MATTER & MERIT
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Luminous Beauty Congress 2026

What to expect in Orlando

Before the halls open, here is what attendees, exhibitors, and planners should know about the 2026 edition.

M. Calder · 2026-02-01

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Convention hall with beauty and craft vendor booths under warm exhibition lighting.

Luminous Beauty Congress returns to Orlando with three halls, professional education days, and a public finale. Matter & Merit will observe craft and permanent-jewelry vendors in Hall C.

Who Should Attend

Licensed beauty professionals and retailers early in the week; consumers and influencers on the public day. Permanent-jewelry studios should target Hall C craft pavilion.

What We Will Observe

Vendor documentation practices, chain sourcing claims, crowd flow, and whether education programming matches marketing positioning.