9-10 September 2008

PLA WORLD CONGRESS
Venue: Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 2161 664864
Fax: +49 2161 631045
Email: mat@bioplasticsmagazine.com
Web: http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com

The first bioplastics conference will look at the challenges and opportunities presented by this versatile raw material.

9-11 September 2008

HBA GLOBAL EXPOS IT ION AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Venue: Jacob K Javits Center, New York, USA
Tel: +1 212 600 3000
Fax: +1 212 600 3013
Email: nbullock@hbaexpo.com
Web: www.hbaexpo.com

HBA is said to be the world’s largest product development event and educational conference programme for the personal care, wellness, fragrance and cosmetics industry.

9-11 September 2008

LABELEXPO AMERICAS
Venue: Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont, US
A three-day exhibition and conference devoted to the label converting industry.
Email: kbobova@labelexpo.com
Web: www.labelexpo-americas.com

15-18 September 2008

GREEN CHEMISTRY
Venue: Albany, New York, USA
Tel: +44 1234 750422
Email: conforg8@bhrgroup.com

The first international conference on green chemistry and engineering will illustrate the importance of change towards green chemistry, the economic value of change and ways in which this change is already flowing through a wide range of processes and products.

16-18 September 2008

INDIA RETAIL FORUM
Venue: Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai, India
Tel: +49 211 16453973
Fax: +49 211 49554658
Email: printl@imagesmultimedia.in
Web: www.indiaretailforum.in

IRF promises to be one of the world’s most vibrant retail events, with 2500 top level execs joining 150 exhibitors representing retail segments such as franchises, design, fittings and support. A three-day conference will focus on sustainable and profitable retail practices.

18-21 September 2008

KAZINTER BEAUTY ‘O8
Venue: Kazakhstan Business Cooperation Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 727 267 73 33
Email: kazinterbeauty.bbg.kz
Web: www.kazinterbeauty.kz

Located in the heart of Central Asia, this eighth international cosmetics, perfumery and beauty technology exhibition expects 20000 visitors and more than 200 exhibitor companies.

22-25 September 2008

ADVANCED SKIN ANALYSIS
Venue: TBC
Tel: +44 8450 7997
Email: info@iiaa.eu
Web: www.iiaa.eu

Led by aesthetician Florence Barrett-Hill, the four-day seminar gives an introduction to her diagnostic process and in-depth examinations of skin conditions such as pigmentation, rosacea and acne.

24-27 September 2008

GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY & COSMETIC IMPORT-EXPORT EXPO
Venue: Pazhou Complex – Phase II, Guangzhou, China
Tel: +86 20 8625 9008
Web: www.gzbeautyexpo.com

Now in its 29 th year, the move to a new venue marks a milestone in the fair’s history. Organised in conjunction with Cosmoprof, the show will now feature an area devoted to international and top brands and will target high end professionals from the Chinese beauty industry.

3-6 October 2008

BEAUTYWORLD INDIA
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India
Tel: +91 22 2202 1377
Fax: +91 22 2202 7243
Email: millie.contractor@india.messefrankfurt.com
Web: www.beautyworld.messefrankfurt.com

A chance for exhibitors to meet decision makers and market leaders at the international trade fair for perfumery, toiletries and cosmetics in the Indian capital.

5-8 October 2008

BEYOND BEAUTY PARIS
Venue: Paris Nord, Villepinte, France
Tel: +33 1 44 69 95 69
Fax: +33 1 44 69 95 68
Email: infos@beyondbeautyparis.com
Web: www.beyondbeautyparis.com

The Cosmeeting exhibition will run from 5-7 October, followed by the Créative section on 6-8 October. For the first time, the conference programme will feature a Packaging Summit, with particular emphasis on sustainability and environmental issues.

6-8 October 2008

BEAUTYWORLD JAPAN WEST
Tel: +81 3 3262 8453
Fax: +81 3 3262 8442
Email: info@beautyworldjapan.com
Web: www.beautyworldjapan.com/en/west

Last year’s exhibition comprised 179 exhibitors from 11 countries, who welcomed more than 11,400 trade visitors.

20-21 October 2008

NATURAL/ORGANIC INGREDIENT CONFERENCE
Venue: Rid Hotel, New York
Tel: +1 949 487 9970
Email: bob@graysonassociates.com

The two-day conference will feature 45 speakers from major raw materials suppliers. The three plenary sessions will cover the latest innovations concerning anti-ageing products, colour cosmetics and general skin care.

23-26 October 2008

INTERCHARM
Venue: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
Tel: +7 495 937 6861/62
Email: intercharm@reedexpo.ru
Web: www.intercharm.ru

Now in its 15 th year, the exhibition will once again provide an opportunity for companies to bring their products to the Eastern European and Russian beauty markets.

28-31 October 2008

LUXEPACK MONACO
Venue: Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Tel: +33 377 97 77 85 60
Fax: +33 377 97 77 85 51
Email: info@idice.fr
Web: www.luxepack.com

The key players in luxury packaging will gather for four days in Monaco. An exhibition of the latest developments in packaging design and componentry is complemented by a conference programme.

4-6 November 2008

IN-COSMETICS ASIA
Venue: B IT EC, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: +44 80 8910 7847
Email: ivan.rahal@reedexpo.co.uk

A three-day exhibition for the cosmetics raw materials industry and a one-day conference featuring speakers from leader suppliers and market research company Euromonitor.

5-7 November 2008

HEALTH & BEAUTY THAILAND
Venue: Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Thailand
Tel: +66 2512 0093;
Fax: +66 2512 2670;
Email: hbs@depthail.go.th
Web: www.depthail.go.th

A trade show for operators in the Thai beauty industry and those that want to enter the growing market. The public will be let in on the following day.

10-12 November 2008

SUSTAINABILITY IN COSMETICS
Venue: Royal Plaza Hotel, Orlando, US
Tel: +1 207 781 9610
Email: jpowell@intertechusa.com
Web: www.sustainability-in-cosmetics.com

Major players from cosmetics manufacturers, packagers and raw materials suppliers, including Aveda, Natura, Dow Corning and Cereplast, will share their insights on sustainability and corporate responsibility.

28-30 November 2008

ARAB NATURALS
Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +97 150 166 5395
Email: sales@arabnaturalsexpo.com
Web: www.arabnaturalsexpo.com

An exhibition and conference programme covering traditional, complementary and herbal products, incorporating a wellness and organic pavilion.

28-30 November 2008

BEAUTY ASIA VIETNAM 2008
Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
Tel: +65 6299 8611
Fax: +65 6299 8633
Email: lines@starhub.net
Web: www.beautyasia.com/sg/vietnam.htm

The first such trade show in Vietnam , this is A 4-in-1 event that also includes SpaAsia, HealthAsia and NaturalAsia. The event intends to provide an avenue into Vietnam’s growing market.

28 November – 1 December 2008

COSMETIC EXPO 2008-04-08
Venue: Damascus, Syria
Tel: +963 11 33 22 11 00
Fax: +963 11 33 47 03 7
Email: expo@scs-net.org
Web: www.cosmeticexpo.org

The fifth international cosmetics, beauty and wellness exhibition is set to the one of the biggest such events in Syria. The show will offer a point of entry to anyone interested in gaining access to the Syrian market and to polish the profile of existing players.

30 NOVEMBER – 2 DECEMBER 2008

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY & FITNESS INDIA
Venue: India Expo Centre, Mumbai, India
Tel: +44 1923 491059
Email: ajay@expomediagroup.com
Web: www.professionalbeauty-expo.com

The 3rd international exhibition will offer an insight into the booming professional beauty and spa market in India, along with extensive networking opportunities.