BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CEW - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CEW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cew.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CEW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T133000 DTSTAMP:20261002T142058Z CREATED:20260514T164052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142058Z UID:10000648-1791448200-1791466200@cew.org SUMMARY:The New Blueprint: go-to-market strategies\, executional plans\, and channel rules are all being re-invented and re-imagined. DESCRIPTION:Beauty’s blueprint for success is continuously evolving. Product innovation\, category uniqueness\, go-to-market strategies\, executional plans\, and channel rules are all being re-invented and re-imagined. The road to success is ever-changing. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Keynote\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doreen Arbel\n YISE Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Molly Sims\n YISE Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Details\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgendaThursday\, October 8  ·  8:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT\n\n8:30 AMto 9:10 AMBreakfast & Networking \n9:15 AMto 9:20 AMWelcome Elana Drell Szyfer\, President\, CEW\n9:20 AMto 9:45 AMFrom Gut Instinct to Growth: Molly Sims and Doreen Arbel on the Next Chapter of YISE Beauty This conversation traces the story of YISE Beauty from the ground up. It begins with founder Molly Sims: her own skin journey\, the community she’s built around her brand\, the formulas that define it\, and her instinct-driven decision-making that’s guided her every step of the way. From there\, the conversation turns to a pivotal moment in the brand’s evolution — why now was the right time to bring on a CEO and what it means to lead a founder-built brand into its next stage of growth. Doreen Arbel\, CEO\, YISE BeautyMolly Sims\, Founder\, YISE Beautywith Elana Drell Szyfer\, President\, CEW\n9:45 AMto 10:05 AMTED Talk–Style Presentations: 4 Founders on the Superpowers Behind Their Own Blueprint for Success Superpower Ingredient-Led Alisa Metzger\, Co-Founder\, INNBeauty ProjectJen Shane\, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation\, INNBeauty ProjectSuperpower Influencer Brand Claudia Sulewski\, Founder and Creative Director\, CYKLARSuperpower Intuitive Distribution Sofie Pavitt\, Founder\, Sofie Pavitt FaceSuperpower Community Builder Dianna Cohen\, Founder\, Crown Affair\n10:05 AMto 10:30 AMDiving Into Female Founders’ Superpowers Alisa Metzger\, Co-Founder\, INNBeauty ProjectJen Shane\, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation\, INNBeauty ProjectClaudia Sulewski\, Founder and Creative Director\, CYKLARSofie Pavitt\, Founder\, Sofie Pavitt FaceDianna Cohen\, Founder\, Crown Affairwith Allison Collins\, Writer\, Editor\, Co-Founder\, The Consumer Collective\n10:30 AMto 10:55 AMNetworking Break + Light Bites + Sponsor Activations \n10:55 AMto 11:25 AMSolutions Showcase Three companies. Three presentations. Dozens of solutions to make your business more successful. Presentation The New Discovery Flywheel Kristen Wiley\, Founder & CEO\, StatuspherePresentation How to Analyze a Creator’s Ecosystem Brit Starr\, Co-Founder & President\, KINPresentation Why Data’s Not Just for the Big Guys Jacqueline Flam\, Managing Director of Beauty & Health\, NielsenIQ\n11:25 AMto 11:35 AMApplying the Quince Effect to Beauty Quince brings its transparent pricing and direct relationship with consumers to beauty — partnering with roughly 35 (soon to be 50) curated third-party brands across skin care\, hair care\, and body care\, rewarding cross-category shopping with site credit that deepens loyalty rather than eroding value. Lindsey Peterson\, Head of Beauty\, Quince\n11:35 AMto 12:00 PMNetworking Break + Light Bites + Sponsor Activations \n12:00 PMto 12:30 PMProof in Practice Three innovation partners. Tons of expertise. Myriad case studies to solve real-world challenges. Case study How to Apply One Creative Strategy Across Social\, Influencer\, and Affiliate Renee Ogaki\, Founder & CEO\, OGAKICase study Best Practices in Leveraging UGC Anna Araman\, SVP North America\, SkeepersCase study From Chat to Checkout: How NYX Reaches New Beauty Buyers on Snapchat Santiago Amaya\, Assistant Vice President\, US Marketing\, NYX Professional Makeup\, L’Oréal USA \nDerek Todd Hester\, Industry Manager\, CPG | Enterprise\, Snap\, Inc.\n12:30 PMto 12:40 PMTikTok Shop on the Power of Discovery In this conversation\, Daash and TikTok Shop dig into what they see as commerce’s next superpower: discovery\, allowing both small and large brands to be discovered\, succeed\, and connect with new generations of consumers. Emily Rhodes\, Head of Cosmetics\, TikTok Shopwith Justin Stewart\, Co-Founder\, CTO\, Daash\n12:40 PMto 1:05 PMA Makeup Renaissance: Inside The Estée Lauder Companies’ Blueprint for Growth Cori Reinartz\, SVP/GM of M·A·C North America\, The Estée Lauder Companieswith Jill Scalamandre\, CEO\, Beekman 1802\n1:05 PMClosing Remarks Elana Drell Szyfer\, President\, CEW\n\nProgram and speakers subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Santiago Amaya\n L'Oréal USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Araman\n Skeepers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dianna Cohen\n Crown Affair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Allison Collins\n The Consumer Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elana Drell Szyfer\n CEW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacqueline Flam\n NielsenIQ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derek Todd Hester\n Snap\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inhwa Lee\n Jane Iredale \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisa Metzger\n INNBEAUTY PROJECT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Renee Ogaki\n OGAKI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sofie Pavitt\n Sofie Pavitt Face \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsey Peterson\n Quince \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cori Reinartz\n M·A·C Cosmetics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Rhodes\n TikTok Shop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jill Scalamandre\n Beekman 1802 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Shane\n INNBEAUTY PROJECT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brit Starr\n Kin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Stewart\n Daash Intelligence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Claudia Sulewski\n CYKLAR \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristen Wiley\n Statusphere \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab) URL:https://cew.org/event/2026-new-blueprint/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, Proshansky Auditorium\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Videos & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NewBlueprint_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T220000 DTSTAMP:20260910T142823Z CREATED:20260709T210228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T142823Z UID:10000676-1792008000-1792015200@cew.org SUMMARY:Connections: CEW x Sephora DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of industry insights\, light bites\, drinks\, and networking with fellow beauty professionals. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview Join CEW and Sephora in San Francisco for an evening of networking and exploring what’s shaping beauty’s next chapter. Carolyn Bojanowski\, EVP of Merchandising at Sephora and CEW Board Member\, moderates a panel of Sephora Merchandising leaders\, touching on stores vs. digital\, the future of creator-led brands\, and AI’s growing role in the industry. \n \n\n \n Details\n Wednesday October 14\, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT Sephora San Francisco Office 350 Mission\, 7th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 \n \n \n \n Tickets Open to Members and Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carolyn Bojanowski\n Sephora \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Cohen\n Sephora \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cindy Deily\n Sephora \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n India Leval\n Sephora URL:https://cew.org/event/connections-cew-x-sephora/ LOCATION:Sephora Office\, 350 Mission\, 7th Floor\, San Francisco\, 94105 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Connections_Sephora_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T144000 DTSTAMP:20260925T164501Z CREATED:20260624T181352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T164501Z UID:10000660-1792069200-1792075200@cew.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Beauty: The Next Chapter DESCRIPTION:Overview Inclusive beauty is entering a new era — one defined not simply by representation\, but by a deeper understanding of consumers’ diverse needs\, experiences\, and expectations. From adaptive packaging and accessibility to the growing influence of the Latina beauty consumer and the evolving role of creators in shaping culture\, brands are redefining what authentic engagement looks like. \nIn this executive-level session\, leading data providers\, founders\, content creators\, and industry thought leaders explore the forces shaping beauty’s next chapter. Through market intelligence\, case studies\, and actionable strategies\, attendees will gain the insights needed to build stronger consumer connections\, unlock new opportunities for growth\, and create products\, marketing\, and experiences that resonate across an increasingly diverse marketplace. \n\nRedefining inclusion beyond representation — and how brands measure up\nThe Latina beauty consumer: data\, influence\, and how to build with her\, not just for her\nAccessibility as a business opportunity\, from lived experience to product design\nA founder’s journey building adaptive beauty from personal necessity\nAn inside look at how a leading retailer builds inclusion into its DNA\n\n​ \n \n\n \n Details\n Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM EDT Virtual Event \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga\n Sephora \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aerin Glazer\n Tilt Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steffi Gonzalez\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larissa Jensen\n Circana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason R. Klein\n SeeMe Index \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makayla Noble\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Perez\n Latinas in Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ruiz\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mindy Scheier\n Gamut Management\, Runway of Dreams Foundation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Asha Shivaji\n SeeMe Index \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Programming Beyond the Checkbox: Redefining Inclusion in Beauty\nInclusion in beauty has evolved and so has the consumer — an intersectionality of ethnicity\, gender\, age\, skin tone\, hair type\, body size\, and ability. What it means to be truly inclusive today looks very different than it did three years ago\, and the brands that understand this are pulling ahead. SeeMe Index explores this shifting definition\, who’s setting the bar\, and what it takes to authentically reflect today’s consumer across every brand touchpoint.​ \nThe Latina Beauty Consumer: Insights\, Influence\, and Opportunity​\nLatina consumers are one of the most influential forces in beauty today\, bringing diverse perspectives\, needs\, and expressions of identity that are redefining the market. On the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, Larissa Jensen shares key insights into the trends and behaviors shaping Latina beauty consumption and what they mean for the future of the industry.​ \nTurning Data into Brand Growth​\nEmily Perez joins Larissa Jensen for a candid conversation on how brands\, retailers\, founders\, and other industry stakeholders can better understand\, serve\, and connect with the influential Latina consumer — turning Circana’s data into actionable business strategy. Together\, they’ll challenge brands to move beyond marketing to Latina consumers and instead build with them\, offering practical guidance on creating more relevant\, inclusive\, and culturally resonant experiences.​ \nAccessibility in Beauty & Beyond​\nA conversation with disability advocates and thought leader Mindy Scheier on how thoughtful design and accessible packaging can empower consumers with disabilities and unlock innovation across the industry. The panel reframes accessibility as a business and growth opportunity\, brings the lived experience of the consumer into innovation\, identifies the white space in accessible beauty\, and explores the power of community as a business resource. \nFounder Story: Aerin Glazer’s Journey from NYU Stern to Tilt Beauty\nAerin Glazer\, founder of Tilt Beauty\, is redefining inclusive beauty by creating for a broader range of consumers and needs. She has built accessibility into every aspect of the brand\, from innovative packaging and high-performance formulas to the overall consumer experience. Aerin will share how a more inclusive approach can unlock new audiences\, inspire meaningful innovation and expand what beauty can offer.\n \nLeading with Heart: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Beauty\nJoin George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga\, Vice President of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at Sephora\, for an inspiring look inside the retailer’s DE&I Heart Journey strategy. Discover how Sephora is advancing its ambition to become an employer\, retailer\, and partner of choice for all through groundbreaking Inclusive Beauty Initiatives. George-Axelle will share how strategic inclusive beauty insights\, practices\, products and services are actively shaping the future of beauty and retail.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab) URL:https://cew.org/event/inclusive-beauty/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Image-16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T183826Z CREATED:20260922T172049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T183826Z UID:10000684-1792155600-1792159200@cew.org SUMMARY:Career Toolkit: Your Inner Critic Is a Bad Narrator – Building Confidence and Rewriting the Story of Self-Doubt DESCRIPTION:Self-doubt can show up even in the most capable\, accomplished people. If your inner critic has been doing too much of the talking lately\, join Career Coach Angela Bennett for an honest conversation about quieting that voice and building confidence from within. Attendees will walk away with practical ways to recognize self-doubt\, challenge the stories they tell themselves\, and build the confidence to navigate whatever comes next. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing how self-doubt and imposter syndrome show up\n\n\n\nReframing the stories your inner critic tells you\n\n\n\nBuilding confidence that isn’t dependent on external outcomes\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 16\, 2026\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only\n\n\n\nTicket Cost: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angela Bennett\n Beauty in Motion Coaching & Consulting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elana Drell Szyfer\n CEW URL:https://cew.org/event/your-inner-critic-is-a-bad-narrator-building-confidence-and-rewriting-the-story-of-self-doubt/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/02-inner-critic-16x9-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260930T170022Z CREATED:20260514T170214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T170022Z UID:10000649-1792497600-1792526400@cew.org SUMMARY:Women's Wellness: The convergence of beauty\, health\, and wellness has evolved from trend to cultural and commercial force DESCRIPTION:The convergence of beauty\, health\, and wellness has evolved from trend to cultural and commercial force — and women are driving it from every angle: as consumers\, founders\, investors\, innovators\, and decision-makers shaping the future of the market. But as the category expands\, so do the questions around efficacy\, science\, trust\, and what women actually want from the next generation of wellness products\, experiences\, and brands.  \n\n\n\nThis immersive half-day conference and brand showcase brings together leading executives\, retailers\, investors\, medical experts\, and female founders for a sophisticated look at the rapidly evolving women’s wellness economy. Through provocative conversations\, science-backed insights\, and forward-looking trend analysis\, attendees will explore the ideas\, innovations\, and unmet needs redefining modern wellness.  \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with AlixPartners and CEW\, the program will unveil exclusive consumer research examining where today’s beauty\, health\, and wellness shopper is headed — from beauty and longevity to mental well-being and preventative care — and where opportunity gaps still exist in the marketplace.  \n\n\n\n \n\n \n The day’s programming includes: \n\nDynamic retail and brand leadership panels\nScience-led talks decoding today’s wellness consumer\nConversations around women’s health\, longevity\, and emerging wellness priorities\nInvestor perspectives on what’s resonating — and what’s next\nFounder journeys\, growth strategies\, and candid lessons learned\nBespoke consumer insights and proprietary market data\n\n  \nWhat to expect: \nDesigned for executives\, entrepreneurs\, marketers\, investors\, and innovators across beauty\, health\, and wellness\, this six-hour experience combines high-level content with meaningful connection opportunities. Immersive brand activations and curated networking moments will complement the programming\, creating space for discovery\, partnership-building\, and real-time engagement within Los Angeles’ rapidly expanding wellness ecosystem. \n \n\n \n Tickets\n Open to CEW Members and Non-Members Member General Rate: $275 Non-Member General Rate: $375 \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgendaTuesday\, October 20  ·  9:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT  ·  The Preserve LA\n\n9:00 AMto 10:00 AMBreakfast: Networking & Experiential Courtyard \n10:00 AMto 10:05 AMWelcome Elana Drell Szyfer\, President\, CEW\n10:05 AMto 10:25 AMKeynote Healthy is the New Young: Beauty\, Health Span\, and the Midlife Opportunity What if the secret to a longer\, sharper\, more vibrant midlife has been hiding in your gut all along? Dr. Sophocles spent months in conversation with leading scientists\, startup founders\, and women’s health executives to find the single breakthrough most worth sharing: the ovarian-gut axis\, an emerging science linking gut health to ovarian aging\, autoimmune disease\, and even Alzheimer’s risk. Expect one powerful North Star\, not a laundry list of headlines. Dr. Maria Sophocles\, Gynecologist\, Author and Public Advocate\n10:25 AMto 10:35 AMThe Women’s Health Opportunity: New Research on What Will Shape Wellness Menopause was just the on-ramp. Per an AlixPartners x CEW study of consumers and executives\, women are determined to get their hands on wellness products\, treatments\, and services addressing broader concerns\, from sexual wellbeing to vaginal health to PCOS. Firstenberg will discuss why women’s health\, the industry’s greatest unaddressed need\, will shape the market as it moves toward a model integrating concierge medicine\, wellness centers\, and personalization. Lindy Firstenberg\, Co-Lead of Beauty\, Health & Wellness\, AlixPartners\n10:35 AMto 10:55 AMDeep Dive: What the Data Means for Brands + Women’s Health A conversation on what the exclusive AlixPartners x CEW research means for the beauty industry. Lindy Firstenberg\, AlixPartnersElana Drell Szyfer\, CEW\n10:55 AMto 11:25 AMThe Wellness Shift: A New Conversation Around Perimenopause & Longevity Executives from sexual-wellness leaders Joylux and Medicine Mama join Jeannie Mai\, executive producer of BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey\, to explore how perimenopause\, menopause\, and longevity are reshaping beauty and wellness\, and how brands and media can move beyond anti-aging to champion education\, confidence\, resilience\, and healthy aging. Jeannie Mai\, Women’s Health AdvocateColette Courtion\, Founder & CEO\, JoyluxBrittany Blass\, President\, Medicine Mamawith Dawn Hilarczyk\, COO / CMO\, Borghese\n11:25 AMto 12:25 PMLunch: Networking + Sponsor Activations \n12:25 PMto 1:00 PMWellness 2.0: Defining the Next Generation of Wellness at Retail Consumers are passionate about staying well\, but “buying wellness” has become a real challenge amid a flood of new ingredients\, categories\, and claims. Leading retailers from Walmart\, Ulta Beauty\, Ipsy\, and Vitamin Shoppe share how they’re cutting through the noise to tell meaningful wellness stories\, and partner for success. Laura M. Beres\, Vice President\, Wellness – Commercial Lead\, Ulta BeautySharon M. Leite\, Chief Executive Officer\, The Vitamin ShoppeStacey Politi\, Chief Marketing Officer\, IpsyVinima Shekhar\, Vice President\, Beauty\, Walmart USwith Wendy Liebmann\, Founder\, CEO\, Chief Shopper\, WSL Strategic Retail\n1:00 PMto 1:15 PMA Female Pioneer in Creating Solutions for Vaginal Health For more than a century\, an ingredient with published scientific support sat on the sidelines\, not because it didn’t work\, but because no one could patent it. Deeannah Seymour traces her path to challenging the status quo: a $7\,000 investment in 2014\, the halls of Congress\, and the continuous scrutiny of her formulas. Deeannah Seymour\, CEO & Co-Founder\, pH-D Feminine Health\n1:15 PMto 1:30 PMNielsenIQ: How GLP-1s & the Broader Peptide Landscape are Reshaping Beauty As peptide-based therapies move into the mainstream\, they’re creating ripple effects across the beauty ecosystem. NIQ shares original consumer survey research and panel data on how GLP-1s and the broader peptide landscape are changing spending patterns and expectations around beauty\, wellness\, and longevity\, plus which categories are seeing the greatest momentum next. Anna Mayo\, Vice President\, Beauty Vertical\, NielsenIQ\n1:30 PMto 1:55 PMScience\, Not Spin: How Science-Backed Beauty Brands Succeed in the Wellness Era As beauty and wellness increasingly converge\, science is becoming a powerful differentiator. Leaders explore how research\, ingredient innovation\, clinical validation\, and new approaches to skin and wellbeing are shaping products consumers can trust\, and what it takes to turn credible science into a compelling brand. Amanda Kahn\, GM/SVP US\, NEOM WellbeingAlex Lorestani\, PhD\, Co-Founder & CEO\, GeltorDr. Brent Ridge\, Co-Founder\, Beekman 1802with Rina Raphael\, Health Journalist and Author\n1:55 PMto 2:05 PMThe Wellness Effect: How Science is Shaping the Future of Fine Fragrance Drawing on more than 40 years of research in scent\, beauty\, and emotional science\, Amy Rueckl explores the intersection of science\, emotion\, and sensory experience\, and how science-backed fragrance is helping brands meet growing consumer demand for products that inspire positivity and elevate wellbeing. Amy Rueckl\, Director Regional Marketing FF\, NA\, IFF\n2:05 PMto 2:35 PMBreak \n2:35 PMto 2:43 PMLead on Marketplaces. Win in Commerce: Why Wellness Growth Now Starts Off Amazon Consumers discover on social and convert on Amazon\, but most brands still manage those channels in silos\, and that’s where revenue leaks. Ashley Gomes shares fresh 2026 marketplace data on why VMS growth trailed Beauty and CPG\, where demand is actually forming\, and the framework for building demand upstream and converting it on Amazon as one connected growth system. Ashley Gomes\, Senior Director of Partnerships\, Front Row\n2:43 PMto 3:03 PMFormulate for Her: A Playbook for Winning the Precision Wellness Consumer on Amazon As more consumers search Amazon for products tailored to their specific needs\, high-intent\, demographic-specific searches are seeing significant growth. This session explores what brands should do differently to capitalize on the shift\, from reformulating products to optimizing naming\, messaging\, and merchandising for evolving search behavior. Dr. Piper Dobner\, NMD\, MS\, Head of Science & Education\, Klaire LabsYanghee Paik\, CEO & Co-Founder\, RaelÉva Goicochea\, Founder & CEO\, Maudewith Michelle Lee\, Chief Brand Officer\, Front Row\n3:03 PMto 3:33 PMClosing Keynote The New ROI: How Women’s Health Becomes the Ultimate Asset Lucy discusses her path to building LYMA\, raising funds\, and growing a business from nothing\, plus key insights from LYMA’s landmark Power Report into women’s health\, introducing the LYMA P.O.W.E.R. Index\, a new standard for women’s health. The report\, developed with The Future Laboratory and based on feedback from 500 U.S. women and men on wellness and longevity\, will be discussed. The conversation opens the floor to audience Q&A. Lucy Goff\, Founder & CEO\, LYMAwith Andrea Nagel\, Chief Content Officer\, CEW\n3:33 PM Closing Remarks Andrea Nagel\, Chief Content Officer\, CEW\n\nProgram and speakers subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura M. Beres\n Ulta Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brittany Blass\n Medicine Mama \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colette Courtion\n Joylux \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Piper Dobner\, NMD\, MS\n Klaire Labs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindy Firstenberg\n AlixPartners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lucy Goff\n LYMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Éva Goicochea\n Maude \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ashley Gomes\n Front Row \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn Hilarczyk\n Borghese Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Kahn\n NEOM Wellbeing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Lee\n Front Row \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon M. Leite\n The Vitamin Shoppe® \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce de Lemos\n Dieux \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Liebmann\n WSL Strategic Retail \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Lorestani\, PhD\n Geltor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeannie Mai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Mayo\n NielsenIQ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Politi\n IPSY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rina Raphael \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Brent Ridge\n Beekman 1802 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Juliana Rodrigues\n Coty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Rueckl\n IFF \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deeannah Seymour\n pH-D® Feminine Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Maria Sophocles\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yanghee Paik\n Rael \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Pankuch\n Walmart Marketplace \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab) URL:https://cew.org/event/2026-womens-wellness/ LOCATION:The Preserve\, 1370 N St Andrews Pl\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Videos & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wellness_MAIN_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T134500 DTSTAMP:20260925T172412Z CREATED:20260914T150136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T172412Z UID:10000682-1792674000-1792676700@cew.org SUMMARY:How Wellness Eclipsed the Old BHW Paradigm DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\nBeauty\, health and wellness are no longer distinct categories. Consumers increasingly view sleep\, recovery\, longevity\, emotional wellbeing and appearance as interconnected parts of one pursuit: to feel better\, look better and live better. Our research reveals how this convergence is reshaping consumer behavior\, opening new avenues for growth and redefining competition. The shift is reflected in spending priorities: across generations\, health and wellness leads discretionary categories\, with 63% of consumers placing it among their top three. For executives\, this presents an opportunity to look beyond traditional competitors and engage more closely with the friends\, practitioners and communities consumers turn to for trusted recommendations. \n\n\n\nLeaders from Sleep Number\, LYMA and NEOM Wellbeing will share how they are responding to this shift. The conversation will examine how brands become a consumer priority\, identify new sources of growth\, navigate a broader competitive landscape and earn the trust to expand into new territory. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Findley\n Sleep Number \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lucy Goff\n LYMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Kahn\n NEOM Wellbeing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Nekavand\n AlixPartners URL:https://cew.org/event/how-wellness-eclipsed-the-old-bhw-paradigm/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events,Videos & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AlixPartners_TheExtract_Webinar_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000 DTSTAMP:20261001T191814Z CREATED:20260622T181410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191814Z UID:10000659-1793192400-1793197800@cew.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Beauty: How Sustainability Drives Innovation and Business Value DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute virtual program opens with Kantar research on consumer behavior\, trust\, and the integration of sustainability into marketing and growth decisions. Leaders from Amazon and Ulta Beauty then explore how their programs guide shoppers and what brands need to demonstrate. Brand and supplier leaders close the program with examples of sustainability-led product innovation\, how they communicate those advances without overclaiming\, and the opportunities and challenges of bringing innovations to market. \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026\n\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pamela Gill Alabaster\n Columbia University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michal Benmayor\n dsm-firmenich \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ame Igharo\n Ulta Beauty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacy Lamkin\n Kantar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Singer\n Saie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cameron Westfall\n Amazon URL:https://cew.org/event/sustainable-beauty/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Web-of-Care-16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260924T140323Z CREATED:20260921T151420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T140323Z UID:10000683-1793624400-1793626200@cew.org SUMMARY:Inside Beauty's Next Breakthroughs: Meet the 2026 NYSCC Suppliers' Award Finalists DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s next in cosmetic science? Join CEW and the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) for an inside look at the cutting-edge ingredients and formulations named finalists for the 2026 Suppliers’ Award: Ingredients & Formulation. \n\n\n\nDuring this virtual event\, the five industry experts who served on this year’s judging panel will explore each finalist\, share what distinguished these innovations from the competition\, and reveal the emerging technologies and formulation trends poised to shape the future of beauty. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 2nd\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nFree for CEW and NYSCC Members\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Meet the Judges\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eileen Kim\n CHANEL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Robinson\n BeautyStat Cosmetics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tatyana Tabakman\n Orveon Global \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wong\n Combe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tao Zheng\n The Estee Lauder Companies URL:https://cew.org/event/inside-beautys-next-breakthroughs-meet-the-2026-nyscc-suppliers-award-finalists/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Beauty Awards,Events,Videos & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NYSCC_Finalists_16_9_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260706T182157Z CREATED:20260511T160856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T182157Z UID:10000617-1793710800-1793712600@cew.org SUMMARY:New Member 101: November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November 2026 New Member 101 virtual event! \n\n\n\nDesigned especially for new members\, this session will welcome you to CEW\, provide a guided tour of our website\, and highlight the exclusive benefits that come with your membership. Learn how to maximize your experience\, access valuable resources to advance your career\, and connect with other new members of our vibrant CEW community. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n Details\n Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 Virtual Event 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET \n \n \n \n Tickets Members Only\, Free Join CEW to attend this event.  1-Year Membership Price: $225 \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy URL:https://cew.org/event/new-member-101-november-2026/ CATEGORIES:Events,New Member 101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEW-NM101_16-9-scaled.png LOCATION:https://cew.org/event/new-member-101-november-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260922T200629Z CREATED:20260709T210511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200629Z UID:10000677-1793727000-1793734200@cew.org SUMMARY:Connections: CEW x Hairstory DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of industry insights\, light bites\, drinks\, and networking with fellow beauty professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dina Rosenbloom\n Hairstory \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nJoin CEW at Hairstory’s New York City office for an evening of networking and conversation on the new rules of hair.  \n\n\n\nConsumers are increasingly thinking beyond style and appearance to ask deeper questions about scalp health\, hair density\, longevity\, and graying\, as a cultural shift challenges long-held beauty standards around aging\, gray hair\, and natural texture. \n\n\n\nHairstory CEO Dina Rosenbloom moderates a discussion with Spate co-founder Yarden Horwitz\, hairdresser Alex Kantor\, and makeup and hair artist and filmmaker Ilise Harris on what’s driving this shift and what consumers really want from their hair today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Info Box\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026\n\n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET\n\n\n\n\n\nHairstory NYC Office\n\n95 Fifth Avenue\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10003\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\nMembers Only\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin CEW to attend this event.\n\n1-Year Membership Price: $225\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilise Harris\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yarden Horwitz\n Spate \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Kantor URL:https://cew.org/event/connections-cew-x-hairstory/ LOCATION:Hairstory Office\, 95 Fifth Avenue\, 5th Floor\, New York\, New York\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Connections_Hairstory_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260807T233259Z CREATED:20260730T202854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T233259Z UID:10000679-1793797200-1793800800@cew.org SUMMARY:CEW x Skeepers: How to Turn UGC Into a High-Performing Growth Strategy DESCRIPTION:Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Araman\n Skeepers \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Event Details Creating authentic UGC is only the first step. The real opportunity lies in how brands activate that content across the customer journey to drive greater impact. Join Skeepers for a strategic discussion on how leading brands extend the value of UGC across paid media\, e-commerce\, retail\, social\, CRM\, and more. You’ll learn how to optimize content collection and build a strategy that increases the reach\, lifespan\, and ROI of every creator asset. \n \n\n \n Tickets\n Members: Free Non-Members: $25 \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy URL:https://cew.org/event/cew-x-skeepers-how-to-turn-ugc-into-a-high-performing-growth-strategy/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events,Videos & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skeepers_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T175622Z CREATED:20260226T212637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175622Z UID:10000621-1793901600-1793908800@cew.org SUMMARY:Connections: CEW x NielsenIQ\, Beauty Insights Live DESCRIPTION:CEW\, in partnership with NielsenIQ\, proudly presents Beauty Insights Live. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of industry insights\, light bites\, drinks\, and networking with fellow beauty professionals. NielsenIQ experts and brand leaders will share data-driven insights and strategies that help drive growth. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n Details\n Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 NielsenIQ Office Rooftop 200 W Jackson Blvd Chicago\, IL 60606 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM CT – Meet and Mingle 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM CT – Presentation by NielsenIQ 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CT – Networking and Cocktails \n \n \n Tickets\n Free for Members and Non Members \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy URL:https://cew.org/event/connections-cew-x-niq-beauty-insights-live-chicago-november-2026-meetup/ LOCATION:NIQ Headquarters – Rooftop\, 200 West Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Connections_Nielson_16-9-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T202253Z CREATED:20250901T174353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T202253Z UID:10000678-1794308400-1794319200@cew.org SUMMARY:2026 Beauty Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Where the Beauty Industry Comes Together\n\n\n\nThe launches. The breakthroughs. The brands everyone is talking about. It all comes together on November 10 at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon\, where the industry’s highest honor for product innovation is presented before the people who define beauty. \n\n\n\nSee Excellence RecognizedCelebrate what has captured the attention — and earned the votes — of CEW’s expert membership. \n\n\n\nReconnect and DiscoverMeet new colleagues\, strengthen relationships\, and share the excitement with peers from every corner of beauty. \n\n\n\nExperience the MomentBecause when beauty gathers in one room\, inspiration\, opportunity\, and celebration follow. \n\n\n\nThree Rounds. One Standard of Excellence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhase 1: Industry LeadersThe journey begins with senior beauty executives who review more than 1\,000 product submissions\, identifying the launches that are pushing the industry forward through innovation\, performance\, and market impact.Phase 2: Beauty ExpertsEditors\, dermatologists\, estheticians\, makeup artists\, and other product specialists put the finalists to the test. Over several weeks—including CEW’s multi-day product evaluation—they assess everything from formulation and ingredient innovation to efficacy and real-world performance.Phase 3: The CEW CommunityFinally\, CEW members cast the deciding vote. These are the beauty professionals who use\, recommend\, and champion the industry’s best products every day. Following the Beauty Expo\, where finalists are showcased for one last look\, members select the winners that truly deserve beauty’s highest honor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Submission Dates:\n\n\n\n\nEarly Entries: February 2 – March 9\, 2026\n\n\n\nRegular Entries: March 10 – 29\, 2026\n\n\n\nExtended Entries: March 30 – April 17\, 2026\n\n\n\nAll deadlines close at 11:59 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Beauty Awards Entries:Beauty Awards entries submission period has ended for 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManage your entry\n\n\n\nAward categories\n\n\n\nProcess\, criteria\, and FAQ\n\n\n\nCEW event cancellation/refund policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmission Fees\n\n\n\n\nEarly Entries: $700 per productNote: The Product Information Form must be 100% complete prior to the early deadline to receive the applicable rate.\n\n\n\nRegular Entries: $775 per productA product that is entered in multiple categories will incur a separate entry fee for each category submitted.\n\n\n\nThe entry fee covers all associated costs\, including processing and research required of the CEW staff and Finalist Nominating Committee\, to determine the winners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the 2025 Winners\, Finalists\, and Submitters\n\n\n\n\nCome celebrate with us. \n\n\n\n\nSee the 2026 Product Submissions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n\n \n \n Platinum Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gold Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Silver & Silver Plus Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Event Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab) URL:https://cew.org/event/2026-beauty-awards-luncheon/ LOCATION:Hilton Midtown Hotel\, 1335 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CEW-BeautyAwards_2026_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260925T164732Z CREATED:20250902T015150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T164732Z UID:10000597-1795023000-1795030200@cew.org SUMMARY:2026 CEW INNOVATORS: celebrate 35 women making significant contributions to the science of beauty DESCRIPTION:Recognizing Women in Science & Design\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CEW Innovators celebrate 35 women making significant contributions to the science of beauty. These female beauty innovators are creating groundbreaking advancements in ingredients\, sustainability\, packaging\, technology\, and formulas that elevate industry standards. \n\n\n\nInnovator Honorees will be featured in an exclusive report launching November 18 and accessible to CEW members. In addition\, the Innovators will be celebrated at a private cocktail party. A virtual event will take place following the report release. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNominees of women working in the beauty industry should be either in-house\, at a supplier\, or independent. The individual should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following:\n\n\n\n\nFormulation & Cosmetic Chemistry \n\n\n\nIngredient Innovation \n\n\n\nNatural & Sustainable Formulation \n\n\n\nProduct Development & R&D \n\n\n\nEmerging Innovator\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimeline\n\n\n\n\nNomination Deadline: August 13\, 2026\n\n\n\nWinners Contacted: September 2026 \n\n\n\nInnovator Report Published: November 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nCocktails and Awards Reception: November 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Innovators Judging Committee\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virginia Bonofiglio\n Fashion Institute of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Esposito\n Happi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mallory Huron\n Future Snoops \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Johnson\n The Charismatic Chemist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Akshay Talati\n Supergoop! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ekta Yadav\n Skin Anarchy Podcast \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nIf you know a woman who is redefining what’s possible in beauty science — or if that person is you — we invite you to submit a nomination\, click here \n\n\n\nInterested in supporting this event? Contact Landree Bower at LBower@cew.org. URL:https://cew.org/event/2026-cew-innovators/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Innovators_2026_16_9-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181442Z CREATED:20260922T172715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181442Z UID:10000685-1795093200-1795096800@cew.org SUMMARY:Career Toolkit: The Relationships You Build Before You Need Them – Why The Best Networkers Aren’t Networking At All DESCRIPTION:The strongest professional relationships are built long before you need something. If networking feels transactional or uncomfortable\, join CEW President Elana Drell Szyfer and Career Coach Angela Bennett for a fresh take on building connections through genuine generosity and mutual support. Attendees will walk away with a more natural approach to creating and sustaining relationships that can matter throughout an entire career. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nShifting from “Who can help me?” to “Who can I help?”\n\n\n\nBuilding relationships before you need them\n\n\n\nStaying connected authentically throughout your career\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only\n\n\n\nTicket Cost: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angela Bennett\n Beauty in Motion Coaching & Consulting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elana Drell Szyfer\n CEW URL:https://cew.org/event/the-relationships-you-build-before-you-need-them-why-the-best-networkers-arent-networking-at-all/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/01-relationships-16x9-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181616Z CREATED:20260922T173147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181616Z UID:10000686-1796389200-1796392800@cew.org SUMMARY:Career Toolkit: Own the Transition - How to Stay Resilient and Impactful Through Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:New leadership\, restructures\, acquisitions\, layoffs\, and market shifts can create uncertainty even for experienced professionals. If you’re navigating change you didn’t choose\, this session explores the difference between the external change happening around you and the internal transition you can influence. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to stay resilient\, effective\, and grounded while moving through uncertainty. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nSeparating the external change from your internal transition\n\n\n\nFocusing energy on what you can influence and control\n\n\n\nStaying resilient and effective during periods of uncertainty\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 4\, 2026\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only\n\n\n\nTicket Cost: $25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angela Bennett\n Beauty in Motion Coaching & Consulting \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elana Drell Szyfer\n CEW URL:https://cew.org/event/own-the-transition-how-to-stay-resilient-and-impactful-through-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/03-own-the-transition-16x9-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T175327Z CREATED:20251009T165647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175327Z UID:10000580-1796751000-1796758200@cew.org SUMMARY:Connections: CEW x Macy's DESCRIPTION:CEW is delighted to return for a second year of holiday magic with a special Connections event in partnership with Macy’s\, hosted at the iconic Macy’s Herald Square.  \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview Step into the spirit of the season for an evening of connection and celebration as you explore Macy’s beautifully refreshed beauty floor\, mingle with industry peers\, and discover more about the evolution of the Macy’s Beauty department. With a festive atmosphere and the energy of the holidays in the air\, this gathering offers the perfect backdrop to network\, connect\, and celebrate the season in one of New York’s most legendary destinations.  \n \n\n \n Details\n Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET Macy's Herald Square 151 W 34th St New York\, New York \n \n \n \n Tickets Members Only\, Free Join CEW to attend this event.  1-Year Membership Price: $225 \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy URL:https://cew.org/event/cew-x-macys-december-member-meetup/ LOCATION:Macy’s Herald Square\, 151 W 34th St\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/large-Connections_Macys_16_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T162200Z CREATED:20260407T152428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162200Z UID:10000640-1796900400-1796911200@cew.org SUMMARY:2026 Cancer and Careers Beauty of Giving Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Honoring Changemakers. Empowering Survivors. Celebrating Community. \n\n\n\nThe Beauty of Giving Luncheon brings purpose and business together to spotlight the leaders and companies driving meaningful impact for working people with cancer. As a cornerstone event for CEW’s sole philanthropic initiative\, Cancer and Careers\, the Luncheon honors changemakers and provides a platform to advance a more supportive\, equitable workplace for all. \n\n\n\nExecutives from beauty and beyond come together to connect\, inspire\, and act together\, celebrating those championing progress and reinforcing a shared commitment to ensuring no one has to choose between their health and their livelihood. \n\n\n\nFunds raised through the Luncheon directly support Cancer and Careers’ programs that provide critical tools\, resources\, and guidance to eliminate fear and uncertainty for working people with cancer. \n\n\n\n2026 Individual Honorees \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Hertzmark Hudis\n The Estée Lauder Companies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kim Seymour\n SKIMS \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n2026 Corporate Honoree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n\n \n \n Gold\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Silver\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bronze\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Event Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Become a Beauty of Giving Luncheon Sponsor\n\nStand Out – Elevate your brand across the event and beyond.\nConnect – Access top executives and CEW leadership.\n\nGive Back – Directly support working people with cancer. \n\nAll 2026 Beauty of Giving Luncheon sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. CEW Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)3 charitable organization. Tax-ID: 13-3563114. \n \n \n \n Contact us URL:https://cew.org/event/2026-cancer-and-careers-beauty-of-giving-luncheon/ LOCATION:583 Park\, 583 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States CATEGORIES:Cancer and Careers,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAC-BOG2026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR