2026 Event Programme
Conference Streams
Inform
The Inform seminars feature experts and authorities tackling a stimulating range of technical and commercial issues.
Inspire
Supplier led presentations featuring the latest products, services and equipment within the UK Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry.
Workshops
Engage and gain insights into various product applications, e.g. a scent for hair care, flavour for lip care, or a different texture for a cleanser.
Demonstrations
Taking place on the exhibitors stands, these demonstrations offer solutions to any mixing and formulation challenges you may encounter.
HI&I
Returning for 2026: HI&I Cleaning Products Content Theatre
Industry Leaders
Ateh Jewel
Opening session - free for all attendees
Liz Earle MBE
Closing session - free for all attendees
9.30am Tuesday 11 November
3:00pm Wednesday 12 November
Industry Leaders
Ateh Jewel
Opening session - free for all attendees
9.30am Tuesday 11 November
Liz Earle MBE
Closing session - free for all attendees
3:00pm Wednesday 12 November
10 November
11 November
Inform
The Inform Sessions Are Carefully Being Curated. The Programme Will Be Released Soon.
Inform
10 November
Ateh Jewel
Industry Leader - Opening Session
9:30am | FREE for all attendees
- The evolving face of beauty – How cultural values have shaped personal care through the ages, and why inclusivity is now essential to product innovation.
- Diversity as a driver of progress – Practical insights on how brands can embed representation in their product development, marketing, and consumer engagement.
- Lessons from two decades in beauty – What the industry has gained from embracing diversity, and the risks of overlooking it.
- Collaboration with global brands – Real-world examples from working with Estée Lauder, Aveda, and Chanel on adapting products and storytelling for diverse audiences.
- Personal care as empowerment – Positioning formulations not just as functional, but as tools to inspire confidence and create meaningful connections with consumers.
Inform 1
Inform 2
11 November
Inform 1
Inform 2
Liz Earle MBE
Industry Leader - Closing Session
3:00pm | FREE for all attendees
- From start-up to household name – Building Liz Earle Beauty Co.: lessons in entrepreneurship, brand-building, and creating consumer trust that lasts.
- The industry through the ages – How approaches to skincare, wellbeing, and consumer expectations have shifted since the 1990s, and what she might do differently if starting today.
- Sustainability in practice – The role of naturally active ingredients, ethical sourcing, and Fairtrade principles in creating sustainable and competitive formulations.
- The holistic consumer – Why nutrition, wellbeing, and lifestyle factors increasingly influence purchasing choices, and what this means for future product development.
- Authenticity and engagement – How to communicate brand values clearly and consistently across channels, from product storytelling to direct consumer touchpoints.
Inform
10 November
Ateh Jewel
Industry Leader - Opening Session
9:30am | FREE for all attendees
- The evolving face of beauty – How cultural values have shaped personal care through the ages, and why inclusivity is now essential to product innovation.
- Diversity as a driver of progress – Practical insights on how brands can embed representation in their product development, marketing, and consumer engagement.
- Lessons from two decades in beauty – What the industry has gained from embracing diversity, and the risks of overlooking it.
- Collaboration with global brands – Real-world examples from working with Estée Lauder, Aveda, and Chanel on adapting products and storytelling for diverse audiences.
- Personal care as empowerment – Positioning formulations not just as functional, but as tools to inspire confidence and create meaningful connections with consumers.
Inform 1
Inform 2
11 November
Inform 1
Inform 2
Liz Earle MBE
Industry Leader - Closing Session
3:00pm | FREE for all attendees
- From start-up to household name – Building Liz Earle Beauty Co.: lessons in entrepreneurship, brand-building, and creating consumer trust that lasts.
- The industry through the ages – How approaches to skincare, wellbeing, and consumer expectations have shifted since the 1990s, and what she might do differently if starting today.
- Sustainability in practice – The role of naturally active ingredients, ethical sourcing, and Fairtrade principles in creating sustainable and competitive formulations.
- The holistic consumer – Why nutrition, wellbeing, and lifestyle factors increasingly influence purchasing choices, and what this means for future product development.
- Authenticity and engagement – How to communicate brand values clearly and consistently across channels, from product storytelling to direct consumer touchpoints.
Inspire
10 November
Inspire A
Inspire B
Inspire C
11 November
Inspire A
Inspire B
Inspire C
Inspire
10 November
Inspire A
Inspire B
Inspire C
11 November
Inspire A
Inspire B
Inspire C
