Preparing for the future starts with recognizing small, often-overlooked signals that have the potential to spark major change. This half-day virtual program will delve into what the future holds through the lens of hand-picked experts adept at separating signals from the noise on the internet.

The Agenda: February 12, 2026 | 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM CET

The Great Beauty Blur
Presenter: Olivia Houghton, Insights and Engagement Director, The Future Laboratory

The Dichotomies: Brand Trends 2026
Presenter: Nick Vaus, Co-Founder + Managing Partner, Free The Birds

Inside China Beauty: The Trends Driving the Market
Presenter: Elisa Harca, Co-Founder, Red Ant Asia

The Face of the Future: A Journey Into Beauty in 2036
Presenter: Alex Bee, Project Director, Foresight and Strategy, Space Doctors

LIVE - Round Table Discussion + Q&A
From Vanity to Vibe: How Experience is Rewriting Beauty
Presenter: Neda Daneshzadeh Whitney, President + Managing Director, MATTE Projects

Demographics. Culture. Emotion.
Presenter: lynn casey, Founder + CEO, Shine Scout

Future Forward: What Matters and What’s Next
Presenter: Kelly Kovack, Founder + CEO, BeautyMatter