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Where Regulators and Industry Meet - In the Room, Not the Headlines
After more than five years, IBA returns to in-person education with a full-day program designed to help beauty and personal care companies understand the regulatory agencies and frameworks driving today’s compliance landscape, gain clarity on evolving requirements, and prepare for what’s next.
IBA’s spring 2026 conference – Cosmetics Convergence: Meet the Regulators – brings together federal and state authorities to share updates and insight on the most significant and fast-moving regulations affecting the industry.
Held the day after NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, this event is built for decision-makers seeking clarity, context, and direct access to the regulators shaping beauty’s future.
What Makes This Event Unique
Direct from the Source
Hear directly from regulators – not secondhand interpretations – on how rules are evolving and how they’re being enforced.
Federal + State Perspective
Understand how federal oversight intersects with prolific state activity and what that means for your compliance strategy.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Sessions focus on implementation, enforcement realities, and where companies are getting tripped up.
In-Person Access
Ask questions, network with peers, and engage in real conversations with regulators and industry colleagues.
Regulatory insight straight from the source
Event Location
Javits Center, New York
Event Date
May 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Agenda at a Glance
8:00 AM: Welcome Breakfast
9:00 AM: Regulatory Session Presentations
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Regulatory Session Presentations
3:00 PM: Networking Break
3:30 PM: Regulatory Session Presentations
5:15 PM: Evening Reception
Cosmetics Convergence
Spring 2026 Edition: Meet the Regulators
Save by registering early – rates increase as the event approaches. As always, IBA Members receive preferred pricing.
Register by 11:59PM ET, March 31, 2026 to take advantage of the reduced ticket price.
Topics You Can Expect
- Federal cosmetics oversight and post-MoCRA realities
- State chemical restrictions and reporting requirements
- Environmental and sustainability-related regulations
- State EPR implementation
- Enforcement priorities and future regulations
Who Should Attend
- Beauty Brands and Manufacturers
- Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing Teams
- Product Development and R&D Leaders
- Testing Labs, Consultants, and Solution Providers
- Executives Navigating Regulatory Risk
If regulatory change affects your product, claims, packaging, or supply chain, this event is for you.
Become A Sponsor
Position your organization at the center of regulatory dialogue in beauty, alongside the agencies and experts shaping what comes next.
Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally limited and designed to deliver high-quality visibility, thought-leadership alignment, and meaningful, in-person engagement with a senior, highly qualified audience.