Centric Connect London 2025 – Cosmetics, Fragrances & Personal Care Edition

Welcome Lunch

A time to connect and open discussions on today’s beauty industry challenges.
An informal start to the day, where participants can meet peers, share first impressions, and begin conversations on how digital transformation is reshaping cosmetics and personal care.

Setting the Stage: Objectives and Path for the Day

Kick-off session outlining the agenda and goals.
This introduction sets the tone: why regulatory complexity, packaging sustainability and consumer transparency are driving digital transformation—and how today’s sessions will explore practical solutions.

From Clean Beauty to Packaging Rules: Key Trends Reshaping Cosmetics

Expert insights on the forces redefining the industry.
From sustainability regulations (EPR, recyclability mandates) and clean beauty compliance to packaging innovations and rising costs, this session explores the key drivers of change. We’ll look at how consumer demand for safer, more transparent and eco-responsible products is accelerating digital transformation in cosmetics.

From Vision to Reality: How AI is Powering Innovation, Sustainability and Compliance

How artificial intelligence drives digital transformation in cosmetics.
We’ll explore how AI enhances innovation by predicting trends and enabling faster development, strengthens compliance with evolving regulations and claims, and embeds sustainability into formulation, packaging and supply chain decisions—driving brands deliver safer, smarter and more responsible products.

End-to-End Demo: From Concept to Launch

A complete journey across the product lifecycle.
Follow the full NPI process—from consumer insights and ideation through formulation, packaging and labeling, compliance checks, sustainability assessments, supplier collaboration, and quality control—right up to launch readiness and post-launch feedback. See how an integrated digital approach accelerates innovation while embedding compliance, packaging efficiency and sustainability at scale.

Customer Story #1: Beesline – Driving Innovation While Ensuring Compliance and Sustainability

A brand perspective on formulation, packaging and regulatory demands.
Beesline shares how digital transformation helps them accelerate formulation, manage claims, ensure compliance across markets, and develop sustainable packaging—showing how technology supports creativity and agility in cosmetics.

Networking Break

Share experiences and exchange ideas with peers.
A chance to connect with fellow professionals, compare digital transformation journeys, and gain fresh perspectives on how others in the industry are addressing compliance, packaging and sustainability challenges.

Customer Story #2:

Another inspiring customer success story

From Strategy to Transformation: Best Practices for a Successful Digital PLM Journey

Practical lessons from real transformation projects.
Explore how cosmetics companies are turning PLM into a driver of digital transformation—modernizing formulation, packaging and compliance management, while aligning teams and suppliers. We’ll share proven practices that deliver measurable impact: faster launches, safer products, and more sustainable growth.

Interactive Demo Hubs: Digital Transformation in Action

Hands-on group sessions tackling real-world challenges.
Participants join breakout hubs to role-play scenarios on compliance, sustainability, formulation powered by AI, packaging innovation, and more—reflecting the full spectrum of cosmetic product lifecycle challenges. A practical way to experience how digital solutions simplify complexity, improve decision-making, and accelerate launches.

Networking Cocktail

A relaxed moment to exchange and expand your network.
End the day by connecting with peers, customers, and experts—sharing reflections on how digital transformation can turn compliance, packaging and sustainability pressures into competitive advantages.