The Business of Beauty Global Forum returns to Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, California this year, for the second edition of our unique beauty industry gathering.
Across three days, from June 3-5, we’ll bring together a hand-selected group of senior executives, entrepreneurs and creatives to reimagine the global beauty and wellness landscape, with speakers including Gisele Bündchen, Heela Yang, Danessa Myricks and Deepak Chopra.
To join us for the global livestream on Monday June 3 and Tuesday June 4, register now below.
A limited number of invitation-only tickets remain to join us in person at Stanly Ranch. To request an invitation, please complete the application form. Be ready to share what you can bring to the community and why you should be selected.
Access to the global livestream is for Professional and Executive members. If you are not already a member, join now with our £1/$1 trial offer or upgrade for full access.
Speakers
Gisele Bündchen
Philanthropist, New York Times Bestselling Author, Wellness Ambassador and Model
Deepak Chopra
Founder,
Chopra Foundation
Heela Yang
Co-Founder and Chief Executive,
Sol de Janeiro
Danessa Myricks
Founder and Chief Executive,
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Linda Gieskes-Mwamba
Founder and Chief Executive,
Suki Suki Naturals
Renaud Salmon
Chief Creative Officer,
Amouage
Yoon Sung Choi
Chief Marketing Officer, Global Marketing Division,
Laneige
Angelica Munson
Chief Digital Officer and Executive Officer,
Shiseido Company, Limited
Laureen Kouassi-Olsen
Founder and Chief Executive,
Birimian Ventures
Alexander Gilkes
Co-Founder,
Squared Circles
Dr. Nigma Talib
Naturopathic Doctor, Author and Chief Executive,
Healthydoc
Dr. Joyce Gikunda
Co-Founder and Director,
Lintons Beauty World
Gucci Westman
Co-Founder and Creative Director,
Westman Atelier
David Neville
Co-Founder and CEO,
Westman Atelier
Dylan Mulvaney
Actress, Comic, Content Creator
Priya Venkatesh
Global Chief Merchandising Officer,
Sephora
Colette Laxton
Co-Founder,
The Inkey List
Brian Bordainick
Co-Founder,
Starface World Inc
Dr. Chrystle Cu
Co-Founder,
Cocofloss
Sandra Lanshin Chiu
Acupuncturist and Founder, Lanshin
Dr. Elsa Jungman
Founder and CEO,
HelloBiome
Vasiliki Petrou
Chief Executive Officer,
Unilever Prestige
Mory Fontanez
Founder,
Eight22 Group
Manoj Dias
Author, Teacher and Co-Founder,
Open
Alexandra Carmody
VP of Brand Strategy,
Front Row
Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Author and Activist
Moderators
Imran Amed
Founder and CEO,
The Business of Fashion
Priya Rao
Executive Editor,
The Business of Beauty at The Business of Fashion
A Jam-Packed Agenda
*Please note, the agenda is subject to change
Monday 3, June
Mid Day
Guest arrivals
Settle in and get to know fellow participants from around the world.
Afternoon
Session 1: Our Place In Culture
The definition of beauty is becoming more expansive and inclusive, with more points of view, a wide range of lifestyles and a full spectrum of identities to consider. In this session, we will explore where beauty is today and how the industry is being shaped by changing cultural and societal forces.
Evening
Welcome Dinner
Dine at one of our intimate welcome dinners and discover BoF’s global culture throughout the evening.
Tuesday 4, June
Morning
Feed your Body & Soul
Rise early and partake in our morning wellness programme across the resort.
Session 2: Inside The Industry
The beauty business has never been more competitive than it is now. In order to succeed, leaders need to bring a combination of radical thinking, innovative product and breakthrough strategies to chart their own path. In this session, we take a tour around the industry to meet the creative and executive leaders we can learn from.
Mid Day
Lunch Round Tables
Join group lunches with table topics to go deeper on the issues of the day.
Afternoon
Session 3: Beauty From The Inside Out
The wellness industry is booming. But amidst the hype around topics like longevity and psychedelics, customers are increasingly looking for clear solutions that are grounded in both evidence and science, and deliver results. In this session, we will examine the biggest opportunities in the wellness space and meet the innovators that are going after them.
Evening
Celebratory Dinner & Party
Celebratory dinner that lasts late into the night, honouring The Business of Beauty Global Award winners.
Wednesday 5, June
Morning
Feed your Body & Soul
Rise early and partake in our morning wellness programme across the resort.
Mid Day
Farewell Brunch &
Guest Departures
Reflect on the last 48 hours, jam packed with learnings, insights and new relationships.
*Please note, the agenda is subject to change.
In the Heart of Napa Valley
Stanly Ranch is a five-star resort located in Napa Valley, California, USA, with 135 cottage-inspired rooms. Surrounded by 712 acres of ranch land, each hotel cottage brings outside in and agrarian life home with vineyard surroundings.
Location
Stanly Ranch is a 50 minute drive from the San Francisco Bay area and is conveniently located near three international airports:
San Francisco International Airport
87 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes
Oakland International Airport
49 miles, 1 hour
Sacramento International Airport
61 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes
Spa
The Halehouse, Springhouse and Fieldhouse spas work in concert to help you achieve your wellbeing goals and reach your full potential by optimising the performance of your mind and body.
The Business of Beauty Global Awards seeks to connect high potential beauty entrepreneurs with industry leaders, retail partners and investors who can help them take their businesses to the next level. Three emerging entrepreneurs shaping the future of the global beauty industry will be honoured at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2024.
A shortlist of selected finalists will be invited to attend The Business of Beauty Global Forum and pitch their businesses to our jury. Winners will be announced at the closing dinner on the evening of June 4, 2024. Submissions cost $500 and the entry deadline is Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EST — apply here.
Community Feedback
“It was so special and magical. I feel so inspired. I learned so much and it was great to make so many new connections. I loved the warmth of the community and the diverse range of speakers and topics. It was invigorating!”
“I was blown away by the stories we all carry and shared and the desire to expand our collective definitions of beauty.”
“Thank you for hosting such a memorable event with so much insightful content. Key learning: Beauty is changing. It’s becoming a dynamic sector that’s inclusive open minded and far less static than previous times.”
“My most important takeaway is how you elevated the Beauty Industry’s responsibility to ensure beauty is always about true inclusivity and self expression, a reaffirmation of the Self, rather than the need to conform to any other preordained constructs.”
“I feel that we can only be free when we are doing what we are passionate about. This was collection of people that was attuned to their passions, creating and living lives of freedom.”
“I feel as energised as ever to be bringing beauty into the next chapter whether it be through innovation or through celebrating the individuality that powers us each to lift and shift the future.”
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About The Business of Fashion
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