On February 5th, 2026, the International Lecithin and Phospholipid Society (ILPS) celebrated its Annual Board & Membership General Meeting (AGM25) at Spectral Service AG, in Cologne, Germany.

The event brought together both new and long-standing members for a day of collaboration and scientific exchange.

 

During the event, the participants had the chance to exchange knowledge, to extend and strengthen networking and to promote research, development and education activities related to Lecithin and Phospholipids.

 

Statistics about the ILPS AGM25:

- 15 memberships present (out of a total of 30 ILPS memberships);

- 21 people confirmed/ registered, 3 last minute cancellations, 18 people present;

- 15 memberships could not be present.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for contributing cutting-edge research ideas and fresh perspectives to the assembly.

A special thank you goes to Dr. Gabriele Randel and Prof. Dr. Bernd Diehl for their hospitality and insightful presentations. You can access the presentation materials here and here.

 

 

We also wish to recognize the dedicated efforts of the ILPS Board and Executive Director (2024-2025 mandate) for their leadership:

Heidi Schmitt (ILPS President) | AAK,

Ralf Moling (ILPS Vice-President) | RF Solutions,

Marc Martín Plà (ILPS Secretary) | Lasenor,

Klaus-Dieter Schipmann (ILPS Treasurer) | Fismer Lecithin,

Rute Azevedo (ILPS Executive Director) | Lecico.

 

Let’s keep building the ILPS together! 

 

You can see the agenda here.

 

Check our LinkedIn post here.