Next in Beauty brings together leading professionals from the beauty industry for an immersive conference dedicated to exploring the present and future of beauty.
With a lineup of international speakers, the event features industry experts from top global and regional brands who share fresh perspectives, groundbreaking insights, and advanced business strategies.
Each edition spotlights pivotal themes such as Market Trends, the evolving Business Landscape, and in-depth discussions on Marketing and Innovations shaping the beauty sector both locally and globally.
Keynote speakers inspire attendees with their journeys and expertise, while honoured guests deliver compelling messages on important topics like sustainability.
Next in Beauty serves as a hub of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking, setting the tone for the future of the industry.
2025 Schedule
10:45 - 11:00 | Opening remarks
11:00 - 11:45 | What Retail Buyers & Distributors Expect in 2026
11:45 - 12:30 | The Future of Personal Care: Trends & Shifts to Watch
12:30 - 13:30 | Breaking Down Formulas: Ingredients that Drive Results
13:30 - 14:15 | Behind the Beauty Deals: Growth, Partnerships & M&A Trends
14:15 - 15:15 | Inside a Successful Product Launch – Strategy & Execution
15:15 - 15:45 | Packaging for Innovation: Functionality, Sustainability & Wow Factor
15:45 - 16:30 | Keynote speaker
16:30 - 17:30 | Wellness for All: Creating Inclusive Spa & Beauty Experiences
11:00 - 11:45 | The Second Wave of K-Beauty: How Korea’s Beauty Innovation Is Reshaping the Global Market
11:45 - 12:30 | BeautyGPT Meets Retail: The Rise of Conversational Commerce as Your BA
12:30 - 13:30 | The CEO’s Guide to Leading a Beauty Brand in a Fast-Changing Industry
13:30 - 14:15 | Powering Growth: In Conversation with Diipa Buller-Khosla
14:15 - 15:15 | An Interactive Guide to Global Cosmetics Law
15:15 - 16:00 | Unlock the Future: Mintel’s 2026 Beauty & Personal Care Trends
16:00 - 17:00 | AI-Powered Beauty: The Future of Skincare, Haircare & Makeup
17:00 - 18:00 | Inside-Out Beauty: Cosmeceuticals, Supplements & Longevity Skincare
11:00 - 11:45 | The Business of Beauty: What Every Salon Leader Needs to Know in 2026
12:30 - 13:30 | Influencers, Experts & Evidence: Who Do Consumers Trust?
13:30 - 14:00 | Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Narrative
14:00 - 15:00 | Women in Beauty Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Change
15:45 - 16:45 | Men’s Beauty: The Next Big Segment
16:45 - 17:45 | Building Beauty Communities That Last
2025 Agenda
Day 1 - 27 October 2025
10:45 – 11:00 | Opening Remarks Speaker: |
11:00 – 11:45 | What Retail Buyers & Distributors Expect in 2026 Hear directly from top retail buyers and distributors about what they’re looking for in 2026. They’ll share what makes a brand stand out—from product trends and pricing to packaging, sustainability, and more. Get practical tips to help your brand get noticed, get stocked, and grow. Speakers: Moderator: |
11:45 – 12:30 | The Future of Personal Care: Trends & Shifts to Watch Personal care is evolving fast. In this session, industry experts break down the key trends shaping the future—what’s fading out, what’s here to stay, and what brands need to focus on to stay relevant and connect with today’s beauty-conscious customer. Speakers: |
12:30 – 13:30 | Breaking Down Formulas: Ingredients that Drive Results Cosmetic chemists, brand founders, and ingredient experts pull back the curtain on the formulas behind your favorite products. From powerhouse actives to trending naturals, we’ll explore the ingredients that actually deliver results—and how to tell the difference between marketing buzz and real science. Speakers: |
13:30 – 14:15 | Behind the Beauty Deals: Growth, Partnerships & M&A Trends How do some beauty brands grow from small startups into industry leaders—while others stay in the shadows? This session looks at the real stories behind beauty business deals. You’ll hear from founders, investors, and big companies about what it takes to grow, partner, or get acquired. We'll explore what makes a brand stand out, why global players are focusing on the Middle East, and what’s shaping the future of beauty deals. |
14:15 – 15:15 | Inside a Successful Product Launch – Strategy & Execution Brand founders, marketers, and product teams share how they turned an idea into a successful launch. From early research and product planning to getting the word out and landing on shelves, this session gives a clear look at what really makes a product take off. Speakers: |
15:15 – 15:45 | Packaging for Innovation: Functionality, Sustainability & Wow Factor Great packaging does more than just look good—it needs to work well and respect the planet. In this session, experts share how smart design and sustainable materials come together to create packaging that catches the eye, keeps products safe, and meets today’s eco-friendly expectations. |
15:45 – 16:30 | Keynote speaker
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16:30 – 17:30 | Wellness for All: Creating Inclusive Spa & Beauty Experiences This session explores how spas and beauty brands can create welcoming experiences that celebrate diversity and meet the needs of all customers—regardless of age, skin type, background, or ability. Hear from industry leaders about the steps they’re taking to make wellness more inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Speakers: Moderator: |
Day 2 - 28 October 2025
11:00 – 11:45 | The Second Wave of K-Beauty: How Korea’s Beauty Innovation Is Reshaping the Global Market Speaker: |
11:45 – 12:30 | BeautyGPT Meets Retail: The Rise of Conversational Commerce as Your BA What if the most consistent, on-brand Beauty Advisor wasn’t human—but an AI trained in your brand’s voice, values, and product science? Speaker: |
12:30 – 13:30 | The CEO’s Guide to Leading a Beauty Brand in a Fast-Changing Industry Running a beauty brand today means staying one step ahead—while staying true to your roots. In this candid conversation, CEOs share real stories about adapting to change, connecting with consumers, making tough calls, and keeping their brands both grounded and forward-looking. Speakers: Moderator: |
13:30 – 14:15 | Powering Growth: In Conversation with Diipa Buller-Khosla Diipa Khosla turned a personal skincare journey into one of beauty’s fastest-growing brands. In this inspiring talk, she opens up about building Indē Wild—from embracing her cultural heritage to raising millions in funding and expanding globally. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how purpose, persistence, and smart strategy fueled her path to success. Speaker: |
14:15 – 15:15 | An Interactive Guide to Global Cosmetics Law Speakers: Moderator: |
15:15 – 16:00 | Unlock the Future: Mintel’s 2026 Beauty & Personal Care Trends Mintel will unveil its eagerly awaited 2026 beauty & personal care trends. These trends will shine a light on the emerging beauty behaviours and innovation opportunities that are set to shape the industry in the next 3-5 years. Speaker: |
16:00 – 17:00 | AI-Powered Beauty: The Future of Skincare, Haircare & Makeup What if your skincare knew exactly what your skin needed—or your phone picked the perfect foundation shade in seconds? In this session, we explore how AI is changing the way we discover, use, and shop for beauty. From personalized routines to smarter shopping experiences, we’ll look at how technology is making beauty more intuitive, inclusive, and fun. Speakers: Moderator: |
17:00 – 18:00 | Inside-Out Beauty: Cosmeceuticals, Supplements & Longevity Skincare Beauty isn’t just skin deep—it starts from within. This session explores the growing world of cosmeceuticals, beauty supplements, and science-backed skincare designed to support skin health and longevity. From collagen powders to active ingredients and anti-aging innovations, we’ll dive into what’s real, what works, and what’s next in the future of inside-out beauty. |
Day 3 - 29 October 2025
11:00 – 11:45 | The Business of Beauty: What Every Salon Leader Needs to Know in 2026 Running a successful salon today takes more than great service—it takes smart strategy. In this session, we’ll dive into what’s shaping the salon world in 2025, from rising customer expectations and tech tools to staffing, retail, and client loyalty. Whether you’re a salon owner or a manager, get the insights you need to grow your business, stay ahead of trends, and lead with confidence. Speakers: Eve El Gemayel, Head Department, House of Beauty Moderator: |
12:30 – 13:30 | Influencers, Experts & Evidence: Who Do Consumers Trust? In a crowded beauty market, trust is everything. This session explores how consumers navigate advice from influencers, experts, and scientific claims. Who truly shapes decisions—and how can brands build lasting credibility? Speakers: Moderator: |
13:30 – 14:00 | Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Narrative We as the Unilever Beauty & Wellbeing Category are taking the lead by converging beauty and wellbeing to meet consumers’ evolving needs. We’re transforming our organization to bring beauty and wellbeing together. We’re advancing new thinking through market-leading science which harnesses this convergence. And we’re delivering for consumers by providing them with products that address the desire for beauty while delivering the demand for wellbeing benefits. Speaker: |
14:00 – 15:00 | Women in Beauty Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Change Behind many of today’s most impactful beauty brands are women rewriting the rules. This session celebrates the journeys of female leaders who’ve broken through barriers, built powerful brands, and are shaping the future of the industry. Join us for an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to lead with purpose in a fast-changing beauty world. Moderator: |
15:45 – 16:45 | Men’s Beauty: The Next Big Segment The men’s beauty market is evolving rapidly—from skincare and cosmetics to wellness and self-expression. No longer limited to basic grooming, today’s male consumers are embracing a wider range of products and redefining beauty standards. This session explores what’s driving this shift, how brands are innovating to meet demand, and why men’s beauty is emerging as one of the industry’s most promising growth opportunities. Speakers: |
16:45 – 17:45 | Building Beauty Communities That Last Today’s beauty fans want more than products — they want to feel part of something. This session explores how brands are creating real, lasting communities by leading with authenticity, shared values, and genuine connection. From co-creation to inclusive storytelling, learn how to turn your audience into loyal advocates who grow with your brand, not just buy from it. Speakers: |
2025 Speakers

Ahaana Khosla
Beauty & Lifestyle Editor

Charbel Khoury
Regional Education & Development Director, Schwarzkopf Professional

Faiza Hussain
Founder and Head of Product Innovation, NEX Skincare

Gaëlle Doré
General Manager, Middle East & Africa, Centdegrés
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