Cosmoprof India all Set for A Brand New Season
Adds Cosmopack & New Venue
BE (Beauté Espace) presents an exclusive, in-depth interview with Informa Markets India’s Yogesh Mudras – an authority in exhibitions. We also get to understand the plans with Cosmoprof – a premium cosmetic industry event that was unveiled before the pandemic struck and that now comes in a new Avatar at a new venue in Mumbai.
Tell us about Informa Markets in the post COVID era?
Informa Markets in India is the country’s leading exhibition organiser that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world through a portfolio of events, content-led conferences and seminars. We create platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Since our establishment in 2006, we have been hosting over 24 large-scale events and 40 conferences across the country every year.
The pandemic played havoc with public health, necessitating a lockdown that had a huge impact on the economy. Today, we are again touching the 2019 scale. This interim phase was critical to learn, adapt, seek solutions and rebuild. Over the course of the pandemic, the exhibitions sector per se took a resounding blow from this fallout. But we relentlessly persevered by means of our alternate/additional methods of engaging and staying connected with our customers through our wide-ranging array of digital events. We were quick to comprehend that our stakeholders’ business needs had started evolving. Looking ahead, we will continue to provide turnkey hybrid engagements, combining the best of physical and virtual platforms. These will enable us to offer efficient, impressive and state-of-the-art solutions to our customers.
As a matter of fact, currently, we are celebrating our ‘Festivity of Business’ campaign this high season till year-end. It has been curated to celebrate Informa Market in India’s rich array of ingenuous, customer-centric hybrid platforms that offer innovative experiences, upgradation of knowledge and skills from experts, market access and a plethora of valuable connections and engagements. All these aspects are geared towards enabling progress and powering growth, and the ideal ROI in the post-pandemic phase. Over the years, Informa Market’s expertise with seamlessly executed events offered a springboard to many businesses, from large behemoths to fledgling enterprises.
Coming back to Cosmoprof – how has the response been?
Cosmoprof India is the ideal B2B event for the fast-growing and rapidly evolving beauty market scape in India. After a lull of two years since its launch, we kickstarted the second edition of Cosmoprof India in Mumbai last year in December and closed with excellent results. The edition saw more than 4,300 participants and helped the attendees discover new products, services and networking opportunities with 100+ exhibiting companies during the 2-day show. The exhibition hosted 252 local and international qualified buyers. After last year’s incredible success, we are thrilled to host the 2022 edition of Cosmoprof India yet again, at an even larger scale. This year, we will be hosting this most sought-after third edition from 6th to 8th October 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. With over 500,000 professionals and 10,000 exhibitors worldwide, Cosmoprof India 2022 will attract local and international players, representing Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and other neighbouring countries. For this highly anticipated 2022 edition, a grand showcase of over 300 renowned brands, both homegrown & international will be held over an expansive exhibition area up to 10,500 square meters at the Jio World Convention Centre. Many of the industry leaders from the beauty and pharmaceutical market space who are among the top exhibitors participating in the event such as Colorbar, Freedom Perfumes, Floressence Perfumes, Streamline Services, Beauty Essentials, Marc Furnitures, Biosols, Bryan and Candy, JK Lifestyle, Ancorotti Cosmetics, Regi, BKolor Cosmetics, Bespoke Cosmetics, Pragati Glass, Piramal Glass, Mahika Pack, Wonder Products, Harman Packaging, and many others. Similarly, the buyer list includes top buyers from leading international companies who will attend Cosmoprof and Cosmopack India. Expected among them are Amazon, Aditya Birla Group, Amway, Big Basket, Biotique, Deloitte, Emami, Enrich Salons, Faces Canada, Godrej Consumer Products, Health & Glow, ITC Limited, Lifestyle, Netmeds, Pharmeasy, Marico, Plum, Reliance Industries, Lakme Lever, Hindustan Unilever, Jean-Claude Biguine Salon & Spa, Kama Ayurveda, Kaya Limited, L’Oréal India, Marico, YLG, Naturals Salon, MyGlamm, Myntra Jabong India, Nykaa, Purplle, Shoppers Stop, Sephora, Patanjali, Bajaj Consumer, Mamaearth, CavinKare, Dabur New U, Emami, Flipkart, Future Consumer Group, Sugar Cosmetics, Tata CLiQ, The Moms Co., Toni & Guy, Urban Company, Wow Skin, Lotus Herbals, House of Masaba, and many more. The attendees at this event can look forward to more industry insights and the latest innovations from speakers and dignitaries.
Is it difficult to RUN A STRICTY B2B COSMETIC INDUSTRY FAIR when your competition has created a sort of hybrid fair?
Professional trade shows are a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest product innovations & trends in your industry and generate some buzz along the way. These shows serve as prime opportunities to connect with customers in person and highlight what makes your brand unique. As an industry, beauty and cosmetics is a resilient field that is in a state of constant growth and development, keeping consumers highly engaged. Brands, distributors, and buyers get the opportunity to discover what is new in their reference markets, find out how local consumers changed their daily routine and purchasing habits after the pandemic, and the main trends among young customers. To keep up with the rapidly changing consumer habits, brands are required to constantly innovate their production techniques with the latest technologies, ingredients and formulations to stay ahead of the curve. Cosmoprof India provides a platform for exhibitors and attracts around more than 10,000 attendees to witness the latest cosmetic products, technology and trends in the health and beauty industries.
Many special initiatives are being organized for attendees at the Cosmoprof India Show, including high-quality workshops and a network of useful business relationships, thanks to the collaboration of top-of-the-line trends and design agencies, associations, and partners. We also provide a platform for up-and-coming brands to exhibit their curations to a wider range of audiences. One of the most appreciated initiatives, Cosmotalks, this year will feature panels and seminars on the evolution of the local market and on the latest trends, with the participation of opinion leaders, trend scouters and market researchers. The event is expected to attract visitors from India and neighbouring countries, as well as international players from Europe, North America, and Far East countries, helping brands get a wider reach and access.
Will Cosmoprof remain in Mumbai or will look at other cities too?
Cosmoprof India will be located in Mumbai, as the city is the heart of business in the region and a reference hub for international companies and stakeholders interested in developing new projects in India.
Tell us about Cosmopack? What is the ratio between finished products and packaging this year?
Cosmopack India is a B2B show for the beauty supply chain. It will host international and domestic companies ranging from raw materials and labs to private label and contract manufacturing, machinery, and packaging companies. This show will host the most innovative proposals and beauty-tech novelties. Cosmopack India will create profitable synergies, facilitating the connection between suppliers and brand companies, which can therefore look for new innovative products and solutions to develop their business further. Introducing Cosmopack India for the 2022 edition is the best evolution for the Cosmoprof India brand, and it represents the growing prestige that it is gaining rapidly among local stakeholders. The conjunction between Cosmoprof and Cosmopack is a special feature of the Cosmoprof international format worldwide, from Bologna to Asia and North America exhibitions. Co-locating complimentary shows has always proved to be a successful strategy to congregate all stakeholders of the beauty industry under one roof. The global format of the Cosmoprof events worldwide, with its crucial conjunction between Cosmoprof and Cosmopack shows, represents the most functional solution to gather under one roof all players of the Indian beauty industry and facilitate the development of new partnerships and commercial relationships. Cosmoprof and Cosmopack India 2022 will be the best event to attend for all stakeholders: from indie brands and new entrepreneurs looking for developing their products, to brand managers searching for new suppliers; from R&D managers who want to understand the evolution of the Indian industry, to trend scouters interested in new ideas and solutions.
The Beauty Awards- how do you decide and how does it help a brand?
Cosmoprof India Awards is our initiative to celebrate the products, brands, innovations, new formulas and designs that are breaking beauty standards, changing the way to perceive beauty and that will become best sellers, globally. It will honour excellence in beauty products, packaging design and formulation. Cosmoprof is the only trade show global network where exhibitors come from every sector of the beauty industry, from raw materials, formulation, packaging, OEM/ODM, and machinery to finished products. This facilitates the awards to be hosted for the entire beauty industry starting from the supply chain until the finished product. We explore the most outstanding finished products, highlighting innovations, new technologies and the latest trends in formulation and packaging design.
The awards process is initiated beginning 4 months prior to the tradeshow and lasts until the closure of the award ceremony. Curated by the international trend agency BEAUTYSTREAMS, this year’s edition of Cosmoprof India Awards will be held on October 6th from 7.00 pm onwards at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai and will see attendance from Exhibitors, VIP Buyers, Bloggers/Influencers, Speakers, and Industry Veterans. We appoint the jurors (an independent board/panellists) who are in charge to examine and vote for the participants and their products. The jury is selected from amongst renowned journalists, entrepreneurs and experts in the beauty sector. Participating in Cosmoprof India Awards helps in increasing a company’s brand presence and value among local and international buyers, media partners, journalists, bloggers and influencers.
How do you see Cosmoprof India growing in the coming years- any targets in mind? Which areas do you see expanding more than others.
Traditional segments such as skincare and hair will keep growing, from what we can understand from the latest market research. Indian beauty will increase its attention on sustainability, trying to connect the ancestral value and efficacy of traditional beauty with low-impact solutions. The Indian supply chain will keep growing, too. Local companies are investing in innovation and new technologies to follow younger generations’ requests for higher quality and safety standards. For what concerns distribution channels, e-commerce will increase its influence in the market.
The new Venue – tell us how its going to impact business?
Jio World Centre is a stunning new landmark for India, as well as a prime location for business, leisure, entertainment, and retail in the prestigious precinct of Bandra Kurla Complex. It serves as the perfect destination for a bigger and better third edition of Cosmoprof India which will be held over an expansive exhibition area of up to 10,500 square meters. The venue is a pioneer in technology and digital innovation and offers exceptional experiences such as India’s first 5G-enabled digital infrastructure with uninterrupted data, virtual and hybrid events and unparalleled online cultural experiences. It doubles up as the new business capital of the country and is a flourishing hub celebrating both traditions and innovations in the corporate sector.
Any other innovations that you would like to share?
Cosmoprof India always encourages and represents an opportunity for brands to celebrate their new inventive technologies and innovations. It serves as the premier launching pad for new beauty brands, revolutionary technologies, and product innovations. This year we will have 3 power-packed days to evaluate new innovative products. Our launch products gallery incorporates the most innovative solutions in the beauty and cosmetic industry with both established and recently launched brands such as Anita’s Aromatic’s iORA Prebiotic Palm Protect, Supersonic, an expert eyelash flexing system by Elan, Zobha Life’s Day Care Cream, Mantra Herbal’s Bhringraj & Hibiscus Nourishing Oil, ALLMASK’s premium gel formula cold wax strips and many more.
