MUMBAI, India, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
According to Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012), the Indian cosmetics industry is expected to witness fast growth rate in the coming years on the back of an increase in the consumption of beauty products. Owing to growing disposable income of the middle class households and changing lifestyle, it is expected that the cosmetics industry will grow at a CAGR of around 17% during 2010-2014.
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Despite of the above fact, this industry faces many challenges including social, demographic as well as cultural ones, changes in education, tastes and preferences, urbanisation, women empowerment, attitude of people, increased media influence etc. Changes in demographic environment with worldwide population growth, geographical shifts in population, sex composition, various innovation taking place in R&D and market scenario of cosmetics are a must study area to increase the potential of expansion of cosmetic product portfolio and to search better areas or untapped markets.
Based on our research with the 50 senior experts working in the personal care industry, we have developed 2-day strategic conference Cosmetics and Science 2013 to throw light on the above critical areas.
Cosmetics and Science 2013 is divided into separate streams, to provide a better clarity on R&D, regulatory guidelines, market opportunities and consumer behaviour insights for the Indian Cosmetic Industry. The main objective of this conference is to provide solutions to all the challenges ranging from developing to launching a cosmetic product in the market. There is also a post -conference workshop focusing on Cosmetic clinical trials led by Mr Brijesh Regal, CEO, Apothecaries.
Expert leaders:
ASivakumar, Regulatory Affairs Director South Asia, Hindustan Unilever
Vinay Kumar Singh, General Manager Technical, Mikasacosmetics
Steve Bidinger, President ,MK Life
Andrew Gan, President, Toshiki International
Avani Mainkar, Head Product Development (Personal & Nature Care), Marico
Prajakta Paranjapye, CEO, Butic
Ashutosh Bharadwaj, CEO Personal Care, VLCC
Dr. Colin D'Silva, Associate Director, Communications, Prestige Division, Procter & Gamble
Sheela Iyer, Director, IWIN Cosmetics and Editor-in-chief and Publisher, Fourthwave Media Group
Kiran Lohia, Founder and Dermatologist, COSMEDIC Skin Solutions
P Rashmi Upadhya, Associate Director, Strategy, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Some of the highlights of the conference are:
This unique 2-day strategic conference will bring together 80+ Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, Production Innovation and Production Development department professionals from Cosmetics industry all under one roof.
for more information visit http://www.cosmeticsandscience.com/pr
About UBM India:
UBM India is a subsidiary of UBM plc, which is the second largest independent exhibition organiser in the world. It is the largest trade exhibition organiser in India, responsible for 26 exhibitions in different locations across the country. The company is also involved in the organisation of conference programmes throughout India and in the publications of trade journals and magazines. http://www.ubmindia.in
Contact: Shwetha Prabhu conferences-india@ubm.com +91(0)22-61727001
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