This is what has been scheduled for the event.
May 25, 2026
14:30
ALAFAVE Board of Directors Working Lunch
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
La Caleta
By invitation ONLY
15:00
Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
By invitation ONLY
20:00
Board of Directors Dinner
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
By invitation ONLY
May 26, 2026
9:30
Attendee Registration
9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Gran Ancon Foyer
Registration Desk Open
15:30
Welcome words
3:30 PM–3:45 PM
Gran Ancon
ALAFAVE’s President and Technical Chair Welcome Words
15:45
Quality Control Practical Workshop
3:45 PM–5:15 PM
Gran Ancon
Addressed to candle manufacturers who want to strengthen their testing processes, standardization, and use of accessible instruments.
Title: “Flame Science: Essential Equipment for a Basic Candle Laboratory”
William Muench
Consultant
Luminora Group LLC
18:00
Welcome Cocktail
6:00 PM–7:30 PM
A moment to connect informally with fellow manufacturers from Latin America, meet global industry suppliers, and strengthen ties within the ALAFAVE family.
For participants registered with a ALL Access Pass.
May 27, 2026
8:00
Exhibit Set-Up
8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Gran Barú
Exhibit Hall open to Registered Exhibitors Only. Badges are required at all times.
8:30
Attendee Registration
8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Gran Ancon Foyer
Registration Desk Open
9:30
Trends 1
9:30 AM–10:15 AM
Gran Ancon
Title: “Beyond Trends: Fragrances, Colors, Packaging, and the Leading Role of Generation Z in the Future of Home Fragrance”
Fabiany Muñiz
Account Manager LATAM, Caribbean + Spain
French Color & Fragrance
10:15
Coffee Break
10:15 AM–10:30 AM
Gran Ancon
10:30
Trends 2
10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Gran Ancon
Includes two sessions that will address the evolution of sensory design, fragrances, packaging, and consumer habits in LATAM, as well as the role of family businesses in the future of the industry.
11:30
General Assembly
11:30 AM–13:00 PM
Gran Ancon
For ALAFAVE members only
Board of Directors and Committee reports
Discussion session: “Challenges and Opportunities for the Candle Industry in Latin America”
Moderator: Amilcar Lusinchi, President of ALAFAVE
13:45
Group Lunch
1:45 PM–3:00 PM
Networking opportunity
14:30
EXPO – Suppliers Trade Show
2:30 PM–6:00 PM
Gran Barú
Global suppliers of waxes, additives, wicks, fragrances, dyes, technology, and other materials showcase the innovations shaping the future of candles.
May 28, 2026
9:30
EXPO – Suppliers Trade Show
9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Gran Barú
Exhibit hall open to all registered attendees. Badges are required.
Global suppliers of waxes, additives, wicks, fragrances, dyes, technology, and other materials showcase the innovations shaping the future of candles.
13:45
Group Lunch
1:45 PM–3:30 PM
La Caleta
Networking opportunity
16:00
“TED” Style Talks & Dr. Vela Session
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Gran Ancon
Microtalks – TED-style
16:00 – 17:00
Lara Droubi
Wax Senior Manager
Britz Networks Sdn. Bhd.
Mayra Vargas
Customer Innovation Specialist
AAK México SA de CV.
Luis Rodríguez
Entrepreneur and Writer
Fabricación de Velas y Veladoras San Juan S.A. de C.V
19:30
Closing Dinner Party
7:30 PM–11:30 PM
Dinner, music, and entertainment to close the conference in a festive atmosphere, sharing and strengthening relationships among industry colleagues.
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