Cosmopack Education | Expert Speaker Sessions | Cosmoprof 2023

How to Succeed in Beauty Innovation 

Innovation is notoriously difficult, with up to 90% of new brands failing to stay on shelf past their second year in market. In this session we will take a deep dive into the state of innovation in beauty, including the top launches of 2022, and the main themes that are driving innovation forward. Along the way we will share lessons and case studies on how brands can identify compelling concepts, develop successful products, and activate in market, to increase their chances of long-term success

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Anna Mayo
VP
NielsenIQ Beauty Vertical 

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Sustainable Beauty Packaging 

How will SMART packaging change the Beauty Industry? The adoption of A.I., Blockchain Technologies, and Tokenization will have a significant impact on the beauty and personal care industries in the next 5 years. These incredible tools will aid in accomplishing sustainability goals, solving authentication issues, and increasing customer engagement and retention. 

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Brandon Frank
President, Pacific Packaging Components 

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The Evolution of Suncare: How Sunscreen Reinvented Itself 

As environmental exposure becomes more severe, suncare becomes a critical element for our wellbeing. Aligning with this, the suncare market has completely transformed itself to a booming category with inclusive options, skin-caring formulations, and exciting new formats. Join Melissa Hago, VP of Beauty & Wellness at global trend forecasting agency Fashion Snoops, as she presents key trends within the suncare industry, followed by a panel that will deep dive into the cutting-edge future of suncare. 

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Ingredients Driving the Beauty Industry 2.0

It was standing room only last year when Ron Robinson and Nicole Musco discussed the biggest ingredient trends in beauty. They are back with fresh takes on the ever-changing world of ingredients and what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

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Faye Brookman
Beauty Journalist

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Materials are the cornerstone of sustainability. In this truly unique presentation, we will examine the socio-cultural influences shaping consumer expectations, the aesthetic applications that will prevail and the materials that will make them a reality. Join Material ConneXion, the world’s leading material insight company, as they harmonize “the creative” and “the tangible” and learn how material-minded design is empowering brands to achieve their sustainability targets faster, without sacrificing design and creativity 

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Speed to Market: Does Having Your Supply Chain Elements Closer Improve Your Speed to Market? 

What does it take to nearshore or onshore your supply chain?   Does it make you more nimble or responsive?  

What elements of your supply chain make the most sense to relocate and why?   

IBA talks with brands and supply chain experts on their experiences in revamping their supply chains and supply line proximity on speed to market.

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Akemi Ooka
Head of Global Supply Chain and Sustainability, Independent Beauty Association 

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An Unstoppable Supply Chain: Solutions for Brands Big & Small 

The past few years have brought new difficulties and new lessons to the cosmetic and personal care industry. And we have a lot to learn from beauty brands that have survived and thrived through it all. In this session, packaging and product development leaders will share strategies and solutions that work in modern times. We’ll discover how to turn vendors into partners, challenges into opportunities, and setbacks into successes. 

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Deanna Utroske
Supplier Positioning and Content Consultant 

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