APAC NatCosWell 2026
Asia Pacific Conference on Natural Products and Cosmeceuticals for Wellbeing
Conference theme “The Gut–Skin–Brain Nexus: The Beauty of Wellbeing”
- Dates
- 28–29 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Location
- Jalan Ganesha No 10 Bandung
APAC 2026
About the Conference
APAC NatCosWell 2026 explores The Gut–Skin–Brain Nexus and the potential of natural products and cosmeceuticals to advance health and wellbeing.
The programme connects research on microbiome and epithelial barriers, neuro-dermatology, psychodermatology, the enteric nervous system, formulation and delivery science, ethnobotanical discovery, sustainability, and regulatory affairs.
Plan your attendance
Registration Fees
Student presenters receive a full fee waiver. Other fees are listed below.
| Category | Pre-event | On-site |
|---|---|---|
| Presenter | ||
| Professional | IDR 1,500,000 | IDR 2,000,000 |
| Academia/Government | IDR 1,000,000 | IDR 1,500,000 |
| Student | Free* | Free* |
| Participant | ||
| All category | IDR 300,000 | IDR 350,000 |
* Student oral and poster presenters receive a full registration fee waiver. Include the required acknowledgement in your slides or poster; the wording will be provided later.
Meet the speakers
Conference Speakers
Keynote speaker
Prof. apt. I Ketut Adnyana, M.Si., Ph.D.
Director of Research and Community Service
Directorate General of Research and Development
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology
Indonesia
Plenary Speakers
Prof. Dr. apt. Elfahmi, S.Si., M.Si
Rector of Institut Teknologi Sumatera
Indonesia
Prof. Gilles J. Guillemin, AM, GAICD
Professor of neurosciences, CEO, Consultant
Australia
Prof. Munira Momin, M.Farm., Ph.D
SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy
India
Assoc. Professor Veerawat Teeranachaideekul, Ph.D
Mahidol University
Thailand
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Ways to Participate
Conference scope
Scientific Topics
Six connected perspectives on natural products, cosmeceuticals, and wellbeing.
Microbiome & Epithelial Barrier Function
Mechanistic insights into microbiome–host interactions, epithelial barrier integrity, immune regulation, and their implications for skin health.
Neuro-Dermatology & Psychodermatology
Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying skin–brain communication, stress-induced skin responses, and emerging therapeutic strategies.
The Enteric Nervous System & Neuro-Gastroenterology
Biological mechanisms linking the enteric nervous system, gastrointestinal function, the microbiome, and skin physiology, with opportunities for nutritional and therapeutic interventions.
Formulation Science & Downstream Delivery
Formulation and delivery platforms and technology to optimize the stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery of bioactive compounds.
Natural Product Discovery & Ethnobotany
Discovery of bioactives and development of natural products for skin health with respect to traditional knowledge.
Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability
Harmonizing scientific innovation with global regulatory frameworks and environmental preservation.
Publication information
Abstract Book & Optional Full-Paper Submission
All accepted abstracts will be compiled in the APAC NatCosWell 2026 Abstract Book. The Abstract Book is not a journal-published conference proceeding.
Authors of accepted abstracts may optionally submit a full paper to one of the participating journals:
Full papers must be submitted directly through the selected journal’s submission system and will undergo the journal’s standard editorial and peer-review process. Journal submission is optional and does not affect the inclusion of an accepted abstract in the Abstract Book.
Hosted in Bandung
Organiser & Institutional Network
APAC NatCosWell 2026 is organised by the School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Supporting institutions and programmes
