in-cosmetics Global, the worldwide event dedicated to ingredients, will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from April 16 to 18, 2024. Over 12,500 participants from all over the world are expected to attend.
The 2024 edition will once again welcome over 900 leading suppliers of personal care ingredients, including notable industry players BASF, Lubrizol, Ashland, Symrise, Provital, Vytrus, and main sponsor KSM. Among the exhibitors, others will be present for the first time.
Back in the City of Lights, in-cosmetics Global 2024 will focus on local suppliers and companies to explore the country's strong influence on the market. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet over 150 French exhibitors, and discover exclusive product launches.
Specific pavilions will bring together suppliers sharing a common geographical origin. This year, participants can expect to meet a large number of suppliers from France, the UK, Spain, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, Peru and China.
Innovation in the spotlight
The 2024 edition will once again be a hub for knowledge exchange and innovation, welcoming participants to the innovation zone, technical seminars, the Formulation Lab®, R&D visits and the testing, regulatory and laboratory zone.
Over 150 new and recently launched ingredients from around the world will be showcased in the Innovation Zone, specially designed to enable cosmetics scientists and R&D professionals to identify new active and functional ingredients to inspire future formulations. All ingredients presented in this zone are entered in the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards.
More than 90 seminars will be held over the three days in three rooms. Formulation Lab" sessions, specially designed for research and development (R&D) and laboratory staff from cosmetics manufacturers and contract manufacturers, private labels and independent brands, will offer hands-on, interactive experiences on formulation techniques and practices.
Expert-led R&D tours, sponsored by Mibelle Biochemistry, Probiotical and Symrise, will take participants to exhibitor stands selected according to the theme of the tour.
Other zones throughout the site include the Fragrance Zone, which will host prestigious perfume houses, producers and distributors of extracts and ingredients. The Tests, Regulations and Laboratories zone, in partnership with Skinobs, will offer innovative solutions to guarantee product safety, stability and shelf life. The adjacent Boost Your Test zone, offering cosmetic tests in-vitro, in-vivo and on devices, will also welcome participants to submit interactive and educational documents that captivate and educate.
Greener practices
With its unwavering commitment to sustainable development, the show will promote a more environmentally conscious industry by providing an essential platform to drive positive change. Following last year's success, the Sustainability Zone, in partnership with The Green Chemist Consultancy, promises to help and inspire suppliers and manufacturers along the path to sustainability.
New this year will be the Sustainability Zone Forum, a one-day program that will delve into the practices employed by companies throughout the cosmetics product lifecycle, as well as the interconnection with the various stakeholders engaged across the entire value chain. From carbon neutrality, circular/closed loop production, the use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to regulatory updates and life cycle assessments (LCAs), the forum will host leaders in the field who will share and discuss new advances that can help achieve sustainability improvements and minimize environmental impact.
Ancillary activities included the "Sustainability Exhibition and Presentation Theater", sponsored by AAK, and the "Sustainability Pavilion", sponsored by Farmforce.
Roundtable discussions will provide an insight into the latest trends, breakthroughs and regulations shaping the sector. Carefully selected sessions will unveil the future of beauty and provide a holistic view of the market. Discussions will cover the latest trends in psychodermatology, which recognizes the complex link between our mental well-being and the health of our skin and hair, as well as next-generation beauty technology, hyperpersonalization and the omnichannel journey. Other sessions will focus on circular beauty, circadian skin care, men's skincare trends and more.
