The World Tour with the Cosmoprof International Platform

The Cosmoprof network continues to expand with new initiatives in the most strategic markets for the beauty sector, along with new collaborations aimed at enhancing business opportunities for industry professionals.

The Cosmoprof network, with its events organized by BolognaFiere Group, continues to grow and strengthen its presence in key markets worldwide. With over 50 years of prestige, Cosmoprof has enhanced its offerings to ensure constant networking opportunities for thousands of beauty industry companies and professionals. With events in Bologna, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Mumbai, Bangkok, and, starting in 2024, Miami, the Cosmoprof format is the ideal partner for stakeholders interested in the global evolution of the beauty sector, as well as for operators with specific interests in regional markets.

“The strong international focus and the ability to adapt the format to different markets are the key factors that make Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna a leading platform for over 10,000 companies and more than 500,000 operators across five continents,” says Gianpiero Calzolari, President of BolognaFiere. “The network evolves alongside the needs of this ever-changing sector, developing innovative digital projects and services that support industry professionals while anticipating trends and industrial solutions. Thanks to our partnerships abroad, Cosmoprof has become a globally recognized brand, enabling us to continue providing advanced business solutions that support the growth of the industry."

In 2024, the global cosmetics industry is expected to reach a total turnover of more than $648 billion, reflecting a 5.7% growth compared to the previous year. Since 2018, the industry has grown by 19.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

In this highly competitive landscape, Cosmoprof-branded events stand out for their ability to combine an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovations from around the world with high-quality training opportunities, thanks to contributions from prestigious experts and opinion leaders. Furthermore, tailored digital services and the expertise of a highly qualified team help stakeholders expand their business relationships and projects, making Cosmoprof events an increasingly strategic experience for suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, buyers, distributors, retailers, and operators looking for new solutions to grow their businesses.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the flagship event of the platform, and its 57th edition will take place from March 20th to 23rd, 2025. After the success of the last edition, which welcomed 248,500 operators from 150 countries and 3,012 exhibitors, the event will celebrate new milestones. Participants from more than 150 countries will benefit from a more functional layout of the pavilions, designed to simplify navigation and highlight new product sectors of particular relevance to the market.

Upcoming events in the Cosmoprof network around the world

The final event in 2024 for the international Cosmoprof platform is Cosmoprof India, held from December 5th to 7th at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Year after year, the event attracts growing interest among industry professionals. Cosmoprof and Cosmopack India reflect the dynamics and growth of the Indian beauty industry, while also providing international players access to the local market and nearby regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Nepal. More than 700 exhibitors and brands and 9,000 expected attendees will experience the expansion of the Indian beauty market.

From January 21st to 23rd, 2025, the second edition of Cosmoprof North America - Miami will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre. Thanks to the joint venture with Informa Markets and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Cosmoprof offers a dual presence in the United States, with events in Las Vegas and, starting in 2024, Miami, seizing the opportunities of the largest beauty market in the world. Over 700 exhibitors participated in the first edition in January 2024, representing excellence across the supply chain, skincare, makeup, hair, and nail sectors, with over 20,000 operators in attendance.

Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN, organized by BolognaFiere, Informa Markets, and Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co. Ltd., will be held from June 25th to 27th, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Expectations for the fifth edition are high, following the excellent results in 2024 which saw the participation of over 1,500 exhibitors and brands, and 16,636 visitors.

Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas remains the key event for beauty industry professionals in the Americas, with a particular focus on Indie Brands from the East Coast and markets in North America. The 22nd edition is scheduled from July 15th to 17th, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre. Cosmoprof North America is regarded as the launchpad for new brands, presenting revolutionary technologies, product innovations, and new channels for production, packaging, and distribution.

Cosmoprof Asia will take place from November 11th to 14th, 2025 with Cosmopack Asia running from November 11th to 13th at AsiaWorld-Expo, and Cosmoprof Asia from November 12th to 14th at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. More than 2,500 exhibitors from 47 countries and regions, along with 60,975 visitors gathered in Hong Kong for the last edition to discover and experience the latest trends and products for the Asia-Pacific market. Cosmoprof Asia continues to affirm its role as the premier platform for industry leaders in the region, with over 600 senior executives and top buyers, mainly from Asia-Pacific, Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.

International partnerships

Cosmoprof is a partner of numerous industry-specific events, creating synergies that benefit operators and their businesses.

In Europe, following the acquisition of the German group Health and Beauty in 2018, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof has strengthened its leadership by directly managing the Beauty Forum network. This network comprises over 20 well-established events dedicated to the professional aesthetics sector in Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Hungary.

In the United States, through a collaboration with Informa Markets, Cosmoprof is a partner of the Premiere Show Group network, which hosts specialized events for the professional beauty sector in Anaheim, Orlando, San Antonio, and Columbus. Premiere Shows is one of the leading organizers of beauty industry events in the USA, with an international network that connects professionals, students, renowned educators, and top brands in the sector.

In Asia, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof is a partner for events in Indonesia, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China (including the South China Beauty Expo), and Vietnam.

Additionally, Cosmoprof collaboration with Esxence, the global reference event for Artistic Perfumery, is intensifying. This partnership will lead to new initiatives in the coming months aimed at promoting excellence within this sector.

Further projects focused on strategic markets for the cosmetics industry are in the pipeline for the coming months.

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