SCC Ontario Chapter Education Day 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Location: The Venetian Banquet Centre 219 Romina Drive, Vaughan

Presentations By:
 
Kent Peel & Panos Panagiotakopoulos (Seneca College)
AI That Actually Helps: A Practical Guide for Everyday Work
 
Perry Romanowski (Cosmetic Chemist and Formulator)
AI and the Formulation Chemist, What Changes When AI Becomes a Scientific Coworker?  
 
Mina Vaez (UofT)
AI and Nanoscale Imaging to Quantify Collagen Changes in Aging Skin 
 
Meghan Ross (Mintel)
Anti-Algorithm
 
Carla O'Connor (Deciem)
Formulating the Future
 
AGENDA: 
9:00 am  Registration
9:30 am - 10:30 am Seneca Polytechnic
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am Perry Romanowski  
11:45 am - 12:15 Dr Mina Vaez
12:15 am - 1:15 pm LUNCH
1:15 pm - 2:15  pm Mintel
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Deciem
3:15 pm  Q&A
 
Showcase Opportunity:
Table Top Exhibits available to elevate your brand and connect directly with formulators, manufacturers, educators, and industry leaders. Includes a premium display table in the networking area, visibility throughout the full education day, and one complimentary admission. Ideal for suppliers, service providers, testing labs, packaging companies, and innovators looking to highlight new technologies or launches.
Cost: $250 per table
Contact: kashif@vivachem.ca

Registration Cost:

Members: $75.00
Non-Members: $80.00
Students: $30.00

Register Here


SCC Holiday Dinner Dance Sponsorship Opportunities

Dec 4, 2026

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum - $1000

• Featured, in largest print on event signage.

• Company logo will be displayed on website and all e-blast for Holiday Dinner event in largest print.

• Table spotlight at the event.

• Free registration for upcoming chapter meeting for 2 people for February meeting.


Gold - $750

• Company logo will be prominently displayed in event space.

• Company logo will be displayed on website.

• Free registration for upcoming chapter meeting for 1 person for February meeting.


Silver - $500

• Company logo will be displayed in signage in event space.

• Company logo will be displayed on website.


Bronze - $200

• Name will be highlighted on the sponsor cards included on each table and will be acknowledged at prize giveaway.


Become A Sponsor

THE DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS IS MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 6TH

 

Contact: tbaksh@essentialingredients.com


SCC Ontario's 24th Annual Golf Tournament

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Early Bird Fees

(Early Bird Deadline June 12th 2026)

                 Dinner Only: $125.00
                 Golf and Lunch: $200.00
                 Golf, Lunch, and Dinner: $275.00

Fees

(Pricing from 13th June 2026 onwards until Registration Closure on 26th June 2026)

                 Dinner Only: $125.00
                 Golf and Lunch: $225.00
                 Golf, Lunch, and Dinner: $300.00

Itinerary:

11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Registration

11:30 - 1:00 p.m.  Lunch

1:30 p.m. - Golf Shotgun Start

6:30 p.m. - Cocktails

7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Directions to the Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre

8525 Mississauga Road

Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0C1  -   905-455-8700


SCC Ontario Chapter Lunch Meeting

Thursday May 28th, 2026

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Dr. Jatinder Kaur is a distinguished Microbiologist and Academic with over 14 years of expertise in industrial microbiology, food safety, and pharmaceutical compliance. She currently serves as the Head of Microbiology at Deciem Inc. in Toronto, where she ensures product quality and safety while overseeing a controlled environment within the production facility. 
 

Location The Venetian Banquet Centre 219 Romina Drive, Vaughan

Time 12:30 p.m. Registration/Networking  

1:00 p.m. Lunch  

2:00 p.m. Presentation 

Category  In-Person Attendance Virtual Attendance
SCC Member (Pre-paid) $60 $50
Non-Member (Pre-paid) $70* $60*
Student (Pre-paid) $30 $20
At the Door (All) $75 Not Available  

Regulatory Update Meeting

Wednesday, April 1st, 9am-3:30pm (In-Person and Virtual)

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US Regulatory Update: MoCRA and Beyond 

In the morning session, Craig Weiss will provide an up‑to‑date overview of the US FDA’s progress in meeting the requirements established under MoCRA. He will briefly recap the core elements of the law and outline the reports, guidance documents, and implementation steps the FDA has released to date. Craig will also examine emerging state‑level regulations—particularly those introducing new chemical limits and ingredient bans—and highlight the areas posing the greatest challenges for industry compliance. 

In the afternoon session Teena Warrin will provide an update on the latest CEPA publications and outline what’s expected in upcoming releases. She will also review recent and proposed changes to the Hot List, highlighting key amendments and their implications for ingredient use and compliance. 

FREE for Members in person ($60.00 virtual)

Non-Members ($125.00 in person or virtual)

FREE for Students in person ($60.00 virtual)



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