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Next in Beauty Conference at Beautyworld Dubai

Next in Beauty Conference

Next in Beauty is a dedicated conference experience at Beautyworld Dubai, built for professionals who want more than product discovery.

Over three days, leading voices from across the beauty industry share the trends, insights and ideas driving the next wave of category growth. From cosmetics and skincare to beauty tech and innovation, every session is designed to leave you better informed, more connected and genuinely ahead of the curve. Because knowing what is coming next is how you stay relevant.

2026 Schedule

Day 1

6 October 2026

10:45 - 11:00 | Global Beauty Power Map: Where Growth Is Really Happening

11:00 - 11:45 | The New Beauty Retail - Channels, Customers, and Staying Ahead

11:45 - 12:30 | Beauty Supply Chain Workshop: What’s Working, What’s Broken, and How Brands Are Solving It

12:30 - 13:15 | For Him Only: Success Strategies in Men's  Beauty

13:15 - 14:00 | The Business of Beauty: Leadership, Trends & the Future of Luxury Retail

14:00 - 14:45 | Beauty AI in Action: Live Demo of How Brands Are Already Using It

14:45 - 15:30 | Salon Startup to Scale-Up: Designing, Launching & Expanding Your Space

15:30 - 16:15 | Beauty Experts' Insights: Facts to Know, Challenges to Conquer

16:15 - 17:00 | In Conversation with Mary Phillips

Day 2

7 October 2026

10:45 - 11:00 | Middle East Beauty: The Hub That Connects the World

11:00 - 11:45 | New Chapter in Hair: Current Momentum and Future Directions

11:45 - 12:30 | Ageless: A Conversation on Biohacking, Beauty, and Longevity 

14:00 - 14:45 | Understanding the Shift in Beauty Consumer Behaviour

14:45 - 15:30 | The Rules of Beauty: Why Certification and Regulation Matter More Than Ever

 

15:30 - 16:15 | Ingredient Awareness in Beauty: Skincare, Makeup, and Clean Formulations

16:15 - 17:00 | Beauty's New Capital: The Middle East

Day 3

8 October 2026

10:45 - 11:00 | 5 Key Trends Brands Can’t Ignore

11:00 - 11:45 | Wellness Integration in Beauty: Spa, Retail and Hospitality Models

11:45 - 12:30 | Glow Across Borders: K-Beauty, A-Beauty, and C-Beauty 

12:30 - 13.15 | A Practical Guide to Boosting Beauty Brand Visibility in AI Search

13:15 - 14:00 | The Brand Story: Start, Launch, Scale

14:00 - 14:45 | The Brand Story: From Idea to Scale - Growing Brands That Attract Capital

14:45 - 15:30 | Meet Beauty’s Power Consumers: Gen Z & Gen Alpha

15:30 - 16:15 | UGC, Influence & Viral Beauty: How Brands Win Attention Today

16:15 - 17:00 | Beauty 2030: The Industry Redefined

2026 Agenda

10:45 - 11:00 | Global Beauty Power Map: Where Growth Is Really Happening

Where global beauty growth is coming from today - key markets, categories, and shifts shaping demand. Sets the context for what’s driving the industry right now.

11:00 - 11:45 | The New Beauty Retail—Channels, Customers, and Staying Ahead

Beauty retail now spans e-commerce, TikTok Shop, pop-ups, wellness,fashion-retail beauty and travel retail. This session looks at how brands are adapting to fragmented channels and changing customer behaviour.

11:45 - 12:30 | Beauty Supply Chain Workshop: What’s Working, What’s Broken, and How Brands Are Solving It

A practical breakdown of supply chain realities — sourcing, packaging, logistics, and speed to market. Focus on real challenges and how brands are solving them today.

12:30 - 13:15 | For Him Only: Success Strategies in Men's  Beauty

Men’s beauty is one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry. This session looks at how brands are building for grooming, skincare, and self-care for modern male consumers.

13:15 -14:00 | The Business of Beauty: Leadership, Trends & the Future of Luxury Retail

14:00 - 14:45 | Beauty AI in Action: Live Demo of How Brands Are Already Using It

Real examples of AI in beauty — from content creation to personalisation and product development. Focus on what’s already in use today.

14:45 - 15:30 | Salon Startup to Scale-Up: Designing, Launching & Expanding Your Space

How salon businesses are built and scaled — from concept, design, and services to operations and growth.

15:30 - 16:15 | Beauty Experts' Insights: Facts to Know, Challenges to Conquer
16:15 - 17:00 | In Conversation with Mary Phillips

10:45 - 11:00 | Middle East Beauty: The Hub That Connects the World

Why the Middle East is no longer just a market, but a region actively shaping global beauty direction. This opening sets the stage on how influence, growth, and innovation are shifting toward the region.

11:00 - 11:45 | New Chapter in Hair: Current Momentum and Future Directions

A deep dive into the most dynamic areas of haircare growth, from scalp health and diagnostic tools to next-generation treatments and shifting consumer habits.

11:45 - 12:30 | Ageless: A Conversation on Biohacking, Beauty, and Longevity 

Breakdown of longevity as a category - what is real adoption, what is early signal, and what is marketing noise.

14:00 - 14:45 | Understanding the Shift in Beauty Consumer Behaviour

A breakdown of how and why consumer behaviour is changing - from expectations and trust to loyalty and decision-making. What brands need to adjust in response.

14:45 - 15:30 | The Rules of Beauty: Why Certification and Regulation Matter More Than Ever        

An overview of how regulatory frameworks and certifications like B-Corp are reshaping brand credibility. What compliance means in a rapidly globalising beauty market.

15:30 - 16:15 | Ingredient Awareness in Beauty: Skincare, Makeup, and Clean Formulations

A conversation on ingredient transparency and how formulation priorities are shifting. What consumers are questioning more, and what brands are reformulating around.

16:15 - 17:00 | Beauty's New Capital: The Middle East

A look at the Middle East as an emerging centre of gravity for beauty investment, growth, and influence. What is driving this shift and what comes next.

10:45 - 11:00 | 5 Key Trends Brands Can’t Ignore

11:00 - 11:45 | Wellness Integration in Beauty: Spa, Retail and Hospitality Models  

Wellness is moving beyond the spa into retail and hospitality, reshaping how beauty is experienced. As formats merge, brands are rethinking how they deliver services, spaces, and customer journeys.

11:45 - 12:30 | Glow Across Borders: K-Beauty, A-Beauty, and C-Beauty

A look at standout products from key regional beauty markets and what defines their approach - from innovation to formulation and consumer appeal.

12:30 - 13:15 | A Practical Guide to Boosting Beauty Brand Visibility in AI Search

13:15 - 14:00 | The Brand Story: Start, Launch, Scale

Most brands don’t struggle with starting - they struggle with what happens after. This workshop follows the real journey from idea to launch to scale, and the turning points that decide whether a brand grows or stalls. 

14:00 - 14:45 | The Brand Story: From Idea to Scale - Growing Brands That Attract Capital
14:45 - 15:30 | Meet Beauty’s Power Consumers: Gen Z & Gen Alpha

15:30 - 16:15 | UGC, Influence & Viral Beauty: How Brands Win Attention Today

The power of UGC, with examples of successful brand collaborations, and what brands need to implement in their new marketing strategies.

16:15 - 17:00 | Beauty 2030: The Industry Redefined

Join as a Sponsor

Contact us today to learn more about our tailor-made sponsorship opportunities to enhance your brand's visibility at the Next in Beauty Conference.

Darshvir Kaur

Portfolio Sponsorship Manager

Messe Frankfurt Middle East - Darshvir Kaur

Lucy Yawayawa

Sponsorship Sales Manager

Lucy Yawayawa

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Zhanna Tukhvatullina

Event Producer

Messe Frankfurt Middle East - Zhanna Tukhvatullina