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2024 is racing by, but the beauty industry events circuit is just heating up. We are just back from IECSC Vegas, and are already planning our next move.
With half the year behind us, there’s still a jam-packed calendar of must-attend events on the horizon. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a passionate enthusiast, or a business owner seeking inspiration, this guide to the biggest beauty events of the year’s second half is your ticket to staying ahead of the curve. Get ready to discover trends, network with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the world of beauty.
Your 2024 Beauty Networking Guide: 16 Top Events to Attend
The Aesthetic Show (TAS)
The Aesthetic Show (TAS) is an annual medical aesthetics conference held June 27-30, 2024 at the Wynn Las Vegas. It brings together a multispecialty faculty and audience to learn about the latest innovations, procedures, and practice management insights.
TAS offers an immersive, interdisciplinary experience with hands-on workshops, live demos, networking opportunities, and 20 CME credits.
Key reason to attend:
As a beauty business owner, attending TAS will allow you to stay at the forefront of medical aesthetics. You’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills from diverse specialties to expand your treatment offerings, improve outcomes, and grow your practice.
Key details:
– Date: June 27-30, 2024
– Location: Wynn Las Vegas
– Pricing:
Physicians, Advanced Providers, and Clinical Staff
(MD, DNP, FNP-C, ARNP, PA, PA-C, RN, LPN, Aesthetician)
Full Conference All Access Pass – $1,195
2 Day All Access – $975
1 Day All Access – $525
Practice Management Staff
(NON-HCP Staff that Work in a Practice)
Full Conference All Access Pass -$1,195
2 Day All Access -$975
1 Day All Access – $525
Residents/Students
Full Conference All Access Pass – $495
Industry
Full Conference All Access -$4,900
The Canada International Beauty Expo (CIBEx)
The Canada International Beauty Expo (CIBEx) is Canada’s foremost beauty trade show, taking place July 25-26, 2024 in Toronto. It’s the perfect opportunity for beauty business owners to showcase products, connect with buyers, and stay on top of the latest industry trends.
Key reasons to attend:
The event offers the opportunity to connect with over 1,500 potential buyers from retail, wholesale, and purchasing sectors. Attendees can explore new products and innovations from leading beauty brands, network with industry professionals and influencers, and gain valuable insights through speaker sessions and breakout discussions.
Event details:
– Dates: July 25-26, 2024 from 10am-5pm
– Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Hall, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario
– Pricing: Free to attend for visitors, exhibitor info here.
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA)
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is the leading B2B beauty trade show in the Americas. The event offers the entire beauty industry an opportunity to come together, make new relationships, and foster collaborations. CPNA serves as the premier launching pad for new beauty brands by introducing revolutionary technologies, product innovations, and new channels for manufacturing, packaging and distribution.
Key reason to attend:
As a beauty business owner, attending Cosmoprof North America is an excellent opportunity to discover cutting-edge products, make valuable industry connections, and stay on top of the latest trends shaping the future of beauty. It’s the perfect place to help grow your business.
Event details:
– Date: July 23-25, 2024
– Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
– Pricing:
One Day Package
Early Bird one day: $90 – After May 17th
Regular one day: $130
Three Day Package
Early bird three day: $130 – After June 5th
Regular three day: $185
Entrepreneurial Package(EAP)
Regular: $796
PBA EA: $646
PBA (Professional Beauty Association)
PBA one day: $72
PBA three day: $102
NY NOW
NY NOW is a major wholesale market event held twice a year at NYC’s Javits Center. It brings together brands and buyers in the gift, home, lifestyle, and fashion categories to network, discover new products, and grow their businesses. The event features inspiring speakers and supports emerging designers.
Key reason for to attend:
NY NOW has a dedicated Beauty & Wellness section where beauty brands can connect with top retail buyers to get their products into stores and grow wholesale revenue.
Event details:
– Dates: August 4-7, 2024
– Location: Javits Center, New York City
– Pricing: Free for Qualified Buyers
International Congress of Esthetics and Spa
The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa in Long Beach is the premier event for skincare and spa professionals to connect, learn and grow their business. With celebrity speakers, the latest treatments and technology, and valuable education, ICES Long Beach 2024 has everything beauty pros need to thrive.
Key reason to attend:
Dozens of expert lead workshops, and top beauty industry players make this a high value event to attend.
Event details:
– Date: August 18-19, 2024
– Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach CA
– Pricing: 1-day pass: $60 ($80 after 8/2/24) – 2-day pass: $80 ($100 after 8/2/24)
Newtopia Now
Newtopia Now is a new B2B trade event for the conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, taking place Aug 25-28, 2024 in Denver, CO. It offers a curated experience for brands, buyers, and changemakers to connect in meaningful ways and co-create the future of purpose-led CPG. The event features product neighborhoods, interactive content, networking opportunities, and visionary speakers.
Key reasons to attend:
Newtopia Now provides an opportunity for beauty brands to connect with influential buyers and retailers in the conscious CPG space. It’s a marketplace to showcase products, have meaningful conversations, and spend more time finding the right partners to grow your business.
Key details:
– Dates: August 25-28, 2024
– Location: Denver, Colorado
– Pricing: Early bird pricing available before July 9th
Face & Body
Face & Body is a premier skin care show celebrating its 30th year in 2024. It delivers world-class education to spa professionals through advanced sessions, product knowledge classes, and live demos on the bustling trade show floor. The 2024 theme is “Next Gen Beauty”, focusing on boundary-pushing innovations in products and devices. Face & Body has partnered with MedEsthetics and WellSpa 360 to provide a comprehensive skin & wellness approach. The co-located Nailpro Nail Show offers the latest in nail education, products, trends and live competitions.
Key reasons to attend:
As a beauty business owner, Face & Body is an opportunity to expand your knowledge, discover cutting-edge products and devices, and network with spa, medical aesthetics, and wellness professionals – all to enhance your business.
Key details
– Dates: September 8 – 9 2024
– Location: Safe Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, Californial
– Pricing:
2-Day Advanced Education with Expo Hall Access
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $250
Regular Rate: $280
Onsite Rate: $320
1-Day Advanced Education with Expo Hall Access
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $150
Regular Rate: $180
Onsite Rate: $220
2-Day Expo Hall Only
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $65
Regular Rate: $80
Onsite Rate: $115
1-Day Expo Hall Only
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $45
Regular Rate: $55
Onsite Rate: $80
Nailpro Nail Show
The Nailpro Nail Show offers extensive education for nail professionals to build their business, improve skills, discover new techniques, and network with industry peers. Co-located with the Face & Body skincare show, it features advanced education, product knowledge sessions, and the Nailpro Master Challenge competition. The 2024 theme is “Next Gen Beauty”, focusing on innovative products and pushing boundaries.
Key reason to attend:
Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your nail business with cutting-edge education, products, techniques and technology.
Key details:
Dates: September 8 – 9 2024
Location: Safe Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, California
Pricing: 2-Day Advanced Education with Expo Hall Access
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $250
Regular Rate: $280
Onsite Rate: $320
1-Day Advanced Education with Expo Hall Access
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $150
Regular Rate: $180
Onsite Rate: $220
2-Day Expo Hall Only
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $65
Regular Rate: $80
Onsite Rate: $115
1-Day Expo Hall Only
Early Bird Rate (ends July 15): $45
Regular Rate: $55
Onsite Rate: $80
Ultimate Women's Expo -Dallas
The Dallas Ultimate Women’s Expo is the perfect opportunity for beauty brands to connect face-to-face with thousands of women who have extraordinary spending power. Women control over 85% of consumer spending and are always on the lookout for the latest beauty products and services for themselves and their loved ones.
Key reasons to attend:
The Ultimate Women’s Expo Dallas provides a platform for introducing your brand to a new customer base. You can create excitement and drive sales through product demonstrations, sampling, and exclusive promotions. Additionally, the event facilitates networking opportunities with other businesses within the beauty sector.
Event details:
– Date: September 7-8, 2024 at the Irving Convention Center
– Location: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Premiere San Antonio
Premiere San Antonio is the ultimate beauty experience coming to Texas on September 15-16, 2024. This premier event connects beauty professionals with top brands, world-class education, and the latest products. Attendees can explore a dynamic mix of exhibits and education across hair, nails, skincare, and barbering. Exciting show highlights include the Main Stage, Barber Stage, hands-on workshops, and competitions.
Key reasons to attend:
As a beauty business owner, Premiere San Antonio is a great opportunity to stay up-to-date with the hottest industry trends, learn from top educators, discover innovative products, and network with other beauty professionals.
Event details
– Date: September 15-16, 2024
– Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
– Pricing: Early Bird Rates: Student – $45 / Professional – $65
Premiere Columbus
Premiere Columbus is a must-attend beauty trade show event for licensed professionals in the hair, nail, and skincare industries. Held on September 29-30, 2024 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this exclusive event offers unparalleled networking opportunities, world-class education, and the chance to discover the latest trends and products from top brands.
Key reason to attend:
As a beauty business owner, attending Premiere Columbus allows you to stay ahead of the curve, learn new techniques, find exciting products, and ultimately grow your business.
Event details:
– Dates: September 29-30, 2024
– Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, USA.
– Pricing: Early Bird Rates: Student – $45 / Professional – $65
Black Beauty Expo - Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Black Beauty Expo, happening September 29, 2024, is the #1 show for black creative entrepreneurs in the hair, fashion, photography, modeling and makeup industries. This expo celebrates the culture of black beauty.
Key reason to attend:
Don’t miss out on the top show for black creative entrepreneurs to showcase your business, network, and learn from industry experts all in one place!
Event details:
– Date: September 29, 2024
– Location: 3700 Wendell Dr SW Suite 22, Atlanta, GA 30336
– Pricing: $30 – $50
LASHCONference
The LASHCONference, the world’s premier business conference for lash artists, returns to Anaheim, CA on October 11-14, 2024. This can’t-miss event helps lash professionals connect with their community, get inspired, and grow their businesses through expert speakers, networking events, a huge trade show, and more.
Key reason to attend:
Learn from top experts in business, marketing and customer service who will share cutting-edge tools and strategies to boost your lash artistry skills and elevate your business to new heights.
Key details:
– Dates: October 11-14, 2024
– Location: Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
– Pricing: Early bird general admission ticket price: $847 (price increases Aug 9th)
IECSC Florida
The International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida is the premier event for wellness education, bringing together spa and wellness professionals to discover the latest products, technologies, and industry relationships. Attendees can access valuable conference education to advance their skills, free brand-specific training, and special show pricing from hundreds of exhibitors in the exhibit hall
Key reason to attend:
Beauty business owners can invest in their success by discovering cutting-edge products and equipment, accessing professional education, and connecting with premier brands to grow their business – all in one place.
Key details:
– Date: October 13-14, 2024
– Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center
IMAGE Expo Houston
The IMAGE Expo in Houston is the premier beauty industry event of the year, happening October 27-28, 2024 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This must-attend show brings together over 130 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and innovations in hair, makeup, nails, skincare and more.
Key reason to attend:
Connect with 1000s of cutting-edge beauty brands and find everything you need to take your business to the next level, all under one roof. 85% of attendees come every year and 92% recommend attending.
Event details:
– Dates: October 27-28, 2024
– Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston TX
Beauty Connect LA
Beauty Connect LA 2024 is a valuable event for beauty brands, investors, retailers and industry leaders to network, partner and accelerate growth. With 600+ attendees, 1-2-1 meetings, 50+ speakers and 10 hours of socials across 3 content-packed days, it’s the ultimate beauty community for unlocking explosive growth secrets.
Key reasons to attend:
Make connections to skyrocket your brand – link up with future investors, position yourself for strategic partnerships with beauty giants, and nail those meaningful retailer connections to boost your distribution.
Event details:
– Date: October 28-30, 2024
– Location: Los Angeles
– Pricing: Indie Brands & Retailers – $1099
Consumer Brands/Multinationals – $1,599
Investors – $1,599
PBA Executive Summit
The PBA Executive Summit, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is a must-attend event for beauty industry leaders. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, salon & spa owners to connect, collaborate and gain insights to navigate the evolving beauty landscape. With visionary keynote speakers covering topics like AI, neurocommunication, and the power of unplugging, attendees will leave inspired with actionable takeaways to elevate their business.
Key reasons to attend:
Beauty business owners will gain valuable industry insights and strategies to increase sales and stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing landscape.
Event details:
– Dates: November 11-12, 2024
– Location: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix AZ
– Pricing: Early bird options – $829 for PBA Business and Salon & Spa Members / $1,429 for Non-Members
