The leading event for professionals in the cosmetics industry celebrates its tenth edition with the cosmetorium The largest to date, both in exhibition space and number of participants. On October 21 and 22, 2026, La Farga in L'Hospitalet, Barcelona, will host a special anniversary edition that reaffirms the event's leadership as the premier forum for the formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of cosmetic products in Spain.
A tenth anniversary with record figures
Cosmetorium 2026 will feature 7.000 m² of exhibition space and has already confirmed the participation of More from 170 companiesThese figures consolidate this edition as the most ambitious in the event's ten-year history, reaffirming the sector's confidence in a forum that, year after year, has become the essential meeting point for the Spanish cosmetics community.
"Ten editions don't happen by chance. Behind them is a sector that has believed in this project from the beginning and that, year after year, has made Cosmetorium something bigger. That's what we're celebrating, and this edition will undoubtedly be the most special.”, he explains to us José Zaragozano of Step Exhibitions, organizers of the exhibition.
Starring role for new proposals in the sector
The training program at Cosmetorium 2026 takes center stage in this anniversary edition, with offerings designed for all professional profiles. The event will feature 30 Innovatorium spaces where leading companies will present their latest proposals and innovative ingredients, making it one of the most inspiring spaces and one that best reflects the trends that will shape the cosmetic market.
In addition, 4 conference rooms will be made available to accommodate a total of 47 TechFocus sessions focused on ingredients, advanced formulation and new technologies in the sector, along with 14 practical workshop sessions which will allow attendees to delve deeper into the latest trends through interactive and applied formats.
High-level scientific program
The scientific program, organized by the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Society of Cosmetic ChemistsIt will have a special role in this anniversary edition. Two internationally renowned keynote speakers will open the scientific debate:
Dr. Luis F. Santamaría-BabiProfessor of Translational Immunology at the University of Barcelona, whose work focuses on biomedical research into the immune response in chronic inflammatory diseases. At Cosmetorium 2026, he will address the role of immunology in understanding and treating these diseases. atopic dermatitis.
Dr. Alfonso ValenciaProfessor ICREA and Director of the Department of Life Sciences at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), specializing in Computational Biology and its application to medical problems. His presentation, entitled “Digital Twins and AI Agents in Biomedicine“, will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the field of health.
Beyond the keynotes, the program will address some of the major themes shaping the present and future of the sector: aging from a scientific perspective, with special attention to circadian rhythms and the role of telomeres, sustainability and circularity of packaging within the European regulatory framework, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and global beauty trends leading up to 2027. It will be complemented by sessions dedicated to inclusive packaging, the assessment of cosmetic product safety, and new developments in ingredient regulation.
Cosmetorium Awards: The Anniversary Formula
Cosmetorium 2026 will host the tenth edition of the Cosmetorium Awards, whose theme this year pays tribute to the history of the event under the motto “Party 10, the Anniversary Formula: 10 years, 10 ingredients, a sensory celebration“A proposal that invites formulators to celebrate a decade of creativity and innovation with a demanding challenge.
The theme presents a minimalist formulation challenge: creating products that evoke a festive spirit (joy, surprise, energy, glamour…) by limiting the INCI list to a maximum of 10 ingredients. The goal is to demonstrate that less can be more. This exercise tests the talent, technical knowledge, and ability to surprise of the best formulators in the industry.
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