Asia Cosme Forum 2019

Asia Cosme Forum 2019 was a two-day international conference organised by FourthWave Media, bringing together beauty industry leaders, ingredient innovators, brand strategists, and retail experts to examine the forces reshaping the Asia Pacific cosmetics market.

Day 1 — The Innovation Agenda

The first day focused on ingredient and formulation innovation, with keynotes from leading raw material suppliers and R&D heads from multinational brands. Sessions covered the science of bio-active ingredients, the growing role of AI in product development, and the emerging regulatory harmonisation across ASEAN and South Asian markets.

Day 2 — The Market Agenda

Day two shifted focus to brand strategy, retail, and consumer behaviour. Topics included the rise of the Indian indie beauty movement, Gen Z's impact on product expectations, and the digitalisation of the beauty retail experience — from AR try-on tools to AI-driven personalisation engines.

International Speakers

The forum featured speakers from India, South Korea, France, and Singapore, reflecting the increasingly global nature of the Asia Pacific beauty supply chain. A dedicated MSME clinic gave small manufacturers and brand founders access to one-on-one advisory sessions with industry mentors.

Asia Cosme Forum was a landmark event in FourthWave Media's portfolio, establishing a model for high-quality, content-driven gatherings that has since influenced the design of its subsequent events.