01/23/2026
🎤 WPC 2026 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT🎤
World Perfumery Congress is thrilled to announce our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Walter Johnsen, Global Vice President of Product Development & Fine Fragrance Designer at Interparfums, Inc.
We could not be more honored to welcome one of the fragrance industry’s most visionary leaders as we open an exciting new chapter of WPC. Walter’s career spans artistry, innovation, and global impact shaping some of the world’s most successful fragrance brands and inspiring generations across the industry.
With a remarkable journey that includes senior leadership roles at Interparfums, P & G Prestige Beaute GmbH, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics GmbH, and Coty International, Walter has built and led global teams across more than 120 countries, playing a pivotal role in transforming Cosmopolitan Cosmetics into the world’s 5th largest fragrance company. Trained in Grasse, and deeply rooted in the craft from flower to final juice, his expertise bridges creative mastery with commercial excellence.
A true architect of modern fragrance development, Walter Johnsen brings perspective, passion, and vision, making his keynote a must-attend moment at WPC 2026.
Join us in Monterey, California (June 23-25) as we celebrate innovation, leadership, and the future of fragrance.
Register by January 31 for best rates: https://lnkd.in/eDCPV2sn