May 7-8, 2025  |  Cipriani South Street, NYC

As the beauty industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, leaders are tasked with navigating a complex global landscape whilst delivering growth to investors and innovation to consumers. The WWD Beauty CEO Summit, themed "The New Leadership Mandate: The Issues, The Innovators, The Insights", will serve as a transformative platform for thought-leadership, inspiration, and actionable strategies to shape the future of beauty.

Topics

Generation Now: Understanding the Broadest Consumer Base in Beauty’s History With a diverse, digitally-driven consumer base spanning multiple generations, conversations will explore the distinct preferences and behaviors of Gen Z to Baby Boomers—and the emerging influence of Generation Alpha. How can brands engage this dynamic group while balancing individuality with collective power to drive growth?

Investment and Growth Strategies in a Borderless World As markets and supply chains become increasingly interconnected, what strategies will drive sustainable growth in a borderless economy? We’ll explore how to balance global ambitions with localized approaches.

The Intersection of Science, Beauty and Wellness The fusion of cutting-edge science with holistic wellness is revolutionizing the beauty industry. From biotech breakthroughs to wellness-infused skincare, we’ll analyze the innovations reshaping the way consumers experience beauty.

Beauty in the Age of AI and Data Ethics AI and data are transforming personalization and consumer engagement, but with great power comes great responsibility. What are the implications of AI and how can brands build trust through transparent and responsible practices?

Agenda 

*Subject to Change

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Breakfast & Registration8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
In Her Element: Kecia Steelman on Leading Ulta Beauty Into the Future9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Navigating Change: Reimagining ELC’s Next Chapter9:35 AM - 9:55 AM
The Big Idea: Incrementality in an Age of Saturation9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
Luxury Democratized: Inside the Dupe Debate10:05 AM - 10:25 AM
Networking Break10:25 AM - 11:00 AM
Rebels With a Cause: Building Iconic Brands Without a Map11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Opportunities at the Convergence of Health & Beauty11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
The Big Idea: Addressing GLP-1, Aesthetics & the New Face of Beauty11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
A Decade of Beauty Tech: Innovation, AI & the Future of Digital Consumer Experience12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Humanizing Personal Care: How P&G Decommoditized Everyday Staples12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Building Beauty Brands for the Generation of Tomorrow2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
Decoding Digital Desire: From TikTok to Amazon—Mastering the Modern Customer Journey2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Money Moves: Where Deals—and Value—Are Happening Now2:40 PM - 3:05 PM
Beauty Tech 2.0: The Importance of User Experience3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break3:15 PM - 3:50 PM
The Big Idea: Measured Magic3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Mass Market Reinvention: Bridging Brand & Retail for Growth4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Impact Through Community: Harnessing Brands' Best Storytellers4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Trade, Tariffs & Implications for Beauty4:40 PM - 4:55 PM
Cocktail Reception5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner Program6:30 PM
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Breakfast & Registration8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The New Era of Beauty: The Intersection of Beauty & Wellbeing9:05 AM - 9:20 AM
Saks Global’s Strategy: Beauty’s Role in the New Luxury Reset9:20 AM - 9:45 AM
The New Face of Beauty: Inside the Teen Mindset9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Beauty Brands: Scaling Personalized Engagement to Win10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Smarter, Faster, Bolder: Innovating Operational Strategy10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Refreshment Break10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
The Intelligence Briefing11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Driving Performance in the Age of AI11:05 AM - 11:15 AM
Thriving in Times of Uncertainty: Maesa's Blueprint on Becoming the Next Gen Beauty Company11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Exclusivity, Access & the Algorithm: The Brand POV on New Retail11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
How Modern Luxury Consumers Are Redefining Shopping11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
Creative Capital: Jenna Lyons on Building Brands, Taking Risks & Owning the Pivot12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Grab ‘n Go Lunch12:30 PM

Speakers

Hosts

Cipriani South Street

10 South St
New York, NY

Tickets

  Brands & Retailers

  Service Providers

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Partners

PREMIER PARTNER

Partner Experiences

• Luncheon presented by the marketplace experts at Recom

• Luxury weekender bags & portrait studio by Amazon Beauty

• Candy bar and cocktail reception  with product-filled totes from Beauty Barrage

• Networking break by Circana

• Blake Brown seat drops from Give Back Beauty

• Beauty on Call: hair & makeup touch-ups with Glamsquad

 

 

• Bluemercury skincare consultations and complimentary products, courtesy of Listrak

• Sugarfina candy and fresh beauty data and insights from NielsenIQ

• Beverage tumbler & cookies by NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

• Creator and community collaborations with Odore

• COFFEE and BeauTEA by P&G Beauty

 

• Award-winning beauty virtual try on & skin analysis with Perfect Corp

• Summit gift bag fulfilment powered by PIMS

• Portable chargers from Piper Sandler

• Product demos with PRE

• A surprise from Sara Blakely

Contact Us

Attendee Inquiries

Lauren Simeone

lsimeone@fairchildfashion.com

 

Partnership Inquiries 

Melissa Rocco

mrocco@fairchildfashion.com