BEAUTY FORUM Festival 2026

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Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Overall program BFF 2026

Time10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Skin Longevity – how hormones and blood sugar control your glow from within

Why does the skin lose its radiance even though the care is right? The cause often lies deeper: hormonal changes and unstable blood sugar levels.

Why does the skin lose its radiance even though the care is right? The cause often lies deeper: hormonal changes and unstable blood sugar levels. Both promote inflammation, accelerate skin aging and have a significant impact on the complexion. In this workshop, Adaeze Wolf shows how skin, hormones and nutrition work together - and how this knowledge can be specifically integrated into customer advice. For more understanding, targeted advice and visibly better results in the studio.

The Wolf Princess

The Wolf Princess

Holistic-Health-Expertin

Adaeze Wolf is a holistic health expert, speaker and author and founder of Naturally Good. It stands for “Beauty from within” and shows how nutrition, hormone balance and longevity have a lasting impact on skin health.

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Time11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Personal responsibility in your own podiatry practice

New approaches for healthy and sustainable podiatry despite health insurance approval.

New approaches for healthy and sustainable podiatry despite health insurance approval.

Between the needs of patients, bureaucracy and responsibility for one's own team, there is often little room for one's own health in everyday practice.

Many podiatrists increasingly experience their independence as a burden rather than as professional security and personal fulfillment.

This lecture focuses on the motivation and self-perception of those receiving therapy and opens up new perspectives in connection with the real conditions of a health insurance-approved practice.

It's about consciously using resilience and self-efficacy for a successful everyday working life, setting clear boundaries and enabling healthy growth.

An inspiring lecture for all therapy users who don't just want to let their day-to-day practice run its course, but rather consciously reflect, actively shape it and remain healthy and independent in the long term.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Dorothee P. Martin

Dorothee P. Martin

Podiatrist

As an independent podiatrist, she has many years of experience in the healthcare sector. Her practical expertise is complemented by her qualification as a health educator (B.A.) and her work as a teacher for health professions. By combining practical experience, pedagogical competence and in-depth specialist knowledge, it conveys content in a practical, understandable way and with direct relevance to everyday working life.

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Time11:20 a.m. – 11:40 a.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Skin picking behavior & acne excoriée: Scientific insights and practical impulses for the cosmetic cabin

Many customers with impure skin not only suffer from acne, but also from skin picking behavior or acne excoriée.

Many customers with impure skin not only suffer from acne, but also from skin picking behavior or acne excoriée. Repeated processing of the skin is often associated with shame, stress and emotional suffering. The lecture provides scientifically sound insights into psychological backgrounds and shows practical strategies for the sensitive and professional handling of those affected in the cosmetic cabin. Skin and psyche are considered together.

Vera Kranz

Vera Kranz

Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy, hypnosis coach

Vera Kranz is a naturopath for psychotherapy, hypnosis coach and has been affected by skin picking herself for 20 years. Today she accompanies others on their journey, especially with skin picking in connection with acne, with a sensitive mix of hypnotherapeutic approaches with behavioral therapy content, stress reduction and mindful self-encounter.

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Time11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

The hormonal orchestra – understanding menopause in a new way

More and more cosmetics customers are going through menopause: This brings with it changes that have a direct impact on skin, energy and radiance.

More and more cosmetic customers are going through menopause: this brings with it changes that have a direct impact on skin, energy and radiance. More sensitivity, dryness, fatigue, weight fluctuations or sleep problems, to name just a few.

Often only estrogen and progesterone are talked about. But the body works in a much more complex way: hormones act like a finely tuned orchestra. Stress hormones, blood sugar regulation, intestinal messengers, sleep hormones and also the role of our muscles play together - and it is precisely this interaction that is reflected in the skin and the appearance of our skin.

This is what awaits you:

  • Understanding the language of hormones: Why not only estrogen and progesterone, but also cortisol, insulin, serotonin and melatonin are crucial for skin, energy and weight.
  • What really happens during menopause: How hormonal changes affect skin aging, inflammation, stress, sleep and metabolism - and why muscles and testosterone play a key role in this.
  • Practical suggestions for your cabin: Simple tips and everyday strategies that you can immediately pass on to your customers - for more well-being, balance and a natural glow.
Petra Walnut

Petra Walnut

Nutritionist, yoga teacher & author

Petra Orzech shows how nutrition, yoga, breathing and mindfulness unlock natural beauty from within. Her lectures are an invitation to relax your face, body and mind, discover your own glow and noticeably increase your vitality. She gives women practical strategies for hormonal balance, well-aging and inner radiance and sheds light on the close connection between body, mind and skin health. Her approach combines expertise, experience and inspiration - for everyone who wants to live health, joy of life and natural beauty from the inside out.

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Time11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

The skin speaks – what wrinkles, pigment spots etc. really reveal about hormones, stress and metabolism

Our skin is much more than just a beautiful shell: wrinkles, pigment spots and other skin changes can provide valuable information about hormones, stress and metabolic processes.

Our skin is much more than a beautiful shell. It is a mirror of our health. Wrinkles, loss of elasticity, impurities or pigmentation disorders often arise not only from external influences, but can also be indications of hormonal changes, micronutrient deficiencies or metabolic processes.

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann shows how you can better understand skin changes, recognize cosmetic limits and accompany all these changes holistically.

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann

Specialist in plastic-aesthetic surgery · Scientist at Stanford University · Expert in beauty, longevity, hormones and micronutrients

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery as well as an expert in holistic health, longevity, hormone medicine and micronutrients. After her many years of research at Stanford University, she combines scientific findings with modern concepts for holistically healthy, naturally beautiful skin - for natural beauty inside and out.

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Time11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Beauty from Within – Why Skin Longevity is the future of the beauty industry

Skin Longevity fundamentally changes the way we look at skin health and opens up new opportunities for beauticians and their customers.

Skin Longevity fundamentally changes the way we look at skin health. Instead of treating skin aging exclusively from the outside, nutrition, hormones, stress and lifestyle are becoming increasingly important.

The lecture shows why holistic skin health is one of the most important beauty trends of our time and what opportunities this creates for beauticians and their customers.

The Wolf Princess

The Wolf Princess

Holistic health expert, speaker and author

Adaeze Wolf is a holistic health expert, speaker and author and founder of Naturally Good. It stands for “Beauty from within” and shows how nutrition, hormone balance and longevity have a lasting impact on skin health.

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Time12:00 - 12:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)Jentschura International GmbH

Dermatology meets holistic – skin health from the inside and out

What if the key to beautiful skin isn't just in the jar? Nutrition, microbiome and cell metabolism have a decisive influence on the appearance of our skin.

What if the key to beautiful skin isn't just in the jar? Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of skin health and find out how nutrition, microbiome and cell metabolism influence the appearance of our skin.

Look forward to new impulses, exciting insights and everyday ideas for skin care that thinks ahead.

Theresa Strotmann

Theresa Strotmann

Sales and customer service, Jentschura International GmbH

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Time12:20 - 12:40 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

More profits. More desired customers. Less work.

The formula for success of modern beauty companies: clear positioning, intelligent structures and bold price adjustments for more profit with less work.

The success formula of modern beauty companies

In this lecture, entrepreneur and BEAUTYful MIND founder Antje Maul-Meyer shows the proven success structure with which thousands of beauticians have already built their institute more profitably.

You will learn how clear positioning, an intelligent treatment and cost structure as well as bold price adjustments lead to more high-priced bookings.

Also: How many devices and depots an institution really needs - and how less work finally leads to more profit and better customers.

Antje Maul-Meyer

Antje Maul-Meyer

Entrepreneur, speaker and founder of BEAUTYful MIND

Antje Maul-Meyer is an entrepreneur, speaker and founder of BEAUTYful MIND. She helps beauticians build profitable luxury beauty businesses.

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Time12:30 - 1:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Microneedling 360°: Prepare, treat, regenerate

Microneedling is more than just a single treatment. Learn how structured treatment concepts improve skin results and strengthen long-term customer loyalty.

Microneedling is injury. The positive effects of microneedling arise in the many moments before and after the treatment as well as in the context of holistic cosmetics. Microneedling is more than just an individual treatment! It is a strategic instrument for long-term customer loyalty AND a TOP treatment.

Through clearly structured treatment concepts, professionalism becomes visible and customer loyalty becomes a matter of course. Accompany acne, pigment spots and skin structure changes and integrate microneedling into your treatment portfolio in a way that is beneficial for your skin and finances.

Contents:

  • Microneedling mechanism of action (basics)
  • Used for various indications
  • Treatment structure
  • Before treatment
  • After treatment
Kristina Carmen Bernhöft

Kristina Carmen Bernhöft

Cosmetic scientist MSc., expert in skincare

Kristina C. Bernhöft is a beautician and cosmetic scientist (M.Sc.). She works in the triangle of cosmetics between practical application, research and teaching.

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Time12:30 - 1:15 p.m
Longevity area (C3)

Skin Longevity – Why hormones, diet and lifestyle keep our skin young for longer

Healthy skin begins in the cell. Modern longevity strategies can sustainably support skin health, vitality and natural radiance.

Healthy skin begins in the cell. Hormonal changes, inflammation, blood sugar, micronutrients and a healthy lifestyle significantly influence how our skin ages.

The lecture conveys in a scientifically sound and understandable way how modern longevity strategies can sustainably support skin health - for more vitality and natural radiance from within.

The Wolf Princess

The Wolf Princess

Holistic health expert, speaker and author

Adaeze Wolf is a holistic health expert, speaker and author and founder of Naturally Good. It stands for “Beauty from within” and shows how nutrition, hormone balance and longevity have a lasting impact on skin health.

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Time12:45 - 1:30 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Digital documentation in podiatry – less paper, more security

Legally compliant digital documentation, data protection and structured archiving for podiatric practice.

Digitalization has long been part of the everyday practice of many podiatrists. But digital documentation is not just about technical solutions, but above all about legally compliant processes, data protection and structured archiving.

In this keynote speech you will receive a compact overview of which legal requirements must be observed for digital documentation in podiatry practice. The focus is on topics such as digital archiving, data protection, data security and legal protection in everyday practice - expressly not the implementation of the telematics infrastructure.

Our speaker, a specialist lawyer for medical law, provides practical insights into digital organization and shows how low-paper processes can be designed securely and sensibly.

A compact lecture for anyone who wants to set up their practice in a modern and legally secure manner.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Mirja Trautmann

Mirja Trautmann

Specialist lawyer for medical law

Mirja Trautmann is a lawyer and specialist in medical law. She has been working independently in her own law firm for 20 years and advises doctors, dentists, podiatrists and other health care providers. Her focus includes, among other things, contract drafting, billing and practice management. Through the complete digitalization of her own law firm, she knows the necessary steps and pitfalls from her own experience.

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Time1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3) · Salonkee GmbH

More time for the essentials: digitalization & AI that creates freedom

Digital solutions simplify processes, create freedom and enable more focus on people, quality and corporate development.

In his lecture “More time for the essentials: Digitalization & AI that creates freedom,” Luca Carlucci shows how digital solutions help to simplify processes in the beauty industry and gain valuable time for the essentials:

Using practical examples, Luca explains how Salonkee helps to retain customers in the long term, optimize processes and sustainably increase sales.

  • more focus on working with people
  • more space for qualitative results & personal me-time
  • more capacity for the further development of your own company
Luca Carlucci

Luca Carlucci

Key Account- & Partnership Manager, Salonkee GmbH

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Time1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

How mindset, external impact and strategy change your business

In this interactive workshop, Antje Maul-Meyer shows which mindset shifts are crucial to becoming more lastingly successful in the beauty business.

In this interactive workshop, entrepreneur and BEAUTYful MIND founder Antje Maul-Meyer shows which mindset shifts are crucial to becoming more lastingly successful in the beauty business. Websites and Instagram appearances are analyzed together, positioning is sharpened and goals are defined that really bring growth. Participants learn how to specifically improve their external impact, attract desired customers and further develop their business authentically and profitably.

Antje Maul-Meyer

Antje Maul-Meyer

Successful studio concepts & sustainable business development

Antje Maul-Meyer is an entrepreneur, speaker and founder of BEAUTYful MIND. She helps beauticians build profitable luxury beauty businesses.

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Time1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Skin Longevity as a Future Opportunity – Why Women 40+ Need New Answers

How beauticians use Skin Longevity as a holistic consulting approach and successfully position themselves in the growing well-aging market.

Women over 40 are changing – and with them the needs of their skin. Classic care concepts often reach their limits.

This lecture shows how beauticians use Skin Longevity as a holistic consulting approach, support their customers over the long term and successfully position themselves in the growing well-aging market with in-depth expertise.

The Wolf Princess

The Wolf Princess

Holistic health expert, speaker and author

Adaeze Wolf is a holistic health expert, speaker and author and founder of Naturally Good. It stands for “Beauty from within” and shows how nutrition, hormone balance and longevity have a lasting impact on skin health.

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Time2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

SU SKIN algae peeling treatment | Organic microneedling – microneedling rethought

Effective skin renewal without needles, devices or acids: The SU SKIN algae peeling treatment combines peeling treatment and skin stimulation in an innovative way.

The SU SKIN algae peeling treatment, also known as organic microneedling, combines peeling treatment and skin stimulation in an innovative way - without acids, without devices and without classic needles.

Find out how this method activates natural skin regeneration, can achieve visible results for almost any skin condition and has established itself in the modern cosmetics and medical beauty industry.

Susan Herdegen

Susan Herdegen

CEO & Founder of SU SKIN

Susann Herdegen is CEO and founder of SU SKIN.

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Time2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Skingevity instead of anti-aging – beauty trends 2027. Hype or real innovation?

Anti-aging was yesterday, today Skingevity is the focus. Which innovations offer real added value – and which are marketing?

Anti-aging was yesterday, today Skingevity is the focus. But which innovations offer real added value and which are marketing?

This lecture provides a scientifically sound overview of current developments such as peptides, polynucleotides, biostimulators, exosomes, NAD⁺ and regenerative approaches.

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann gives practical classifications of the most important trends and shows which technologies have the potential to sustainably change the beauty industry.

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann

Specialist in plastic-aesthetic surgery · Scientist at Stanford University · Expert in beauty, longevity, hormones and micronutrients

Dr. med. Britta Kühlmann is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery as well as an expert in holistic health, longevity, hormone medicine and micronutrients. After her many years of research at Stanford University, she combines scientific findings with modern concepts for holistically healthy, naturally beautiful skin - for natural beauty inside and out.

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Time2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Quality management in podiatry – understanding requirements and implementing them sensibly

The basics of quality management are clearly explained and applied to podiatry processes in a practical way.

Quality management should be an integral part of a podiatry practice today. But what does a QM system actually mean in everyday practice and what advantages does it bring to processes, organization and quality of treatment?

In this lecture, the basics of a quality management system are explained in an understandable and practical way. This is not just about structured processes and clear responsibilities, but also about the requirements from the contract to ensure the quality of the provision of medicinal products and the quality assurance measures.

In addition, the importance of Appendix 4 with the training courses to improve practice processes and practice organization is classified and their connection to a functioning QM system is presented.

The lecture shows how contractual requirements can be integrated into daily practice sensibly and without unnecessary effort.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Marius Stepien

Marius Stepien

Podologe

Marius Stepien is a state-certified podiatrist and certified quality management auditor (IHK, TÜV Rheinland Asia). He is currently completing a master's degree in health management. He has been successfully running his own podiatry and physiotherapy practice since 2018. He also works as a lecturer at renowned training institutions and is an international keynote speaker.

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Time2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

No more posting hamster wheel. Thanks to AI, Instagram will finally become your strongest booking channel.

Do you post regularly, invest time and energy, and still don't get any requests? In this workshop, Alex Khan shows how AI helps to attract real customers from content.

Do you post regularly, invest time and energy, and still don't get any requests? You're not alone. 9 out of 10 beauticians confuse activity with strategy. You produce content, but not customers.

In this workshop, social media and AI expert Alex Khan will show you why your feed is not performing so far, which three levers determine bookings and how AI can do up to 80 percent of the work for you. You go out with a clear system that turns followers into paying customers.

Clear. Practical. Can be implemented immediately. Especially for beauticians who want more than pretty pictures.

Alex Khan

Alex Khan

Entrepreneur, keynote speaker and CEO

Alex Khan is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and CEO of the AI-supported social media agency Attractive Media, with which he successfully works for brands such as L'Oréal, Dallmayr, Villeroy & Boch, Henkel and WELLA.

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Time3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Beautiful skin begins in the cell – oxygen, ATP and cell renewal

How oxygen, mitochondria and ATP influence cell renewal, regeneration and skin health.

Beautiful skin begins in the cell - and every cell begins with oxygen.

Udo Röck takes you on the journey of oxygen and CO2-Molecules through the body: from the physics of electrons to mitochondria to the life molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which drives every cell renewal and regeneration.

You will learn why not all oxygen is the same, what the skin's protective acid mantle has to do with it, why easier weight loss depends on the oxygen supply and how the air we breathe has changed in 200 years.

Old knowledge, newly discovered and clearly explained: a lecture that will change your view of life and health.

Udo Röck

Udo Röck

Managing Director of Udo Röck GmbH

Udo Röck is managing director of Udo Röck GmbH.

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Time3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Korean Lashlifting – precision meets naturalness.

Discover the Korean technique for particularly gentle, even and long-lasting eyelash lifts - modern, precise and natural.

In my workshop at the BEAUTY FORUM Festival I will show the Korean technique for particularly gentle, even and long-lasting eyelash lifts.

Perfect for anyone who wants to modernize their offering and offer their customers a natural result.

Brigitta Würfl

Brigitta Würfl

Korean Lash Lifting & Natural Beauty Techniques from Korea

Alternative practitioner in aesthetics and has been working in the beauty industry for over 35 years.

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Time3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)2 continuing education points

Complex nail problems: Innovative approaches in orthonyxia therapy

Modern orthonyxia systems, individual treatment concepts and practical strategies for demanding nail findings.

Ingrown nails and complex nail shapes always present podiatrists with special challenges. Successful treatment requires not only in-depth knowledge of nail anatomy and pathology, but also the ability to develop individual treatment concepts.

In this lecture, different forms of problematic nail changes will be presented and their therapeutic options will be highlighted. The focus is on the targeted use of modern orthonyxia systems as well as the selection of suitable treatment strategies in difficult care situations.

Using practical examples, it is shown how findings can be systematically evaluated, treatment decisions can be made and treatment courses can be successfully monitored. Both proven procedures and innovative approaches to nail correction are considered.

The lecture is aimed at anyone who would like to expand their knowledge of orthonyxia therapy and gain more confidence in dealing with challenging nail findings.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 2 training points.

Simone Seng

Simone Seng

Podiatrist

Simone Seng is a podiatrist and sectoral alternative practitioner (SHP) with her own practice in Schifferstadt. She specializes in nail corrections and modern treatment techniques for restoring and maintaining the health of pathological feet. As a passionate practice owner, she is happy to pass on her in-depth specialist knowledge.

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Time4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Skingevity: The paradigm shift from anti-aging to skin healthspan

Longevity today means more than a long life. Dr. Streker about Skin Healthspan, skin function, barrier and biological resistance.

Longevity today means more than a long life. It's about the quality of these years. This principle can also be transferred to the skin. Dr. In this context, Streker deliberately speaks of Skin Healthspan.

The focus is on maintaining skin function, barrier and biological resistance through evidence-based active ingredients and preventative strategies. At the same time, lifestyle, environment and internal processes are considered as decisive influencing factors. These include, in particular, inflammatory processes, hormonal influences and the Skin Gut Brain Axis.

Skingevity represents a paradigm shift towards healthy, functional skin across the entire lifespan.

Dr. Meike Streker

Dr. Meike Streker

Dr. Meike Streker is a cosmetic scientist and skin health expert. For years she has been researching how cosmetic ingredients work and how targeted care optimally supports the skin. Their aim: to convey science in a way that makes it understandable.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Overall program BFF 2026

Time10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Skin in alert mode - understand, treat, gain trust

Sensitive, allergy-prone or inflamed skin often presents beauticians with major challenges in their everyday treatment.

Sensitive, allergy-prone or inflamed skin often presents beauticians with major challenges in their everyday treatment.

In this practical workshop, skin expert Daniela Hoffmann shows how skin reactions can be better understood, suitable treatments selected and safe care concepts developed.

Participants actively get to know products and applications, exchange experiences and, using the example of the dermaceutical care series from Balencio Care®, learn how evidence-based, skin-identical products can be safely integrated into treatments.

The workshop conveys how this knowledge strengthens trust, promotes sustainable customer loyalty and supports recommendations from the institute.

Daniela Hoffmann

Daniela Hoffmann

Treat skin problems safely & build trust with customers

Daniela Hoffmann has been working as a PTA with a focus on dermopharmacy and cream production for over 30 years. After her additional training as a state-recognized beautician and specialization as a dermaceutical Euro-cosmetician, she founded the Balencio Cosmetics Institute in Karlsruhe in 2008. She is the manufacturer of the evidence-based longevity line Balencio Care® and develops individual recipes for hypersensitive skin. She is also a speaker, author and advisory board member of the Beauty Forum.

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Time11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Oncological changes in the nail - significance in orthonyxia treatment

Effects of oncological diseases and cancer therapies on the nail apparatus and orthonyxia treatment.

This lecture highlights the diverse effects of oncological diseases and, in particular, chemotherapeutic treatments on the nail system. The focus is on typical nail changes that can occur during and after cancer therapy, such as discoloration, brittleness, onycholysis or growth disorders.

Building on this, the relevance of these changes for podiatric practice, especially in the context of orthonyxia treatment, is presented in a practical manner. Participants gain insights into the challenges that arise when caring for oncological patients and learn to recognize changes at an early stage and classify them professionally.

Another focus is on therapeutic approaches for supportive treatment. Gentle, individually tailored measures are presented that can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications and improve the quality of life of those affected.

The lecture combines in-depth specialist knowledge with practical relevance and is aimed at podiatrists and therapeutic specialists who would like to expand their skills in the sensitive area of ​​oncological foot care.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Simone Seng

Simone Seng

Podiatrist

Simone Seng is a podiatrist and sectoral alternative practitioner (SHP) with her own practice in Schifferstadt. She specializes in nail corrections and modern treatment techniques for restoring and maintaining the health of pathological feet. As a passionate practice owner, she is happy to pass on her in-depth specialist knowledge.

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Time11:20 a.m. – 11:40 a.m
Trend Stage (C4)

She is 40, 50 plus. She feels invisible. This is your biggest problem. Why pro-aging is what we've been waiting for.

She is in her late 30s, 40s, 50 plus. She knows who she is and yet doesn't really feel seen by the beauty industry.

She is in her late 30s, 40s, 50 plus. She knows who she is and yet doesn't really feel seen by the beauty industry. She is confident, experienced and ready. And she's waiting for someone to finally really see her. Dr. Swaantje Taube brings the perspective that this stage needs: that of the customer who looks at herself holistically. Restarted at 52, now 55 and radiant. With over 90,000 followers on Instagram, she knows what moves these women. Maybe you know this feeling yourself. It's never too late to look.

Dr. Swan Pigeon

Dr. Swan Pigeon

Fully qualified lawyer, author, speaker and encourager for women 50+

Dr. Swaantje Taube, 55, is a qualified lawyer, author, speaker and encourager for women 50+. A breast cancer diagnosis became her turning point. At 52, she started again as a longevity ambassador, author of “Happiness & Longevity” and styling professional in the ZDF format “That’s My Style”. She is followed by over 90,000 women on Instagram (@swaantjetaube).

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Time11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Skincare that actually works

Dr. Miriam Rehbein explains, based on evidence, which active ingredients are actually demonstrably effective - and, above all, what remains good marketing.

Between TikTok trends, luxury serums and scientific evidence, modern skincare often loses its medical focus. In “Skincare that actually works,” dermatologist Dr. Miriam Rehbein explains from an evidence-based perspective which active ingredients are actually demonstrably effective - and, above all, what remains good marketing. From retinoids, SPF and minimalist routines to hype topics such as peptides, exosomes and growth factors: the lecture decodes current beauty claims in an understandable, critical and practical way.

Dr. Miriam Rehbein

Dr. Miriam Rehbein

Longevity medicine, skin health & modern prevention concepts

Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a specialist in dermatology, entrepreneur and founder of the Doctor Mi Clinic and Doctor Mi Skincare. For over 15 years she has been combining evidence-based dermatology with modern aesthetic medicine - with a focus on natural results, skin health and medical precision.

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Time11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Longevity and Beauty: Anti Aging is more than skin deep.

Longevity with good health is the new megatrend. The lecture shows how longevity and beauty can be optimally combined.

Many operators of beauty centers and studios are noticing this from their customers' demand: interest in longevity is increasing dramatically.

It's not just smooth and wrinkle-free skin that is in demand. Longevity with good health is the new megatrend.

This is exactly what longevity medicine stands for. If you want to make your beauty institute fit for the future, you should definitely take a look at this new trend.

The lecture shows how longevity and beauty can be optimally combined.

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine

Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Kleine-Gunk is a specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine. After studying medicine in Essen, he worked in Germany and also worked as a medical development worker in Zimbabwe for two years. He later headed the gynecology department at the Euromed Clinic in Fürth and now runs a private practice in Nuremberg. He has also published numerous specialist and health books and is President of the German Society for Prevention and Anti-Aging Medicine (GSAAM).

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Time11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Trend Stage (C4) · Panel Talk

Feel your skin! Why skin health begins in the nervous system.

The most beautiful glow occurs where skin, brain and well-being are connected. Dr. Meike Streker and Petra Orzech show why modern skin health begins in the nervous system.

The most beautiful glow doesn't come from a jar. It arises where skin, brain and well-being are connected. Show together Dr. Meike Streker and Petra Orzech explain why stress, touch, sleep and emotions demonstrably influence our skin and why modern skin health begins in the nervous system. An inspiring talk about the science behind the real glow.

Dr. Meike Streker

Dr. Meike Streker

Cosmetic scientist and skin health expert

Dr. Meike Streker is a cosmetic scientist and skin health expert. For years she has been researching how cosmetic ingredients work and how targeted care optimally supports the skin. Their aim: to convey science in a way that makes it understandable.

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Time12:30 - 1:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

“High-sales make-up techniques”!? - How you can increase your sales with simple make-up techniques...

Make-up hacks for better results and more sales - with practical techniques that beauty professionals can use directly in everyday studio life.

Makeup hacks for better results and therefore more sales.

Patrick Maldinger shows simple, practical make-up techniques that beauty professionals can use directly in everyday studio life. The focus is on techniques that combine beauty, customer success and sales and make professional make-up results quickly visible.

Patrick Maldinger

Patrick Maldinger

Make-up trainer & developer of the Star Line method

Patrick Maldinger is one of the best-known make-up trainers in German-speaking countries.

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Time12:40 - 1:00 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Neuroglow decoded – How stress, emotions and the nervous system change our skin

New findings on the skin-brain axis show how closely the nervous system, sleep, immune system and skin barrier are linked.

Stress, sleep, emotions and touch have a far greater impact on the skin than was long thought. New findings on the skin-brain axis and the sleep-skin axis show how closely the nervous system, circadian rhythms, immune system and skin barrier are linked to one another and what effects these interactions have on regeneration, inflammatory processes and skin health.

In her keynote, cosmetic scientist Dr. Meike Streker provides a well-founded insight into current research on neurocosmetics, psychodermatology and chronobiology. It shows which biological mechanisms are behind the so-called neuroglow, what evidence is already available and what consequences this has for advice, treatment and modern skin care. A science-based talk about the future of skin health.

Dr. Meike Streker

Dr. Meike Streker

Cosmetic scientist and skin health expert

Dr. Meike Streker is a cosmetic scientist and skin health expert. For years she has been researching how cosmetic ingredients work and how targeted care optimally supports the skin. Their aim: to convey science in a way that makes it understandable.

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Time12:45 - 1:30 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Quality management in podiatry – understanding requirements and implementing them sensibly

The basics of quality management are clearly explained and applied to podiatry processes in a practical way.

Quality management should be an integral part of a podiatry practice today. But what does a QM system actually mean in everyday practice and what advantages does it bring to processes, organization and quality of treatment?

In this lecture, the basics of a quality management system are explained in an understandable and practical way. This is not just about structured processes and clear responsibilities, but also about the requirements from the contract to ensure the quality of the provision of medicinal products and the quality assurance measures.

In addition, the importance of Appendix 4 with the training courses to improve practice processes and practice organization is classified and their connection to a functioning QM system is presented.

The lecture shows how contractual requirements can be integrated into daily practice sensibly and without unnecessary effort.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Marius Stepien

Marius Stepien

Podologe

Marius Stepien is a state-certified podiatrist and certified quality management auditor (IHK, TÜV Rheinland Asia). He is currently completing a master's degree in health management. He has been successfully running his own podiatry and physiotherapy practice since 2018. He also works as a lecturer at renowned training institutions and is an international keynote speaker.

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Time1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Tingling, scratching, squeezing: just a habit or a disorder?

Many people unconsciously work on their skin again and again, squeezing pimples, scratching at bumps or losing themselves in front of the mirror for a long time.

Many people unconsciously work on their skin again and again, squeezing pimples, scratching at bumps or losing themselves in front of the mirror for a long time. What seems harmless can become a source of great suffering. This personal and enlightening lecture is about skin picking, i.e. the compulsive editing of one's own skin, as well as shame, stress, perfectionism and the desire to finally feel comfortable in one's own skin. The lecture combines personal experiences with psychological knowledge and shows why real change starts deeper than skin care alone.

Vera Kranz

Vera Kranz

Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy, hypnosis coach

Vera Kranz is a naturopath for psychotherapy, hypnosis coach and has been affected by skin picking herself for 20 years. Today she accompanies others on their journey, especially with skin picking in connection with acne, with a sensitive mix of hypnotherapeutic approaches with behavioral therapy content, stress reduction and mindful self-encounter.

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Time1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)Jentschura International GmbH

The basis of healthy skin – why proper cleansing is crucial

A healthy skin barrier, an intact microbiome and appropriate cleansing form the basis for every successful care result.

Why is cleansing the most important step in any skin care routine? Find out why a healthy skin barrier, an intact microbiome and the right cleansing form the basis for every care result.

Discover why “clean” does not always mean healthy skin and how the right cleansing creates the basis for long-term beautiful and resilient skin.

Theresa Strotmann

Theresa Strotmann

Sales and customer service, Jentschura International GmbH

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Time1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m
Longevity area (C3)

Longevity begins in movement

Anyone who feels good radiates it. But charisma, energy and vitality do not arise by chance.

Anyone who feels good radiates it. But charisma, energy and vitality do not arise by chance. Muscles, fascia and the lymphatic system influence how we move, how we age and even how we appear to others. Exercise becomes much more than fitness - it becomes a key to beauty, well-being, charisma and longevity. Exciting connections, new perspectives and practical impulses show how closely these areas are connected to one another and what potential lies in a body that is in motion.

Petra Walnut

Petra Walnut

Nutritionist, yoga teacher & author

Petra Orzech shows how nutrition, yoga, breathing and mindfulness unlock natural beauty from within. Her lectures are an invitation to relax your face, body and mind, discover your own glow and noticeably increase your vitality. She gives women practical strategies for hormonal balance, well-aging and inner radiance and sheds light on the close connection between body, mind and skin health. Her approach combines expertise, experience and inspiration - for everyone who wants to live health, joy of life and natural beauty from the inside out.

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Time1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

Korean pressure point massage for the face – natural beauty from Korea.

An effective technique to activate blood circulation, lymphatic flow and skin tension - ideal as an additional treatment for radiant skin and deep relaxation.

In my workshop at the BEAUTY FORUM Festival I show an effective technique for activating blood circulation, lymphatic flow and skin tension.

Ideal as an additional treatment for radiant skin and deep relaxation.

Brigitta Würfl

Brigitta Würfl

Korean Lash Lifting & Natural Beauty Techniques from Korea

Alternative practitioner in aesthetics and has been working in the beauty industry for over 35 years.

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Time1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Longevity – Hope or Hype?

What's the hype about longevity medicine? The lecture highlights current promises, trends and the question of how old we might actually become in the future.

In recent years, longevity has become an absolute trend topic. Longevity clinics are springing up all over the world, longevity influencers are on the Internet, wellness hotels are turning into longevity hotels.

Red light saunas, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and countless supplements promise a long life in optimal health. What's the truth about the hype about longevity medicine?

Will the majority of us actually live to be 100 years old in the future? Or will life expectancy even increase to 250 years or more? Everything about it in this lecture.

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine

Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Kleine-Gunk is a specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine. After studying medicine in Essen, he worked in Germany and for two years as a medical development worker in Zimbabwe. He later headed the gynecology department at the Euromed Clinic in Fürth and now runs a private practice in Nuremberg. He has also published numerous specialist and health books and is President of the German Society for Prevention and Anti-Aging Medicine (GSAAM).

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Time2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

SU SKIN algae peeling treatment | Bio-Microneedling – Microneedling rethought: Effective skin renewal without needles, devices or acids

The SU SKIN algae peeling treatment combines peeling treatment and skin stimulation in an innovative way - without acids, devices or classic needles.

The SU SKIN algae peeling treatment, also known as organic microneedling, combines peeling treatment and skin stimulation in an innovative way - without acids, without devices and without classic needles. Find out how this method activates natural skin regeneration, can achieve visible results for almost any skin condition and has established itself in the modern cosmetics and medical beauty industry.

Susan Herdegen

Susan Herdegen

CEO & Founder of SU SKIN

Susann Herdegen is CEO and founder of SU SKIN.

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Time2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

The skin listens! How stress affects the health of our feet

Why skin health is always stress health - with a view to foot skin, skin barrier and regeneration.

Our feet not only react to pressure and strain, but also to stress. Current research shows that the skin and nervous system are closely connected and constantly communicate with each other via the so-called skin-brain axis.

Chronic stress can weaken the skin barrier, promote inflammation, alter sweat production and impair skin regeneration. The consequences range from dry skin and rhagades to delayed wound healing.

The lecture gives a practical insight into the fascinating connection between the nervous system and the skin of the feet and shows why skin health is always stress health. Current scientific findings are conveyed in an understandable and directly relevant way to everyday podiatric practice.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Dr. Meike Streker

Dr. Meike Streker

Cosmetic scientist and skin health expert

Dr. Meike Streker is a cosmetic scientist and skin health expert. For years she has been researching how cosmetic ingredients work and how targeted care optimally supports the skin. She is a speaker, trains experts and supports companies in the development of innovative products. In March 2026 she published her first book “Feel your Skin” with GU Verlag, in which she focuses on the skin-brain axis.

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Time2:20 - 2:40 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Retinoids – hype or gold standard?

Hardly any other active ingredient causes as much fascination and at the same time as much discussion as retinoids.

Hardly any other active ingredient causes as much fascination and at the same time as much discussion as retinoids.

Between its reputation as the “gold standard” in the well-aging sector and its potential for side effects, there is an exciting interplay of effectiveness, tolerability and innovation.

In this lecture, current scientific findings will be highlighted and modern alternatives will be presented.

Dr. rer. nat. Alena Franziska Rößle

Dr. rer. nat. Alena Franziska Rößle

Alternative practitioner · Cosmetic scientist · Medical Science Liaison

The alternative practitioner and cosmetic scientist researched skin quality and its objective analysis as part of her doctoral thesis at the University of Hamburg. Her university tasks included the coordination of clinical studies in the field of aesthetic research as well as teaching. Since November 2025, she has been working as a medical science liaison for an international company in the field of aesthetic medicine and regularly shares her expertise as a speaker at national and international specialist conferences.

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Time2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m
Longevity area (C3)

Longevity 2026 – Will aging become a treatable disease?

Aging can now be influenced by lifestyle, diet, exercise, supplements and even medication.

Aging has long been considered a fateful process. That has changed. Aging can now be influenced – through lifestyle, through diet, through exercise, through supplements and, more recently, even through medication.

The lecture provides an overview of the most important factors that are responsible for the aging process and shows what everyone can do personally in everyday life to influence aging as positively as possible.

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk

Specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine

Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Kleine-Gunk is a specialist in gynecology, anti-aging and nutritional medicine. After studying medicine in Essen, he worked in Germany and also worked as a medical development worker in Zimbabwe for two years. He later headed the gynecology department at the Euromed Clinic in Fürth and now runs a private practice in Nuremberg. He has also published numerous specialist and health books and is President of the German Society for Prevention and Anti-Aging Medicine (GSAAM).

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Time2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

From Hair Loss to Hair Growth - The truth about hair loss.

Marie Amière speaks openly about female hair loss and shows what nutrients, hormones, stress and treatments really have.

Massive hair loss in women is one of the biggest taboo topics in the beauty world and Marie Amière broke it by publicly sharing her own hair loss to the point of semi-baldness. Today she has fuller, healthier hair than ever and has developed HairSoulution: a holistic method for hair and scalp health, created from her own experience and exchanges with doctors and experts. In the master class she shows what nutrients, hormones, stress and the right treatments really have. Scientifically based, holistically thought out, lived from our own experience.

Marie Amière

Marie Amière

Hair, Soul & Science Whisperer and founder of HairSoulution

She experienced massive hair loss, publicly broke this taboo topic and used it to develop a holistic method for hair and scalp health. Created from our own experience and intensive exchange with doctors and experts.

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Time2:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3) · Planity

The future of the beauty industry: How Planity is revolutionizing everyday life in salons

A smooth digital service before, during and after the appointment becomes a crucial success factor for salons and customers.

Digitalization in salons is no longer an option, but essential. In order to retain regular customers and attract new customers, good service alone is no longer enough.

What is crucial is smooth service before, during and after the appointment. The experience should be completely stress-free for both the salon teams and the customers - and that's where Planity comes in!

Elvis Kalac

Elvis Kalac

VP Sales Germany, Planity

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Time3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m
Beauty Stage (C3)

Hot, Not Broken: Why hormonal skin needs a system

The skin changes noticeably, especially during perimenopause. Nadine Cotte shows why hormonal skin is not a problem but a system that needs to be understood.

Many women give everything for their skin: time, money and hope. You buy the latest hype - and still the results don't come. Especially during perimenopause, the skin changes noticeably, but hardly anyone talks about it or understands what is really happening.

What remains is uncertainty, frustration, lack of results after treatments and the feeling that nothing is right anymore. This lecture is an important change of perspective.

Nadine Cotte shows why hormonal skin is not a “problem”, but a system that finally needs to be understood. It combines high-tech expertise with hormonal know-how and makes visible what was previously overlooked.

A lecture that not only gives answers, but changes everything you previously believed about skin.

Nadine Cotte

Nadine Cotte

CEO · Specialist beautician · Lecturer · Speaker · Expert in high-tech cosmetics and hormonal skin health

Nadine Cotte is CEO, specialist beautician, lecturer and speaker with many years of experience in innovative skin technologies. Her focus is on modern skin health in interaction with hormonal processes. She combines high-tech cosmetics with in-depth knowledge of hormones and develops sustainable, holistic treatment approaches - especially for skin changes during perimenopause and menopause.

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Time3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Trend Stage (C4)

Award ceremony make-up championship

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Time3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m
Workshops for professionals – via Hall C4

From day to evening look – transform your clients’ make-up into a glamorous evening look

Learn how to transform natural daytime make-up into a glamorous evening look with just a few targeted steps.

In this 45-minute workshop you will learn how to create a natural daytime look for your customers and transform it into expressive evening make-up in just a few targeted steps.

We'll show you professional techniques to quickly and effectively intensify your eyes, complexion and contours - without completely rebuilding your make-up. This means you can offer your customers a flexible service and accompany them from day to evening in no time.

PUNE Cosmetics – the exclusive make-up and perfume brand from Maastricht – stands for high-quality, professional products with a focus on natural elegance, quality and personal advice. The products are only available in the institute and are not available online.

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Time3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
FUSS FORUM (C4)1 continuing education point

Pseudomonas and artificial nails – an underestimated risk in everyday practice

Hygiene, infection prevention and protective measures when dealing with Pseudomonas and nail models.

Artificial fingernails for those treating them and gel models for patients place special demands on hygiene and infection prevention. In particular, the environmental germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa can find ideal growth conditions under modeling and lead to stubborn nail infections.

The lecture highlights the development, diagnosis and hygienic significance of such infections using a practical case study. A particular focus is on the risks for podiatry employees when processing affected nails. Aerosol formation, possible exposure risks and suitable protective measures in everyday practice are discussed.

In addition, the hygienic requirements for those treating them, the problem of artificial fingernails in the healthcare system as well as aspects of occupational safety and patient education are presented.

Further training: For this program item, visitors receive 1 training point.

Noemi Soltys

Noemi Soltys

Podiatrist

After working as a registered nurse at Heidelberg University Hospital, Noemi Soltys completed her training as a podiatrist and now runs her own podiatry practice in Mannheim. Her focus is on podiatric therapy, nail correction brace treatment, orthotics therapy and the care of high-risk patients. As a lecturer at a podiatry school, she combines clinical experience with practical teaching.

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