Future of Surfactants Europe 2026

Active Communications International’s 10th Future of Surfactants Europe will mark a pivotal occasion to connect senior leaders, exclusively in-person, across the value chain to address the most prevalent commercial, regulatory, and technological challenges shaping surfactants and the downstream markets.

Taking place on the 11th & 12th February in Munich with a carefully curated agenda built on stakeholder input and client feedback, we will be inviting senior-level executives to not only discuss and solve the industry’s current challenges, but also provide a necessary platform to network and connect you with the very best expertise to grow your business and ultimately the surfactant industry economy.

Key Topics for 2026:

• Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Emerging Applications of Surfactants
• Navigating REACH and Other Key Compliance Challenges
• Turning R&D into Competitive Advantage
• Gaining an Edge Through Competitive Insight
• Innovations in Performance & Formulation of Biosurfactants
• Future-Proofing Against Regulatory Uncertainty
• Evaluation of Latest Sustainability Goals to 2030 and Beyond
• Profitable Pathways for Low-Carbon Portfolios
• Integrating Compliance, Innovation and Sustainability

The core focus of the summit will be not only driving sustainability, but also unpacking key profitable approaches for commercialising low-carbon portfolios, delivering measurable emissions reductions, and safeguarding investment in volatile markets. By integrating compliance, innovation, and sustainability strategies, participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to strengthen competitive resilience and secure lasting growth.

Attendees can expect to meet other leading experts and decision-makers such as oleochemical suppliers, surfactant and biosurfactant producers, personal & homecare product manufacturers, cosmetic companies, brand owners, agrochemical companies, European and global regulatory bodies, senior academics & consultants. This diverse mix ensures that conversations go beyond theory, offering delegates a rare chance to benchmark against peers, gain direct insights from market leaders, and forge partnerships that can unlock new business opportunities. Whether your role is in policy, product innovation, operations, or strategic planning, this summit offers the connections and insights you need to stay ahead.

Join the conversation in Munich with fellow industry leaders on the to ensure the bright future of surfactants.