The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) in Rzeszów is pleased to invite all members of the SunRISE community to participate in the Natural Cosmetics International Meeting (NCIM 2025), which will take place on September 17–19, 2025 at the UITM Campus in Kielnarowa, Rzeszów, Poland.

This international scientific conference will bring together researchers, industry experts, and sustainability advocates to explore a wide range of topics related to natural products, including their isolation, characterization, and application in modern skin care.

A special focus will be placed on Sustainability in Natural Cosmetics, with dedicated sessions featuring leading international organizations and companies that implement environmentally responsible solutions in the cosmetics sector.

🌍 Key Conference Themes:

• Natural product chemistry and biotechnology
• Applications of natural ingredients in skincare and dermatology
• Innovations in sustainable cosmetics
• Regulatory perspectives and green certification standards

🤝 SunRISE Alliance Networking Event

We are especially excited to announce a dedicated SunRISE Alliance Networking Event, scheduled for September 19 at 2:30 PM, offering an opportunity for SunRISE partners to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new collaborations in the fields of medical, agricultural, and natural sciences.

🎓 Scientific Patrons of NCIM 2025 include:

• Austrian Drug Screening Institute (ADSI)
• NaTrue – International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association
• MatTek Life Sciences
• PharmaGnose
• Polish Academy of Sciences
• Phytochemical Society of Europe

📅 Registration Now Open

Participants from SunRISE institutions are eligible for a special discount on the registration fee.
Please visit the official website to register and explore the preliminary programme and list of invited speakers:
👉 https://naturalcosmeticsim.org

For further assistance with travel or accommodation arrangements, please contact:
📧 Dr Katarzyna Gaweł-Bęben – kagawel@wsiz.edu.pl

We look forward to welcoming you to Rzeszów in September 2025!