The 23rd edition of Cosmoprof/Cosmopack Asia Hong Kong will open in November — and organizers are preparing to welcome more than 83,000 visitors traveling from all over the world for the opportunity to meet with the show’s 3,000 international exhibitors.

The leading b2b event for the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region is described as “1 fair, 2 venues,” offering the most comprehensive range of packaging solutions for the entire beauty supply chain.

Cosmoprof 2018 Asia takes place on November 14th - 16th at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center (HKCEC), with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, November 14th at 10 a.m.

The Cosmoprof Asia show features finished products, and sections include Cosmetic & Toiletries; Beauty Salon; Nail Accessories; Hair Salon; and Natural & Organic.

Cosmopack Asia 2018 takes place on November 13th -15th at Asia World Expo (AWE), which is near the airport. The opening ceremony is on Tuesday, November 13th at 11 a.m.

Cosmopack Asia will feature sections that include Prestige Pack & OEM; Ingredients & Lab; OEM & ODM; Machinery & Equipment; Packaging Materials; and Print & Label.

There will also be 22 Country & Group Pavilions: Australia, Belgium, California, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, U.S.A. — and Malaysia, which is a first-timer.

To make traveling to both shows easy, there is a free continuous shuttle bus service directly between the HKCEC and the AWE for exhibitors and visitors.

Last-Minute Travel Plans?

The Hong Kong Immigration Department offers visa-free entry for the show, for seven days to six months, for visitors from 170 countries.

The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriot Hotel is the event’s official hotel, on the banks of the South China Sea, next to the Hong Kong International Airport. The train takes 28 minutes on the Airport Express Line to Hong Kong’s central business district.

HotelMap is the show’s official hotel partner — search online for a deal on numerous hotel options near HKCEC and AWE.

Pre-registration is now closed, but visitors can register onsite with a business card at the Buyer Registration Counter.