New Delhi: Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof Spa (Cosmoprof Bologna) organized Cosmoprof Roadshow at The Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. The grand event was attended by H.E. Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Lorenzo Angeloni (TBC); Dr. Francesco Pensabene, Italian Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Italy – New Delhi; Ms. Reena Chhabra, CEO, NYKAA; Ms. Rimpie Panjwani, Senior Beauty Research Analyst, MINTEL; Ms. Priya Sachdeva, Business Director – South Asia, WGSN; Matthieu Rochette-Schneider, Centdegres Greater China & Southeast Asia General Manager, CENTDEGRES; Mr. Rossano Bozzi, Cosmopack Director, Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof; Mr. Aditya Sharma, Country Manager, Regi India; Mr. Ankit Virmani, RICA INDIA and many more prominent faces from the world of beauty and lifestyle industry.

‘Cosmoprof on the Road’ unveiled the new layout of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2019 and presented its new projects and events that will characterize the upcoming edition in March 2019.

The event was inaugurated by H.E. Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Lorenzo Angeloni (TBC) and Dr. Francesco Pensabene, Italian Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Italy – New Delhi. In his opening speech Mr. Angeloni said, “Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is a trendsetter from the entire beauty industry, not only offering an overview of all the current trends in the beauty sector but also being able to anticipate the market with business opportunities in unexplored areas.”

Welcoming the  guests that included fashion and beauty experts, exporters and salon owners along with media, Mr. Pensabene said, “Our aim is to increase the Cosmoprof brand awareness to the world through promotional activities, meetings and workshops in strategic markets for the beauty industry. This is a great opportunity for Italian companies and associations that are willing to share their expertise in the cosmetic & beauty industry. We wish to exchange our best practices in order to contribute to adding value to the Indian cosmetic sector.”

Following the opening speech, there were other speakers who shared their views. Ms. Reena Chhabra, CEO, NYKAA; said, “Growth of beauty is significant. If we look at online retail we will find that it is increasing day by day, and by 2020, it will increase by 20 to 42% in India.”

Ms. Rimpie Panjwani, Senior Beauty Research Analyst, MINTEL, addressed the needs of the future of beauty and the beauty trends of tomorrow. Stressing the importance of beauty and wellness, Ms. Priya Sachdeva, Business Director – South Asia, WGSN, made a presentation on the new age beauty and its effects. Matthieu Rochette-Schneider, Centdegres Greater China & South East Asia General Manager, CENTDEGRES and Mr. Rossano Bozzi, Cosmopack Director, Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof spoke about the unique market that India is, and answered all the queries from the media and experts, and emphasized the need to have their plans tailor-made for the Indian market.