International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum
IMF London is taking place on 2-3 March 2025 at ExCeL London. Secure Early Bird rates and book today!
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*Below is the 2024 speaker line-up*
At IMF London you will experience a high calibre of industry speakers covering topics such as executing a multi-channel strategy, developing brand-distributor relationships, launching into new markets and much more.
Presenters
Vikas Vij
Ankit Virmani
Beatrice von Thurn und Taxis
Becky Lumsden
Chris Dodge
Chris Taylor
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Claire Breheny
Colleen Martorano
Corinne Barbereau
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Daniel Campbell
David Lieber
Debbie Merdjan
Duco van Keimpema
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Edouard Falguières
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Estella Benz
Fabienne Lindholm
Farah Naz
Fernando Duarte
Gianmarco Alfonso
Josko Deletis
Karen Thompson
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Katie Steeden
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Laura Rudoe
Lydia Sarfati
Mark Woolley
Michael Schummert
Minna Laakkonen
Noella Gabriel
Oriele Frank
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Paul Bulman
Pauline Prescott
Pierre-Louis Delapalme
Rabih Madi
Rupert Schmid
Samir Hariharan
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Stevi Lowmass
Programme is subject to change.
Entrance Policy: The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is taking place at Professional Beauty London. The Forum is for professionals only and a delegate pass is required for entry. Due to the professional nature of the event, nobody under 14 years of age is allowed entry into Professional Beauty London. This includes babies, and prams are also not permitted on the premises. As a busy event, we need to maintain a safe and professional environment for our trade visitors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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*Below is the 2024 programme*
3rd March, 2024
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Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success
David Lieber
,Farah Naz
,Noella Gabriel
Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success
David Lieber
Founder and Managing Director
Farah Naz
Noella Gabriel
10:30 3rd March, 2024
Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and production
Chris Dodge
,Chris Taylor
,Daniel Campbell
,Gianmarco Alfonso
Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and production
Chris Dodge
CEO Beauty Bridge Labs
Chris Taylor
Daniel Campbell
Gianmarco Alfonso
Founder Rhea Cosmetics (Italy)
11:15 3rd March, 2024
The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure
Corinne Barbereau
,Mark Woolley
,Pierre-Louis Delapalme
The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure
Corinne Barbereau
Founder MBW Expertise
Mark Woolley
Founder Electric Hair
Pierre-Louis Delapalme
Co-President Biologique Recherche
12:00 3rd March, 2024
NETWORKING LUNCH
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:00 3rd March, 2024
How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy
Duco van Keimpema
,Michael Schummert
,Rabih Madi
How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy
Duco van Keimpema
Michael Schummert
Founder M4 Trinity
Rabih Madi
15:00 3rd March, 2024
Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s environment
Ankit Virmani
,Claire Breheny
,Colleen Martorano
,Josko Deletis
Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s environment
Ankit Virmani
Claire Breheny
Colleen Martorano
Josko Deletis
Business Director (Middle West, Africa & South Asia) Asclepion Laser Technologies
15:45 3rd March, 2024
4th March, 2024
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Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?
Katie Steeden
,Minna Laakkonen
,Paul Bulman
Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?
Katie Steeden
Minna Laakkonen
Managing Director Norris Cosmetics
Paul Bulman
10:30 4th March, 2024
Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”
Edouard Falguières
,Fernando Duarte
,Paul Bulman
,Raul Chavez
Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”
Edouard Falguières
International Franchise Director Guinot Mary Cohr
Fernando Duarte
Paul Bulman
Raul Chavez
11:15 4th March, 2024
Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers
Becky Lumsden
,Estella Benz
,Karen Thompson
,Samir Hariharan
Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers
Becky Lumsden
CEO PURE Spa & Beauty
Estella Benz
Karen Thompson
Visionary MD with history of working in central government before joining an award-winning family business which will be 40 years old next year. Responsible for expanding the business since Lockdown to an impressive group of 5 salons and day spas based in the Southeast of England.
Samir Hariharan
12:00 4th March, 2024
NETWORKING LUNCH
NETWORKING LUNCH
12:45 4th March, 2024
Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community
Debbie Merdjan
,Fabienne Lindholm
,Lydia Sarfati
,Rupert Schmid
Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community
Debbie Merdjan
Debbie Merdjan has over 30 years of business experience encompassing Health and Skincare Training Centres, Product Distribution, Spa consultancy and Spa Franchise operations. Merdjan is a multi-award winner of industry awards, most recently including; Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2020, 2021 and 2022, CorporateLiveWire Global Awards Winner 2023 Spa & Wellness Brand of the Year, Best Spa Brand Global 2023 Haute Grandeur Spa Awards. Debbie is passionate about business, developing entrepreneurs and consulting by sharing best business practices and operational success. With a goal to expand into new markets, she is currently based in the UK heading up Thalgo, Perron Rigot and International Spa Consultancy. Debbie is also an active member of the WPO (Women’s President Organization) and task force member of the Global Wellness Institute’s Consulting Best Practices Initiative.
Fabienne Lindholm
Founder Fabienne Lindholm Consultancy
Lydia Sarfati
CEO & Founder Repêchage
Rupert Schmid
Co-President Biologique Recherche
14:45 4th March, 2024
Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability path and achieve commercial viability?
Beatrice von Thurn und Taxis
,Laura Rudoe
,Oriele Frank
,Pauline Prescott
,Stevi Lowmass
Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability path and achieve commercial viability?
Beatrice von Thurn und Taxis
International Sales Director Team Dr Joseph
Laura Rudoe
Oriele Frank
Co-Founder & Chief Product and Sustainability Officer Elemis
Pauline Prescott
Founder Formulae Prescott
Stevi Lowmass
Founder The Camel Soap Factory
15:45 4th March, 2024
Programme is subject to change.
Entrance Policy: The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is taking place at Professional Beauty London. The Forum is for professionals only and a delegate pass is required for entry. Due to the professional nature of the event, nobody under 14 years of age is allowed entry into Professional Beauty London. This includes babies, and prams are also not permitted on the premises. As a busy event, we need to maintain a safe and professional environment for our trade visitors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
IMF London
Find us at Professional Beauty London:
ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XLForum Opening Times:
Sunday 2 March, 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
Monday 3 March, 10:00 - 17:00 GMTEntrance Policy: The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is taking place at Professional Beauty London. The Forum is for professionals only and a delegate pass is required for entry. Due to the professional nature of the event, nobody under 14 years of age is allowed entry into Professional Beauty London. This includes babies, and prams are also not permitted on the premises. As a busy event, we need to maintain a safe and professional environment for our trade visitors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For more information on traveling to the venue, please see our Travel & Accommodation page below. You can also check our FAQs page for answers to any additional questions.
IMF London 2025 tickets are live!
The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is returning to ExCeL London, taking place at Professional Beauty London on 2-3 March 2025. Book your Delegate Passes below.
Programme is subject to change.
Entrance Policy: The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is taking place at Professional Beauty London. The Forum is for professionals only and a delegate pass is required for entry. Due to the professional nature of the event, nobody under 14 years of age is allowed entry into Professional Beauty London. This includes babies, and prams are also not permitted on the premises. As a busy event, we need to maintain a safe and professional environment for our trade visitors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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