The Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) is a unique event, organised yearly, that brings together cosmetic and personal care industry leaders from all over the world to share insights on global trends and the latest industry developments. CEAC 2026 will take place in person, in Brussels, on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June.

Under this year’s theme, ‘Well-being at your fingertips, safety in hand’ – CEAC 2026 will gather industry experts, policy makers, companies and other stakeholders to discuss general, technical and regulatory development such as:

• Consumer perceptions of cosmetics
• Global business and market trends
• Key regulatory topics
• Eco-design policies for cosmetics
• International policy and trade developments
• Effective science communication
• Digital information and much more

The conference will provide a perfect mix of plenary sessions, multiple parallel breakout sessions and extensive networking opportunities.

Session titles:

1. Outlook on the global and European cosmetics and personal care market: Insights from Euromonitor International
2. Panel: How personal care routines & cosmetics contribute to well-being and healthy ageing

Session description:

1. Euromonitor International will share the latest insights from their 2026 World Market Beauty And Personal Care Report. The speaker will explore the current state of the global cosmetics and personal care industry, with a particular emphasis on Europe. Building on this overview, the speaker will examine key trends in consumer behaviour and discuss the forcasts for the cosmetics and personal care market globally and at European level.
2. Drawing on new pan-European consumer insights, this panel will explore how everyday personal care routines—including the use of cosmetics and personal care products—play an essential yet often overlooked role in supporting well being today and promoting healthy aging overtime.  Debunking the current perception of cosmetics as discretionary, the discussion will examine how daily personal care routines help people feel comfortable, confident, and ready to participate in work and social life, while supporting healthy ageing over time. Panellists will consider what recognising the value of everyday personal care means for the future role of the cosmetics industry, for innovation aligned with real societal needs, and for public policies that aim to support health and well-being in an ageing and changing Europe.

Date and time of the Euromonitor session:

1. 16 June 2026, 11:30–13:00 CET
2. 16 June 2026, 14:00–15:30 CET

Name and title of the Euromonitor speaker: Emilie Hood, Consultant