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GENERAL QUESTIONS

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is the leading B2B beauty exhibition in the Americas, recognized for its dynamic growth and unique programs. The event offers the entire industry an opportunity to come together, make new relationships, and foster collaborations. CPNA serves as the premier launching pad for new beauty brands, introducing revolutionary technologies, product innovations, and new channels for distribution, packaging, and manufacturing.

The ability to discover unique brand launches, product innovations, new channels of distribution, packaging, and manufacturing and to form key relationships with top industry professionals and retailers. The three-day event, which takes place under one roof, encompasses all sectors of the beauty industry.

Cosmoprof (finished products) and Cosmopack (supply chain) are both organized on one main show floor.

  • COSMOPROF- FINISHED GOODS FOR RETAIL showcasing the best in beauty, cosmetics, skincare, toiletries, fragrances, organic beauty products, and accessories- specialized with retail channel distribution in mind.
  • COSMOPACK- SUPPLY CHAIN is the only event in the Americas fully dedicated to the entire beauty chain, featuring raw materials and ingredients, private label and contract manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, machinery, and other solutions for the beauty industry.

Location:
Mandalay Bay Convention Center 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

NEW DAY FORMAT
Show Floor Hours:

Mon, July 13, 2026 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Tues, July 14, 2026 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed, July 15, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Thur. Jul. 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri. Jul. 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat. Jul. 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun. Jul. 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mon. Jul. 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue. Jul. 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wed. Jul. 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM 

Cosmoprof North America is open to the public only.

Cosmoprof North America 3-day registration: $134 Early Bird Rate* | $196 Advanced Rate | $225 On-Site Rate
Cosmoprof North America 1-day registration: $93 Early Bird Rate* | $138 Advanced Rate | $165 On-Site Rate
PBA Member 3-day registration: $108 Early Bird Rate | $108 Advanced Rate | $134 On-Site Rate
PBA Member 1-day registration: $76 Early Bird Rate | $76 Advanced Rate | $101 On-Site Rate
Entrepreneur Academy Package**: $646 PBA Member Rate | $796 Regular Rate

*The advance rate (early bird offer) is valid through May 8, 2026. Regular pricing is valid after May 8 until June 30, 2026. On-Site Rates are valid from June 30 to the end of show.
**Includes a 3-Day CPNA Trade Show Ticket, access to all Entrepreneur Academy classes, and lunch.

Some education sessions require added purchase and will be available during registration. If you are already registered, you can login to add them.

Attendees may request a visa letter during the registration process. You must complete and pay in full for your registration before your visa letter will be issued. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Exhibitors requiring a Visa letter should contact their sales representative for assistance.

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.

Yes, the Salon/Spa Membership level, the Business Membership level and the employees of these memberships receive a 45% discount on the Regular Registration Rate. Your PBA membership must be current at the time of registration to be eligible for discounted pricing. PBA Members do not receive a discount for exhibiting.
PBA Member 3-day registration: $108 Early Bird Rate | $108 Advanced Rate | $134 On-Site Rate
PBA Member 1-day registration: $76 Early Bird Rate | $76 Advanced Rate | $101 On-Site Rate

Yes, they may purchase a 1-day or 3-day ticket.

The Online Directory, featuring My Match, and Mobile App are digital tools available to all registered visitors and exhibitors.  These complimentary digital tools will allow you to search exhibitors and sessions, plan your schedule and even connect with exhibitors in advance of the show via messaging and meeting request capabilities.  These tools will be available starting the week of May 18. For questions related to digitals, view the DIGITAL TOOLS QUESTIONS section on this page.

Yes, many paid classes have limited seating. You can register for complimentary classes; however, if any registered individual does not show up for the class on time, their seat will become available for other that were not able to register for the class.

Pre-approved press agents with credentials, whether employed by an exhibiting or non-exhibiting publisher, may be admitted to Cosmoprof free for the purpose of reporting on the event. Pre-approval is required and admission to the show is at the sole discretion of Cosmoprof. For Cosmoprof press approval, please contact pr@cosmoprofna.com.

Yes, instructors and students may attend the show, but please keep in mind; this is not a typical hair show. The floor is business-to-business only with NO cash-and-carry sales and there is no technical hair or nail education on or off the show floor.

You will receive a registration confirmation via email. If you decide to add an additional class, need another confirmation, or visa letter (if applicable), log back into your registration and you will be taken to your dashboard. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service at: 1.800.335.7469 or customer.service@cosmoprofna.com

When arriving at the show, visit the Registration Desk or a Registration Kiosk to print your badge and receive a lanyard. Bring your registration email confirmation with you.ion on or off the show floor.

Any attendee observed to be distributing information and/or products or soliciting business in the aisles, in another company’s booth, or any public areas will have their badge(s) confiscated without refund and will be escorted from the building.

Yes, FedEx is located in the South Convention Center.

Yes, restaurants, cafes, and retail dining are conveniently located around and throughout the center.

Any attendee observed to be distributing information and/or products or soliciting business in the aisles, in another company’s booth, or any public areas will have their badge(s) confiscated without refund and will be escorted from the building.

Yes, parking is a maximum of $18.00 per day. The Convention Center parking garage is located on the south end of the building and can be accessed via Las Vegas Boulevard or Russell Road.

  • Bring a wheeled bag/cart? No, wheeled bags/carts are prohibited on the show floor. Bags larger than 12.15” are prohibited. Show Management reserves the right to inspect all bags.
  • Be a model? Cosmoprof does not hire models for the exhibiting companies as demonstrations on models are held to a minimum.
  • Bring my child? Children under the age of 18 (including infants) will not be permitted on the show floor or in classrooms for liability reasons. No exceptions. Thank you for your understanding as we keep your event safe and professional.
  • Bring my spouse/significant other/translator? Yes, a ticket must be purchased.
  • Bring my camera? No photography or videotaping of CPNA or its education classes is allowed without prior permission from Show Management.

DIGITAL TOOLS QUESTIONS

Visitors: Starting the week of May 11, all registered visitors will receive a welcome email from cosmoprofna@expoplatform.com, with the subject line 'Your Access To The Las Vegas Online Directory'.  This email includes the information needed to access personal profiles in the Online Directory. For anyone registering  after May 11, the email will be delivered within 48 hours. If you have not received the welcome email or you are having difficulty logging in contact customer.service@cosmoprofna.com

Please try checking your spam folders and searching for emails from cosmoprona@expoplatform.com with the subject line 'Your One Time Password for Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2026'.  If you are still unable to find the email, please contact customer service.  We can request the one-time password for you and provide over the phone or email.  The one-time password will then be viable for 2 hours.

For Visitors: Review the how-to guide (coming soon).

The week of May 11, all visitors will receive a welcome email with  information on how to access the Online Directory, featuring My Match.  My Match is a matchmaking tool that uses artificial intelligence to review participants profiles and activity in the online directory to suggest new connections.  The more you use the tool the smarter is gets at finding you the perfect match! Visitors can send messages and request meetings within the platform to facilitate new connections ahead of the show.

Be purposeful about who you message! Each visitor is allowed a maximum of 50 message sends and 30 meeting requests.  This does not include replies after the initial message is sent. The allotment is intended to limit “spamming”.

Visitors My Match How-To Guide: Coming Soon

Visitors: The information you provided when registering for the show populates in your profile.  If you think there is an error please contact customer.service@cosmoprofna.com.

Yes! The Cosmoprof North America mobile app will be updated to include the Las Vegas show the week of May 11.  The mobile app will include the features of the Online Directory, making planning and navigation of the show a seamless experience for all.

If you have the mobile app from a previous event, open and select "change event" from the menu to find the new Las Vegas 2026 edition. Learn More >>

Cosmoprof North America is committed to making sure that attendees, exhibitors and sponsors have the best possible experience at our events. We carefully select and vet all of our partners and vendors to provide the best services to all of our customers.

Official vendors are required for many of our events services, but not all. If you are approached by an outside vendor and are not clear about who they are, please contact Customer.service@cosmoprofna.com

MORE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Contact Customer Service at customer.service@cosmoprofna.com