WHAT IS BIFA?
ABOUT BEAUTY INGREDIENTS & FORMULATION ASIA
BIFA Symposium — a leading scientific forum organised with the Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (member of IFSCC) — focuses on ingredients, fragrances, formulation breakthroughs, and enabling technologies. We curate high‑value content and a top‑tier speaker lineup to translate scientific advances into market‑ready products.
FAIR DATES & OPENING HOURS
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| Date | 10-11 November 2026 (Tue-Wed) |
| Time | 10:00 – 18:00 (Visitor Registration Hours: 09:30 – 17:30) |
| Venue | AsiaWorld-Expo (Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong) |
ORGANISER DETAILS
Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Asia is organised by Cosmoprof Asia Ltd.
Cosmoprof Asia Ltd is a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets Asia Ltd.
BOLOGNAFIERE GROUP
BolognaFiere Group is the world’s leading trade show organizer in cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art, and culture. The Group has more than 80 international exhibitions within its portfolio, notably Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the most important meeting point in the world for beauty professionals, established in 1967 and held in Bologna, Italy. For the 2023 edition, Cosmoprof registered more than 250,000 attendees from 153 countries in the world, and 2,984 exhibitors from 64 countries. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2024 is scheduled from March 21 to 25, 2024, in Bologna –Italy. Cosmoprof B2B format is constantly able to support companies and stakeholders in their business all over the world with specific tools and initiatives adapting to each market. The Cosmoprof platform extends throughout the entire world, with Cosmoprof Asia, Cosmoprof North America, Cosmoprof India, and Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN.
INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets Beauty has an extensive network powered by B2B events across 11 cities in Asia (Bangkok, Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tokyo), the world’s fastest growing markets. By further expanding its strength, the Beauty Portfolio now includes a new B2B event in Miami 2021 serving the East Coast and USA, South America and Caribbean Islands regions.
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.
CO-ORGANISERS
HONG KONG SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS (HKSCC)
Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC) is affiliate member of The International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). The HKSCC membership is purely individual, founding at 2003, The Society is an entirely independent, non-commercial and non-profit organization.
The aim of HKSCC is to improve the professional status of cosmetic scientists in Hong Kong and mainland China, encourage education and research, and provide the means for the dissemination and interchange of knowledge pertinent to cosmetic and related sciences.
ABOUT IFSCC
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) is a truly worldwide federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology. Interest in the formation of such an organization crystallized in Paris in 1956 and culminated in the birth of the federation in Brussels, Belgium on September 8, 1959. Today, 51 societies representing 81 countries have met the high standards of scientific and educational qualifications of the IFSCC and, as members, support the organization’s aims and programs. The number of individual members in the Federation now exceeds 16,000 and is still growing.
WHO SHOULD VISIT?
R&D Specialist
Procurement managers
Importers of raw materials and ingredients
Cosmetic scientists
Formulators
Formulation Chemists
Laboratory Managers
Agents and distributers
SMEs and Indie brands
Leading International media
WHO SHOULD VISIT?
- R&D Specialist
- Procurement managers
- Importers of raw materials and ingredients
- Cosmetic scientists
- Formulators
- Formulation Chemists
- Laboratory Managers
- Agents and distributers
- SMEs and Indie brands
- Leading International media
Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Asia
AWE | 10-11 NOVEMBER 2026
Event Features
There is something for everyone at BIFA — from the energetic exhibition floor to the cutting-edge expert-led sessions.
THREE KEY SYMPOSIUMS THEMES:
Innovations in Healthy Aging / Well Aging
Explore groundbreaking topics such as exosomes, epigenetics, and neuro-cosmetics, while also addressing the hallmarks of aging and advanced cosmetic solutions.
Science and Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cosmetic Applications
Focus on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine with cosmetic science, highlighting analytical techniques and successful applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients.
Technological Advancements in Cosmetic Development
Revolve around the role of AI, biotechnology, and penetration technologies, showcasing cutting-edge formulation techniques that are shaping the future of the industry.