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Program CosmoPet International Congress 2026

Dive into the heart of the event with a rich and engaging program! Inspiring conferences, dynamic roundtables, and networking moments will shape these days. We will unveil the program gradually, so stay connected to avoid missing anything. Get ready for an immersive journey full of surprises and discoveries!

All conferences are available in both English and French for a seamless experience.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Opening the congress

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Meet, discover, connect: your morning dedicated to innovation and B2B networking.

Café et biscuits

Start your day in a friendly atmosphere, ideal for professional networking. Take this time to connect with other participants, explore the innovations on display, and visit the various booths.

With our dedicated app, you can schedule your meetings in advance and easily meet exhibitors and participants who interest you. It’s also an opportunity to discover the projects and talents highlighted in the Awards area, making for a rich experience full of interaction and discovery.

10:00 – 10:05 AM

Opening speech

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Congress Launch

Café et biscuits

A moment to welcome the participants, set the framework for the day, and introduce the upcoming highlights. An opportunity to prepare to discover innovations, meet key industry players, and make the most of this professional experience.

10:05 – 10:30 AM

Equine Focus

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Pôle Hippolia: An Innovative Player Serving the Equine Industry

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As a competitiveness cluster, Hippolia brings together and supports companies, research centers, and training organizations to structure the equine industry ecosystem and foster a strong collaborative innovation dynamic. Learn more...

10:30 – 10:55 AM

Equine Focus

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Equine care products: a rapidly growing and highly competitive market

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As horse and pony owners become increasingly attentive to the well-being of their animals, the market for equine skin and hair care products is experiencing strong growth. Learn more...

10:55 – 11:20 AM

Equine Focus

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Regulatory strategy for equine cosmetic products: guidelines, pitfalls, and innovation levers in Europe and internationally

Café et biscuits

the regulatory framework may appear straightforward, yet errors or misunderstandings of this framework can affect a product’s time to market, its long-term viability, and even the sustainability of a company. Learn more...

11:20 – 11:40 AM

Networking Coffee Break

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A moment to connect and strengthen your connections

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Take advantage of this break to meet other participants, discuss the innovations on display, and create new collaboration opportunities. A relaxed and friendly moment to network and continue your conversations in a casual atmosphere.

11:40 AM – 12:05 PM

Equine Focus

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Stability and preservation of equine products: ensuring safety and effectiveness until the last use

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Equine products are exposed to particularly demanding conditions. Humidity, temperature fluctuations, repeated handling, contamination risks, and storage in tack rooms or stables are all part of their daily environment. Learn more...

12:05 – 12:30 PM

Equine Focus

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From stable to shelf: unlocking the equine skin microbiome for next-gen pet-care innovation

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What if the key to safer, more effective pet skincare is already living on healthy horse skin?We characterized the culturable equine skin microbiome using MALDI-TOF MS and identified 146 viable species, revealing distinct distribution patterns across body sites, age groups, and stable environments. Learn more...

12:30 – 12:55 PM

Equine Focus

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Equine nutrition: a key factor in skin health and coat quality

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Whether for health or aesthetic reasons, skin and coat condition is a major concern for horse owners. While external care solutions are often relied upon, nutrition plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin, mane, and hooves. Learn more...

12:55 - 1:20 PM

Equine Focus

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The benefits of Dead Sea care products for mane, coat, and skin

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The benefits of Dead Sea care products for mane, coat, and skin. Learn more...

1:20 – 2:20 PM

Lunch Cocktail & Networking

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Networking, innovations, and conviviality: the must‑attend moment of your lunch break.

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Enjoy this lunch cocktail, combining networking and professional opportunities.
It’s the perfect moment to connect with participants, meet exhibitors, and explore the innovative projects showcased in the dedicated areas. Between inspiring conversations and gourmet discoveries, you’ll be able to create new connections and freely explore the innovations shaping the event.

2:20 – 2:45 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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From Beauty to Pet Care: How Asia is Redefining Beauty Standards Beyond Humans

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By 2026, dynamics from K-Beauty, J-Beauty, and C-Beauty are profoundly redefining care and aesthetic standards far beyond the human market. Learn more...

2:45 – 3:10 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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Us Focus

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3:10 – 3:35 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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Petfluencers, skin & premiumization: how new influencers are redefining pet cosmetics

Café et biscuits

Petfluencers have become true influencers in the world of pet cosmetics. Learn more...

3:35 – 4:00 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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The pet business is not an industry. It’s a culture.

Café et biscuits

The pet business is undergoing a profound transformation: shifting from a product-centered market to a true culture, driven by new practices, engaged communities, and the increasing role of pets in our lives. Learn more...

4:00 – 4:30 PM

Networking Coffee Break

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A moment to connect and strengthen your connections

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Take advantage of this break to meet other participants, discuss the innovations on display, and create new collaboration opportunities. A relaxed and friendly moment to network and continue your conversations in a casual atmosphere.

4:30 – 4:55 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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Beauty of the Beast: Branding in the Era of Luxury Petcare

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This conference will provide actionable insight on how pet brands can effectively translate luxury marketing, communication, and distribution strategies to differentiate themselves and appeal to the increasingly demanding petcare consumer. Learn more...

4:55 – 5:20 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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Grooming is no longer just cleaning

The global transformation into high-performance cosmetic

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The pet grooming industry is undergoing a profound global transformation. What was once viewed as a purely hygienic and aesthetic service has evolved into a sophisticated discipline closely connected to veterinary dermatology, cosmetic science, and animal health. Learn more...

5:20 – 5:45 PM

Market, structure et dynamics

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Pet products: between abundance and confusion — towards a more transparent and responsible model

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Faced with an ever-expanding range of pet care products, owners are now confronted with an overwhelming abundance of choices, often accompanied by a lack of clarity. Learn more...

5:45 – 6:10 PM

Applied innovation: Fragrance & Deodorization

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Engineering Pet Freshness: How AromaHydro Enhances Performance in Pet Applications

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AromaHydro technology enables the development of pet spray products that deliver effective freshness in a gentle, water‑based format designed for frequent use. 

6:10 – 6:35 PM

Applied innovation: Fragrance & Deodorization

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Enseigne lumineuse « Ouverture prochaine »

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6:35 – 7:00 PM

Applied innovation: Fragrance & Deodorization

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Rebalancing animal odor: a new approach to pet care formulation based on skin balance and solid care products

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The pet care market is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing attention to animal welfare, skin health, and the quality of products used in daily care. However, odor management is still often addressed through simple fragrance masking, without treating the underlying biological causes. Learn more...

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Networking & Exhibition tour

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Meet, discover, connect: your end-of-day dedicated to innovation and B2B networking.

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End your day in a friendly atmosphere, perfect for professional networking. Take this opportunity to connect with other participants, explore the innovations on display, and visit the various booths.

With our dedicated app, you can schedule your meetings in advance and easily meet exhibitors and participants who interest you. It’s also a chance to discover the projects and talents highlighted in the Awards area, making for a rich experience full of exchange and discovery.

8:00 – 10:30 PM

Party

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A friendly moment to continue exchanges and share your impressions.

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After a first day full of discoveries and networking, enjoy a relaxed evening. Connect and build new relationships in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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CosmoPet App

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Find participants, exhibitors, and speakers, check the agenda, and explore the key sessions. Schedule your meetings and connect easily to make the most of the event.

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