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The International Make-up Artist Trade Show, or IMATS, is the world’s largest celebration of make-up artistry.

Thousands of make-up artists, exhibitors and enthusiasts come together at this make-up expo to discuss, display and collect the best the industry has to offer.

Make-up pros from fashion and film provide education, make-up tutorials and live demonstrations, while beauty brands offer the latest trends and new products.

IMATS VIRTUAL April 16-18, 2021*

The renowned in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will return this October, welcoming personal care and cosmetic formulators to discover the latest advances in the age of sustainability and well-being. Running from 25-26 October 2022 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London, this year’s theme will put sustainability at the forefront, exploring the advances in science and technology that underpin emerging trends in cosmetic formulation. Registration is now open.

With a packed line-up of international experts, the Summit will offer attendees the chance to gain high-level scientific insights and solutions into the most pertinent trends impacting the future of the industry. A total of 22 sessions will run over two days, with all-new breakout roundtable sessions enabling delegates to be immersed in selected topics and contribute to the wider discussion about specific trends and challenges.

This year’s programme will offer R&D professionals and formulators from cosmetic manufacturers and ingredient suppliers insights into a wide range of topics, ranging from nutricosmetics, the microbiome, microplastics, recyclability and the latest regulations.

Sustainability and the Environment

Opening the 2022 Summit, Barbara Olioso, Managing Director, The Green Chemist Consultancy will deliver the opening remarks exploring sustainability with reference to industry metrics, packaging and microplastics. The day will continue with a packed schedule of insightful sessions from ‘Trends in sustainable beauty, products and packaging’; to ‘Designing and integrating an environmental scorecard system’; while ‘Sustainable packaging trends’ will offer insights directly from a brand’s perspective.

Speaking about the Summit, Barbara commented: “Today our industry is changing at a fast pace, so it is essential more than ever before to keep up to date with the latest trends and scientific findings. The Formulation Summit, an interactive and intimate face-to-face event for professionals working in cosmetic product development, is the best way to do exactly that.”

Confirmed speakers appearing on day one, include Dr. Giovanna Laudisio, CEO and Co-Founder of Naturbeads, who will explore ‘Cellulose Microbeads: a sustainable alternative to microplastics in cosmetics.’ The session will explore the use of microplastics and their impact on both the environment and human health. She’ll explore the current regulations, with bans currently in place in the US, UK, Canada, China and more. Naturbeads, a young start-up hailing from the University of Bath, is taking the steps to commercialise biodegradable, plant-based microbeads as a sustainable alternative. It will provide delegates with the opportunity to understand how the technology is transforming cellulose from its natural fibre form into perfectly spherical cellulose beads without the addition of plasticisers.

Meanwhile, Margaret Bates, Executive Director, OPRL will offer a deep dive into recycling labels and the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). She will explain how the OPRL labelling system works, how recyclability is determined, how consumer trust and confidence have been achieved and how brands can ensure that their packaging qualifies for a “Recycle” label.

Environmental claims and the opportunities and challenges associated with them will also be put under the spotlight when Olivia Santoni, CEO and Amanda Isom, Regulatory Affairs Director, Bloom Regulatory Limited take to the stage. Their session will focus on the latest regulatory landscape and the practical challenges and opportunities for companies operating in the UK and Europe. It will also explore the impact and considerations required when substantiating claims such as microplastics, clean beauty, waterless, environmentally friendly, biodegradable/compostable, and more.

The science behind the latest trends

Day two will return to explore the science behind the latest cosmetic trends, from understanding the ‘omics’ era and the importance of the matrisome; to how to harness the latest developments in the understanding of the microbiome for cosmetic formulation; and the oral supplements providing beauty benefits.

Speakers confirmed to join the Summit programme on day two include Francis McGlone, Head of the Somatosensory & Affective Neuroscience Group, School of Natural Sciences & Psychology who will explore how neurocosmetics links sensation with emotional well-being. The session will explore the role of touch in well-being, the latest neuroscience and neuropsychology techniques and how to formulate to maximise the benefits of touch.

Closing the 2022 Formulation Summit, David Wood, Author, Chair, London Futurists will deliver a thought-provoking keynote session. The author of ‘The Abolition of Aging’ will raise the question ‘Are we nearing the longevity escape velocity?’. The concept of longevity escape velocity, or the point at which science can extend your life for more than a year for every year that you are alive, has been gaining traction. He will help delegates understand the perception of ageing and the radical extension of human longevity; the accelerating field of rejuvenation biology; and the possibility of indefinite lifespans.

Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director of in-cosmetics Formulation Summit, said: “This year’s Formulation Summit will take a deep dive into sustainability and the next steps for brands, formulators and R&D professionals looking to embrace circularity. From evolving trends, innovation in packaging to upcycling and more, delegates can join sessions led by international industry leaders and for the first time, join in the discussion in an all-new roundtable format. We’re delighted to welcome a roster of industry experts, along with our keynote speaker David Wood who is set to challenge and inspire our understanding of ageing and the human condition.”

For more information on this year’s programme, visit the in-cosmetics Formulation Summit website here: https://www.in-cosmetics.com/summit/en-gb.html. Registration is now open with early-bird rates available until 23 September 2022. Delegates gain access to the conference programme, including seminars and roundtable discussions, and the chance to network with sponsors, delegates and speakers.

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Returning for its second year in 2023 as an in-person event, the ARA Leaders Forum is the retail industry’s preeminent major Australian sector conference, bringing together the boldest ideas, greatest minds and most visionary future thinkers of Australian retail into an epic one-day event.

Meet your leadership peers at the 2023 ARA Leaders Forum – network with the largest gathering of retail executives from across Australia to explore the future of retail and the most important issues facing you and your teams.

 For event information and ticketing enquiries, please contact events@retail.org.au.

Cathy Tolpigin, founder of The Green Edit is thrilled to announce Australia’s clean beauty and wellness event is locked in for a third instalment on Thursday, March 16 2023 at 12-Micron in Barangaroo, Sydney.

The next event for The Green Edit has been created as a direct response to the needs heard from brand founders as well as feedback received from media, influencers, retailers, spas and clinics. The new format provides brand founders with more opportunities for connection, inspiration and the opportunity to gain key industry insights. This evolution features two industry events on one day at 12-Micron:

Event 1: The Beauty Breakfast Summit Event – All beauty brands welcome.
8am – 12:30pm
Beauty and wellness brand founders, their PR and marketing teams may purchase a ticket to attend a beautiful breakfast together with other founders for a morning of connection, inspiration and insight. Guests will gain knowledge from three curated industry panels featuring 12 key media, retailer and industry experts on the trends and insights influencing beauty brands and the clean beauty industry in 2023. Panel speakers include

• Elle Halliwell – Journalist at The Australian
• Sally Hunwick – Beauty Director at Marie Claire
• Elysha Sullivan – Head of Merchandising Sephora Australia
• Erin Hawkin of Nourished Netherlands
• Elise Wilson – Category Beauty Editor at Are Media and more.

Early bird tickets are now available from $395 at www.thegreenedit.com.au until the 30th of November 2022.

Event 2: The Green Edit PR Showcase Event – Exclusively for clean beauty and wellness brands.
2pm – 5pm
A highly edited, curated, limited by-invitation-only event featuring 20 beauty and wellness brands who will showcase their products and connect with a curated guest list of key media, decision making beauty retailers, spas and clinics, looking for the best in green beauty. All brands meet our “Loved By” The Green Edit stamp criteria. Guests have the opportunity to experience the latest clean beauty and wellness launches and meet the founders behind the brands. Exhibitor spaces have already been secured by Retreatment Botanics, Edible Beauty, Ipsum Skin, Clemence Organics, Angove Family Winemakers, OPTY.NC and Serene Body Health.

Coming off the success of last year, Online Retailer Conference & Expo returns this July with a can’t-miss slate of international and local speakers, exhibitors, and workshops. Australia’s most recognised e-commerce and retail expo will be held in-person at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney on July 19^th, and 20^th, 2023.

With a focus on the future of tech in retail, this year’s conference will feature the who’s who of the industry coming together across two days to talk about the sector’s hottest topics, including AI, sustainability and circularity, and the rise of marketplaces in retail.

The conference itself, which will be ticketed, will have 12 conference tracks catering to all business sizes, access to over 110+ speakers, and unlimited tech, trends, and networking events to explore.

The highly anticipated event will feature more international speakers than ever before, with keynote speeches from some of brightest global names in retail business, including Carney Nir, VP, Global eCommerce and Digital Experience from Orveon Global (bareMinerals and Laura Mercier), Jamie Crummie, Co-Founder, Too Good To Go, and Matheus Stancati, Co-Founder, Serendipity Furniture and Sunken Blimp.

Local speakers will include Lydia Bertini, Head of Customer and People at Miss Amara, Nick Blatt, Head of Ecommerce & Digital Customer Experience from Chemist Warehouse, and Pathum Wanigasekara, Head of Performance Marketing from Booktopia.

Each morning’s keynote speech will be free to attend along with the Expo.

Online Retailer Event Director, Matt Smith said, “We’re so excited to return this year and explore the fascinating topic of innovative, cutting-edge new technologies and the role they will play in the future of online retail. We have developed an exceptional roster of talent to speak to some of the most hot-button issues in the industry. No matter which stage of business each retailer is at, and the level of their own individual career, we are certain there is a panel discussion, workshop, or networking opportunity of tremendous value to them.”

Attendees will have the chance to hear from leading brands and strategic partners on how they are navigating this ever-changing industry – conference highlights will include:

• Customer retention post-pandemic: Hear from international keynote speaker, Carney Nir of Orveon Global — the company behind cult favourite beauty brand bareMinerals. Carney will discuss strategies on investing in your customers to become brand advocates and powerful word-of-mouth marketing tools. She will also discuss achieving customer retention through omni-channel excellence and why sometimes going back to customer basics produces the best results.
• The rise of marketplaces: We’re currently experiencing a marketplace revolution, where brands who have limited resources are being provided with an alternative model to show up in the online retail space. Guests will learn more about why marketplaces are dominating the online retail industry, with panel experts sharing how to create emotional and personalised customer experiences on these platforms.
• Driving resilience through technology and innovation: At the heart of this year’s conference, this topic explores the array of tech solutions, software, and tools available in today’s market, and how retailers can leverage the appropriate technologies to stay relevant, resilient, and responsive to an evolving landscape. Join in this panel discussion to gain insights on how consumer behaviour is predicted to change over the next year and how tech can help retailers adapt to these shifts.

Following the success of last year’s B2B stream, a new conference track will be available to B2B retailers looking to learn from industry experts on how to help grow their enterprise. Key areas of discussion in this stream will involve topics like digital transformation, thinking like a B2C to achieve B2B success, and B2B marketplaces.

Gathering the widest array of ecommerce technology and solution providers in Australasia, the coinciding free-to-attend expo will host 140+ exhibitors set to showcase the newest technologies and innovations, with the express purpose of giving online retailers a leading edge over the competition.

Held on the final evening of Online Retailer, the Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) rounds off the event with a bang.  The ORIAS has established itself as Australia’s leading retail awards program that celebrates the excellence of Australasia’s vibrant and innovative multichannel and online retailing visionaries.