Sneak Peek: Key Conference Themes and Highlights Unveiled

The 9th PCHi Technology Summit (2025)

Time: August 13–14, 2025

Venue: Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang

Theme:

Shaping the Future through Integrated Technology—Co-Creating a New Ecosystem for the Beauty Industry

According to the Industrial Research Center of the China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), China's cosmetics market reached a total transaction value of RMB 1,073.822 billion in 2024, marking a 2.8% year-on-year increase. The industry continues to experience steady growth and sustained expansion momentum.

As consumer demand for personalized and diverse products continues to rise, the market is undergoing rapid transformation, intensifying competition across the sector. Both consumers and the broader market are placing greater emphasis on the technological capabilities of cosmetics enterprises, making technological innovation a key driver for enhancing quality, boosting sales, and promoting healthy industry development.

Guided by PCHi’s authoritative think tank, the CSTIC, the 2025 edition of PCHi Technology Summit will continue to embody PCHi's technology-led and innovation-driven approach. This year’s Summit will feature a Plenary Session with multiple Breakout Sessions to explore a wide range of topics—including policies and regulations; raw material technologies; product formulation; efficacy evaluation; market and technology trends; hair and scalp care; dermatological science and clinical applications; cutting-edge science and research; traditional Chinese medicine applications; and other emerging cross-disciplinary fields.

The Summit will provide a platform to showcase industry innovations and explore new opportunities for the future collaboration.

Summit Scale (Projected)

n 1000+ attendees

n 100+ authoritative industry experts

n 10+ specialized forums and sessions

Target Audience

n Senior executives, regulatory consultants, marketing and R&D professionals, and product managers seeking insights into current and future trends in the cosmetics industry

n Industry practitioners navigating challenges in regulatory implementation

n Technical specialists, such as formulation chemists and cosmetics R&D engineers, as well as brand marketers focused on scientific communication.

n Professionals engaged in skincare and hair/scalp care R&D and efficacy evaluation, including clinical dermatologists, formulation scientists, and stakeholders in integrated industry-academia-clinical collaboration.

n Researchers, university faculty, and cross-disciplinary scholars interested in cutting-edge innovation and translational research in cosmetics ingredients.

 * Breakdown of Attendee Types and Job Functions (2024 Edition)

Summit Agenda (Tentative)

Plenary Session

Highlights: The cosmetics industry is in the midst of significant regulatory reform and technological transformation. Under the evolving regulatory landscape, leveraging scientific and technological innovation to drive growth has become a priority for enterprises striving for sustainable development. The Plenary Session at PCHi Technology Summit 2025 presents newly enhanced content tailored to address emerging industry needs. With a dual focus on Technological Innovation and Regulations, the forum is divided into two key segments:

· The Trends segment will highlight technological innovations and evolving market trends.

· The Regulations segment will offer in-depth guidance on new policies and existing standards..

Together, these sessions aim to provide valuable insights into the emerging paradigms shaping the future of the cosmetics industry.

Key Focus Areas:

l Industry market trends

l Industry technology trends

l Interpretation of new and existing regulations

Breakout Sessions

Ø Cosmetic Formulation and R&D

Highlights: Formulation enhancement remains a constant focus in cosmetic R&D and innovation. This session will bring together experienced, authoritative formulators from China and abroad to share insights and practical knowledge. Centered on formulation development, the session will explore how raw material suppliers and finished product brands can collaborate to develop scientifically sound formulations and achieve shared market success.

The forum will feature two main segments:

- The Technical Practice segment will offer practical guidance on implementing the newly expanded safety assessment requirements and explore actionable solutions for enhancing formulation performance through the synergistic use of high-quality raw materials

- The Future Outlook segment will examine emerging and trending technologies, such as AI and novel delivery systems, and their application in formulation development, empowering enterprises to upgrade comprehensively and build standout core formulations.

Ø Collaborative Medical Research and Emerging Targets in Skin Care

Highlights: As consumers become increasingly discerning about efficacy claims, developing functional skincare products has become a key strategy for brands to strengthen their competitive edge. Identifying novel biological targets and designing science-based skincare solutions are now essential to standing out in a highly competitive market. This breakout session presents a fully refreshed agenda, featuring authoritative dermatologists and leading functional skincare brands. Together, they will explore the future of medical-research collaboration, map emerging efficacy trends to new therapeutic targets and mechanisms, and share insights into the next generation of scientific skincare solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

l Collaborative models between cosmetics and medical research

l New targets and strategies for pigmentation and whitening

l New targets and approaches for soothing and repair

l Anti-aging: Novel targets and treatment pathways

l Other trending functions and their associated mechanisms and innovations

Ø Hair and Scalp Care

Highlights: In recent years, consumer interest in hair and scalp health has surged, fueling the rapid growth of this emerging market segment. According to efficacy claim registration data, over 55,000 hair and scalp care products were registered in 2024 alone—four times the number recorded in 2021. This growing demand has positioned hair and scalp care sector as a promising new frontier for industry expansion. To support brands and industry professionals exploring this space, the PCHi Technology Summit will feature a dedicated forum on hair and scalp care. This breakout session will delve into topics such as hair loss prevention and scalp health, offering research-driven insights and innovation opportunities.

Key Focus Areas:

l Clinical research findings and potential applications in hair and scalp care

l Approaches to hair loss prevention

l Scale anti-aging and sensitive scalp care

l Other key efficacy claims in hair and scalp care

Ø Development and Application of Cutting-Edge Technologies and New Raw Materials (New)

Highlights: Innovation in cosmetic raw material innovation forms the backbone of technological advancement in the cosmetics industry. China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Raw Material Innovation on 26 January 2025, reinforcing policy support for high-quality industry development. As cutting-edge technology innovation lay the groundwork for cosmetic ingredient breakthroughs, integrating these advancements into ingredient development has become a key focus across the value chain. In response, PCHi Technology Summit 2025 introduces a brand-new forum dedicated to the development and application of emerging technologies and new raw materials. The forum will spotlight innovation-enabling technologies and help shape a collaborative ecosystem for raw material innovation.

Key Focus Areas:

l In-house innovation in raw material technologies led by universities and brand R&D teams

l Breakthrough ingredient technologies from leading raw material suppliers

Ø Innovations in the Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (New)

Highlights: The growing popularity of the “China Chic” trend (Guo Chao), coupled with surging demand for natural, functional products, has propelled traditional Chinese herbal ingredients to the forefront of cosmetic innovation. Celebrated for their rich cultural roots and unique bioactivity, these ingredients are drawing global attention. Merging China’s botanical heritage with modern science, Chinese herbal cosmetics are gaining ground both at home and abroad. However, challenges such as limited scientific substantiation, the absence of unified industry standards, and international adoption persist. Aligned with national strategies such as "Healthy China", the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics, and the Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Raw Material Innovation, this new forum aims to integrate science, culture, and industry. The goal: to transform Chinese herbal ingredients from cultural emblems into globally recognized technical strengths and enhance China's voice in the international beauty arena.

Key Focus Areas:

l Modern development of traditional Chinese medicinal resources

l Innovative technologies and process advancements

l Efficacy validation and safety assessment of botanical ingredients

l Sustainability and resource conservation

l Policies, regulations, and standardization

Ø Technical Paper Showcase

Highlights: As a trusted platform for the global beauty and personal care industry, PCHi places technical knowledge exchange at its core and is committed to advancing academic dialogue and industry innovation. To better serve the sector, the Summit will introduce a Technical Paper Showcase featuring an open call for speaker submissions. Selected presentations will be chosen based on criteria such as academic merit, scientific rigor, innovation, coherence, originality, and market relevance. This initiative aims to encourage industry professionals to share their insights and actively contribute to the advancement of cosmetic science and technology.

Note: The information above outlines the preliminary Summit program. Additional topics and more information on the Corporate Thematic Sessions will be announced closer to the event. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to on-site announcements.

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