Beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna opens its doors today for the first time since 2019. The show will run from April 28 to May 2.
The show will host 2,700 exhibitors from 70 countries and buyers from 90 countries. There will be 26 country pavilions hosting small- and medium-sized companies.
BW Confidential is on the ground and will report on the latest news and innovations presented at the show.
Cosmopack and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics will take place from April 28 to May 1, while Cosmo Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon will take place from April 29 to May 2.
Cosmopack will host supply-chain players, including contract manufacturing and private labels, process and packaging machinery, primary and secondary packaging, applicators ingredients, and raw materials companies.
Meanwhile, Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics will host 1,100 exhibitors across beauty categories in the mass, prestige and masstige segments. The Cosmoprime pavilion will be dedicated to prestige and luxury brands, while the Zoom on Emerging Prime area will highlight companies that are attending the trade show for the first time.
Cosmo Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon will be home to professional channel players. There were 550 exhibitors confirmed as of March 31.
Show organizer BolognaFiere Cosmoprof General Manager Enrico Zannini said: “The beauty industry did not stop: It did not do so during the pandemic and it is not doing so in a context of war like the current one. From our daily contact with companies and professionals, we perceive a strong desire and commitment to return to in-person trade fairs.”