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— REUBEN CARRANZA
Group CEO, Amika, Ethique, Eva NYC

Schedule

Come early and enjoy complimentary breakfast! This is a great opportunity to network with other attendees, schedule meetings and grab a cup of coffee before the first session starts.
A candid examination of the current landscape and evaluation of key opportunities and risks facing dealmakers moving into the future.
All natural is falling out of favor as clinical treatments and proven results are prioritized. What’s the appeal of science-led brands to investors and is it viable long term?
Founders of three wildly successful brands share the roadmap they took from ideation, to distribution, capital and ultimately scale.
Gen Z is the customer du jour. We analyze this consumer segment in Europe and explore why it is instrumental to success in beauty.
Europe is home to world-class primary innovators in ingredients, formulation and manufacturing. Is this an oasis of value or a mirage for dealmakers?
Europe is home to the world’s greatest fashion empires; well-resourced and hungry, they want a bigger piece of the beauty pie. How will this impact beauty dealmaking?
Many retailers have shuttered or been sold; others are cutting costs and taking fewer brands. Is retail dead as an investment opportunity and how will this impact the brands who rely on retail?

Come early and enjoy complimentary breakfast! This is a great opportunity to network with other attendees, schedule meetings and grab a cup of coffee before the first session starts.
We examine how European entrepreneurs view external capital–especially in early stage funding–and assess its impact on dealmaking.
Fragrance, a category where European brands have traditionally excelled, is booming. How can dealmakers leverage this opportunity?
A range of beauty adjacent markets, from sexual health to wellness, are being pursued by beauty brands. We consider if and how these categories are going to prosper.
Facing inherent challenges (e.g. small home markets), what are the best practices for
EU/UK brands to achieve and sustain profitable growth?
Data Mining, AI and Personalization will revolutionize every step of the beauty value chain. We examine their impact on value creation and dealmaking.