LUXURY, BEAUTY & LONGEVITY SUMMIT Redefining Luxury in Longevity & Beauty

April 16-17, Paris

For the leaders shaping science-led, longevity-focused and premium brands for the next decade.

Across keynotes, panels, retail and investor sessions, attendees will discover how to turn innovation into long-term growth and premium relevance.

For Founders & Executives
(brands, clinics, retail):

  • Learn how to scale science-backed, purpose-driven brands globally.

  • Discover new growth channels,  from clinics to e-commerce.

  • Build towards consumer demand for longevity, prevention, and personalization.

  • Network with investors, retail partners, and ingredient/tech providers.

For Sponsors
(market research, ingredients, services, tech, clinic solutions):

  • Get in front of decision-makers: CEOs, founders, VP, CMOs.

  • Position your service as the enabler for brand success.

  • Be integrated into curated sessions, not just expo booths.

Day 1 – Thursday, April 16, 2026

18:00 - Masterclass (to be confirmed)

Kick off with purposeful networking and curated introductions among senior executives, founders, scientists, tech innovators, investors and wellness leaders.

  • Vania Lacascade, Global Lea

An intimate dinner for speakers, sponsors and VIP ticket holders

Day 2 – Friday, April 17, 2026

OPENING & CONTEXT

Session 1 - Luxury Has Shifted. Longevity Is the New Status Symbol.

Luxury beauty is no longer about excess. It’s about control, optimization, and time. This session explores how longevity science is quietly redefining what “premium” means,  from formulation philosophy to brand storytelling and pricing power.

Facilitator: Charlotte Calvet, Longevity Strategy Advisor & Co-Founder, Longevity Culture Club

Invite: LVMH, L’Oreal

MARKET & CAPITAL

Session 2 - Market Intelligence (30 min)

Luxury Beauty & Wellness: Where Value Is Really Growing

A data-led look at where luxury spending is accelerating, where it’s slowing, and what categories are redefining value globally. Signals over hype, numbers over narratives.

  • Irina Barbalova, Global Lead, Beauty & Wellness, Euromonitor Internationa

Investor View: Mass vs Luxury, Where Capital Is Actually Flowing

What investors really look for when evaluating luxury versus mass brands today. Scalability, defensibility, margins, and long-term relevance – without the romance.

  • Joel Palix, Founder, JoelPalix Unlimited
  • Arnaud Auger, Director & Deputy Head, C.Lab, Cathay Innovation

SCIENCE, HEALTH & CREDIBILITY

Session 4 - Luxury & Science: Contradiction or Competitive Advantage |  Panel (30 min)

Does science enhance desirability – or risk stripping luxury of emotion and mystique? A candid discussion on how deep research, credibility, and desire coexist.

  • Virginie Couturaud, Scientific Communication Director, Parfums Christian Dior (invited)
  • Gitta Neufang, Chief Research & Development Officer, Beiersdorf (invited)
  • Luc Agular, Chief Scientific Officer, Advanced Research, L’Oreal Group (invited)

From longevity clinics to personalised protocols, health optimisation is becoming the most aspirational form of luxury. Beauty is no longer separate – it’s a visible outcome.

  • Alfredo Bataller, CEO, SHA Wellness Clinic (invited)
  • Coralie Rogez, Global Press & Communications, SHA Wellness Clinic (invited)
  • Clinique La Prairie, Chenot (invited)
  • Dr Christine Pfeiffer, Medical Director, Longevity Center Switzerland

A forward-looking conversation reacting to Future Lab insights. What feels inevitable, what feels fragile, and what luxury brands should prepare for now.

  • Future Labs (invited)
  • Julien Blanchard, Chief Customer & Market Intelligence Officer, L’Oréal Luxe (invited)
  • Celeste Grossgold – Global Head of Innovation, New Frontiers (Longevity & Cross-Category), L’Oréal Luxe (invited)

Skin is an active interface between biology, environment, and immunity. This session explores how clothing, fragrance, nutrition, sleep, movement, and devices are becoming part of skin longevity strategies – pushing innovation far beyond traditional cosmetics.

Arnaud Auger – Director & Deputy Head, C.Lab, Cathay Innovation

BRAND, GENERATIONS & CULTURE

Session 7 -  How Generations Redefine Luxury | Presentation / Panel (20 min)

Different generations decode luxury through very different lenses – from heritage to transparency to self-optimisation. This session explores how brands adapt without losing coherence.

  • Virginie Couturaud – Scientific Communication Director, Parfums Christian Dior (invited)
  • Chanel (invited)

Luxury is not a universal language. This session explores how cultural context reshapes value, experience, and desirability across regions.

  • Fernando Junoy – Managing Director, Pierre Fabre International (invited)
  • Chalhoub Group, Shiseido (invited)

In a world of mass launches and fast trends, what makes fragrance truly luxurious today? Craft, scarcity, storytelling, or emotion?

  • Baptiste Bouygues – Founder, ORMAIE Paris (invited)
  • Givaudan (invited)

RETAIL, EXPERIENCE & DISTRIBUTION

Session 10 - Luxury Retail: Is Trade Exclusivity Still Relevant? |  Panel (30 min)

Is exclusivity still a strategic advantage – or an outdated constraint? A debate on access, control, and brand power in modern luxury retail.

  • Georgia Garinois – Board Member, Douglas (invited)
  • Ana Turner – General Manager, The Nue (invited)
  • Harrods (invited)

 

Are flagship stores critical brand assets – or legacy symbols with questionable ROI? A discussion on experience, relevance, and restraint.

  • Christine Delfaut-Sara – General Manager, NUXE (invited)
  • Amanda Le Roux – SVP International, Aveda (invited)
  • LVMH (invited)

 

Luxury doesn’t win on TikTok by copying mass tactics. This session decodes what actually works for high-end brands without dilution.

  • Ignacio Blanco Artola – Vice President, Digital, E-commerce & Marketing EMEA, The Estée Lauder Companies (invited)
  • Valmont (invited)

FORMULATION & REALITY

Session 13 - Mass vs Luxury in the Jar: Is There Really a Difference? |  Panel (30 min)

Beyond marketing language, what truly separates mass and luxury formulations? Ingredients, sourcing, processes  and uncomfortable realities

  • Lieve Declercq – Chief Scientific Advisor, Proya Cosmetics
  • Gitta Neufang – Chief Research & Development Officer, Beiersdorf (invited)
  • Catherine Rochat – CEO, CRB (La Prairie, Valmont, YUUTH manufacturer)

 

LEADERSHIP & CLOSING

Session 14 - Leading in the Longevity Economy |  Leadership Conversation (25 min)

Longevity isn’t a trend layer – it’s a strategic shift. This session explores leadership, responsibility, and long-term decision-making.

  • Pascal Houdayer – CEO, Boiron
  • Hind Sebti – Founder, Waldencast (invited)

Beauty is becoming a visible expression of deeper biological, emotional, and lifestyle health. What does this mean for brands shaping the next decade?

  • Alfredo Bataller – CEO, SHA Wellness Clinic (invited)
  • Charlotte Calvet – Longevity Strategy Advisor & Co-Founder, Longevity Culture Club (invited)

 

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