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Digital Campaigning in the Age of Privacy with The Pull Agency
2023-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Since Apple iOS14 rolled out its update, brand have has a diminished ability to track users. Businesses have been left scrambling around for mere crumbs of data and as a result, performance marketing results – especially paid social advertising – have taken a massive hit.
In this masterclass, experts from The Pull Agency will explore the reasons for the changes, how winning brands have navigated the changes, and help you get your paid social results back on track!
Join The Pull Agency to:

Explore the real impact of the change, the reasons for it and help you understand the new digital landscape
Share campaign tips, tricks and best practice to help you navigate the post-iOS14 world and get your campaigning back on track
Reveal ad benchmarks and results brands can realistically expect in this ‘new normal’
Explore the brand building & awareness tactics winning brands are employing to get ahead since the change

Presenters:
Ben Waterhouse – Head of Digital Marketing – The Pull Agency
Liv Povey – Senior Content & Social Media Executive – The Pull Agency
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Professional Beauty London 2023
2023-03-05 - 2023-03-06 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
One of Europe’s leading and the UK’s largest beauty and spa trade show will return this March. With over 800 brands, 3 conferences, 8 live stages, 6 seminar programmes and 2 make-up and nail championships, this is a must-attend event for over 33,000 professional visitors.
From skincare to advanced treatments, make-up to nails, tanning to waxing and software to supplies. Discover the UK’s largest product showcase all under one roof.
On Monday 6th March, leading MUA Lan Nguyen-Grealis – Advisory Board Member – is hosting make-up competitions. This year’s themes are Bridal, Image, and Creative. If you are a UK-based MUA, you still have the chance to enter, find out more here. Bring your A-game as Diana Kennedy – Head of Partnerships at the Council will be judging the entrants!
Professional Beauty London is taking place on the 5th-6th March. Register your interest and save the date today!

International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum (IMF) - Professional Beauty
2023-03-05 - 2023-03-06 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum (IMF) is a dedicated conference and networking event for brand owners, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers to build relationships within the beauty industry and learn practical solutions for businesses, discuss what it takes to build a beauty brand, routes to market and the pitfalls to success.
Taking place alongside Professional Beauty London at ExCeL London, the event brings together different parts of the beauty, hair and wellness communities, from formulators and cosmetic scientists to distributors, brand owners and e-commerce giants, and the conference is designed to enable discussion of current and future trends impacting the industry.
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Natural Products Expo West
2023-03-07 - 2023-03-11
Natural Products Expo West is taking place from 7th to 11th March. Click here to find out more.
This event is supported by the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) UK Tradeshow Programme.
The UK Tradeshow Programme offers government support to help UK businesses successfully attend or exhibit at selected overseas trade shows. Open to UK SMEs with little or no experience of trade shows, all applicants will receive specialised training, with some also receiving grants to cover costs.
To find out more, check eligibility and make an application, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-tradeshow-programme. A list of supported events can be found online by visiting https://www.events.great.gov.uk/website/5935/.
For further enquiries, the DIT trade show team can be contacted via enquiries.uktradeshowprogramme@trade.gov.uk.

Understanding the Power Of Cultural Transformation with Perfect Corp
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00
Today’s discerning, media-savvy, and culturally assertive consumer wants brands that stand for something meaningful. Winning brands must have a clear cultural point of view and a deep focus on generating value on all levels: from creativity to next generation forms of human and environmental consciousness, and community building.
To do so, brands must articulate and champion their core values, open up, listen more, and embrace culture in its full rich array and complexity. Consumers gravitate towards brands that make culture their own through authentic, collaborative statements which generate real innovation, profitability and smart, ethical scalable growth.
In this webinar, Perfect Corp. will be joined by industry experts from SelfSells and Ideatelier to unpack the cultural transformation of beauty and fashion, and its role in shaping future-proof brands.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:

Insights on the cultural transformation taking place in beauty and fashion retail
Understanding the business power of cultural transformation, including higher consumer engagement and lifetime customer value, new revenue sources, and stronger brand equity and valuation
The power of culture in creating engaging brand communities and fandoms
How digital innovation is helping to build a more sustainable, engaging, and yes, profitable future in beauty and fashion

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The Future of Sustainable Beauty: A Journey to Radical Transparency
2023-03-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Provenance HQ, 36-40 York Way, London, N1 9AB, United Kingdom
Decoding sustainability is a challenge at any stage of a brand’s journey; knowing where to start, how to communicate progress, and understanding what conscious shoppers expect can be tricky.
Provenance is inviting professionals from the beauty & wellness industry, and sustainability certification bodies to an evening discussion moderated by Jayn Sterland, Managing Director of Weleda and Chairperson of Sustainable Beauty Coalition.
The panel will help you to strategise for brand growth and better understand the hurdles and solutions that businesses can face when it comes to becoming more plant-friendly.
Speakers:

Gabbi Loedolff, African Hub & Global Buying – LUSH
Oriele Frank, Chief Product & Sustainability Officer – ELEMIS
Laura Rudoe, Founder & CEO – Evolve Beauty

Join ‘The Future of Sustainable Beauty: A Journey to Radical Transparency’ to continue your brand’s growth and better understand the hurdles and solutions from industry leaders.
When: Thu, March 9 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM GMT
Where: Provenance HQ Cottam House 36-40 York Way London N1 9AB

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Cosmoprof 2023
2023-03-16 - 2023-03-20
Cosmoprof 2023 is taking place from 16th to 20th March. Click here to find out more.

This event is supported by the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) UK Tradeshow Programme.
The UK Tradeshow Programme offers government support to help UK businesses successfully attend or exhibit at selected overseas trade shows. Open to UK SMEs with little or no experience of trade shows, all applicants will receive specialised training, with some also receiving grants to cover costs.
To find out more, check eligibility and make an application, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-tradeshow-programme. A list of supported events can be found online by visiting https://www.events.great.gov.uk/website/5935/.
For further enquiries, the DIT trade show team can be contacted via enquiries.uktradeshowprogramme@trade.gov.uk.

National Fragrance Week
2023-03-20 00:00 - 2023-03-26 00:00
The Fragrance Foundation UK is leading a national week of celebration for the fragrance industry. The initiative is designed to help bring the magic back to an industry filled with history, artistry and passion… And what better way to honour this than by bringing together the whole industry for a week long celebration!
Throughout the week, there will be trained specialists who will be working in stores, helping consumers make informed decisions when purchasing their scent and a selection of online events from The Fragrance Foundation’s members.
Download the calendar for inspiration here.
Download the theme breakdown booklet here.

Visit the National Fragrance Week website here.

Learn how to grow in new markets with Innovate UK EDGE
2023-03-21 | Central London, United Kingdom
Innovate UK EDGE, part of Innovate UK, is hosting an event which is set to bring together innovative businesses for an action-packed day of learning, thought-provoking content, and networking opportunities to help you develop your international strategy.
The event, which will be on 21st March 2023, will teach you how to internationalise, help you to grow your international presence, build those all-important connections and partnerships, and enter new markets through the Innovate UK EDGE Global Business Innovation Programme and Bilateral Funding Competitions.
Who is the event for?
If you are looking for bespoke support, resources and opportunities to grow and scale your business internationally – register to attend the event!
This event will take place on Tuesday 21 March 2023 and is for UK-registered, small and medium-sized innovative businesses (up to 500 employees) based in Greater London.
Suitability criteria
Businesses aiming to attend this funded event should be looking to do one or more of the following:

Exploiting innovation to achieve growth
Innovating their products or services
Aiming to access funding and finance
Planning to expand into new international markets or develop international partners in the next 12 months

To ensure full interactivity and enable participants to make the most of their attendance, places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to the businesses that meet the criteria above. Sign ups for this event close on 20th March.
To allow more innovative businesses to benefit from this event, only two delegates per company can attend.

If you match the suitability criteria, register for the event today!

Understanding the Home Office's Electronic Travel Authorisation for overseas business visitors
2023-03-23 13:00 - 14:15
To fill the current gap in advance permissions the government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. The ETA Scheme will apply to those passengers visiting the UK or transiting the UK who do not need a visa for short stays.
The introduction of ETAs will be a significant change for many people who can currently travel to the UK without any prior interaction with the Home Office.
This event, tailored to business visitors, will provide an overview of the ETA scheme and provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions about the scheme and its impact on organisations and the travelling public. This event will be suited for representatives from businesses but anyone interested in finding out about ETA is welcome to attend.

The Economist: Sustainability Week
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-31 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Attend the Economist’s 8th annual Sustainability Week and learn the tools to become more sustainable, faster.

This event is focused on helping brands cut through the noise when it comes to sustainability. It will help businesses, policymakers, financiers, investors, NGOs and others achieve sustainability goals.
This is a large scale physical event bringing 1,000 attendees, 300 speakers and 50 exhibitors coming together from March 29th to 31st at the Business Design Centre, London, and online.

Key Topics:

Decarbonising business and industry
Green finance and Investment
Circularity and the supply chain
Innovative technology and adaptation

Speakers:

● Sir Ben Ainslie, Chief executive, Great Britain SailGP Team, INEOS Brittania
● Stephen Daintith, Chief Financial Officer, Ocado

● Clare Jackson, Chief executive, Hydrogen UK
● Isabelle Sultan, Chief sustainability officer, Christian Dior
● Andrew Morlet, Chief executive, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
● Anna Turrel, Group head of environment, Tesco

● Thomas Becker, Vice-president Sustainability and mobility strategy, BMW Group.

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WGSN Big Ideas 2025: Beauty
2023-03-30 09:00 - 10:00
Join WGSN’s Head of Beauty, Sienna Piccioni, live on 30th March 2023 at 9:00 AM to highlight the six major beauty trends set to shape the industry in 2025. Hosted on behalf of British Beauty Council.
Stay ahead of the ever-changing beauty retail landscape with WGSN. We are experts in beauty and forecasting, providing unique in-depth coverage of consumer, lifestyle and product design trends to help clients develop iconic and sustainable products for their consumers.
The live event will feature:• Top action points to start investing in• Future-proof strategies to secure brand longevity• A deep-dive into the main themes forecasted to take centre stage
More about Sienna: Head of Beauty at WGSN, Sienna comes from a background in product development and product strategy for both beauty brands and retailers. Combining her knowledge of socio-economics and passion for all things health and wellness, Sienna helps shape future trends for WGSN Beauty and creates future visions for those in the beauty industry.
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#2: Understanding the Home Office’s Electronic Travel Authorisation for overseas business visitors
2023-03-30 13:00 - 14:15

Natural and Organic Products Europe
2023-04-16 - 2023-04-17 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Natural & Organic Products Europe is hosting a trade show with the aim of making world a better place.
Head to the ExCel to discover 1000s of new products, meet 100s of international suppliers, network with your industry and hear the latest trends and research. With exhibitors specialising in natural foods, beauty, eco-living, health and veganism, the show covers all four corners of natural and organic products.
Members of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition will be hosting exclusive panels at the event:
MEETING THE GREEN CONSUMER CHALLENGE – Monday 17th April, 12.00pm – 12.45am
Confirmed speakers:
Anabel Kindersley, Co-Owner / Co-Chair Neals Yard Remedies
Jessi Baker MBE, Founder and CEO Provenance.org
Paige Tracey, Business Development Manager, Non-Food (Beauty, Wellbeing and Textiles), The Soil Association
Lauren Murrell, CEO / Founder BySarahLondon
‘Meeting the Green Consumer Challenge’ will consider the challenge faced by both brands and consumers to balance budgets and beliefs. How are brands being affected by – and responding to – the cost-of-living crisis (including findings from the Soil Alliance’s new 2023 Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report)? What’s driving consumer demand and why the “green consumer” encompasses more than just environmentalism? And how can brands connect with conscious shoppers, while helping them navigate the greenwash to choose more sustainable, planet-friendly products?
GREEN COMPLIANCE – Monday 17th April, 14.00pm – 14.45pm
Confirmed speakers:
Mark Smith, Director General, NATRUE
Jo Chidley, Founder & CEO Beauty Kitchen
Sian Sutherland, CoFounder PlasticFree and A Plastic Planet
Victoria Brownlie, Chief Policy Officer, British Beauty Council
The ‘Green Compliance’ panel will explore the role and responsibility of manufacturers to ensure they meet both environmental and legislative needs. From the future of packaging, to the role plastic plays as a gateway to climate crisis and the role of business to address this, our panel will consider options for more sustainable future, as well as providing practical advice about producer responsibility, including navigating the latest green claims regulation and the EU – what this all means and how to ensure compliance?
The show is taking place on the 16th to 17th April.
Interested in exhibiting or visiting? Head to the event website today to register.

Clean Beauty London 2023
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-18 | The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA, United Kingdom
Clean Beauty London is back for its 2nd edition on April, 17 and 18 at the Brewery in London, to inspire, guide and support beauty brands willing to meet the demands of today’s conscious consumers in the development of their skincare, haircare, bodycare, toiletries and makeup product ranges.
Join the Sustainable Beauty Coalition for a discussion on 18th April. At the event, members of the Steering Committee will be considering clean beauty claims and the pitfalls of ‘cleanwashing’. Taking insight from brands and retailers alike, the panel will address the underlying pros and cons of claims associated with clean beauty in order to avoid misleading consumers.
The Panel:
CLAIMS & CONSUMERS: COMMUNICATING CLEAN BEAUTY
When: Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 11:00
Where: Clean Beauty in London, The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SA
Speakers:
Dr Mark Smith, Director General at NATRUE and member of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition Steering Committee, will moderate the discussion panel:
Jo Chidley, Co-Founder of Beauty Kitchen and Deputy Chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition
Jayn Sterland, Managing Director of Weleda UK, and Chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition
Jessi Baker, Co-Founder of Provenance
Sophie Rose, Commercial & Marketing Director, Planet Organic
Cristina Dimetto, General Manager, Organic Trade Board

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Soil Association: Organic is Climate Action
2023-04-21 15:00 - 16:00
This Earth Day (21st April), Soil Association will be hosting a virtual panel on the topic ‘Organic is Climate Action’. With the help of an all-star panel, the event will be making the explicit links to how certifying beauty, wellbeing and textiles products as Organic helps to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect our precious planet for future generations.
Speakers:
Victoria Harrison, Brand Director at Dr Organic, Ria Pattni, founder of Fushi and Mariah Mansvelt-Beck, founder of Yoni period care.
When:
21st April – 3pm
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THERMALEYES: The Unseen's Colour alchemy eye system pop-up
2023-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | 146 Shoreditch High Street, 146 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE, United Kingdom
The Unseen invite you to celebrate the launch of its Colour Alchemy Eye System at a London pop-up. Join the brand at 146 Shoreditch High St at 5pm for iridology readings, drinks and a live DJ.
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BeautyMatter: Future50
2023-04-27 | 248 West 22nd St, Chelsea, NYC, 248 West 22nd St, Chelsea, NY, United States
FUTURE50 brings together a high-promise collection of the brands to know and watch as they define the beauty landscape today and tomorrow. Selected by the insights and editorial team at BeautyMatter, FUTURE50 brands are the new trailblazers shaping the future of beauty.
FUTURE50 connects brands with smart money, outstanding technologies and platforms, state-of-the-art suppliers, and strategic partners with the goal of opening pathways to next stage expansion. Find out more about the content line-up below:
When: Thursday, April 27th, 2023
What: The event features engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities, open conversations, and insightful presentations on the topics that are defining the beauty landscape into the future.

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Panel: Building a Modern Heritage Brand
Speakers: Bobbi Brown, Founder and CCO, Jones Road
Cody Plofker, CMO, Jones Road
Panel: The Evolution of “Center Brained” CMOs
Speakers: Michelle Crossan-Matos, CMO, Ulta Beauty
Luana Bumachar, CMO, Beautycounter
Kelly Coller CMO, HausLabs by Lady Gaga
Panel: Understanding The Indian Beauty Consumer
Speakers: Priyanka Gill, Co-Founder, CEO, The Good Glamm Group;
The Good Media Co
Panel: Platform Play: Creating Synergies and Scale
Speakers: Michel A Brousset, Founder and CEO, Waldencast
Charlotte Knight, Founder and CEO, Brand Agency London (Ciate, Lottie London, Skin Proud)
Panel: Who is the Luxury Beauty Consumer and What Makes Them Tick?
Speakers: Milton Pedraza, CEO, Luxury Brand Institute
Jessica Matlin, Director of Beauty at Moda Operandi & Co-host/Co-founder of Fat Mascara
Panel: The Future of Personalization: Beyond Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
Speakers: Sarah Rose, Chief Product Officer, IPSY
Sabrina Tang, Founder and CEO, Skin Inc
Panel: Redefining The Boundaries of Beauty
Speakers: Sandra Soskic, Founder and CMO, Humanoid Labs
Nathan Harding, Co-Founder and CEO, Luum Lash

Panel: The Evolving Art and Science of Product Development
Speakers: Tamar Kamen, VP, Product Development, Topicals
Lorne Lucree, Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Atelier by Voyant Beauty
Tony Jaillot, Global Vice President of Beauty and Personal Care, Univar Solutions

Department for Business and Trade: Helping UK brands comply with new French and Italian packaging laws
2023-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
From 9th March 2023, every single consumer product in France and Italy is required by law to display additional information on packaging. Retailers cannot accept non-compliant products and the fines are substantial for those selling without compliance. So, Department for Business and Trade is helping UK brands comply with new French and Italian packaging laws.
Join this webinar to find out how your business can be compliant with the new regulations with expert advice from Buyerdock and Department for Business and Trade France & Italy.
Buyerdock has created an automated solution that makes compliance incredibly simple for all sizes of business.

The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2023
2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA, United Kingdom
The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards will take place on 11th May 2023 and held at The Brewery, London. The event recognises excellence within the fragrance arena, from Packaging, Advertising through to Best New Fragrance and Ultimate Launch. Winners will receive a prestigious Lalique Crystal Award.

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Webinar: Understanding The Control of Explosive Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023
2023-05-15 14:00 - 15:30
The Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023 will enter legislation in October 2023. This legislation builds upon previous licensing schemes, incorporating new details due to Brexit. Some of the changes to the current regulations will affect the reporting of some chemical sales to customers.
This webinar will provide information on why reporting suspicious activity on the supply of certain chemicals is important, by providing an overview from NPSA on the current threat picture in relation to homemade explosive devices and the terrorist landscape.
Representatives from the Homeland Security Group within the Home Office will then provide an overview of the current legislative requirements and the new amendments coming into force on the 1st October 2023. The workshop will then end with Counter Terrorism Policing explaining what happens to the suspicious activity reports they receive from retailers, and will go over some recent case studies.
When: Mon 15 May 2023 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM BST

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How to succeed in the Nigerian Retail Market with Department for Business and Trade
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is hosting a webinar exploring the unique opportunities available to UK brands wishing to expand into Nigeria. Speakers include:

Nina Buchan, Head of International Franchise, Dune London
Timilehin Tikolo, Ash Luxury E-commerce and Department Store
Shalom Lloyd, Founder of Naturally Tribal and a DBT Export Champion
Bukky George, Beauty Entrepreneur

In 2018 the Nigerian retail market was estimated at US$109 billion.

This presents a sizeable opportunity for UK brands wishing to enter the market via a range of options from E-commerce, Franchise, Consignment to wholesale with scope for all.

At the webinar, you will:

Learn about Nigeria’s thriving retail market, strengths and challenges
Find out why Nigerian consumers prefer UK brands and what they are looking for
Hear from local partners in ECommerce, Franchise, Beauty and Luxury
Discover why retailers need a local partner to navigate this market
Learn how DBT can support via a trade mission this Autumn

When: Thursday 18 May 2023 @ 10am.

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Retail Trend Panel Event and Dinner with Wizz and Co
2023-05-18 18:30 - 22:00
Join Wizz Selvey for Mark Hix’s three-course feasting menu at The Groucho Club in Soho for a panel talk and roundtable discussion on:
“Create more customer engagement to increase profitability in digital and physical retail” which will cover:

How to get closer to customers to increase conversion

Leveraging your community and raving fans to convert more sales

The return of physical shopping and how digital can create a seamless customer experience

Hear from the panel of brand and retail leaders followed by a roundtable discussion with Chatham House Rule. This is an opportunity to learn from your peers, share ideas, and leave with new strategies to consider for your business.
Agenda:
6:30pm Arrival and networking
7:00pm Starters – Heaven and Earth, Flodge cold smoked trout ‘Hix cure’ with soda bread, Mixed beets with Somerset buffalo mozzarella and blood orange
7:20pm Panel discussion
8:00pm Main Course – Woolley Park Farm whole roast chicken with straw potatoes and ramson sauce, Seasonal vegetables
8:45pm Roundtable discussion
9:15pm Dessert and networking – New forest Pavlova with Morello cherries and chocolate ice-cream
This event is suitable for C-Suite, VP, Director and Head of Level from Digital, E-commerce, Marketing, CRM, Retail Ops, Communications, Buying and Social teams

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How to take advantage of the new era in beauty retail
2023-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Sook, 32 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PG, United Kingdom
There is no doubt the U.K. high street has witnessed unprecedented change over recent years, posing unique challenges for beauty brands. The Pull Agency, RISE Business Growth, and Sook are collaborating on an event designed to inspire you with a new level of confidence to define the growth strategy in a new era of retail.
At the event, you will have the opportunity to:

Look back to look forward at the evolution of the customer journey in beauty.
Explore the part technologies have to play omnichannel.
Discuss successful trends from other parts of the world we can learn from here in the U.K.
Take a look at research on how each demographic wants to play in beauty.
Explore pop-ups; what’s working and when is it right for your brand.

This relaxed, informative evening is intended to demystify some of the jargon and confusion out there at the moment, helping you decide the best choices and channels for your brands next stage of growth.
When: Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00 – 20:00 BST
Where: Sook, 32 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6PG

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The Business of Beauty: Global Forum
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-01 | Stanly Ranch, Stanly Ranch, Napa Valley, United States
From May 30th to June 1st at Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, California Business of Beauty will unlock the necessary essential learnings and collaboration to challenge conventional thinking in the beauty industry, inspire innovation, and reimagine the future of the global beauty industry.
Business of Fashion will broadcast the Global Forum so that anyone interested can gather insights from the biggest entrepreneurs, innovators, big thinkers and trailblazers in beauty.

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Agenda:

Tuesday, 30 May 2023
From 16:00 Los Angeles | 19:00 New York | 00:00 London
Session 1: What Does Beauty Mean Today?
The definition of beauty has changed and the market has transformed accordingly to represent new opportunities and imperatives to incorporate wellness, sexuality, global culture and identity in the way we think about what is beautiful. Here, we explore where the beauty and wellness industry is today, and where it is going.
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
From 09:30 Los Angeles | 12:30 New York | 17:30 London*
Session 2: Where Will Growth Come From?
Growth in the global beauty industry requires innovation, from new products to new markets to new customers. How we get there requires radical thinking and thoughtful leadership from business and creative leaders alike. In this session we will examine the most important growth opportunities and how to go after them.
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
From 14:15 Los Angeles | 17:15 New York | 22:15 London*
Session 3: How Do We Create Customer Connection?
Connecting with customers now goes beyond loyalty programmes or the social media app of the moment. Customers come back to re-engage with companies when they love the products and see themselves reflected in the brand. Here we learn from some of the best in the business on how to create deep and meaningful customer relationships.

Consumer and Retail Trend Webinar with Wizz Selvey
2023-06-02 12:00 - 12:30
Join Wizz for a Consumer and Retail Trend webinar, where she will cover consumer and retail trend insights and strategies you can implement in your business. The topic is:
“Create more customer engagement to increase profitability in digital and physical retail”
You will learn:

How to get closer to customers to increase conversion

How to leverage your community and create raving fans to convert more sales

The return of physical shopping and how digital can create a seamless customer experience

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The Ultimate Guide to Exporting Cosmetics into China: Regulatory Insights and Strategies
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00
Join ZMUni, a regulatory compliance and quality management partner to learn more about the regulatory checks you need to carry out before exporting cosmetics into China. Throughout ‘Ultimate Guide to Exporting Cosmetics into China’ session, you will:

Acquire an in-depth understanding of China’s cosmetics regulations, including recent updates and amendments
Learn the step-by-step process for registering and filing cosmetics products, ensuring a seamless and efficient approval journey
Uncover practical advice for product formulation, labelling, and packaging to comply with China’s strict requirements
Obtain expert advice on the animal testing exemption and the shift toward cruelty-free alternatives

WHEN: 8th June 2023 @ 2PM

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“The Duality of AI – Disruption or Opportunity?” - CEW's Digital Toolkit
2023-06-15 16:00 - 17:00
On Thursday 15th June at 4pm, CEO of Bolt Digital, Tash Courtenay Smith will examine the duality of AI in its next Digital Toolkit webinar.
Tash has become a vociferous spokesperson on AI, both in terms of the disruption it will cause the UK and the opportunities that exist for brands and businesses to utilise AI to reduce cost, increase output, save time and drive efficiency. In this webinar, Tash will share the powers and pitfalls of AI for beauty brands, established and emerging, as well the AI tools and methods which will give beauty brands an unfair advantage in a competitive market.
This webinar is for CEW Members, you can find out more and sign up here.

The Future of Sustainability Comms: Building Brand Trust with Transparency
2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Provenance HQ, 36-40 York Way, London, N1 9AB, United Kingdom
When the majority of merchants feel sustainability measures are contributing to improved company performance, but 70% of British shoppers don’t believe environmental claims by businesses are credible, getting communications right has never been more important.
Brands and retailers face the challenge to future-proof their sustainability efforts and build trust with conscious shoppers, or risk losing their share of the market.
Provenance invites professionals looking to enhance their sustainability communications to an evening discussion from 5:30pm, followed by networking nibbles and drinks until 7:30pm.
Speakers:

Flo Glendenning, VP of Product & Sustainability – The Nue Co
Connor Bolton, Brand & Social Responsibility Manager – formerly DR.VEGAN & Tropic Skincare
Alicia Hickey, Head of Sustainability & Social Causes – Cult Beauty

Join ‘The Future of Sustainability Comms: Building Brand Trust with Transparency’ to learn from industry leaders how to build an omnichannel approach to sustainability and secure customer loyalty.

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HBSA Wig Suppliers Conference
2023-06-19 13:30 - 17:00 | Stationers’ Hall, London, EC4M 7DD, EC4M7DD, United Kingdom
The HBSA Wig Suppliers Conference is an annual event that brings together leading manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in the wig industry. It provides a platform for industry players to share insights and discuss emerging trends in the market. At the conference, you will have the opportunity to network, participate in a panel discussion and listen to a fantastic line up of speakers.
WHEN: 19th June – 13:30 – 17:00
WHERE: Stationers’ Hall, London, EC4M 7DD
All current HBSA member tickets are FREE of charge.
Non-member tickets cost just £40 +VAT which is redeemable against the cost of membership should you decide to join the HBSA.
Line-up:
Nathan Wogman on Trichology: Updates on common diagnosis and the importance of nutrition for scalp conditions
Expert Panel Discussion: Discover the benefits of CBD and its potential for wig wearers. This talk will delve into what CBD is, how it works, and its therapeutic properties, supported by the latest research
Emma Law on the Business of Wigs: A discussion on topics affecting your business (commercial reality of importing, mental health support for suppliers/wig fitters, new trends)
Phil Brace and Wendy Tarplee-Morris: A clinical nurse specialist’s perspective on treating patients
Little Princess Trust: Discussing the work of the LPT and raising awareness for wig suppliers

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