On January 26 and 27, 2026, hundreds of salon owners from around the world will come together in The Dublin Royal Convention Centre for Phorest's 10th annual Salon Owners Summit.

Phorest, a leading provider of salon and med spa software solutions, recently announced the full speaker lineup, detailed agenda insights, and high-value workshop themes for its highly anticipated Salon Owners Summit 2026. The Summit is centered around the key theme - Thrive: The Human Experience Powered by Technology.

Positioned as Europe's premier growth-driven event for the hair, beauty, and medi-aesthetic industries, this sold-out Summit is set to attract an audience of more than 600 global salon and clinic owners. The two-day program is meticulously curated to deliver not just inspiration, but tangible strategies for growth across the vital pillars of client, team, and finance.

A core feature of the 2026 event is the exclusive unveiling of the initial feature drop in the new PhorestAI suite. Attendees will receive an exclusive first look at this brand new functionality that will support their business while maintaining brand integrity and client experience.

Full Speaker Lineup and Agenda Insights

The 2026 lineup is curated to deliver practical business lessons, equipping owners with the knowledge to thrive in an evolving market. This year, the Summit will feature prominent industry leaders and international experts to provide delegates with actionable strategies:

Heather Bagby - Balanced and Beautiful: Leaning into Happiness

Practical strategies for leaders to prioritize mental wellbeing, cultivate work-life balance, and foster a culture of happiness within the team.

Calvin Stovall - The Art of the WOW Experience: The Five-Star Customer Formula

Learning the actionable framework for delivering exceptional, memorable service that guarantees client loyalty and drives premium retention.

Erin Kuhn Bhansali - Profit Playbook: Success Stories That Actually Work 

Making finance simple, visual, and applicable.

Joining these headliners are a roster of global experts delivering high-value insights across key business pillars:

• Caroline Hirons - Building a High-Performing Salon Culture

• Katie Piper - Resilience & Vision: The Power of Perspective

• Dr. Lollie Mancey - The Ethical Edge: Demystifying AI Ethics

In addition to the incredible lineup of keynote speakers, the agenda is packed with focused-learning streams through exclusive Masterclass Deep Dives and numerous Phorest-led Custom Seisiún (the Irish language word for "session") Streams. These focused sessions provide attendees with hands-on insight into the latest Phorest innovations, key industry trends, and data-driven business strategies for immediate implementation. To access the full agenda, visit https://www.salonownersummit.com/agenda

Event Details

Phorest Salon Owners Summit 2026 - Thrive: The Human Experience Powered by Technology
Dates: Sunday, January 25 & Monday January 26, 2026
Location: Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ireland

Tickets are now sold out! Join the waitlist here.

About Phorest: Phorest Software was born on the salon floor and bred to help salon, spa and clinic owners and their teams thrive. Founded by CEO Ronan Perceval in Dublin, Ireland, in 2004, Phorest has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the hair and beauty industry and is honoured among the Deloitte Fast 50. Phorest serves nearly 12,000 businesses globally and over 160,000 beauty professionals across 11 regions. In the United States, Phorest is proud to be the most popular software among Salon Today's Top 200 Honorees. 

For two decades, Phorest has been a passionate partner for salons, spas, clinics, and barbershops. Phorest’s technology integrates into every element of running a salon, covering appointments, staff management, marketing, reporting, and payments. The company lives and breathes the hair and beauty industry, actively collaborating with salon teams daily. This collaboration allows Phorest to develop innovative solutions that help salons work more efficiently, improve their customer experience and grow their businesses.

Phorest employs nearly 400 people in offices in Ireland, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Canada, and the US. Its Board of Directors includes significant industry players and independent directors Paolo Braguzzi, former CEO of Davines Group, and Janna Ronert, Founder and former CEO of Image Skincare. The expanding Board of Directors includes individuals with diverse experience, such as Barry Mulligan, a partner at Tribal.vc; Olivia Leonard, Senior Director, Business Product Marketing, EMEA Instagram; Jonathan Klahr, Growth Equity Investor at SGE; and Colin Day, Founder and former CEO at iCIMS.