Cosmoprof North America Miami 2026 will feature a robust lineup of strategy-driven conference sessions designed for beauty executives, brand leaders, retailers, and suppliers seeking clear signals on where the global beauty business is headed. The program spans trend forecasting, regional market performance, artificial intelligence in commerce, cross-market brand strategy, and the continued rise of indie beauty.
A cornerstone of the education program is The CosmoTrends Report, presented by BEAUTYSTREAMS experts Eleonora Mazzilli and Fernanda Pigatto. The annual report serves as a directional guide to innovation, spotlighting standout products from Cosmoprof Miami exhibitors across all beauty categories. The presentation connects emerging brand activity to lifestyle shifts, market trends, and statistical drivers, supported by forward-looking forecasts that identify future opportunities for growth and innovation. The CosmoTrends Project is delivered through a report, live seminar, and on-site installation, offering multiple touchpoints for trend intelligence.
Global market performance takes center stage in Global Beauty Resilience: A Worldwide View and Deep Dive into LATAM Market Dynamics, led by Larissa Jensen, SVP and Global Beauty Industry Advisor at Circana, and Ana Seccato, Director of LATAM Beauty Analysis at Circana. The session examines global retail sales results and the factors supporting beauty’s resilience, followed by a focused analysis of Latin America, including retail health, performance indicators, and emerging regional trends shaping future growth.
Technology and commercialization converge in AI & AI Commerce: From Discovery to Checkout, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping product discovery, merchandising, personalization, and checkout experiences. Using real-world examples such as generative shopping tools and AI-enabled checkout, the session addresses both revenue-driving opportunities and adoption challenges, including data privacy, consumer trust, sustainability considerations, and organizational readiness.
Cross-border brand strategy is explored in One Brand, Many Markets: How Retailers and Brands Adapt Across Cultures, a panel featuring leaders from globally distributed brands and specialty retail. Panelists Claudia Lloreda (Blush-Bar Colombia, Chile, and Mexico), Brent Ridge (Beekman 1802), and Ann Somma (Tru Fragrance & Beauty), moderated by Elana Szyfer, President of CEW, discuss how brands adapt assortments, pricing, and marketing while navigating cultural preferences and regulatory requirements across regions.
Rounding out the program, NielsenIQ: The Power of Indie Beauty Brands delivers a data-backed look at the independent brands driving U.S. beauty growth. Anna Mayo, VP of Beauty at NielsenIQ, examines the categories, channels, and innovation strategies fueling indie momentum, alongside insights into the operational and brand-building approaches behind leading indie success stories.
Together, the Cosmoprof Miami 2026 conference sessions position the event as a strategic intelligence platform—pairing product discovery with actionable insights to support smarter decision-making across the global beauty ecosystem.
