BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CEW - ECPv6.17.1//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:20261103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260807T194619Z CREATED:20260709T210511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T194619Z 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 Overview Join CEW and Hairstory for an evening of drinks\, light bites\, and networking with fellow beauty insiders\, plus a short conversation on the importance of self-care. \n \n\n \n Details\n Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET Hairstory NYC Office 95 Fifth Avenue\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10010 \n \n \n \n Tickets Members Only 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/connections-cew-x-hairstory/ LOCATION:Hairstory Office\, 95 Fifth Avenue\, 5th Floor\, New York\, New York\, 10010\, 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:20260812T014133Z CREATED:20250901T174353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T014133Z 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 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:20260806T194452Z CREATED:20250902T015150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T194452Z UID:10000597-1795023000-1795030200@cew.org SUMMARY:2026 CEW INNOVATORS DESCRIPTION:Recognizing Women in Science & Design\n\n\n\n\nSUBMIT A NOMINATION\n\n\n\n\nThe CEW Innovators celebrate 30 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\nSubmissions are now open to nominate a beauty innovator. \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:20261203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260602T201402Z CREATED:20260602T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T201402Z UID:10000652-1796256000-1796256000@cew.org SUMMARY:The Future of: Agentic Shopping DESCRIPTION:Brand discovery has entered a new era. Consumers are no longer searching — they’re asking AI what to buy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview As agents and chat-based assistants become the new gatekeepers of product recommendations\, traditional strategies are rapidly evolving. The time is now for the industry’s key players\, from brands to retailers—and everyone in between—to evolve to stay in-step with this new path to purchase. \nIn this program\, CEW brings together data\, brand\, content\, and retail experts who are influencing this new world of commerce\, providing a business case for investing in agentic commerce. First\, we will show you the why\, complete revenue potential for this new commerce stream\, followed by the how\, equipping attendees with practical\, actionable strategies to help brands succeed and compete in an increasingly AI-mediated ecosystem. \n \n\n \n Details\n Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Virtual Event \n \n \n Tickets\n Members: Free \n \n \n \n \n CEW event cancellation/refund policy URL:https://cew.org/event/the-future-of-agentic-shopping/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TFO_AgenticShopping_16_9-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:20260804T152209Z CREATED:20260407T152428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152209Z 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\nAdditional honorees will be announced. Stay tuned for updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n 2026 Honorees\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\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\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 \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