HBA Global Expo Wants You!

HBA Global Expo, the leading conference for the global cosmetics and personal care industry, has issued a request for conference participation. The event, celebrating its 10th Anniversary, will take place October 14-16, 2002 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Industry leaders from all areas of the business, marketers, agencies, suppliers, product developers, educators and consultants, are asked to submit a Speaker Application by March 1st, 2002. Applications can be found at http://www.hbaexpo.com or by calling 609-452-2800.

“HBA Global Expo is renowned for providing up-to-the-minute information on the new trends, products and marketing tactics facing the cosmetic, fragrance and personal care industries,” said Jack Gonzalez, show director of HBA Global Expo. “Year after year, the brightest minds in the business participate in our conference program. We look forward to speakers of the highest caliber participating in our 10th annual event.”

The popular HBA Global Expo educational program, which attracts thousands of delegates, is comprised of two conference tracks: Marketing and Product Development. The Marketing Conference covers a wide array of general topics important to its core audience as well as more focused sessions on point of purchase, internet, and packaging.

The Product Development Conference, entitled “The Practical Application of Technology,” presents in-depth sessions on the latest trends in skin care, cosmetics, hair care, fragrance, personal products, aromatherapy and laboratory equipment. In addition, the most exciting advances in R&D are presented at this important conference. Applicants for the Product Development Conference must submit abstracts according to the Guidelines for Submissions.

Selected speakers at HBA Global Expo will receive an array of benefits including recognition as an industry leader in the events comprehensive marketing campaign, complimentary conference registration, and HBA’s exclusive “In Search of the Perfect Presentation,” manual.

Another highlight of HBA Global Expo will be its prestigious industry awards program including the 3rd Annual International Package Design Award, the Annual New Product Technical Achievement Award, the Lifetime Achievement in Product Development, and the Packaging Executive of the Year Award. These honors will be presented on Monday, October 14, 2002 at a special Awards Dinner that will be taking place during HBA Global Expo. Additional award details and nomination procedures will be forthcoming.

The HBA exhibit floor will also be packed with the latest products and services from the top companies in the business. Among the expected 500 exhibitors will be formulators, contract fillers, ingredient suppliers, private label manufacturers as well as packaging, dispensing and labelling companies. HBA Global Expo is produced by CMP Asia, Ltd., and is the largest industry-specific event in North America for the cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance industries. For more information on the conference program or the show, contact Jack Gonzalez at 609-452-2800, ext. 122 or [email protected]. Complete information can also be found at www.hbaexpo.com.