5 – 7 Nov 2024
BITEC, Bangkok

Don't miss a thing - exhibiting checklist

Thank you for choosing to exhibit at in-cosmetics Asia.

We understand preparing for an exhibition can be overwhelming, whether you’ve been an exhibitor before, or it’s your first time.

This is why we’ve created this checklist to support you in the run-up to and at the show.

It contains some key operational and marketing information and deadlines – and you can check your to-do list chronologically or in alphabetical order.

CHECKLIST/DEADLINES IN DATE ORDER


NOW


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SECRETS TO EXHIBITING SUCCESS: Our visitors have told us what they want to see from you, from how your stand looks to how they search for ingredients. We have compiled a mini guide that will give you insights into those Secrets to Exhibiting Success and could set you apart from your competition.

Deadline

Read as soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

FORMULATION LAB: Do you have ingredients you'd like to get into the hands of R&D visitors for them to practise and formulate with in a recreated Lab during a 1-hour session you will be leading at the show? Then book your Formulation Lab slot now so that visitors who are registering to visit the show can also apply for your session (and you can vet them). 

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

TECHNICAL SEMINARS: Present your technology or the science behind your ingredients at these free-to-attend seminar sessions.

UPDATE: These Seminars are now sold out, with a long waiting list so, as an alternative, we suggest Spotlight On Seminars (along with a display) or a Formulation Lab session. 

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

YOUR PROFILE: Update your company profile /description, select product categories, upload videos, PDFs and product information, your social media details and more in the Exhibitor Portal to stand out on the website. You will be able to update your details at any point in the run-up to the show (the earlier the better, though, so you don't miss out on this free exposure / promotion).  

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

Can you fulfil small ingredient orders (ie 1kg of actives and/or 5-10kg of functional ingredients)? If so, make sure you tick the relevant box in the Exhibitor Portal when completing your profile. By doing so, you will automatically come up when small manufacturers are searching for exhibitors prepared to do business with them.

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

FREE EDITORIAL: Send free editorial to our PR agency Storm for your chance to be featured in our press releases to trade publications. Email them at [email protected].

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and join us on InstagramFacebook or LinkedIn to keep up to date with news from the show team and the industry and to reach out to our audience. Please tag the show on your social media posts: #incosAsia

We also have a WeChat account so please follow us in Chinese if it is your preferred language - scan the QR code now:

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

Main stand holders

Action

STAND SHARERS: Add sharers to your stand at a cost of £440 via the Exhibitor Portal.

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

Main stand holders

Action

EXHIBITOR MANUAL: The Exhibitor Manual can be found in the Exhibitor Portal and you can consult it to locate information on stand build regulations, contractor registration, hiring an interpreter, placing orders for facilities at the show, and much more.

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

PROMOTE YOUR PRESENCE: Take advantage of our free digital marketing tools to let your clients and contacts know you will be at the show for them to meet you there…To add your stand number, use Photoshop. If you don't have access to Photoshop, simply use Canva or one of the editing phone apps.

Deadline

As soon as possible


AUGUST


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

VISAS: You can order Letters of Invitation (for Visa Applications) via the Exhibitor Portal (Badge section). If urgent, simply contact Customer Service.

Deadline

As soon as possible


SEPTEMBER


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

INNOVATION ZONE & SPOTLIGHT ON AWARDS:

The Innovation Zone is the show's most popular area where exhibitors display their new and innovative ingredients launched within 8 months of the show.
Spotlight On is another area of the show for exhibitors to display their formulated ingredients on the topic of Skin Screen.

Submit your entries for the Innovation Zone and Spotlight On Awards (BOOKERS ONLY).

Entries will be judged by an international panel of experts and the shortlisted (Innovation Zone) Awards entries will be revealed in mid-October.

NB: Spotlight On entries will be judged at the show.

Deadline

26 September


Who for?

All exhibitors  

Action

Book a Spotlight On seminar session to talk about your skincare offering or your vision on the topic of Skin Screen within a silent, open theatre on the Spotlight On area.

Deadline

As soon as possible


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SHOW CATALOGUE: Please note that, in an effort to be more sustainable, we no longer print a show catalogue. As an alternative, we suggest the new show App - see below. 

Deadline

Not applicable


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SHOW APP (NEW): This year we are launching a brand new show App - available a few weeks before the show. Want to promote your brand on the App?

Deadline

As soon as possible and no later than 25 October


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

MEETING ROOMS: Last chance to book a meeting room at the show (limited availability).

Deadline

30 September


OCTOBER


Who for?

Main stand holders

Action

YOUR STAND: We can build your stand for you. All cost-effective, hassle-free and customised. Find out how Smartspace can work for you. 

Deadline

7 October


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

YOUR NAMEBOARD: Finalise your display name via the Exhibitor Portal to ensure the correct company name appears on your stand.

Deadline

11 October


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SPONSORSHIP: With 600+ exhibitors in the halls, a stand may not be enough to stand out. Purchase any venue sponsorship eg. carpet tiles, hanging banners to ensure you stand out.

Deadline

14 October


Who for?

Main stand holders

Action

INNOVATION ZONE and SPOTLIGHT ON: Book a box/display on the Innovation Zone (for ingredients launched within 8 months of the show) or Spotlight On (ingredients on the theme of Skin Screen).
NB: Hurry though because the deadline for Awards entry is 26 September and late entries after that will not be accepted.

Deadline

16 October (but to enter the Awards you must book by 26 September)


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

VIP NOMINATIONS:                                                                                          

This year, you can nominate your clients / contacts for them to visit the show as VIPs but they must be high seniority (Director, Head, Chief) and work for cosmetic / contract manufacturers, private labels or OEM's/ODM's. VIP benefits include access to the VIP Lounge + fast track entry to the Marketing Trends and Regulations Theatre + Formulation Lab (subject to availability).

Contact [email protected] for more information  

Deadline

21 October


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

PRESS PACKS: Submit your electronic Press Pack to
[email protected] (no hard-copy press packs at the press office at the show).

Deadline

25 October


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

EXHIBITOR BADGES: Order your exhibitor badges via the Exhibitor Portal (Badging section) to access the halls without having to wait.

Deadline

25 October


NOVEMBER


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

VISITOR LEADS: Ensure you download the Emperia app to see how user friendly it is once you will be using it at the show to capture leads! You will also be able to add qualifying questions (eg ingredient quantity needed). Information will be available in the Exhibitor Portal in October. 

Deadline

5 November


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION AND ENTRY TO THE HALLS: Onsite exhibitor registration starts, 09:00 – 17:00 on 3 and 4 November. Exhibitor entry on show days will be from 8:00. If you have already printed your PDF badge, head to the registration area to collect your lanyard and badge holder to get access to the show halls.                                                                          

Deadline

4 November or on show days


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

AWARDS: On day 1 of the show, attend the Awards CeremonyEnsure you have team representative(s) present if you have been shortlisted for an Innovation Zone or Spotlight On Award so there is somebody to receive a potential Award trophy! Please look out for social posts about the shortlists in mid-October. But your local sales representative will also let you know if you are up for a possible Award!

Deadline

5 November


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

SHOW CLOSES: Breakdown starts at 17:15

Deadline

7 November


POST SHOW


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

YOUR LEADS: Make the most of your attendance at in-cosmetics Asia by following up your leads captured using the show’s Emperia app. Log in to the Exhibitor Portal to access Emperia and download your leads.

New for 2024 - we will be launching Colleqt QR codes at the show for visitors to scan products of your choice.

Deadline

As soon as possible post show – don’t let your leads go cold!


Who for?

All exhibitors

Action

YOUR FEEDBACK: Take part in the show survey (which will be emailed to you shortly after the show) and provide us with your feedback about the show.

Deadline

22 November

INFORMATION IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

This year we are launching a new show App - available a few weeks before the show. Want to promote your brand on the App?

At in-cosmetics Asia, we love celebrating the innovative products our exhibitors bring to the event. We have three Awards categories you can enter and we’ll be announcing the winners at the Awards Ceremony at the show on 5 November, 17:15.

The Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards (Active and Functional for products launched within 8 months of the show) are judged before the event whilst the Spotlight On Awards entries (on the topic of Skin Screen) will be judged at the show.

To enter the Awards you must book and complete the Innovation Zone and Spotlight On Awards Submission Forms by 26 Sept.

Shortlisted (Innovation Zone) Awards entries will be revealed in mid-October.

Exhibitor badging are available in the Exhibitor Portal until 25 October, midnight Bangkok time. This is where you can register all your stand personnel and apply for Visa Letters.

It’s imperative to register all your stand personnel in advance of the exhibition, and to bring along your printed badges. You must collect your lanyard and badge sleeve in advance of the show opening for visitors. We advise before 08:15 on 5 November. Registration gets very busy with exhibitors arriving at the venue, so if you want to enter the show before 10:00 on the opening morning, you will need to have your badge, lanyard and badge sleeve collected already.

Exhibitor badging will be open from 9:00 to 17:00 on 3 & 4 November and from 8:00 on show days.

Promote your presence at the show with logos and banners. To add your stand number to the banners, simply edit them with Photoshop. If you don’t have access to Photoshop, simply edit them using Canva or one of the editing phone apps. We will also send you personalised web and email banners in September.

We’re available to help you with any questions you have leading up to the event. Please visit the meet the team page for our local sales representative contacts, customer service, event team including marketing and PR.

If you have any questions about a sponsorship opportunity you have booked, please reach out to our fulfilment team: [email protected]

If you have questions relating to finance and invoicing, please reach out to your local sales representative.

See checklist at the top of this page with deadlines in date order.

The Exhibitor Manual is your main source for everything logistical you need to prepare and book for the event.

The manual contains venue and stand information, build submissions and regulations, a suppliers list, tasks and order deadlines, catering, contractor information, security and so much more.

It's imperative you read the manual and familiarise yourself with the information. You can access the Exhibitor Manual via the Exhibitor Portal.

Your Exhibitor Portal account is where you control what visitors can see about your company and products. It’s where you upload information about you that will be visible in the online exhibitor and product directory, as well as in the new show App.

Your portal account also contains an exhibitor dashboard. You can use this to view analytics about your online performance. There are upgrade options available. If you’re interested in gaining more analytics and benchmarking yourself against other exhibitors, contact your local sales representative to find out more.

You can register your stand personnel (by 25 October) to get badges for the event and request visa letters. It’s really important to do this in advance of the event to avoid last minute anxiety and in order to gain access to the halls.

If you have a question that has not been addressed on this page, chances are you will find the answer in our Exhibitor FAQ.

Should you wish to share feedback about our services and / or our event, please contact your local sales representative. You will also receive an exhibitor survey a few days after the show and we strongly recommend you complete it to share your feedback / suggestions.

The Formulation Lab is a very popular area of the show for you to demonstrate your formulation expertise and the excellence of your ingredients to qualified delegates who will be tasked with producing a finished product. Formulation Lab slots are also very popular with exhibitors (and 80% of the slots are currently taken).

If already booked, for questions relating to your content and participation, please contact [email protected]

If you need accommodation while you’re at our event, we’ve partnered with HOTELMAP to help you get the best rates and locations for the duration of your stay.

 

If you have an ingredient that was launched after March 2024 then why not book an Innovation Zone box and capture traffic from the most popular show area at in-cosmetics Asia? Plus your product will be entered into the prestigious Awards (if submitted by 26 September)

Ensure you download the Emperia app to see how user friendly it is once you will be using it at the show to capture leads! You will also be able to add qualifying questions (eg ingredient quantity needed). Information will be available in the Exhibitor Portal in October.

If you need a private space to discuss confidential information at the show, you may want to book a meeting room. However, there is limited availability so we recommend you book very early (deadline is 30 Sept).

🕛 5 November 2024, 10:00 - 18:00
🕛 6 November 2024, 10:00 - 18:00
🕛 7 November 2024, 10:00 - 17:00 

You can also find out the build and breakdown times in the Exhibitor Manual (available via the Exhibitor Portal).

 

We have a Flickr account where we upload our official event photos. You do not need permission from us in order to share them, or use in your own promotional material. However, you will need to state that these photos are from ‘in-cosmetics Asia’ as a caption if you choose to use any.

At the show, our Official Photographer and Videographer will take photographs and be recording / streaming videos of stands and activities. As per our admissions policy, we reserve the right to use these for all promotional purposes. 

We have a number of sponsorship opportunities to suit every budget. Whether you are looking to build brand awareness at the event, or promote your new launches in advance of the show, we have something for everyone. Please speak to a local representative to discuss sponsorship and pricing.

If you have already purchased a sponsorship opportunity and want to find out what you need to provide and when, please reach out to a fulfilment team, and they can guide you through the process - [email protected]

Please note that the deadline to secure venue sponsorship, eg. carpet tiles, hanging banners, is 11 October.

We work with Storm Communications, who have been our official PR agency for a number of years. It’s their role to provide editorial and digital content to the trade media and social platforms to help promote the event. If you have anything you want to promote, please share with them.

Our visitors have told us what they want to see from you, from how your stand looks to how they search for ingredients. This mini guide will give you insights into those Secrets to Exhibiting Success and could set you apart from your competition.

We no longer produce a Show Catalogue at in-cosmetics Asia. As an alternative, see information about our new show App (see above).

Increase your visibility at the show. We can offer you a unique and cost-effective stand design and build option without the hassle of expensive stand designers and builders. It’s called SmartSpace.

You can choose fully customised or modular system stands, which can be altered to your preferences and your needs.

Follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up to date with news from the show team and the industry and to reach out to our audience. Please tag the show on your social media posts: #incosAsia

We also have a WeChat account so please follow us in Chinese if it is your preferred language - scan the QR code now:

Spotlight On is a very popular area of the event that showcases trending formulated ingredients. The 2024 theme is Skin Screen so get involved by displaying your products – with the added bonus of being entered into the show Awards.

Book a Spotlight On seminar session to talk about your skincare offering or vision on the topic of Skin Screen. Sessions take place in a silent, open theatre within the Spotlight On area of the show.

Add sharers to your stand at a cost of £440 via the Exhibitor Portal.

TECHNICAL SEMINARS: Present your technology or the science behind your ingredients at these free-to-attend seminar sessions.

UPDATE: These Seminars are now sold out, with a long waiting list so, as an alternative, we suggest Spotlight On Seminars (along with a display) or a Formulation Lab session. 

This year you can nominate your clients / contacts for them to visit the show as VIPs but they must be high seniority (Director, Head, Chief) and work for cosmetic / contract manufacturers, OEM / ODM / private labels or indie brands only. VIP benefits include access to the VIP Lounge + fast track entry to the Marketing Trends and Regulations Theatre + Formulation Lab (subject to availability). 

Deadline: 21 October

Contact [email protected] for more information

Thailand currently offers visa-free travel to nationals of 60+ countries and a visa on arrival to almost 20 countries. However, if you need a visa, we can supply a letter of invitation (for Visa Applications) via the Exhibitor Portal  (Badge section, from August). Alternatively request your visa letter via Customer Service.

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