EVENT PROGRAMMING

Nairobi Beauty Week brings together beauty founders, creatives, brands, and consumers for two days of learning, discovery, and connection. The program blends business, creativity, innovation, and immersive beauty experiences across the expo floor and stage.

Innovation, Culture & Commerce

Focuses on entrepreneurship, brand building, and the business side of beauty in Nairobi and beyond.

DAY 1

DAY 2

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Registration & Expo Opens

  • Guest arrival, badge collection, and expo floor access
    Guest arrival, badge collection, and expo floor access

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Official Opening

  • Opening remarks and introduction to Nairobi Beauty Week
    Opening remarks and introduction to Nairobi Beauty Week

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Panel 1: The Business of Beauty – Breaking into New Markets and Scaling African Brands

  • Insights on expansion, brand growth, funding, and global market entry
    Insights on expansion, brand growth, funding, and global market entry

  • Speakers: Brenda Ayuma · Dr Joyce · Makeup City

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Business & Discovery Hour

  • Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking between brands, buyers, and attendees
    Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking between brands, buyers, and attendees

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Brand-led Education Sessions

  • Selected vendors host short education sessions showcasing products, services, and innovation
    Selected vendors host short education sessions showcasing products, services, and innovation

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Masterclass Sessions

  • Practical beauty education sessions and innovation-focused demonstrations
    Practical beauty education sessions and innovation-focused demonstrations

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Expo Wrap & Final Discovery

  • Final exploration of the expo floor and Day 1 closing remarks
    Final exploration of the expo floor and Day 1 closing remarks

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Registration & Expo Opens

  • Guest arrival, vendor walk-through, media and influencer check-in
    Guest arrival, vendor walk-through, media and influencer check-in

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Panel 2: The Future of African Beauty – Technology, Culture & Global Influence

  • Conversations on beauty technology, digital platforms, cultural storytelling, and Africa’s growing global beauty footprint
    Conversations on beauty technology, digital platforms, cultural storytelling, and Africa’s growing global beauty footprint

11:45 – 12:30 PM

Brand-led Education Sessions

  • Short-form education sessions hosted by selected vendors
    Short-form education sessions hosted by selected vendors

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Business & Discovery Hour

  • Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking across the expo floor
    Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking across the expo floor

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Beauty Marketplace App Launch & Live Demo

  • Official launch and live demonstration of the Beauty Marketplace App, including features and interactive tools
    Official launch and live demonstration of the Beauty Marketplace App, including features and interactive tools

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Masterclass Sessions

  • Skill-based beauty masterclasses and professional demonstrations
    Skill-based beauty masterclasses and professional demonstrations

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Expo Wrap & Final Discovery

  • Final expo experience, closing remarks, and farewell
    Final expo experience, closing remarks, and farewell

DAY 1

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Registration & Expo Opens

  • Guest arrival, badge collection, and expo floor access
    Guest arrival, badge collection, and expo floor access

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Official Opening

  • Opening remarks and introduction to Nairobi Beauty Week
    Opening remarks and introduction to Nairobi Beauty Week

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Panel 1: The Business of Beauty – Breaking into New Markets and Scaling African Brands

  • Insights on expansion, brand growth, funding, and global market entry
    Insights on expansion, brand growth, funding, and global market entry

  • Speakers: Phoina · Dr Joyce · Makeup City

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Business & Discovery Hour

  • Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking between brands, buyers, and attendees
    Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking between brands, buyers, and attendees

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Brand-led Education Sessions

  • Selected vendors host short education sessions showcasing products, services, and innovation
    Selected vendors host short education sessions showcasing products, services, and innovation

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Masterclass Sessions

  • Practical beauty education sessions and innovation-focused demonstrations
    Practical beauty education sessions and innovation-focused demonstrations

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Expo Wrap & Final Discovery

  • Final exploration of the expo floor and Day 1 closing remarks
    Final exploration of the expo floor and Day 1 closing remarks

DAY 2

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Registration & Expo Opens

  • Guest arrival, vendor walk-through, media and influencer check-in
    Guest arrival, vendor walk-through, media and influencer check-in

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Panel 2: The Future of African Beauty – Technology, Culture & Global Influence

  • Conversations on beauty technology, digital platforms, cultural storytelling, and Africa’s growing global beauty footprint
    Conversations on beauty technology, digital platforms, cultural storytelling, and Africa’s growing global beauty footprint

11:45 – 12:30 PM

Brand-led Education Sessions

  • Short-form education sessions hosted by selected vendors
    Short-form education sessions hosted by selected vendors

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Business & Discovery Hour

  • Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking across the expo floor
    Product launches, networking, and curated matchmaking across the expo floor

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Beauty Marketplace App Launch & Live Demo

  • Official launch and live demonstration of the Beauty Marketplace App, including features and interactive tools
    Official launch and live demonstration of the Beauty Marketplace App, including features and interactive tools

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Masterclass Sessions

  • Skill-based beauty masterclasses and professional demonstrations
    Skill-based beauty masterclasses and professional demonstrations

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Expo Wrap & Final Discovery

  • Final expo experience, closing remarks, and farewell
    Final expo experience, closing remarks, and farewell

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