The 2026 Future Chemist Workshop brings together two extraordinary leaders in cosmetic science. Ramón Pagan, chemist, esthetician, and founder of By Ramon LLC, has built a national platform around the idea that cosmetic science should be approachable and inclusive for everyone. Dr. Julian Sass, Ph.D., brings doctoral-level rigor to real-world application, with a background spanning R&D leadership at Matter of Fact Skincare, independent consulting through DJS Beauty Consulting, and a widely recognized commitment to evidence-based science education. Together, they represent exactly what the Future Chemist Workshop is designed to be: a space where the next generation of cosmetic scientists learns directly from professionals who have built meaningful careers at the intersection of science, innovation, and community.