The cosmetics industry hosts more than 200 conferences every year, offering thousands of hours of insights and innovations. But with product development cycles becoming increasingly compressed and consumer expectations soaring, your time to act is limited.
The beauty tech market is projected to reach a valuation of $34 billion in 2025. As this growth accelerates, R&D teams must navigate breakthroughs in biotechnology, AI, sustainable ingredients, and advanced formulations while meeting tighter regulations and increasing demands for customization.
Attending the right conferences can provide the competitive edge to navigate these complexities. To help you focus on the most valuable opportunities, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of 2025’s most impactful cosmetic R&D conferences.
List of the most influential cosmetic R&D conferences in 2025
| Conference Name | Dates | Location |
| Cosmet’Agora | January 14–15, 2025 | Espace Champerret, Paris, France |
| Cosmoprof North America Miami | January 21–23, 2025 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA |
| PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) | February 19–21, 2025 | China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China |
| 9th Beauty Innovation Days 2025 | February 20–21, 2025 | Auditorio MGS, Barcelona, Spain |
| 9th ERPA Annual Congress on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics (CRCC2025) | February 24–25, 2025 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels, Belgium |
| PharmaLab Expo Osaka 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics R&D Expo | February 25–27, 2025 | INTEX Osaka, Japan |
| INTERPHEX Osaka 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Manufacturing Expo | February 25–27, 2025 | INTEX, Osaka, Japan |
| in-Pharma Japan 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Ingredients Expo | February 25–27, 2025 | INTEX, Osaka, Japan |
| Beauty Accelerate 2025 | March 12–13, 2025 | Ocean Place Resort, New Jersey, USA |
| COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna 2025 | March 20–23, 2025 | Piazza della Costituzione, Bologna, Italy |
| Cosmed Regulatory Congress 2025 | March 26–27, 2025 | Paris, France |
| 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products | March 27–28, 2025 | New York City Bar Association, New York |
| in-cosmetics Global | April 8–10, 2025 | RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Annual Conference – Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) | May 13–15, 2025 | Western Sydney Conference Centre, New South Wales, Australia |
| NYSCC Suppliers’ Day | June 3–4, 2025 | Jacob Javits Center, New York City, USA |
| Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2025 | June 5–6, 2025 | Dream Downtown by Hyatt, New York, USA |
| in-cosmetics Korea 2025 | July 2–4, 2025 | COEX, Seoul, South Korea |
| PharmaLab Expo Tokyo 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics R&D Expo | July 9–11, 2025 | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan |
| INTERPHEX Tokyo 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Manufacturing Expo | July 9–11, 2025 | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan |
| in-Pharma Japan 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Ingredients Expo | July 9–11, 2025 | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan |
| Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas | July 15–17, 2025 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Expo | August 1–2, 2025 | Chennai Trade Centre, Tamil Nadu, India |
| in-cosmetics Latin America 2025 | September 23–24, 2025 | Expo Center Norte, Rua José Bernardo Pinto, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2025 | October 27–28, 2025 | Crowne-Plaza – Republique, Paris, France |
| in-cosmetics Asia 2025 | November 4–6, 2025 | BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand |
Let’s take a look into the details of these conferences to help you identify the ones that best align with your goals and priorities –
Conferences focused on Cosmetic Science
1. in-Cosmetics Global 2025
Date: April 8–10, 2025
Location: RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why Attend: in-cosmetics Global is a premier event for R&D professionals, formulators, and suppliers in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Known for its innovation zones (spotlights what’s coming before it lands in stores), sensory bar, and formulation labs, it provides hands-on experiences with cutting-edge ingredients, raw materials, and techniques. Attendees benefit from insights into trends, consumer behavior, regulatory requirements, and sustainable practices while expanding their professional networks and collaborating with global industry experts.
Highlights: Innovation Zone, Sensory Bar, Technical Seminars, Formulation Lab.
Exhibitor:
- Manufacturers of raw materials and ingredients
- Distributors of raw materials and ingredients
- Fragrance houses
- Testing and regulation
- Lab equipment
- Consultancies and other business services
Attendees:
- R&D specialists, formulators, and product developers from L’Oréal, Unilever, Clarins, Beiersdorf, Estée Lauder, and Kenvue visit to discover the latest trends and solutions.
- Finished product cosmetic manufacturer, consumer, and indie brand
- Distributor
- OEM, ODM, contract manufacturer, and private label
- Ingredient manufacturer and supplier
- Fragrance house
- Consultancy
- Testing and lab services
Other in-cosmetics conferences:
- in-cosmetics Korea 2025
Date: July 2–4, 2025
Location: COEX, Seoul, South Korea
- in-cosmetics Latin America 2025
Date: September 23–24, 2025
Location: Expo Center Norte, Rua José Bernardo Pinto, São Paulo, Brazil
- in-cosmetics Asia 2025
Date: November 4–6, 2025 Location: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
2. Beauty Accelerate 2025
Date: March 12–13, 2025
Location: Ocean Place Resort, New Jersey, USA
Why Attend: The Beauty Accelerate conference offers a comprehensive look into the technologies, market trends, and consumer insights driving cosmetic innovation.
With interactive workshops, keynote sessions, and panel discussions led by industry leaders, participants gain actionable insights into R&D, brand growth, new formulations, sustainable packaging, and digital tools shaping the future of beauty. This event is designed for professionals eager to advance their brand through the latest cosmetics, retail, and supply chain innovation trends.
Highlights: Future-proofing emerging companies, educational sessions on brand strategies, formulation techniques, emerging trends, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with suppliers, manufacturers, and product developers.
Exhibitors: Innovators in beauty technology, formulation, and marketing solutions, including startups, manufacturers, and established brands.
Attendees: R&D scientists, formulators, brand managers, marketers, product development professionals, and business heads.
3. 9th Beauty Innovation Days 2025
Date: February 20–21, 2025
Location: Auditorio MGS, Barcelona, Spain
Why Attend: A business-focused congress for professionals in the cosmetic and personal care industry, covering the complete cosmetics value chain from raw materials to packaging. The conference has a strong emphasis on scientific research and consumer trends.
International experts discuss cosmetic science, innovation, and market research, offering a prime opportunity to source new ideas and inspiration for product development.
Highlights: Beauty Innovation Awards 2025, trends & expert talks, innovation pitches, market research, networking, and sponsors showroom.
Exhibitors: Key industry players in cosmetic innovation, packaging, and sustainability, including product formulators, tech startups, and cosmetic value chains.
Attendees: R&D scientists, formulators, brand representatives, innovation managers, marketing specialists, and CEOs.
4. Cosmetics Ingredients Expo
Date: August 1–2, 2025
Location: Chennai Trade Centre, Tamil Nadu, India
Why Attend: South India’s first dedicated cosmetics, personal care, and homecare ingredients exhibition. This event connects over 125 suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors from across the industry. It offers a holistic marketplace for sourcing new ingredients, raw materials, formulations, extracts, oils, advanced packaging, and contract manufacturing solutions, focusing on the unique needs of the Indian and South Asia markets. The event will be co-located with the Cospack International Expo & Home Care Ingredients Expo.
Highlights: Sessions on trends and technologies, workshops on ancient herbal ingredients, fragrance, and perfumery, hands-on workshops on glass skin products and cold process technologies, and color cosmetics.
Exhibitors: Suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, distributors, contract manufacturers, personal care & homecare solution providers, and packaging suppliers catering to the Indian cosmetics market.
Attendees: R&D professionals, formulators, cosmetic scientists, brand owners, and manufacturers.
5. PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients)
Date: February 19–21, 2025
Location: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Why Attend: PCHi is China’s premier platform for the personal care and home care industries, spotlighting innovative ingredients, formulation technologies, and sustainable solutions. It is a one-stop venue for sourcing new materials, networking with ingredient suppliers and R&D experts, and exchanging insights on emerging trends, technological innovations, scientific developments, and international regulations.
Highlights: China’s No. 1 platform for sourcing ingredients, new product showcase, innovation pavilion, PCHi technology summit, and PCHi Awards.
Exhibitors: Innovative product manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, technology providers, testing labs, and manufacturers.
Attendees: Cosmetic chemists, formulators, manufacturers, R&D technologists, regulatory specialists, and industry buyers.
6. NYSCC Suppliers’ Day
Date: June 3–4, 2025
Location: Jacob Javits Center, New York City, USA
Why Attend: Hosted by the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), Suppliers’ Day is one of North America’s premier events for cosmetic professionals that brings together experts in product development, ingredient sourcing, and R&D. The event features exhibitions, technical presentations, hands-on workshops, and industry panels, offering opportunities to connect with suppliers and explore the latest innovations in sustainable sourcing, ingredient innovation, and regulatory changes shaping the cosmetics industry.
Highlights: Innovation hub, specialty workshops, sustainability zone, and the future chemists’ workshop.
Exhibitors: Raw material suppliers, manufacturers, technology, and service providers.
Attendees: Cosmetic scientists, R&D professionals, regulatory personnel, and marketing executives in the personal care industry.
7. Cosmet’Agora
Date: January 14–15, 2025
Location: Espace Champerret, Paris, France
Why Attend: Organized by the French Society of Cosmetic Science, Cosmet’Agora is a key European event for cosmetic formulation. It offers networking opportunities to explore trends, raw materials, textures, technologies, and formulation challenges aligned with European standards and consumer demands. Its compact format makes it ideal for connecting with suppliers and discovering new product concepts, safety and efficacy tests, and ingredient trends.
Highlights: Formulation challenge, innovation zone, awards, and live product demonstrations.
Exhibitors: European and international suppliers, formulation and packaging experts, and ingredient manufacturers.
Attendees: Research and development laboratories, toxicological experts, manufacturers, distributors or importers of raw materials, packaging designers, formula subcontractors, marketing managers, regulatory experts, and cosmetology students.
8. COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna 2025
Date: March 20–23, 2025
Location: Piazza della Costituzione, Bologna, Italy
Why Attend: COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna is a renowned global B2B event that showcases personal care, skin care, perfumery, hair care, and wellness products while covering all sectors of the cosmetics industry, including corporate sustainability.
With dedicated sections on R&D, product formulation, sustainable materials, packaging innovation, and emerging technologies, it offers valuable insights into industry trends. Tools like the Buyer Program and Cosmoprof My Match, a match-making software, help find new business partners and maximize meetings during the event.
Highlights: Tailor-made B2B fairs such as Cosmopack, Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics, and Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon; Cosmoprof Awards, CosmoTrends, and Green & Organic Zone; and digital tools such as Cosmoprof Digital Directory.
Exhibitors: Global cosmetic and personal care brands, companies involved in the cosmetics supply chain, i.e., ingredients and raw materials, textures, contract and private label manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, applicators, inspection and control equipment, machinery, full-service solutions.
Attendees: Cosmetic technologists, brand owners, manufacturers, R&D professionals, marketing managers, formulators, product developers, cosmetic chemists, distributors, owners, and professionals from beauty centers, wellness centers, spas, and hair care.
COSMOPROF other conferences:
- Cosmoprof North America Miami
Date: January 21–23, 2025
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA
- Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas
Date: July 15–17, 2025 Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA
9. Annual Conference – Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC)
Date: May 13–15, 2025
Location: Western Sydney Conference Centre, New South Wales, Australia
Why Attend: The 57th Annual ASCC Conference is a must-attend event for cosmetic chemists and R&D professionals. It offers educational sessions on the latest scientific advances, ingredients, and formulation techniques. Attendees can explore green chemistry, regulatory changes, and emerging trends driving cosmetic innovation. They can also benefit from networking events, supplier exhibitions, innovation zones, and insights into the industry’s latest developments.
Highlights: Scientific presentations, networking events, formulation workshops, and exhibitions. Keynote speaker – Alan Oppenheim (Managing Director of Ego Pharmaceuticals).
Exhibitors: Cosmetic raw material and ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, equipment providers, testing labs, and formulation experts.
Attendees: Cosmetic scientists, R&D teams, regulatory professionals, and formulation chemists.
10. INTERPHEX Week Japan 2025
INTERPHEX Week 2025 is Japan’s largest exhibition for professionals in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The week consists of multiple expos for cosmetic and pharmaceutical innovations, showcasing advanced technologies and solutions, from ingredients and manufacturing equipment to R&D and packaging. It is held twice a year in Japan, across two venues: Tokyo and Osaka.
PharmaLab Expo 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics R&D Expo
Date: February 25–27, 2025
Location: INTEX Osaka, Japan
Date: July 9–11, 2025
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Why Attend: PharmaLab Expo is Asia’s leading event for pharmaceutical and cosmetic R&D. The event showcases breakthroughs in drug discovery, lab equipment, analysis technologies, and formulation innovations. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals while networking with global industry leaders.
Asia’s leading exhibition for drug discovery, pharma, and cosmetic R&D technologies to gain insights into the intersection of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, discover innovations in R&D equipment, and network with global industry leaders.
Highlights: Exhibition on laboratory and drug discovery technology, biotechnology, cosmetic, and pharma R&D technologies.
Exhibitors: Key pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry players showcasing the latest lab technology, R&D equipment, formulation tools, and lab equipment suppliers.
Attendees: R&D scientists, lab managers, product developers, cosmetic chemists, pharmaceutical researchers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, academia, cosmetics manufacturers, biotech companies, research institutes, and regenerative medicine companies.
INTERPHEX Week 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Manufacturing Expo
Date: February 25–27, 2025
Location: Osaka, Japan
Date: July 9–11, 2025
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Why Attend: INTERPHEX is Japan’s largest pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing and packaging exhibition offering access to innovative machinery, advanced production techniques, and quality control solutions. It provides a platform to explore new technologies, enhance manufacturing efficiency, learn about advanced production techniques, and meet industry standards.
Highlights: Cutting-edge machinery, manufacturing innovations, regulatory updates, and demonstrations of the latest production technology.
Exhibitors: Pharmaceutical and cosmetics production machinery manufacturers, packaging companies, and ingredient suppliers.
Attendees: Pharma/Cosmetic/Detergent Manufacturers from the following departments: manufacturing and production engineering, logistics, SCM division, R&D, packaging, quality control, factory management.
in-Pharma Japan 2025 – International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Ingredients Expo
Date: February 25–27, 2025
Location: Osaka, Japan
Date: July 9–11, 2025
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Why Attend: This expo is a dedicated platform for sourcing innovative cosmetic ingredients, excipients, and packaging materials. It is a must-attend event for R&D teams seeking sustainable, effective ingredients and raw materials for new product formulations.
Highlights: Showcases of new ingredients, sustainable materials, and product formulation techniques.
Exhibitors: Ingredient suppliers, raw material developers, and solution providers for the pharma and cosmetics industries.
Attendees: Decision makers and executives from pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, biotech, contract, and functional food manufacturers.
Conferences focused on Sustainability in Cosmetics
11. Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2025
Date: June 5–6, 2025
Location: Dream Downtown by Hyatt, New York, USA
Date: October 27–28, 2025
Location: Crowne-Plaza – Republique, Paris, France
Why Attend: This summit brings together key stakeholders in the cosmetics industry to drive sustainability through discussions on green chemistry, eco-friendly packaging, ethical sourcing, sustainable supply chains, and corporate social responsibility. It offers insights into innovative eco-conscious practices, helping companies reduce environmental impact and meet the growing demand for sustainable products. The European edition of this event is ideal for companies seeking insights into the European market’s regulatory standards and consumer expectations around sustainability.
Highlights: Sustainability regulations, eco-packaging solutions, and eco-innovation in cosmetics. Sessions on sustainability updates, green ingredients, marketing developments, customer impacts, and workshops on green formulation and sustainability metrics.
Exhibitors: Eco-friendly ingredient suppliers and developers, sustainable packaging companies, and green chemistry firms.
Attendees: Packaging, chemical, raw material, and ingredient companies. Formulators, sustainability advocates, researchers, investors, financiers, packaging designers, regulatory advisors, retailers, distributors, cosmetic brand owners, and manufacturers.
Conferences focused on Regulations in Cosmetics
12. 9th ERPA Annual Congress on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics (CRCC2025)
Date: February 24–25, 2025
Location: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Why Attend: CRCC2025 is focused on regulatory and compliance issues within the cosmetics industry, addressing topics like ingredient usage, product safety, packaging and packaging waste, allergens, fragrance, labeling requirements, microplastics, and EU regulations. It’s a must-attend event for professionals involved in ensuring compliance with industry standards and navigating regulatory frameworks in the European market.
Highlights: Comprehensive sessions on European Union (EU) regulatory updates, presentations on compliance practices, workshops on labeling and claims, general product safety regulation, packaging waste regulation, allergens fragrance, IT solutions for the legislator, regulator, manufacturer, good manufacturing practices, and microplastics.
Exhibitors: Regulatory and compliance consultants, legal experts, and technology providers for cosmetic safety and labeling compliance.
Attendees: R&D leaders from cosmetic companies, regulatory officers, compliance managers, legal professionals, safety assessors, QA personnel, cosmetic testing laboratories, research facility managers, pharmaceutical company representatives, and start-up companies.
13. 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Date: March 27–28, 2025
Location: New York City Bar Association, New York, USA
Why Attend: This annual forum, organized by the American Conference Institute, addresses pressing legal, regulatory, and compliance issues in the cosmetics and personal care industry. The event gathers industry professionals, legal experts, and regulators to discuss topics on product safety, labeling, advertising claims, and emerging legislation. It offers valuable insights on compliance with MoCRA, state legislative reforms targeting consumer safety and sustainability, and new FTC advertising guidelines. Additionally, it’ll explore the transformative role of AI and technology in the cosmetics sector, focusing on data privacy concerns.
Highlights:
- Industry leaders as speakers will share insights
- Navigating MoCRA’s new requirements and FDA enforcement actions
- Addressing ESG risks and environmental marketing claims in the beauty industry
- Comprehending the impact of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and recyclability
- Regulations on manufacturing and packaging
- Tackling contaminants: Benzene, PFAs, and asbestos safety concerns
- Managing influencer marketing and FTC compliance in advertising
- Exploring global market entry: Regulatory challenges in China and Latin America
- Safeguarding data privacy and trade secrets in the evolving AI-driven landscape
Exhibitors: Law firms specializing in cosmetic regulations, compliance technology providers, legal experts, and regulatory consultants.
Attendees: Cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, officers, directors, and executives for regulatory affairs, in-house counsel, law firm attorneys, and those responsible for FDA law and regulatory developments, advertising and promotion, IP, patents, trademarks, licensing, quality assurance, and business development.
14. Cosmed Regulatory Congress 2025
Date: March 26–27, 2025
Location: Paris, France
Why Attend: Organized by COSMED, this conference provides a platform for industry leaders, regulatory professionals, and manufacturers to explore regulatory trends and challenges in the cosmetics industry. The event includes sessions on European and international regulatory updates, product safety assessments, and claims validation, making it essential for professionals seeking to stay updated on regulatory developments. Attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of cosmetics regulations, chemical regulations, environmental regulations, and, in the case of exports, international regulations.
Highlights: On the French and European front, the participation of the DGCCRF and the European Commission with Sylwia JACZEWSKA will provide an exhaustive checklist of regulatory priorities and issues for the months ahead.
On the international front, the exclusive participation of Meredith Petillo, Vice-President of the IBA (American Association of Cosmetic SMEs), will offer unrivaled expertise on the export of cosmetic products to the United States, which accounts for 12.8% of the market share, making this country the world’s second-largest market after Europe.
Exhibitors: Regulatory agencies, consulting firms, compliance software providers, and law firms.
Attendees: Company directors and managers from regulatory affairs, toxicology and compliance professionals, quality control experts, product safety scientists, and R&D managers.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a cosmetic scientist, formulator, R&D professional, or industry leader, 2025 presents a series of world-class R&D conferences to explore latest advancements in skincare, beauty formulations, sustainable innovations, biotechnology, and AI applications in cosmetics.
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Authored By – Shrey Gupta, Market Research
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