Beauty Conferences in France

France is home to some of the most respected beauty and aesthetics conferences in the world, and the season runs from the depths of winter through to early summer, with an autumn highlight in Paris.

IMCAS World Congress sets the tone each January at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, a trade only meeting for aesthetic medicine and skincare with an international faculty and audience. February brings the Congrès International Esthétique and Spa to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with a conference programme for estheticians, spa teams and beauty professionals. In the spring, AMWC moves to Cannes, where the Palais des Festivals hosts conference sessions, education and awards for aesthetic medicine. AIME Congress returns to the Palais des Congrès in June with business events and education on aesthetics. In the autumn, MCB by Beauté Sélection adds conference sessions on hair and beauty to its trade show at Porte de Versailles.

Every beauty conference in France is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can build your learning calendar.

Getting to the congresses

The Palais des Congrès de Paris, home to IMCAS and AIME, is at Porte Maillot on Metro Line 1 and the RER. Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is on Metro Line 12 and the T2 and T3a trams. For AMWC, fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and continue to Cannes by train or coach, and the Palais des Festivals is right on the seafront.

Where to stay

Hotels around Porte Maillot and in the 17th arrondissement are closest to the Palais des Congrès, and some are directly connected to the conference centre. In Cannes, staying on or near La Croisette means you can walk to sessions and enjoy the seafront in the evening.

Getting the most from a French congress

• Register early, as fees often rise closer to the date and workshops can sell out.
• Bring proof of your profession, as IMCAS, AMWC and several others are trade only.
• Download the congress app or programme in advance and plan your sessions.
• Leave time for the exhibition, which is part of the learning at every congress.