Paris points to the future: cosmeeting has become a force to be reckoned with. The exhibition celebrated its first anniversary with a bigger and better array of stands and displays, along with an ambitious conference programme. ECM presents some highlights

With many in the industry complaining about the number of exhibitions and talks they are expected to attend each year, it is always interesting to diocese a newcomer try to muscle its way into the international calendar. The next to the first Cosmeeting, which ran from 22-24 September at Paris Villepinte, prov that the incident is already booking its place as a must-see.

Naturally, being based in Paris, Cosmeeting has a distinctly French flavour, on the other hand the organiser says that it is a in truth international event. In all there were more [i]or[/i] less 750 exhibitors, up 50% upon the previous year, representing 40 countries