Canadian Cosmetic Cluster Heads to Paris for COSMETIC 360 Week 2026

This October, the Canadian Cosmetic Cluster will return to France with a delegation of Canadian cosmetic companies for COSMETIC 360 and a full week of industry activities in Paris.

The delegation is part of the Cluster’s continued work to create stronger connections between the Canadian and European cosmetics industries and to give participating companies direct access to international partners, innovation, market intelligence and business development opportunities.

Our group is now essentially complete, with companies preparing to travel to France for a week that will combine trade show participation, B2B meetings, industry networking, partner meetings and special events throughout Paris.
At the centre of the week will be COSMETIC 360, one of the leading international events dedicated to innovation in the cosmetics and beauty industry. The Cluster and participating companies will use the event to meet with ingredient suppliers, laboratories, manufacturers, technology companies, packaging specialists, brands and other international partners.

But our time in France will extend well beyond the exhibition floor.

Throughout Cosmetic Week, the Canadian Cosmetic Cluster will be coordinating and participating in meetings and activities designed to help our companies better understand the French and European beauty ecosystem. This includes business introductions, meetings with existing and prospective partners, international networking, industry events and opportunities to explore new collaborations between Canada and Europe.

What We’ll Be Doing: Day by DayMonday, October 12 – Chartres & the Maison de la Cosmétique
We will begin the week in Chartres, joining the first day of the COSMETIC 360 International Tour. The day will introduce our delegation to the history and cosmetics ecosystem of Chartres and include a closer look at the Maison de la Cosmétique, the future flagship space being developed for the industry as a centre for meetings, innovation and international cooperation. cosmetic-week.com
For our Canadian companies, this is an opportunity to start the week by understanding the infrastructure behind France’s cosmetics ecosystem and building relationships before the main exhibition even begins.
Tuesday, October 13 – International Business, Networking & Industry Visits
Tuesday will focus heavily on international connections and B2B networking alongside members of the Global Cosmetics Cluster and participating companies from around the world.
The International Tour will visit the Boucle Nord de Seine area, including the ecosystem surrounding the Port of Gennevilliers and its importance to the cosmetics supply chain. The program also includes an industry company visit and a networking lunch designed to encourage international business connections and collaboration. cosmetic-week.com
This will be an important day for our delegation to meet other clusters, companies and potential European partners and to begin conversations that can continue throughout the rest of the week.
Wednesday, October 14 – COSMETIC 360, Day One
Wednesday is the first full day of COSMETIC 360 at the Carrousel du Louvre.
Our delegation will spend the day exploring new ingredients, formulation technologies, packaging, testing, manufacturing, beauty tech and emerging innovations, while also participating in pre-arranged and spontaneous B2B meetings with international companies and partners.
The 2026 edition is built around the theme “REGENERATIONS,” with programming across the different parts of the cosmetics value chain. The first day also includes the official opening and the COSMETIC 360 Awards. cosmetic-360.com
In the evening, we will continue networking at the official COSMETIC 360 Gala at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine, bringing together participants from across the international industry in a much more informal setting. cosmetic-week.com
Thursday, October 15 – COSMETIC 360, Day Two
Day two will be another full day at COSMETIC 360, with a strong focus on meetings, sourcing, innovation scouting and follow-up conversations.
For the companies travelling with us, this is where many of the introductions from earlier in the week can turn into more focused discussions around distribution, ingredients, formulation, manufacturing, technology, partnerships and market entry.
The official program continues with sessions covering formulation, packaging, testing, biodiversity, circular manufacturing and emerging cosmetic technologies.