The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna recorded positive results, with over 255,000 cosmetics industry professionals taking part.
The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna closed its doors on March 29, 2026, confirming its status as the must-attend event for the global cosmetics industry. More than 255,000 professionals from over 150 countries and 3,104 companies from 68 countries, representing over 10,000 brands, strengthened the position of the beauty sector.
An international beauty hub
For four days, Bologna established itself as an international beauty center, welcoming a qualified community of buyers, distributors, retailers and professional operators. The high quality of visitors, combined with strong international participation, confirmed the effectiveness of the welcome programs and networking tools, facilitating targeted meetings and concrete business opportunities throughout the supply chain. Key industry players invested in Cosmoprof to develop new partnerships, strengthen established relationships and identify emerging trends.
A valuable edition for the sector
Cosmoprof continues to serve as a leading platform for the sector, fostering connections, business opportunities and growth in global markets, while making a tangible contribution to the development and strengthening of the entire cosmetics supply chain. Enrico Zannini, General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, commented: « The beauty sector continues to demonstrate an extraordinary capacity for resilience, even in a complex and constantly changing geopolitical context, confirming its strength and dynamism on a global scale. "
He also added: « The results of this edition underline the cosmetics industry's ability to respond rapidly to challenges, maintaining high levels of innovation, competitiveness and networking capacity. "
The support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, together with the ITA - Italian Trade Agency, has also been fundamental to the 2026 edition, contributing to the presence of highly qualified buyer delegations from key markets. Collaboration with Cosmetica Italia - the Personal Care Association - also continues, enhancing the excellence of the Italian supply chain in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global context.
The next edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will take place from March 18 to 21, 2027, with new initiatives and solutions increasingly focused on supporting the evolution of the global cosmetics industry.
