PAST SPEAKERS
Each year we host some of the most innovative minds in the salon industry and beyond. Our choice of speakers and panelists is always aligned to the theme and provides fresh insights into our industry.
2026 Speakers
Medical Director, Visionary Leader, Integrative Oncology Pioneer
Shifting our thinking from treating symptoms to healing the root cause.
DR. CONNEALY
International Bestselling Author, Poet, and Writer
Empowering insights on self-awareness and personal growth. Known for her work on self-inquiry, personal growth, and mindfulness.
BRIANNA WIEST
BRAD STULBERG
Author & Coach on health,
well-being, and sustainable excellence.
What helps you thrive under pressure? Changing the way we think about achievement.
Professor of Psychology,
Co-Director of the Greater Good Science Center & Author
Author of AWE - the new science of everyday wonder & how it can transform your life
DACHER KELTNER
Founder of Asian Efficiency & Business Advisor
Simplifying the way we use technology and AI to work smarter, streamline systems, and unlock peak productivity.
THANH PHAM
Beauty Industry Executive & Certified Financial Educator
Empowering beauty professionals to build lasting wealth and financial confidence—bridging the gap between creativity and financial freedom.
ANNA MANUKYAN
ANDI ALLEMAN
Founder, Oui, We Studio & Casa Noon Beauty
Helping creatives use Human Design to unlock their best selves—blending intuition, strategy, and soul-led systems to build brands that flow and flourish.
CraftHairdresser, CoFounder Hairbrained
GERARD SCARPACI
Hair Artist & Digital Brand Strategist
JEREMY PUGH
STEVE REISS
Leadership in marketing, communications, data, and technology at Pivot Point
Owner, Citrus Salon and Director of Qnity
CANDICE GLIATTO
Senior Vice President Global Artistry Aveda
ANTOINETTE BEENDERS
Co-founder and Lead Barber at the Parker
MICAH NICKENS
CEO, Creative Director of Imaginal Marketing Group
KATHLEEN TURPEL
Owner, Pure Salon Spa & Purefessor, Aveda Business College
LAURA WATKINS
2025 Speakers
Main Stage & Breakout
No Gatekeeping Smart Girl &
Creating obsession-worthy personal brands
ANDI ALLEMAN
LIGHT WATKINS
Main Stage & Breakout
Helps people access their potential from the inside-out
ALUA ARTHUR
Main Stage & Breakout
NYT bestselling author & certified death doula
BEN NEMTIN
Main Stage & Breakout
NY Times Bestseller & Inspiring you to live without regret
MICHELLE JOHNSTON
Main Stage & Breakout
Helping leaders build cultures of connection that drive results
Main Stage & Breakout
Helps heart-led leaders make money changing lives
ELIZABETH FAYE
Main Stage & Breakout
Keynote Speaker & Biologist
Transformer of stress to rocket fuel
Main Stage & Breakout
Podcaster, consultant, & industry futurist with a passion for AI innovation
GORDON MILLER
VANESSA FITZGERALD
Main Stage & Breakout
Healer through Cellular Nutrition Therapy
Breakout
Kopsa Otte CPAs deliver value by staying ahead of ever-changing regulations, driven by the belief that "Knowledge is Power."
APRIL MCDANIEL