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EVENTS

THe HIgHLIgHTS
The Cosmoprof and Cosmopack
India Awards celebrated the most
outstanding products of Cosmoprof
India 2023 with an exclusive gala event COSMOTALKS – SALON SERIES: BEYOND THE CHAIR
on 7 December at the Sofitel Hotel. A SESSION MODERATED BY CLAUDIA STAGNO,
Over 400 attendees joined the winners’ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF EXPORT MAGAZINE:
ceremony and an exclusive fashion
show presenting the last collection by With the title THE INDIAN SALON INDUSTRy - RECENT CONSUMER SHIFTS
the renowned designer Vikran Phadnis. & GLOBAL INFLUENCES, this session was held on Thursday, 7 December.
The CosmoTalks brought together The discussion explored the various factors that are driving the growth and
over 50 highly qualified international transformation of the Indian salon industry, such as the changing consumer
and local speakers and more than 600 preferences and behaviour, the entry and expansion of international brands
attendees for interesting updates and and players, the emergence of new segments and niches, the use of digital
insights on new trends and consumers’ and social media platforms, and the development and adoption of new
habits. The CosmoForum presented technologies and innovations. The panellists were Vikram Bhatt, founder and
high-level analyses on regulations Director of Enrich Beauty; Vaijayanti Bhalchandra, co-founder of yLG Salons
in the beauty industry and market India; Spoorthy Shetty, CEO, BBLUNT (Mama Earth Group); Sneh Koticha,
statistics, Attendees could appreciate Director Jean Claude Biguine Salons and Prannay Dokkania, Managing
the know-how and experience Director & COO, Truefitt & Hill, UK.
of global main partners
Asia Cosme Lab, Beautystreams, The meeting brought up new and interesting aspects of the market, and was
Euromonitor International, Fireside followed by a large and attentive audience made up of the sector’s professionals.
Ventures, Kantar, MTE Edizioni,
Nielsen IQ Bases and WGSN.
Cosmoprof India 2023 was the stage
for the first edition of the World
Massage Meeting, the event organized
in partnership with the renowned
European Massage Association and
Cidesco International School and
dedicated to advanced professional
training in the massage industry.
The initiative analyses the beneficial
effects of Ayurvedic massage, starting
from its historical roots to the most
appreciated current techniques.
Next Year’s Cosmoprof India will be
held from 5 to 7 December at the Jio
World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

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