Summit Events Ltd, known for running high-quality B2B networking events globally, has sold its Sun and Anti-Ageing conferences to HPCi Media Ltd.
The Sun Protection Conference has been running biennially since 1993 and is one of the leading events in the industry calendar.
The Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference launched in 2008 also runs biennially, in the alternate year, and provides an in-depth analytical review of this vibrant and ever-changing industry.
HPCi Media – the publisher of the Cosmetics Business and Pure Beauty titles – is a specialist in the personal care industry.
The acquisition is a seamless fit with HPCi Media’s extensive experience in personal care and events, and the deal will add value to both events while enhancing and enriching HPCi Media’s portfolio.
Louise Burns, Managing Director of HPCi Media, commented: “This sale represents an exciting new chapter for both businesses.
“HPCi Media is looking forward to bringing its expertise to these gold-standard conferences to ensure the quality is maintained, whilst also looking towards growth to reach their full potential.”
Divesting the Sun and Anti-Ageing conferences will enable Summit Events to fully focus on its core portfolio of industry-leading events supporting Human Resource professionals.
Sue Trousdale, CEO of Summit Events, adds: “Summit Events believes that it has taken these events as far as possible and that they are now poised for the next stage of their growth and development.
“I am confident the conferences will flourish under HPCi Media’s ownership, unlocking growth opportunities via the network and knowledge of scientific professionals in the Personal Care industry.
“Summit would like to thank all of its customers and partners for their support over the last 30 years.”
Summit Events and HPCi Media are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for delegates, sponsors, clients and partners of both the Sun Protection Conference and The Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference.
The companies will work closely during the handover to maintain the world-class quality and integrity of the conferences.
The 17th Sun Protection Conference will take place 24-25 June at the Royal College of Physicians, London.