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Global Beauty Market Intelligence
Consumer shifts, premiumisation and where the next decade of demand will come from.
School of Manufacturing presents
COSMEXCEL 2027Cosmetics Leadership Summit
Shaping the Future of Cosmetics
Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Sustainability. Operational Excellence. Leadership.
Date20 January 2027
VenueHotel Ginger, Mumbai Airport
FormatOne-day Leadership Summit
Hotel Ginger, Mumbai Airport: Plot no 10 & 11, Nehru Road, Western Express Highway, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099
The new decade of beauty
Why This Summit Matters
The beauty industry is being reshaped by science-led innovation, advanced manufacturing, digital commerce and changing consumer expectations. The businesses that win will combine performance, purpose and consumer relevance to turn innovative ideas into scalable beauty businesses.
USD 590 bn
Projected global beauty market by 2030
~5% CAGR
Expected annual growth through 2030
4 categories
Skincare, haircare, colour cosmetics and fragrance
Figures as presented in the COSMEXCEL 2027 event brochure.
- 01AI-powered manufacturing and smart factories.
- 02Science-backed formulations and clean-ingredient innovation.
- 03Digital commerce, social discovery and personalised beauty.
- 04Emerging-market opportunities across inclusive, affordable and premium beauty.
- 05Sustainability, product efficacy and differentiated brand experiences.
Summit overview
A Platform for the Future of Beauty
COSMEXCEL brings together visionaries, innovators and changemakers from across the beauty ecosystem to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and shape inclusive, innovative and sustainable growth.
Create. Scale. Lead.
Learning and discussion areas
What You'll Gain at This Summit
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Product Innovation & Formulation
Biotech actives, advanced formulations and science-backed differentiation.
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Entrepreneurship & Brand Building
Turning innovative ideas into scalable, relevant beauty businesses.
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Sustainable & Responsible Beauty
Clean ingredients, circular packaging and purpose-led growth.
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Manufacturing Excellence
AI, automation, quality systems and operational excellence on the shop floor.
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Regulatory & Consumer Trust
Product safety, substantiation, labelling and claims compliance.
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Global Growth & Supply Chain
Emerging-market opportunities and resilient sourcing across borders.
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Leadership & Future-Ready Strategy
Talent, innovation culture and a leadership agenda for 2027 to 2030.
Who should attend
Connect with the Leaders Shaping the Future
An executive platform for professionals across the cosmetics and beauty ecosystem.
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C-Suite Leaders
CEOs, Managing Directors, Presidents, Startup Founders and Business Unit Heads.
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Manufacturing Leaders
Manufacturing Directors, Plant Heads, Operations Leaders, Quality Heads and EHS Leaders.
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Innovation Leaders
R&D Heads, Product Development Leaders and Packaging Innovation Experts.
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Strategic Functions
Supply Chain Leaders, Procurement Heads, Sustainability Leaders and Regulatory & Compliance Experts.
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Industry Ecosystem
Ingredients Manufacturers, Packaging Companies, OEM & ODM Partners, Technology Providers, Automation Specialists and Consulting Firms.
Network. Exchange. Collaborate. Innovate. Lead.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
A Legacy of Excellence.
A Vision for the Future.
Celebrating eminent leaders whose contributions have shaped chemical engineering education, scientific research, and academic excellence in India.
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02Summit agenda · 20 January 2027
A Day of Ideas, Innovation & Industry Leadership
Agenda subject to change.
Jump to registration20 sessions in view
Networking Breakfast
Inauguration
Global consumer shifts, premiumisation, wellness, longevity and emerging markets.
Indian consumer preferences, D2C and quick commerce, indie brands and growth opportunities.
High Tea
Industry Innovation Spotlight: Ingredient Industry
Industry Innovation Spotlight: Ingredient Industry / Cosmetic Industry
Product safety, substantiation, labelling, claims and regulatory compliance.
Biotech actives, AI, advanced formulations, delivery technologies, personalisation and science-backed differentiation.
Industry Innovation Spotlight: Regulatory Industry
Lunch and Networking
Circularity, smart packaging, refillable and recyclable formats, material innovation and sustainability.
Talent, capability development, customer trust, innovation culture and profitable growth.
Industry Innovation Spotlight
Industry Innovation Spotlight
High Tea
AI, automation, quality systems, traceability, resource efficiency, productivity and operational excellence.
A leadership action agenda for innovation, talent, technology, competitiveness and sustainability.
Certificate distribution, group photograph and vote of thanks.
Networking and Event Wrap-up
Partners
Backed by science. Trusted by industry.
Leaders from the companies shaping global beauty, ingredients and consumer goods have learned and built with the School of Manufacturing community.
Academic Partner
Grounding every session in rigorous chemical science and technology research.
Trusted by 24+ organisations
- Aditya Birla Group
- Atul
- BASF
- Bayer
- Croda
- Dr. Sheth's
- Evonik
- Galaxy
- Godrej
- Hindustan Unilever Limited
- IFF
- IMCD
- Lupin
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kaya Clinic
- L'Oréal
- Marico
- National University of Singapore
- Nykaa
- Nouryon
- OmniActive
- Pidilite
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Woolf
+ many others
Registration
Join the Industry's Most Influential Cosmetics Leaders
The Future Will Be Built by Those Who Lead It. COSMEXCEL is a platform for collaboration, innovation and transformation.
Category
Early BirdValid till 30 October 2026Upcoming
Regular1 November 2026 to 15 December 2026Upcoming
Late15 December 2026 to 15 January 2027Upcoming
Industry Delegate
₹6,000
₹7,500
₹9,000
Start-Up Founders (2023 onwards)
₹5,000
₹6,000
₹7,500
Registration fees are exclusive of 18% GST.
- Group registration: 10% off for 3 to 5 delegates.
- Group registration: 15% off for 6 or more delegates.
- Special delegate accommodation rates may be available at the summit venue or partner hotel.
- Rooms are limited and subject to availability.
- Questions? hello@schoolofmanufacturing.com · +91-9898221954
Be Part of What's Next.
Connect with the ideas, people and innovations shaping the future of cosmetics.