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PCT 2026 Launches Pan-Asian Technology Platform Across China, Southeast Asia

The expansion represents a transition from a conference-based format to a broader regional technology infrastructure.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

PCT 2026 Personal Care Technology Series has initiated a comprehensive strategic upgrade, expanding into a year-round, multi-city, cross-border innovation platform spanning China and Southeast Asia.

The 2026 edition will connect major Chinese innovation hubs — Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Jinan — with Vietnam and Indonesia, forming a coordinated regional framework for scientific exchange, industrial collaboration and market integration within the personal care sector.

The expansion represents a transition from a conference-based format to a broader regional technology infrastructure.

Year-Round Industry Platform

PCT 2026 will host 12 high-level summits and forums covering the following:
• Skin biology and longevity research
• Beauty technology and AI-driven manufacturing
• Medical aesthetics integration
• Oral care and microbiome innovation
• Sustainable materials and packaging
• Digital transformation and smart manufacturing

The platform aims to integrate the full value chain, from mechanism research and formulation development to regulatory strategy, manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.

Dual-City Flagship Events

The annual flagship program will be held across two cities:

PCT 2026 Shanghai (July 8–9)
Focused on scientific advancement and global technology trends.
Concurrent: 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards Ceremony.

PCT 2026 Guangzhou (November 18–19)
Focused on industrial application and manufacturing transformation.
Concurrent: The 3rd Ringier Formulation Master Awards Ceremony.

The dual-city structure is designed to align scientific research capabilities with industrial execution.
ASEAN Expansion

PCT 2026 will also convene regional forums in:
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 19–20)
• Jakarta, Indonesia (Dec. 1–2)

Under the theme “Green Beauty, Sustainable Future,” the ASEAN forums will address sustainable raw materials, low-carbon manufacturing, and cross-border industry collaboration.

Industry Recognition

The Ringier Technology Innovation Awards and Ringier Formulation Master Awards will continue to recognize technological advancement and formulation excellence across the region.

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