FLSCC December 2026 Meeting

Celebrate, Connect & Give Back!

FLSCC December 2026 Meeting: Celebrate, Connect & Give Back!

Event Highlights: 

• Connect with fellow formulators, R&D professionals, suppliers, consultants, students, and beauty and personal care industry colleagues while enjoying a relaxed end-of-year gathering. 
• Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support our holiday toy drive and help make the season brighter for local children.
• Enter to Win: Sunscreen Symposium Raffle - Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a raffle connected to the upcoming FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium. More raffle details and prize information will be shared at the event.

Registration Link: FLSCC December 2026 Monthly Meeting

Speaker: Melissa Hago -Trend Forecaster & Market Research Consultant

Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahago/

Melissa Hago is a Trend Forecaster & Market Researcher with 20+ years of experience identifying emerging cultural shifts and translating them into actionable, category-defining insights. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, consumer behavior, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle, helping brands anticipate what’s next and understand why it matters.

Known for connecting macro trends with meaningful consumer signals, Melissa brings a culturally informed, research-driven perspective to trend forecasting and strategic insight. She works with brands and organizations to uncover emerging opportunities, shape innovation, and stay ahead of rapidly evolving consumer expectations.

Melissa is also an avid public speaker and sought-after industry expert, whose insights have been featured and quoted in leading publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, CEW Beauty News, Beauty Independent, Dazed Beauty, NYLON, BeautyMatter, and more. 

Melissa has traveled extensively across more than 50 countries, immersing herself in global cultures and providing on-the-ground coverage of international events, trade shows, and emerging trends. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and holds a certificate in Fashion Makeup Artistry from The Makeup Designory.

Sponsors: Reach out to any FLSCC Board member if you are interested in sponsoring.

Looking Ahead: 2027 Sunscreen Symposium - The FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium returns in September 2027 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Details on registration, sponsorships, and dates to remember will be introduced.