{"id":28684,"date":"2026-03-12T16:52:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmebg.com\/portfolio\/formula-xii-formulation-conference-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:56:27","slug":"formula-xii-formulation-conference-2025","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/cmebg.com\/en\/portfolio\/formula-xii-formulation-conference-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula XII – Formulation Conference 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Event: <\/strong>Formula XII 2025 \u2013 Sustainable formulations: New strategies for innovation and performance prediction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 16 – 18 June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizer:<\/strong> Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sofia University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus:<\/strong> Sustainability, AI\/ML in formulation, and delivery of biologics across sectors like pharma, agrochemicals, and personal care.

The Formula XII 2025 conference (Formulation Science and Technology) is unique for Bulgaria because it marks the first time this prestigious global series has been hosted in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key factors contributing to its exclusivity and significance in Bulgaria include:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Hosting Institution:<\/strong> The event was organized by the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering at Sofia University, a leading research center in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Summit Stature:<\/strong> It transformed Sofia into a global “nexus” for formulation science, bringing together 180 participants from 24 countries across five continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prestigious Collaborations:<\/strong> The conference was held in collaboration with major international bodies like the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) and the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elite Industry Support:<\/strong> The event drew exclusive sponsorship from global giants such as Unilever and L’Oreal, highlighting its importance to the industrial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic-Industrial Bridge:<\/strong> Roughly 30% of attendees represented over 35 global companies, providing a rare high-level networking platform for Bulgarian researchers to connect with international industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on Innovation:<\/strong> The 2025 edition specifically addressed cutting-edge topics like AI-driven formulation and sustainable delivery systems, positioning Bulgarian science at the forefront of these emerging trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Formula XII conference in Sofia was widely regarded as a “resoundingly successful” event, proving Bulgaria’s capability to host hogh-level global scientific summits. The successful outcome is evidenced by several key metrics.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

1. High International Participation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event attracted 180 participants from 24 countries across five continents. This diverse attendance demonstrated that the Bulgarian venue was accessible and attractive to the global scientific community, despite the logistical challenges of hosting such a niche international series for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Strong Industry and Academic Synergy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meeting successfully bridged the gap between research and commercial application: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Representation: Approximately 30% of attendees represented over 35 global companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate Sponsorship: The conference secured backing from major multinational corporations, including Unilever (Gold Sponsor), L’Oreal (Silver Sponsor), and others like Evonik, Altana, and Arxada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological Showcases: Ten leading equipment manufacturers, such as Shimadzu, Zeiss, and Kr\u00fcss, exhibited their latest technologies, further validating the event’s professional standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Scientific Excellence and Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

International partner organizations praised the quality of the program and organization: <\/p>\n\n\n\n