Discover the fantastic opportunity that seaweed offers for future skincare actives during this 2 day event, organized by Canadian Cosmetic Cluster & the Pacific Seaweed Association in partnership with the Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Several Canadian companies will be showcasing Canada’s growing leadership in seaweed-based innovation from ingredient development to regenerative aquaculture technologies.

This is a chance to see Canadian creativity and scientific expertise in action, and to spark new cross-border partnerships rooted in the blue economy.

Oban, backed by the powerhouse that is SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science), is quickly making a name for itself as a global hotspot for aquaculture innovation. This event will put that visibility into overdrive, giving Scotland’s west coast the spotlight it deserves. For investors and international partners looking for the next big thing in marine sustainability — Oban is the place to watch. But this isn’t just about science. It’s about sparking real, meaningful industry collaboration.

Throughout the event, participants will rub shoulders with biotech brains, beauty brand builders,algae entrepreneurs, and researchers — all ready to team up, trade ideas, and co-create the next big thing in blue innovation ; leading to fresh products, bold research directions, and scalable solutions that go beyond the lab.