Report – CosmoPet International Congress – 1st Edition
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Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3, 2025 – Château Saint-Léger, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A unifying event for pet care and animal well-being professionals
The first edition of the CosmoPet International Congress, dedicated to care, hygiene, and perfumery products for companion animals, brought together the entire pet care ecosystem for two days at the prestigious Château Saint-Léger. Veterinarians, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovation experts gathered around a shared ambition: to advance the comfort and well-being of animals.
Designed as a true hub for reflection and inspiration, the congress fostered the exchange of ideas, the analysis of emerging trends, and the sharing of experiences. Through conferences, panel discussions, and pitch sessions, participants were able to confront perspectives, identify future challenges, and support the growth of a rapidly expanding sector.
Beyond its scientific and technical content, the event served as a strategic meeting point for building partnerships, accelerating projects, and supporting innovative initiatives. Attendees enriched their knowledge, expanded their professional networks, and discovered concrete levers to drive the growth of their activities in a dynamic market.
CosmoPet International Congress in numbers
This first edition achieved remarkable success in terms of participation and engagement:
186 participants on Thursday, October 2, 2025, and 168 participants on Friday, October 3, 2025 — reflecting consistent interest throughout the event.
Over 11 hours of conferences led by industry experts, covering topics ranging from animal dermatology to innovations in pet care solutions.
1 hour and 20 minutes of panel discussions, encouraging interactive debate and the exchange of ideas among professionals with complementary expertise.
20 minutes of business pitches, offering companies the ideal platform to showcase their innovations and attract the attention of key decision-makers and investors.
16 exhibitors, representing a rich and diverse array of solutions for animal well-being, from ingredients and packaging technologies to specialized services.
These figures not only highlight the event’s strong attendance but also reflect the enthusiasm and momentum generated by this first edition — establishing the CosmoPet International Congress as a must-attend platform for networking and inspiration for everyone involved in the pet care industry.
Acknowledgments to our partners
The success of this first edition was made possible thanks to the trust and support of our partners.
Our Diamond sponsors
Ceva Santé Animale & Daudruy Van Cauwenberghe
Ceva Santé Animale
Founded in 1999, Ceva is an international French veterinary laboratory that develops innovative solutions for animal health, particularly in dermatology, behavior, antiparasitics, anti-infectives, cardio-nephrology, and pain management. As a leading player in the field, Ceva places the skin ecosystem of animals at the heart of its research and has been supporting veterinarians and pet owners for over 15 years with effective, well-tolerated products that meet the expectations of modern pet parenting.
Daudruy Van Cauwenberghe
A French refinier for nearly two centuries, Daudruy supplies premium vegetable oils—both conventional and organic—designed for cosmetic and animal wellness applications. The company stands out for its quality control, traceability, customized solutions, and a strong CSR commitment since 2014. Its healthy and responsible ingredients meet the high standards of formulators, manufacturers, and artisans.
Our Gold sponsors
Greentech, mPackting & Seppic
A pioneer in biotechnology, Greentech develops high-performance active ingredients from natural plant, marine, and microbial sources, combining scientific innovation with sustainability.
A subsidiary of the Minelli Group, mPackting designs eco-friendly cosmetic packaging using natural and recycled materials, combining sustainability, premium quality, and functionality.
A subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, Seppic has been developing innovative ingredients for over 80 years, serving the cosmetic, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary sectors.
Our Silver sponsors
Alphanosos, Cospetica, Givaudan, Laboratoires Prod'hyg
Exhibitors
Anjac Health & Beauty, Codif, Exaflor, Grène, Ingretech, Rossow & Syres
Our partners
A European specialist in hyaluronic acid production through fermentation for over 35 years, Contipro offers a wide range of ingredients for food, cosmetic, veterinary, and pharmaceutical applications.
A French brand launched on August 1, 2025, it highlights ingredients derived from Corsican flora and specializes in natural care products for dogs.
The first French company specialized in consumer testing, sensory studies, and marketing since 1997. Combining multisector expertise, a responsive team, and a qualified panel, it is a pioneer in pet testing. With 28 years of experience, the company conducts over 300 studies per year, involving 60,000 panelists in France, 7,000 in Singapore, 35,000 animals, and 5 million panelists worldwide. It carries out studies with protocols adapted to all sectors: food, hygiene, care, wellness, and accessories.
Our media partners
CosmoPet Awards 2025
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, we held the first edition of the CosmoPet Awards. This ceremony highlighted the innovations and key players driving progress in the cosmetics and animal wellness sectors.
For this inaugural edition, five awards were presented:
Best Care Product: DOUXO® Skin & Coat SPA – Ultra Safe Ear Cleaner & Degreaser – Dogs and Cats – Ceva Santé Animale
Best Ingredient: Galacteane – Odycea
Best Packaging: Neat Squeeze Liquid Packaging Technology – AeroFlexx
Jury’s Favorite: EquiPuppy – Sophie Leblanc
Public Choice Award: Sepifriend™ Calm SW1 – Seppic
The first CosmoPet Awards 2025 celebrated excellence, creativity, and commitment from those improving animal health and well-being, while also promoting sustainable innovation within the industry.
Expert Speakers at the Heart of the Discussions
The strength of the CosmoPet International Congress 2025 lies in the diversity and expertise of its speakers. Specialists in pet care, veterinary dermo-cosmetics, animal perfumery, innovation, regulations, marketing, and sustainability shared their knowledge and experiences with participants over two days of conferences, panel discussions, and pitch sessions.
The full program of this inaugural edition—including conferences, panels, speakers, and highlights—is available in our official online magazine.
Check it out here:
These contributions provided a comprehensive view of the market, reaffirming the congress’s role as a key reference event in the industry.
Online presence
Beyond the success of its first on-site edition, the CosmoPet International Congress also demonstrated its digital impact, highlighting the growing interest of the international community in innovation and animal well-being. Our online platforms played a key role in promoting the event, enabling us to reach a much wider audience than just the attendees present on site.
Website
The official website served as a central hub for congress communication. With over 12,000 visits and 6,610 unique visitors, it provided a dynamic showcase for the full program, speakers, sponsors, and educational content.
These numbers reflect not only the interest in the pet care sector but also the enthusiasm generated by this first edition. The 400 subscribers now following us via the site represent an engaged community eager to stay informedabout future initiatives.
On LinkedIn, a strategic network for industry professionals, our community has grown steadily since its launch on January 14, 2025, reaching 1,495 followers by November 1, 2025 in just a few months.
The platform allowed us to share key information, highlight our partners, post interviews, and unite voices from a rapidly expanding professional world. The content published generated over 62,932 impressions, reflecting genuine engagement and strong interest in the congress and the topics discussed.
Participant feedback
At the conclusion of the congress, a satisfaction survey was sent to participants to gather their impressions of various aspects of the event. The results confirm the excellent reception of this first edition.
The inaugural CosmoPet International Congress was highly successful with attendees. The quality and diversity of the conferences were universally praised, with a satisfaction rate of 90%: “The conferences were exciting and varied,” “The topics covered during the first congress were as broad as they were enriching,” and “I found the program very diverse and engaging, with many high-quality speakers.”
The overall organization of the congress was highly appreciated, with a satisfaction rate of 94%: “For a first edition, it was very well done. The venue is magnificent,” “Top-notch organization and great networking opportunities,” and “Reception, booth layout, catering, and logistics were flawless.”
Finally, the overall congress experience was rated very positively, with a score of 91.6%: “The venue is simply amazing, and the quality of the presentations was excellent,” “A wonderful first edition,” and “A big thank you, this is an overall success! Congratulations.”
These responses demonstrate the enthusiasm, engagement, and satisfaction of participants, confirming the CosmoPet International Congress as a key platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration in the animal wellness sector.
The inaugural edition of the CosmoPet International Congress confirms the dynamic growth of the pet care market, driven by the humanization of pets, scientific innovation, and the rise of the premium segment.
Thanks to the diversity of its content, the quality of its speakers, and the engagement of the industry, the event has established itself as a strategic platform to support the sector’s transformation and foster its sustainable development.