What Cosmoprof does

BolognaFiere Cosmoprof S.p.A., operating as Cosmoprof, is an Italian trade show organizer and event platform serving the global cosmetics and beauty industry, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Bologna with a secondary office in Milan. The company's flagship product is Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, an annual three-show event that simultaneously runs Cosmopack (the beauty supply chain covering ingredients, packaging, and contract manufacturing), Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics (retail perfumery and cosmetics), and Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon (professional hair, spa, and nail products), supported by 170,000+ SQM of exhibition space and 33 country pavilions. In 2026 the Bologna edition attracted 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries and 255,000+ visitors, with international exhibitors representing 80% of the floor.

The platform extends beyond the physical event through the AI-powered MyMatch B2B matchmaking software, which connects exhibitors and qualified buyers before, during, and after shows using filters across distribution channels, markets, and product categories. Complementary products include the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards (the 'Oscars of Beauty', co-organized with BEAUTYSTREAMS), the invitation-only Buyer Program offering qualified retailers, distributors, and salon chains free access and hospitality, and the CosmoFactory weekly podcast covering supply chain innovation. Cosmoprof distributes its services through a global network of owned and co-organized events in Bologna, Las Vegas (Cosmoprof North America), Hong Kong (Cosmoprof Asia), Mumbai (Cosmoprof India), Bangkok (Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN, co-organized with Informa Markets and Shanghai Baiwen), and Miami (added 2024).

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BolognaFiere S.p.A., a major Italian exhibition center operator, and operates under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 compliance. Revenue is generated through exhibition space rental, visitor tickets (with freemium access for qualified buyers), event sponsorship, and partner programs with industry associations, trend agencies, and media. Customer segments span beauty manufacturers and suppliers, finished-product brands, retailers/distributors/importers, professional salons, and industry associations, organized horizontally across the full beauty value chain.

Name

Cosmoprof

Legal name

BolognaFiere Cosmoprof S.p.A.

Website

https://cosmoprof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmoprof (BolognaFiere Cosmoprof S.p.A.) operates a global network of B2B beauty trade shows anchored by the flagship Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna event, serving exhibitors, brands, retailers, distributors, and professional buyers across the cosmetics and personal care supply chain through physical events and AI matchmaking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty Trade Shows & Exhibitions

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beauty, Fashion & Pop-Culture Conventions (MPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Beauty trade shows
• Cosmetics exhibitions
• B2B matchmaking platform
• Beauty industry events
• Professional beauty fairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Exhibitors pay for booth space at Cosmoprof events. The company organizes three simultaneous salons (Cosmopack, Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics, Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon) covering different industry segments and distribution channels.
2. Visitor Tickets: Visitors pay for admission to the trade show. The Buyer Program offers selected qualified buyers free access with additional benefits.
3. Sponsorship: Companies can become sponsors of initiatives and events at Cosmoprof editions in exchange for visibility on promotion and communication materials.
4. Partner Programs: Associations, trend agencies, design agencies, consultant agencies, and media can partner with Cosmoprof to propose topics and contents for educational sessions, obtaining visibility in communication materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cosmoprof organizes a global portfolio of B2B beauty industry trade fairs (anchored by Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna) covering finished cosmetics, packaging, perfumery, hair, nail, and beauty salon product categories, plus the MyMatch online platform that connects exhibitors with buyers year-round. Events are held across multiple geographies including Bologna, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, and Miami, and are accompanied by the Cosmoprof Awards program.

Product overview

Cosmoprof is a trade fair operator and event platform for the global cosmetics and beauty industry. The core offering is Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, a landmark 3-show-event featuring simultaneous salons: Cosmopack (beauty supply chain), Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics (retail perfumery/cosmetics), and Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon (professional hair/beauty/nail). Supporting products include the Cosmoprof Awards (industry recognition), MyMatch Platform (AI-powered B2B matchmaking), Buyer Program (exclusive buyer services), and CosmoFactory Podcast (industry insights). The company operates a global network of branded events across Bologna, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, and Miami.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosmopack: Leading international salon dedicated to the entire beauty supply chain
• Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics
• Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon
• Cosmoprof Awards
• Cosmoprof My Match
• CosmoFactory
• Cosmotrends
• Buyer Program
• Cosmoprime
• Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN
• Cosmoprof Asia
• Cosmoprof North America

Products and services

• Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Flagship annual B2B trade fair held in Bologna covering finished cosmetics, packaging, perfumery, haircare, nailcare, and beauty salon products. Targets international beauty brands, retailers, distributors, and press.
• Cosmopack (Bologna) Dedicated exhibition for the cosmetics supply chain: primary and secondary packaging, contract manufacturing, ingredients, formulation, and machinery. Targets packaging suppliers and brand procurement teams.
• Cosmoprof North America (Las Vegas) B2B beauty trade fair held in Las Vegas serving the North American market across cosmetics, beauty salon, hair, nail, and spa categories. Targets US-based brands, distributors, and retailers.
• Cosmoprof Asia (Hong Kong) B2B beauty exhibition in Hong Kong SAR connecting international brands with Asia-Pacific distributors, importers, and retail buyers.
• Cosmoprof India (Mumbai) B2B beauty exhibition in Mumbai covering cosmetics, personal care, hair, nail, and beauty salon categories for the South Asian market.
• Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN (Bangkok) B2B beauty exhibition in Bangkok organized jointly with China Beauty Expo (CBE) to serve the ASEAN and broader Southeast Asian cosmetics market.
• Cosmoprof Miami B2B beauty exhibition serving the Latin America and US East Coast/Caribbean beauty market across cosmetics, spa, and salon categories.
• MyMatch B2B Matchmaking Platform Online B2B matchmaking platform that allows exhibitors and qualified buyers to schedule meetings, discover product offerings, and generate qualified leads before, during, and after Cosmoprof events.
• Cosmoprof Awards Industry award program recognizing innovation, packaging, and product excellence in the beauty sector; open to exhibitors of Cosmoprof events and functioning as a marketing platform for winners.
• CosmoFactory (Podcast) Content channel that interviews executives and creatives in the beauty industry to discuss trends; serves as supporting content marketing for the Cosmoprof community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 255,000 visitors from 68 countries attended the 2026 edition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• BEAUTYSTREAMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International agency collaborating with Cosmoprof to organize the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards (the 'Oscars of Beauty'), evaluating entries based on innovation, circularity, and market potential.
• Informa MarketsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-organizer of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok 2025 along with BolognaFiere Cosmoprof and Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co. Ltd.
• Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co. Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-organizer of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok 2025, expanding Cosmoprof's presence in the ASEAN beauty market.
• BolognaFierecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBolognaFiere is the parent company and co-organizer of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna. The company manages and coordinates BolognaFiere Cosmoprof S.p.A. as its sole shareholder.
• Cosmetica ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian cosmetics industry association collaborating with BolognaFiere Cosmoprof and ITA to organize Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna and strengthen Italian beauty brands' presence.
• ITA - Italian Trade AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint data controllers with Cosmoprof for buyer registration. Organized 'Italian Beauty Day' in Riyadh to promote Italian beauty brands in Saudi Arabia, with exports reaching $430 million in 2024.
• Health & Beauty (German Group)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman group acquired by BolognaFiere Cosmoprof to enrich business opportunities and enter new key markets, expanding the group's international portfolio.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• in-cosmetics Global: The leading global trade show for personal care ingredients, organized by Reed Exhibitions. It directly competes with Cosmoprof's Cosmopack salon for the upstream ingredient and formulation audience within the beauty industry.
• Beautyworld Middle East: Largest beauty trade show in the Middle East, organized by Messe Frankfurt. Directly comparable to Cosmoprof as a multi-segment B2B beauty exhibition covering cosmetics, fragrance, hair, nail, and professional beauty.
• Luxe Pack: Global trade show series for luxury and creative packaging, organized by InfoProDigital. Competes with Cosmoprof's Cosmopack salon for premium beauty packaging exhibitors and buyers.
• International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas): Long-running professional beauty trade show in Las Vegas, serving the same professional hair, beauty, and nail audience as Cosmoprof North America.
• Premiere Beauty: U.S.-based professional beauty trade show serving hairstylists, nail technicians, and beauty professionals. Comparable to Cosmoprof's Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon segment in the professional channel.
• Cosmobeauté (Messe Frankfurt Asia): B2B beauty trade shows organized across Southeast Asia by Messe Frankfurt, directly comparable to Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN for finished beauty products in the APAC region.

Emerging players

• ADF&PCD (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum / Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design): B2B event series focused on aerosol, dispensing, and prestige packaging. Adjacent to Cosmopack's packaging community and competes for the same upstream beauty packaging audience, though narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets (Beauty vertical): One of the world's largest exhibition organizers and a co-organizer of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN. Operates a broad portfolio of beauty events and competes in the same global beauty trade show space through both partnership and competing formats.
• Reed Exhibitions (Beauty & Personal Care vertical): Major global exhibition organizer running in-cosmetics, PCD, and other beauty-adjacent events. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in the beauty B2B event space.

Others

• BolognaFiere S.p.A. Parent company of Cosmoprof and one of Italy's largest exhibition venue operators. Comparable in venue-and-event business model, though it spans many non-beauty verticals (construction, agriculture, publishing) and is more of a corporate parent than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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