Get Ready for Cosmoprof

If it’s in the beauty or personal care business, it will be in Bologna, March 8-11.

The 35th Cosmoprof, running March 8 through 11 in Bolgona, promises to once again be the showplace for the cosmetics and personal care industry, spotlighting fragrances, make-up, professional beauty care, hair care, accessories, equipment and furnishings for hairdressers and perfume shops, gift items and jewelery, as well as packaging, machinery, raw materials and services for the cosmetics industry.

The show expects approximatley 1,700 exhibitors, including the world’s most prestigious, to present their most innovative products and services across a display area of over 70,000 square meters.

At last year’s event, 130,122 visitors came to see 1,717 exhibitors, representing 2,137 companies from 49 countries, showing products and services across 70,508 square meters.

Pre-Show Events
Wednesday, March 6
Information Day Colipa–The European Cosmetic Toiletry and Per­fumery Association
Aula Santa Lucia–University of Bolo­gna–Via Castiglione, 36
Morning–time to be determined

International Cosmetic Forum
The annual Scientific Event organized by University of Bologna under the patronage of Philippe Busquin, European Commissioner for Research, focusing on “Allergies and the Cosmetic World”
Aula Santa Lucia–University of Bolo­gna–Via Castiglione, 36
Afternoon–time to be determined
Thursday, March 7
International Cosmetic Forum
The annual Scientific Event organized by University of Bologna under the patronage of Mr. Philippe Busquin, European Commissioner for Research, focusing on “Allergies and the Cosmetic World”
Aula Santa Lucia–University of Bolog­na–Via Castiglione, 36

Gala Evening
Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna–8:30 p.m.
Event by invitation only

Show Events
Friday, March 8
Economic Scenario of the Beauty Care Sector
Presented by PROMETEIA
By invitation only; Palazzo dei Con­gressi–Sala Italia–10.00 a.m.

Press Conference
Palazzo dei Congressi–Sala Italia—
11:00 a.m.

European E-Business: Today’s Stakes and Tomorrow’s Perspectives
European Congress by Fédération Européenne Des Parfumeurs Détail­lants in collaboration with Cosmoprof and www.beauty-on-line.com
Palazzo dei Congressi–Sala Italia–time to be determined

Cosmoprof Cosmetic Observatory
Presentation of the Cosmetic Observatory by Future Concept Lab
Cosmoprof Club–Sala Armonia–5:30 p.m.
Event by invitation only

Brasilian Cocktail Party
Cocktail party promoted by Abhi­pec/Sipatesp–The Brazilian Assoc. of the Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cos­metic Industry
Cosmoprof–Brazilian Pavilion–6:00 p.m.

Beauty On-Line Happy Hour
Presentation of the web site www.beauty-on-line.com, the innovative B to B tool devoted to the cosmetic industry in collaboration with Cosmoprof
Business Centre–5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9
Beauty On-Line Happy Hour
Presentation of the website www.beauty-on-line.­com, the innovative B to B tool devoted to the cosmetic industry in collaboration with Cosmoprof
Business Centre–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 10
5th Edition: Cinearti International Award La Chioma Di Berenice
Awarding of prizes for the best hairstyling, make up and costumes in international movies
Promoted by Federacconcia­tori–CNA and Cosmoprof
Palazzo dei Congressi–Sala Italia–11:00 a.m.

Accademia del Profumo–13th Intern’l Award
Gala evening. Prize giving ceremony
Palazzo Albergati, Zola Predosa–8.30 p.m.
Event by invitation only
Alternative Hair Show
Sponsored by Wella in collaboration with Cosmoprof. Cosmoprof Thea­trum–2:00 p.m.
TIGI Workshop
Fashion and Hairstyle Work­shop by the artistic team of Tony&Guy–London
Sala Allemanda–Pavilion 33 mezzanine floor–from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday, March 11
TIGI Workshop
Fashion and Hairstyle Work­shop by the artistic team of Tony&Guy–London
Sala Allemanda–Pavilion 33 mezzanine floor–from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Alternative Hair Show
Sponsored by Wella in collaboration with Cosmoprof. Cosmoprof Theatrum–1:00 p.m.
For more information: Sogecos, (39) 02 796 420; Fax: (39) 02 795 036; Website: www.cosmoprof.com.