The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference 2026
22 September 2026
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, United Kingdom
The 14th annual Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference is a one-day, industry-led conference and networking exhibition organised by Global Insight Conferences. The 2026 programme covers AI, skincare and anti-aging, beauty trends, packaging and sustainability, hair care, health and wellness, new product development, retailer insights, social media and customer engagement, with brand and retailer speakers, panel discussions, informal breakout discussions and networking time.
28 sessions · 46 speakers
Organiser (1)
Media Partners (6)
EME Outlook Magazine · Media Planet · Packaging-Labelling · Next in Beauty · Scratch · 20/100 Retail
Association Partner (1)
Dutch Cosmetics Association (NCV)
Speakers (46)
- Atoshi George Head of Scientific (formerly at L’Oreal), L’Oreal
- Gina Morgan Senior Global Education Manager, No7 Beauty Company
- Faith Hobson Buying Director, Cult Beauty
- Jessica Clark Chief Commercial Officer, Floral Street
- Andrew Leatherbarrow Director Of Scaling & Strategy, NUON & AuraLuxe
- Anurag Banerjee Co-Founder, Quilt.AI
- Arnaud Amouroux VP Sales Health, Home & Personal Care, Amcor
- Ciara Sheehy Ecommerce & Marketplace Manager, Philip Kingsley
- Debbie Palmer Beauty Experience Manager, Marks & Spencer
- Dr. Gabriele DS Musala Head of Product Development, Medik8
- Frank Meyer Corporate Senior Vice President, Henkel Consumer Brands R&D, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- Geoff Briggs Technology Scout (Beauty Tech), No7 Beauty Company
- Gracie Tullio Co-Founder & Creative Director, PURESEOUL
- Heather Jackson Co-Founder & CEO, GenM
- Holly Harrison Head of Beauty, TikTok
- Jordan Kavanagh Senior Consumer Scientist, Oriflame Cosmetics
- Molly Mukabi Affiliate Marketing Executive, LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
- Natalie Enslöw Founder & CEO, fjör
- Sarah Hawley Associate Director E-Commerce & Retail – Salon Division, Kao Corporation
- Scott Bradfield Commercial & Operations Director, REFY
- Sophie Collins Global Head of Performance Marketing & Growth, Penhaligon’s, Puig
- Wayne Liu Chief Growth Officer & President of Perfect America, Perfect Corp.
- Aaron Chatterley Co-Founder, Feelunique & indu
- Abi Fitzjohn Creative Buyer, Lush Cosmetics
- Amber Bignall Business Development Manager, Sampling Innovations
- Amy Hutson Social Media & Community Manager, Benefit Cosmetics
- Angeliki Kazantzidi Head of Marketing Northern Europe, Kenvue
- Angharad Jones NARS Senior Omnichannel Manager, Shiseido UKI
- Ashley Watton Head of Marketing & Communications, KMI Brands Ltd
- Blair Sullivan Owned Media & Content Manager, Clinique
- Chris Grimason Chief Commercial Officer, Flixmedia
- Emi Ohiwerei Senior Makeup Artist / Beauty Personal Shopper, Selfridges
- Esther Jansen Senior Brand Manager Cetaphil, Galderma
- Fraser Fergie Director Of Product Development, This Works
- Gia Mills Founder, Skin In Motion
- Gillian Rushbrook Regional Commercial Manager, Bath & Body Works
- Grant Cooper General Manager UK & Ireland, Oway
- Jade Adeniyi Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Kenvue
- Julie Donald Beauty Education Manager, The Boots Group
- Olivia Peroval Head of Sustainability – Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever
- Serenella Cascio Regulatory Leader EMEA, Kenvue
- Shona Pickersgill Senior Insight & Research Manager, Superdrug
- Sophie Howarth Prestige Merchandising Director, Coty
- Tatiana Suvorova Sr Director Sales & Education, Wella UK & I
- Felicity Loftus Marketing Strategy & Communications Manager, PURESEOUL
- Sybil Wang CRM & Promotions Coordinator, PURESEOUL
Agenda
- GIC Welcome & Morning Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks 22 September 2026
- Leverage The Powerful Potential Of AI Technology To Advise, Educate & Inspire Consumers 22 September 2026
- Menopause Isn’t A Trend: Turning An Overlooked Opportunity Into A Forever Market 22 September 2026
- Revitalise Skincare & Anti-Aging With Clearly Communicated & Data-Lead Scientific Solutions That Keep Consumers Educated & Empowered 22 September 2026
- Outpace The Competition By Tapping Directly Into The Latest & Hottest Beauty Trends To Boost Revenue, Engagement & High-Impact Brand Recognition 22 September 2026
- The Future Looks Good: Reinventing Packaging For Upcoming Legislation 22 September 2026
- Hair Care 22 September 2026
- LLMs, Creators, Social, Trends: How To Keep Your Head Above Water! 22 September 2026
- Satisfy The Expectations Of Eco-Conscious Consumers & Comply With Key Regulations With Ethical, Sustainable & Environmentally-Friendly Products & Packaging 22 September 2026
- Foster A Holistic Link Between Beauty & Health Through Clean Products & Consumer Education, To Embed Wellness At The Heart Of Your Brand 22 September 2026
- The Precision Pivot: Engineering Long-Term Growth Through Scientific NPD & Consumer-Centric Innovation 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion E: Diversity & Inclusion In Beauty 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion A: Designing Inclusive Beauty: Accessibility As Innovation 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion B: Skin Microbiome 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion C: How Can Brands Leverage Retailer Relationships Most Effectively? 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion D: Balancing Brand & Performance Marketing: Building Demand While Driving Sales 22 September 2026
- Afternoon Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks 22 September 2026
- How Skin Diagnostics & Intelligent Packaging Are Reshaping Beauty 22 September 2026
- What Are Retailers Really Looking For? Hear First-Hand About The Priorities Informing Online & In-Store Decision Making In Order To Ensure Your Products Truly Cut Through & Stand Out 22 September 2026
- Bonus Session; Reserved For Perfect Corp. 22 September 2026
- Exclusive Case Study With PURESEOUL 22 September 2026
- Promote Your Brand & Connect With Your Key Demographics Through Innovative, Attention-Grabbing & Revenue-Generating Social Media Strategies 22 September 2026
- Build Your Community! Harness Powerful Content Strategies, Inspiring In-Store Experiences & Feedback-Driven Messaging To Boost Engagement & Secure Long-Term Loyalty 22 September 2026
- Afternoon Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks & Close Of Conference 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion D: The Regulatory Landscape 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion C: The Future of Beauty Advisors 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion B: How Gen Z Actually Decides What to Buy (& Why Most Brands Get It Wrong) 22 September 2026
- Informal Breakout Discussion A: Male Leadership In A Female-Led Industry 22 September 2026