Advancing Animal-Free Science Through Innovation & Engagement
The ICCS 2026 Symposium will focus on scientific and regulatory advances, along with evolving regulatory frameworks, that are accelerating the transition to animal-free approaches in toxicology. The program will spotlight how innovation, collaboration, and engagement are shaping the development, evaluation, and application of NAMs.
Sessions will explore global implementation pathways, capacity-building needs, and emerging science for complex endpoints, alongside highlights from ICCS programs. The Symposium is designed to foster momentum, alignment, and forward-looking dialogue on what’s next for animal-free science.
ICCS 2026 Symposium
Thank you for your interest.
Capacity has been for the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Time and Location
11.00 to 15.00 CET
Park Ballroom
The Hotel
Brussels, Belgium
Confirmed Speakers
Julia Baines, PhD
Head of Science Policy
PETA Science Consortium International e.V.
John Chave
Director General
Cosmetics Europe
Carol Courage, PhD
Global Head of Product Safety
Croda
Nicolas Fabre, PhD
Head of Chemical & Cosmetic Advocacy Expert Group
L'Oréal
Karma Fussell, PhD, DABT
Senior Principal Toxicologist
Wella Company
Matthias Herzler, PhD
Head of Unit Coordination and Assessment Strategies
BfR, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Susanne Kolle, PhD, ERT
Research Coordinator
BASF SE
Katia Lacasse, PhD
Senior Advisor, Product Stewardship
CEFIC, European Chemical Industry Council
Gavin Maxwell, PhD
Head of Regulatory Science Strategy and Advocacy
Unilever
Beta Montemayor
Vice President and Director Science, Regulation and Market Access
Cosmetics Alliance Canada
Véronique Poulsen, PhD
Director of Environmental Safety
L’Oréal
Francesca Rapolla, MS
Senior Affairs Manager
Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA)
Andreas Schepky, PhD, ERT
Head Department of Global Toxicology
Beiersdorf
Georg Streck, PhD
Policy Officer, REACH Unit
DG GROW, European Commission
Kristie Sullivan
Vice President, Education and Outreach
Institute for In Vitro Sciences, Inc.
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