullock of iFormulate\, alongside @Mick Sadoudi and @Artie McKim from Gaylord Chemical Company.\n\n\n\nRegulatory updates to stay ahead of the latest changes and understand their practical implications.\n\n\n\nPractical solutions to tackle the challenges posed by NMP restrictions using DMSO.\n\n\n\n\nPerspectives from industry leaders\n\n\n\nDr. David Calvert\, Director and Co-founder of iFormulate\, will begin the session by exploring the pivotal role of solvents in agrochemical formulations. “Our goal is to equip attendees with the necessary knowledge to adapt to regulatory shifts and provide practical tools for solvent selection\,” Dr. Calvert shares. Artie McKim\, Vice President of Technology at Gaylord Chemical Company\, adds\, “With the approaching NMP restrictions\, we are eager to demonstrate how DMSO can transform the industry\, offering a safer\, more efficient alternative that meets both regulatory and formulation requirements.” \n\n\n\nHow to join\n\n\n\nTo participate\, register here Questions can be submitted in advance to Carmen Tizapa-Zamora (czamora@gaylordchem.com) or asked during the Q&A session at the end of the webinar. A recording and presentation deck will be available to all attendees’ post-event. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-change-change-change-a-new-option-for-liquid-agrochemical-reformulation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iformulate.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1301512_18137147-e1562604668803.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20250129T032312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T140239Z UID:7361-1744207200-1744304400@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Suspension (and Emulsion) - ology 2025 DESCRIPTION:Suspension (and Emulsion) – ology 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS COURSE HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE AS AN ON-DEMAND COURSE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE E-MAIL INFO@IFORMULATE.BIZ TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST \n\n\n\niFormulate’s popular Suspensionology training course has now been updated and expanded to include emulsions and will be delivered on-line over two afternoons (UK time) in April of 2025. \n\n\n\nSuspensions and emulsions are important formats in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals\, cosmetics\, agrochemicals\, healthcare\, food and drink to name but a few. In this course you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nThe differences between suspensions\, emulsions\, mixtures and solutions\n\n\n\nWhich ingredients go into making stable suspensions and emulsions\n\n\n\nThe science and theories underlying the stability and application of suspensions and emulsions\n\n\n\nHow to characterise suspensions and emulsions\n\n\n\nHow to produce these at a laboratory and in large scale \n\n\n\n\nOutline Course Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 \n\n\n\n\nWhat are Suspensions and Emulsions?\n\n\n\nSuspension and Emulsion Ingredients\n\n\n\nSuspension and Emulsion Theories\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 \n\n\n\n\nCharacterising Suspensions and EmulsionsTheoriesParticle Size Demo\n\nRheology Demo\n\n\n\n\n\nManufacturing Suspensions and Emulsions including demos\n\n\n\nCase Studies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the case studies section\, attendees will be able to bring along some of their own issues for the trainers to discuss \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive copies of all slides and a recording of the sessions \n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\niFormulate has teamed up with leading experts in the field to develop this course further. Please click on links to learn more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr David Calvert is the Co-Founder and Director of iFormulate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Ian Scowen is an Emeritus Professor from the University of Lincoln \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Hodges is a Project Manager responsible for Particle Characterisation and Rheology from Anton Paar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Cardus is a Technical Sales Engineer from Silverson Machines. He has a background in Chemical Engineering and experience throughout the process industry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees for the on-demand course will be issued shortly URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/suspensionand-emulsionology2025/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20250424T142231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T142239Z UID:7598-1747814400-1747933200@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Chem UK 2025 DESCRIPTION:Chem UK is the UK’s largest B2B trade show supporting the chemicals\, process engineering\, and formulated product industries. \n\n\n\nThe expo will present 550+ specialist exhibitors and 100+ expert speaker sessions\, split between five focused show zones: \n\n\n\nChemicals Supply Show ZoneChemicals Management Show ZoneProcess & Chemical Engineering Show ZoneChemical Laboratory Show ZoneNEW FOR 2025: Formulated Product Manufacturer Show \n\n\n\niFormulate will be presenting on Thursday 22nd May. In his presentation entitled “The Interface Between Formulation and New Technologies” David Calvert will explore how formulation science is being impacted by new technologies\, both in terms of delivery of products and in the development of new formulations. Areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are changing the development times for new products and in areas such as agriculture there are developments with drones which require new formulations and ingredeints. Examples of these will be outlined together with an assessment of what the future may hold for formulation. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/chem-uk-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T154500 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20250828T125315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T125324Z UID:7667-1758812400-1758815100@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar Dry or Liquid Agrichemical Formulation... What's Best? DESCRIPTION:Join gChem and iFormulate for this 45 minute free webinar exploring the common formulation types used for agrichemical applications. \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will hear about \n\n\n\n•Typical solid and liquid formulation formats used in agrichemicals•Typical actives and co-formulants commonly used for each formulation type•The relative pros and cons of each formulation•The versatility and benefits of using DMSO in liquid formulations•Potential future directions for formulation in agrichemicals \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAttendance is free and you can register here URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-dry-or-liquid-agrichemical-formulation-whats-best/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20251126T125906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T130844Z UID:7693-1765393200-1765396800@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Webinar : Solvent Selection in ULV Formulations for Manned and Unmanned Precision Applications DESCRIPTION:Join iFormulate and gChem for the latest joint webinar examining the market for solvents in precision agriculture. Precision agriculture is often cited as one of the hot topics in agriculture\, but what does that mean and what are the implications for growers and those active in formulation development? \n\n\n\n\n\nIn the webinar where you will learn about: \n\n\n\n\nDefinitions for precision and digital agriculture\n\n\n\nHow the market is developing\n\n\n\nNew developments in the area in application technology\n\n\n\nThe implications for formulation and how water-free and ready-to-use formulations will increase in importance\n\n\n\nExamples of developments including ultra-low volume formulations\n\n\n\n\nYou can register here URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/webinar-solvent-selection-in-ulv-formulations-for-manned-and-unmanned-precision-applications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iformulate.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1301512_18137147-e1562604668803.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20241219T160639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T092732Z UID:7452-1769518800-1769619600@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:Formulation: The Basics On-line for 2026 DESCRIPTION:On-line course January 27 to January 28 2026 \n\n\n\nFORMULATION: THE BASICS \n\n\n\nFormulation is an essential value-adding step in the development and manufacture of a huge number of chemical-using products. For example\, medicines\, cosmetics\, toiletries\, foods\, detergents\, cleaners\, paints\, inks\, agrochemicals and adhesives are all formulated products. “Formulation: The Basics” is now available on-line for 2026. \n\n\n\n“Formulation: The Basics” in-person was first run in 2018 and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the delegates every time the course has taken place. The on-line course will take place over two afternoons (UK time) \n\n\n\nWHO IS IT FOR? \n\n\n\n“Formulation: The Basics” is especially suited to: \n\n\n\n\nCommercial\, production\, technical or administrative staff in any company involved in the formulation supply chain.\n\n\n\nNewcomers to R&D and production functions such as technicians\, process operatives\, QC and administrative staff.\n\n\n\nStudents and academics from non-chemistry disciplines who are seeking an industrial context to formulation.\n\n\n\nSome basic scientific understanding will be helpful but is not essential. A chemistry degree is not required!\n\n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME: \n\n\n\nDay 1 \n\n\n\nWho Formulates What\, and Why?Formulation: Structure and StabilityIngredients and their FunctionsLiquid Formulations: Essentials \n\n\n\nDay 2 \n\n\n\nSolid Formulations: EssentialsMaking FormulationsMeasuring and Testing Formulations \n\n\n\nCOURSE FEES AND REGISTRATION: \n\n\n\nRegistration fee for companies based in the UK is £475 (£570 including VAT). Companies outside of the UK do not pay VAT. Payments can be via invoice by e-mailing info@iformulate.biz or by using the PayPal buttons below. \n\n\n\n You do not need to have a PayPal account\, most credit cards can be used. You will then receive confirmation of registration. \n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive full joining instructions before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nUK Companies \n\n\n\n\n\nNon-UK companies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Delegates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n One £475.00 GBP\n \n \n Two £950.00 GBP\n \n \n Three £1\,425.00 GBP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delegate Name(s)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delegate e-mail(s)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Delegates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n One £475.00 GBP\n \n \n Two £950.00 GBP\n \n \n Three £1\,425.00 GBP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delegate Name(s)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delegate e-mail(s)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nFor any other queries\, please email info@iformulate.biz \n\n\n\nOur standard conditions for cancellations and amendments to events bookings can be found here. URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/formulation-the-basics-2026/ CATEGORIES:Formulation - General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T114756 CREATED:20240612T135804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T124126Z UID:7161-1776171600-1776355200@iformulate.biz SUMMARY:A Beginner’s Guide to Agrochemical Formulation Strategies – Live Online Course DESCRIPTION:April 14 – April 16 2026  \nNew AG Academy’s highly interactive 3-day course is delivered by iFormulate and explores key scientific and regulatory developments currently influencing agrochemical formulation strategies and will act as a broad introduction to the area. \nThrough a combination of theory and practical exercises\, you will examine current industry trends and navigate EU & US regulatory requirements for compliant formulations. You will assess the advantages and disadvantages of specific formulation strategies from initial development through to manufacturing and application of the final product. \nThis course is designed and delivered by iFormulate on behalf of the New AG International Academy from Informa Connect. \nThis course will next run in April 2026. The registration page will be available early in the New Year and if you are interested in being informed of when it is available please contact info@iFormulate.biz  \nFurther information URL:https://iformulate.biz/event/a-beginners-guide-to-agrochemical-formulation-strategies-live-online-course-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Agrochemical Formulation,Formulation - General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iformulate.biz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/crop-sprayer-tractor-1405317015ON3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR