The 2026 conference program focuses on specific themes: regenerative ingredients, formulations designed to restore and renew, materials that go beyond mere circularity, scientific methods for measuring regenerative impact, and more sustainable industrial processes. International experts, researchers, and innovators are scheduled to share their analyses and insights.
2026 Theme: «Regenerations»
Cosmetic 360 explores this theme through five activity areas, a dedicated tour for participating exhibitors, and a special award «Regenerations — Jury’s Favorite» part of the Cosmetic 360 Awards. The overarching theme covers the entire value chain, from the cultivation of raw materials to recent scientific advances. A technical overview is planned on resource optimization and the criteria for evaluating regenerative benefits.
Nutricosmetics: 300 Md€ in 2030 (+75 %)
The Nutricosmetics Zone highlights a market estimated at 300 billion euros in 2030, representing a 75% increase over 10 years. Four pillars are highlighted: ingredient potential with Roelmi HPC; formulation and dosage forms with Phytéo; regulatory challenges in nutraceuticals with Pharmanager Development; and marketing and communication with Nutrikéo. This framework combines the exploration of market opportunities, industrial transformation, and the management of market access constraints.
Featured sections: Greentech, IBG x Centdegrés, startups
Greentech presents the’«Opus 2» from his "Capsule of Anticipation" «Biotechnology 2045», in the form of a «Future Projection Booth» featuring scripted videos about innovations that may emerge in the coming decades. IBG x Centdegrés present «The Innovative Table», a platform for developing strategic projects that brings together market experts, brand strategists, designers, engineers, product developers, supply-chain experts, and partner suppliers around a single table. The Start-up Zone 2026 will host 36 emerging companies for pitch sessions and discussions.
The international lineup includes 20 participating countries (including Germany, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.). Two Asian groups—one from Korea and one from China—are expected to attend, along with a C-beauty zone sponsored by Botanee. The 2026 edition coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Global Cosmetics Cluster, which brings together 17 member clusters. In addition to the 260 booths, the event will feature Innovation Challenges with Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH Recherche, Technature, and Proya; an Academic Research zone; a village of 36 startups; and a Factory Zone dedicated to industrial demonstrations.
