Cosmoprof, which began in 1967, has grown into a venue for determining trends across the beauty industry. When the event runs in April (April 3-6), with the theme “Neocosmoprof, R-Evolution,” pavilions on the sprawling fairgrounds in Bologna, Italy, will once again play host to four key trade sectors: Perfumes and Cosmetics; Spa; Hair; and Nail and Hand Care.
  
Cosmopack (April 2-5)—the packaging and outsourced manufacturing showcase—opens one day earlier (and closes one day earlier) than the fair’s official dates, for a day devoted to international suppliers.

A number of changes have been made to this year’s show, including addded emphasis on the halls’ logistics to make it simple for visitors to find their areas of interest. The Perfumeries area has been reorganized into three specific areas according to artistic design, recognition and distribution. A fragrance conference has  been added to focus on “rebuilding the passion behind perfumes,” looking at the roles of the client, fragrance creator, designer and “chef.”

The annual exhibition will be accompanied by a full agenda of meetings and events. For more info: www.cosmoprof.com