My Writing Journey with Sonia Haria and Kathleen Baird-Murray
2024-07-30 15:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
On August 1st, beauty journalist and self-confessed fanatic Sonia Haria will be releasing her book, ‘South Asian Beauty’. In this webinar, Kathleen Baird-Murray, Contributor on British Vogue, will pick Haria’s brains on beauty standards, writing, representation and more.

To receive the exclusive recording, please email nicole@britishbeautycouncil.com

London Packaging Week
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-12 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
London Packaging Week returns in September 2024, bigger and better than ever! The week will see four different events take place, offering brands a clear space to determine packaging challenges and their innovative solutions, as well as connect brands and suppliers through networking opportunities.
Packaging Première and PCD will particularly enlighten attendees on the subject of luxury packaging and packaging in the beauty industry, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve.

Event Details:
Date: 11th-12th September 2024
Location: ExCeL London

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The Beauty Show 2024
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-21 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
The British Beauty Council is working with Future – publisher of titles including Marie Claire, Who What Wear, and Woman & Home – on its brand new event, The Beauty Show.
Celebrating the essence of beauty in all its forms, The Beauty Show showcases the entire spectrum of the beauty industry in a brand new festival-style consumer exhibition. Encompassing everything from skincare, fragrance, innovation and tech, wellbeing, makeup, hair and nails all under one roof, this event is set to be a game-changer in beauty.
This event is perfect for beauty lovers to shop, learn, experience and sample their favourite brands as well as discovering new products – all whilst enjoying time with friends and family in a relaxed environment.
Taking place on the 20 – 21 September at London’s Business Design Centre, the event will deliver a day out with a feel-good-factor including:

Indulgent self care
Complimentary treatments and make overs
Expert advice from our brand experts and industry experts
Celebrity brand ambassadors
Pop up bars and relaxation areas

Find out more about the event here.
The organisers are offering an exclusive discounted rate of 20% off for subscribers and members of the British Beauty Council.
If you would like to take advantage of this offer, use code BEAUTYCOUNCIL20 at checkout.

The UN Summit of the Future
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-23
The Summit is a prestigious event that gathers world leaders to build a new international consensus on how to improve the present and protect the future.
The Summit of the Future seeks to strengthen collaboration on pressing issues, address gaps in global governance, reaffirm commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Charter, and progress towards a revitalized multilateral system.

Event Details:
Date: 22-23 September 2024
Location: United States, New York

Beauty Bulb Live: Meet the British Beauty Council
2024-09-26
Beauty Bulb, experts in global sales growth for beauty and wellness brands, are illuminating the tradeshow landscape with their inaugural Live 24-hour Virtual Tradeshow, Beauty Bulb Live.
Taking place from 9am BST September 26th 2024, this innovate virtual event is designed to supercharge growth for brands, retailers, distributors, service providers and investors.
The British Beauty Council will be activating at the digital event, answering any questions you might have about our organisation and how we support the industry.
Who should attend?
Retailers & Distributors: Meet exciting new global brands. We are partnering with indie brands through to well-established brands across multiple beauty and wellness categories.
Service Providers, Investors, Media & Beauty Associations: Meet with brands and share how you can support their growth.
Why Attend Beauty Bulb Live?
In response to the evolving landscape of the beauty industry and the challenges posed by travel restrictions and limited funds and resources, Beauty Bulb Live offers a dynamic and digital discovery space to save everyone thousands of dollars, air miles and hours.
Beauty and wellness brands and all attendees can connect from anywhere in the world from the comfort of their home or office. Ticketholders can explore the virtual show floor and connect with virtual booths directly live during the show, as well as after the show has closed.

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Unlocking 2025: Social Media Benchmarks for the Beauty Industry
2024-10-08 15:00 - 16:00
Beauty accounts saw a +317.5K increase in followers on TikTok last year. But, how can you sustain growth on the platform into 2025 and beyond?
Join Dash Hudson for an exclusive, data-driven webinar, where Mary Murphy, Senior Director of Performance Marketing, will reveal the latest benchmarks shaping social media success in the beauty industry.
At this session, you will:

Explore exclusive insights from Dash Hudson’s Social Media Benchmarks for the UK Beauty Industry to stay ahead of the competition.
Gain actionable strategies to elevate your brand’s social marketing performance across major platforms.
Learn from real-world case studies showcasing how top beauty brands have mastered their social content for growth and engagement.

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Salon International 2024
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-14 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Salon International returns to London in October 2024, bringing together professionals across the hairdressing industry. The aim of the exhibition is to discover new and upcoming trends, share industry knowledge, and network amongst the experts. All professionals in the industry are encouraged to join; senior buyers, salon owners, hairstylists, barbers, students, and more!
Event Details:
Date: 12th-14th October
Location: ExCeL London

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Salon Beauty
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-14 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
This Autumn, Salon Beauty (formerly known as Olympia Beauty) will return to London with one of the season’s biggest events for beauty and nail professionals. Offering networking opportunities, competitions, education and treatments- there is something for every beauty lover.

Event Details:
Date: 13th-14th October 2024
Location: ExCeL London

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The Bridal Beauty Festival
2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Nobu, Portman Square
The Bridal Beauty Festival returns to London this autumn with the biggest event for the bridal beauty industry. Offering workshops, expert talks, treatments, masterclasses and demos.

Event Details:
Date: 13th October 2024
Location: Nobu, Portman Square

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Blue Earth Summit
2024-10-16 09:00 - 2024-10-18 18:00
For the fourth year, the Blue Earth Summit brings together industry leaders to connect, act rapidly and create planet positive changes. The Summit gathers over 5000 innovators, startups, global corporations, politicians, adventurers, academics, celebrities and campaigners.
Speakers include Simon Hill Norton, Sweaty Betty, CEO, John Lewis and Founder of House of Hackney PLUS Dragons Den’s Deborah Meaden and many more.

Event Details:
Date: 16th-18th October 2024
Location: Woolwich Works, London

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British Beauty Week 2024
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-27
British Beauty Week 2024 will take place from the 23-27 October

With a reach of over 12.2 million, 2023’s British Beauty Week celebration was record-breaking. Now, the British Beauty Council is back with the sixth iteration of its renowned beauty celebration and is encouraging brands to get involved.
Running from the 23-27 October, British Beauty Week 2024 will run under the theme of ‘A Beauty Industry that Looks Like You’. Designed to highlight the importance of representation and inclusion in British beauty, the theme will inspire brands to celebrate the various facets of the industry, whilst also considering the ongoing work that needs to be done to ensure all voices are heard, and appreciated, in our industry.
The Council is excited to launch the dates of British Beauty Week 2024 and is urging brands and businesses to get in touch with the team to start plans early.

Are you interested in taking part? Download the Activity Deck here

To stay up to date on the event, keep an eye on our news channels, and check the British Beauty Week website.

Plastic Solutions Summit III
2024-10-23 09:00 - 11:30 | BDB Pitmans, EC1A 7BL
In its third year, the Plastic Solutions Summit brings together leaders in industry to set out new, scalable, strategies to solve beauty’s waste problem. With presentations from sustainable innovators across the sector, as well as key opinion leaders from across industry and Government, the event will showcase possible alternatives to age old systems.
Key Details:
Date and time: 23rd October 2024, 09:00am – 11:30amLocation: BDB Pitmans, One Bartholomew Cl, London EC1A 7BL

This event is by invitation only

British Beauty Week 2024 - Trade Hub Activity
2024-10-24 | BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London
This British Beauty Week, the Council’s Trade Hub is returning with a range of panel discussions. These are free to attend for Events Plus Members, with remaining annual ticket allocation.
Below are the confirmed debates and conversations:
Skincare Visionaries: The future of formulations
The UK’s premium skincare market is the fastest growing in the EU5, but what makes British products stand out?
Learn from industry’s most esteemed product innovators who will uncover what really makes a sought-after formulation and what products will grab the attention of your consumers.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions of industry science and skin specialists and learn about what’s in store for the future of the category.
Time: 09:30 – 10:15
Creating a Beauty Industry That Looks Like You
Beauty employs well over half a million people in the UK and, but do they really feel like the industry reflects who they are?
Be the first to hear the findings from the British Beauty Council’s highly anticipated Beauty Census, uncovering the true make-up of the Beauty industry.
Supported by Sephora, this forum will bring together leading voices from across hair, makeup and retail to explore how we can all work to ignite systemic change to make beauty more diverse.
Date: Thursday 24 October, 2024
Time: 10:30 – 11:15
The Big Beauty Debate: Teen beauty and influencer culture
The ethics of teen skincare has been beauty’s biggest debate this year. So, we’re tackling it head on.
No7 Beauty Company and the British Beauty Council are hosting an exclusive debate to get to the bottom of what everyone really thinks. Hear from a brand expert, teen, guardian and moderated by a well-known beauty journalist at The Big Beauty Debate.
Join this live debate about beauty’s most contentious topics and have your say.
Time: 11:30 – 12:15
How to unlock the power of social shopping with TikTok
More and more beauty brands are making their millions in minutes thanks to social shopping. We’re here to show you how to cut through the noise and crack TikTok Shop.
This educational session will bring together tech experts, beauty success stories and emerging brands to show you how to make TikTok ‘tick’ for your brand.
Uncovering actionable advice and easy strategies for success, you’ll leave this discussion with the tools to make social shopping work like clockwork.
Time: 14:15 – 14:45
Details:
Date: 24th October 2023, all day
Location: BAFTA, Piccadilly – Central London
If you are an Event Plus member, Patron or stakeholder of the Council, we are pleased to offer you a complimentary all-day pass to the Trade Hub. If you would prefer to purchase a ticket for each panel, please do so via the British Beauty Week schedule.

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British Beauty Week: Trade and Export Breakfast with Department for Business and Trade
2024-10-25 09:00 - 23:00
As part of the British Beauty Council’s Trade activity at British Beauty Week, we are collaborating with the Department for Business and Trade on a Trade and Export Breakfast. The event will gather brand with potential for global impact to meet buyers and representatives from countries around the globe.
Date and time: Friday 25th October, 08:45 – 10:45am.
Location: Petersham Nurseries, 31 King St, London, WC2E 9DS.

This event is invite only

The 2024 Inclusion In Awards
2024-11-05
These are the most prestigious awards of this kind. Fully dedicated to highlighting the best examples of inclusive practices, policies and programmes and the individuals whose drive, passion and commitment contribute to the establishment of inclusive workplaces and make a difference to the millions of people working in the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail industry.

Event Details:
Date: 5th November 2024
Location: Indigo at the O2, London

COP29 (2024 UN Climate Change Conference)
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-24
Cop29 will take place in November 2024, bringing together international delegates and stakeholders from across the globe. The 2024 summit will take place in Azerbaijan, following Cop28 in Dubai, with the aim to resolve how nations can attain their environmental targets in line with the Paris agreement.
Event Details:
Date: 11th-24th November 2024 (tentative)
Location: Azerbaijan

Department for Business and Trade: Mastering Cosmetic Compliance in India
2024-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
In this online event from the Department for Business and Trade, British Beauty Council Patrons GCRA will give you a competitive edge in the booming Indian cosmetics market.
Valued at $8.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2032 (Custom Market Insights), the Indian cosmetics industry offers immense opportunities. However, navigating its complex regulatory framework, with strict requirements for safety and labelling, can be challenging.
This webinar will be your one-stop guide to navigating the cosmetic compliance in India. Perfect for aspiring market entrants, this session will provide you with the essential knowledge and resources to avoid costly compliance mistakes and successfully launch your brand in India.

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Future Beauty Cohorts 2025/27
2024-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
How will you capture the attention of the beauty consumer of the future? Join Lisa Payne, head of Beauty trends at global trends intelligence and consumer insights experts Stylus, as she unveils the most influential emerging macro- and micro-beauty cohorts. Lisa will pair this insight with commercial opportunities for your business to engage with each consumer cohort via branding, packaging and marketing strategies.
Event details:
Tuesday 12 November, 2 PM GMT

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G20 Summit
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19
Brazil will host the G20 leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The G20 is formed by the African Union, the European Union and 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, and the US.
The main agenda is discussing ways of dealing with global challenges, such as finance, sustainable infrastructure, and climate change.

Event Details:
Date: 18-19 November 2024
Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Medieval Get Ready with Me
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:30
A fun and innovative panel event exploring the history of cosmetics, fragrances and treatments, along with some medieval beauty tips and trials. The journalist Anita Bhagwandas will be taking part with Professor Jill Burke and curator Amber Butchart.
This event accompanies the British Library exhibition Medieval Women: In Their Own Words (25 October – 2 March 2025)
Event Details:
Monday 18 November 2024
Doors Open: 18:00
Starts: 19:00: 20:30
Location: British Library Knowledge Centre Pigott Theatre, NW1 2DB

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WGSN X British Beauty Council: Strategies for Leaders in 2027
2024-11-19 08:30 - 10:30 | The Hoxton, Holborn, C1V 7BD
Whilst you’re raring up for the festive period, we want to ensure you’re armed with the knowledge you need to propel business and cater to your community not next year, but the one after. At this breakfast event, experts from across the beauty team at WGSN will uncover their predictions for 2027 so that you can hit the ground running will planning in the new year.
Details:Date: November 19th 2024Time: 08:30 – 10:30amLocation: The Hoxton, 199-206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD

This event is open to British Beauty Council Stakeholders and Events Plus Members.

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Natural Cosmetics Week
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-29
NATRUE is pleased to announce the first-ever Natural Cosmetics Week, running from 23-29 November 2024, this global initiative is set to raise awareness about the benefits of natural cosmetics – for both people and planet – and encourage a deeper commitment to sustainability within the beauty industry.
This year’s theme ‘Embrace Nature, Empower Your Skin’ underscores the significance of natural and organic ingredients in beauty products and the role of sustainability in our industry. NATRUE invite brands, retailers, beauty professionals and consumers to join them in celebrating the power of nature in beauty and to participate in creating innovative campaigns around this theme.
The various activities and campaigns that will take place during Natural Cosmetics Week 2024 will be promoted on a dedicated page on the NATRUE website – available here.
Here are some ways everyone can get will be getting involved:

Brand Campaigns: Brands will showcase their commitment to natural cosmetics through bespoke promotional activities.
Retailers: Retailers will create colourful promotional displays at point of sale.
Workshops & Webinars: Educational workshops and webinars will be held, focusing on the benefits of natural ingredients and sustainable beauty practices.
Behind-the-Scenes Access: Some participants will offer exclusive tours of their fields or production areas, highlighting their sustainable practices.
Online Engagement: Digital discussions and webinars will explore the latest trends in natural cosmetics and sustainability.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, UK Pavilion
2024-11-28
The UK cosmetics industry has always been a familiar presence at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna and it’s a dynamic and fast-evolving market characterized by thousands of highly specialized small and medium-sized companies.
From March 21 to 23, within the UK Country Pavilion in Hall 19, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna brings more than 45 UK companies, 30 percent of which are at their first attendance. A pathway that takes visitors all around the United Kingdom and showcases a proposal that best represents all beauty sectors and answers a variety of needs every day.

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The Green Guide: Trends in Natural Ingredients
2024-11-28 10:30 - 11:30
As part of Natural Cosmetics Week, running from 23rd to 29th November 2024, NATRUE invites Press and beauty industry professionals to attend and cover an exclusive, free webinar entitled “The Green Guide: Trends in Natural Ingredients”. Scheduled for 28th November at 10:30 AM, this interactive panel discussion will provide an in-depth look at the rising impact of natural and sustainable ingredients in the beauty industry.
With the demand for transparency and sustainability in cosmetics steadily growing, this webinar will address essential topics such as the authenticity of natural ingredients, innovation in sourcing, and regulatory standards shaping the future of natural beauty. Dr Mark Smith, NATRUE’s Director General, will moderate this unique session, featuring a distinguished panel of industry experts ready to share key insights.
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The Wellbeing Revolution: Practical Tools to Manage Burnout
2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:00
The Glow Consultancy is thrilled to announce a transformative, interactive workshop designed specifically for today’s high-stress work environments. In a world where demands are rising and time feels more limited than ever, it’s critical to prioritise our mental wellbeing.
Join the team on 28th November for a hands-on session filled with practical strategies that will help you recognise the early signs of burnout, manage stress effectively, and build resilience. This workshop is perfect for managers, leaders, HR professionals, and anyone in a fast-paced role who wants to learn how to thrive without compromising their mental health.
Date: 28th November
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Location: Online
Who Should Attend?
– Managers and leaders looking to set a healthy example for their teams
– HR professionals aiming to support mental health initiatives in the workplace
– Anyone feeling the impact of a high-stress job who wants to build resilience and prevent burnout
What Will You Walk Away With?
– Personalised strategies to manage stress
– Techniques for resilience and maintaining mental wellbeing
– Access to a 1:1 executive coaching session to dive deeper into your own journey
Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritise yourself and gain tools that will help you and your team thrive!

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End of Year Celebration 2024
2024-12-03 18:30 - 23:59 | The Groucho, W1D 4QB
Each year, the British Beauty Council hosts an end of year celebration to thank its network and collaborators for their support over the past 12 months. The event brings together leaders in industry to bring in the New Year inspired to take beauty to the next level.
UPDATE:
We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen circumstances set out by The Groucho below, the British Beauty Council end of year celebration will not go ahead on the 3rd December.

We have received an application to review our licence which we take very seriously. As a consequence, the club’s licence has been suspended by agreement with Westminster City Council and we have made the decision to close the club pending a full hearing before Christmas.

Thank you for your understanding. We will keep you updated as soon as we have further information.

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Elli
CEO, The Groucho Club

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Reset 2025: Embrace the New Year and Be Your Best Self
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:00
Are you ready to start 2025 with clarity, purpose, and unstoppable momentum? I’m thrilled to introduce Reset 2025, a transformative one-hour workshop designed to help you thrive in the year ahead.
Here’s what you can expect:
– Set meaningful and achievable goals that align with your values.
– Build habits that last using proven techniques like habit stacking.
– Reconnect with your purpose and find the motivation to embrace challenges with confidence.
Join us on Thursday, January 16th, at 7 PM (GMT) for this empowering event. Let’s make 2025 the year of growth, resilience, and success!
Seats are limited, don’t miss your chance to reset and recharge.

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Milan Fashion Week 2025
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-21 | Milan
Milan Fashion Week showcases the latest fashion trends. It is the perfect opportunity to discover what’s next in one of the world’s most stylish cities.

Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 – Jan 17 – 21, 2025
Fall-Winter 2025 – Feb 25 – Mar 3, 2025
Spring-Summer 2026 – Jun 20 – 24, 2025

Spring-Summer 2026 – Sep 23 – 29, 2025

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Skin of Colours Training Conference 2025
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-24
SOCTUK’s aim is to ensure that no one’s dermatological care is unnecessarily delayed due to a lack of experience with managing black and brown skin. Since 2021, they have had yearly conferences with guest speakers from all over the world teaching Dermatologists, GPs, nurses, trainees and medical students how best to recognise and treat skin conditions that might look slightly different depending on the colour of one’s skin.
Lately, professionals outside of healthcare, such as hairdressers and aestheticians and the public are keen to in increase their own awareness of skin conditions in darker skin types. Thus, SOCTUK has organised a ½ day pre-meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 to do exactly that. The theme of the event is ‘Getting it right the first time’. This exciting meeting, which focuses on hair and aesthetic concerns, is one of the few of its kind worldwide.
The SOCTUK 2025 pre-meeting is sponsored by Eucerin’s Social Mission programme aimed at reducing health inequalities in the UK and beyond. They are also partnering with the British Skin Foundation to ensure that they reach the right audience – you!

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The Beauty Triangle Festival 2025: The Future of Wellness
2025-01-25 | 180 Strand, WC2R 3DA
The Beauty Triangle Festival 2025: The Future of Wellness will return next year on Saturday 25th January at 180 The Strand in London. This is an interactive, technology-driven edit of the latest and best health and holistic wellbeing treatments, products, and practitioners showcased under one roof.
As a one-of-a-kind, educational festival – and with headline sponsors including Galderma, BTL Aesthetics, Erchonia, SkinCeuticals and Alma – the immersive experience connects an educated and discerning consumer audience with informative yet inspirational content, practitioners, brands, and experiences.

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