February 9, 2026
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NEW YORK
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February 9, 2026 | NEW YORK |
Why Tech*AI? Why now?
Today’s beauty landscape is more complex and competitive than ever—forcing brand builders to leverage technology for capital efficiency, differentiation, and rapid innovation. As AI moves from novelty to necessity, brands must learn how to make strategic, high-impact investments in these new technologies—or risk falling behind. Despite excitement around AI’s ability to fast-track growth, many brands remain stuck, unsure where to start or how to scale.
Beauty Independent’s Tech*AI Summit is the first event dedicated to turning that hesitation into momentum. Through a blend of live tech demos, expert panels, and data-backed insights, the summit reveals how leading brands have broken through adoption roadblocks and are weaving AI across the entire value chain—from ingredient discovery and product formulation to marketing automation and post-sale loyalty. Proprietary research and candid case studies provide the clear roadmaps needed to make informed decisions about technology and AI investments for growth.
Join C-suite executives, product innovators, and technology pioneers for a full day of peer learning, best-in-class content, and unparalleled networking—designed to fast-track AI integration and deliver measurable business value in today’s high-stakes market.
This is when the future of our industry is either shaped or negotiated
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— MARK ELRICK
Founder & CEO, BYOMA, Future Beauty Labs, Tax-Luxe

By The Numbers
On a recent survey to Dealmaker Summit NYC 2024 attendees respondents:
100%
strongly agree or agree that the Dealmaker Summit sets the standard for a sector-specific conference in Beauty and Wellness
93%
are very likely or likely to attend another Dealmaker Summit
93%
are very likely or likely to recommend Dealmaker Summit to a friend or colleague
Some Of Our Past Speakers
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HANADI AL HAMOUI
MANAGING DIRECTOR, BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH
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THOMAS BUISSON
MANAGING DIRECTOR, FABLE INVESTMENTS
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EMILY BULLMAN
INVESTOR, JAMJAR INVESTMENTS
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Lopo Champalimaud
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, V3 VENTURES, VERLINVEST
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AARON CHATTERLEY
CO-FOUNDER, FEELUNIQUE & INDU
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Kevin Cornils
CEO, BEAUTY PIE
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Katy Cottam
FOUNDER & CEO, LUNA DAILY
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SAMANTHA ETIENNE
GLOBAL GM, L’ORÉAL BOLD VENTURES
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Michèle Evrard
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, COSMETICS 27
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Olivier Garel
MANAGING PARTNER, UNILEVER VENTURES
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Pascal Houdayer
CHANNEL EXPERT
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Mattias Hulting
FOUNDER, SMILE MAKERS
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Evan Koetsenruijter
DIRECTOR, ADVENT INTERNATIONAL
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COLETTE LAXTON
CO-FOUNDER, THE INKEY LIST
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SUSAN LIN
INVESTOR & PARTNER, FELIX CAPITAL
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FEDERICO LUNA
CMO, TIMELINE
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Isabel Malbois
CEO, NEOM WELLBEING
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Claire McCormack
SENIOR EDITOR, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Kelly McPhilliamy
MANAGING DIRECTOR, HARRIS WILLIAMS
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EVAN MERALI
MANAGING DIRECTOR, RAYMOND JAMES
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Margaret Mitchell
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, SPACE NK
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Nico Morga Alden
CHIEF BRAND OFFICER, ESTRID
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SANDRA NAIT-AMER
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROTHSCHILD
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Joël Palix
BRAND EXPERT
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Angelina Pizzulli
INVESTOR RELATIONS & ADVISORY, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Scott Potter
MANAGING PARTNER, SF EQUITY PARTNERS
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SARAH POWER
GENERAL MANAGER, REVIVE COLLAGEN
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Andrew Stanleick
PRESIDENT, SKIN HEALTH & BEAUTY, KENVUE
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Dan Stern
PARTNER, PIPER
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Anna Teal
GROWN ALCHEMIST
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Carlota Thévenot
CEO, LES SECRETS DE LOLY
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Freddy Ward
CO-FOUNDER & CEO, WILD









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