Registration will be open from 9:00am-3:00pm and you can pick up your badge onsite to join the fun! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet new people and learn new things!

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee while mingling with our sponsors!

Let's kick off MODERN SALON Boot Camp! This session will set the stage for an exciting day of business building with beauty professionals.

Speaker:
Anne Moratto, MODERN SALON

Clients don’t just buy services—they buy connection. In this class, we’ll unpack how keeping the human element front and center builds trust, boosts retention, and fuels long-term success behind the chair.

Speaker:
Nina Tulio, Oligo Professionnel

Blake Reed Evans (he/him/his) is an award-winning hairstylist, salon owner, and global educator based in Tampa, Florida. With over a decade of experience in professional education, Blake is known for delivering high-impact classes that blends technical excellence with real-world strategies stylists can actually use.

Blake is going to talk to us about AI in the salon—how to use it to save time, and how to make friends with AI.

Speaker:
Blake Reed Evans, Shear Art Salons

Something stylish is coming! We’re shaping this session. Check back soon for all the details.

Moderator:
Kelly Westbrook, MY SALON Suite

Panelists:

Fuel up with a delicious lunch while connecting with top industry vendors!

If you’re anything like the majority of salon and spa owners, including me, you probably drag your feet when it comes to social media. Instagram? TikTok? Facebook? Bleh. But you also know that social media is a must in today’s industry. Here’s why you need this class:

• Learn how to create a content plan that makes knowing what to post next a breeze

• Create a constant stream of new clients on social 

• Discover the top money-making strategies of social media 

• Make social media a regular part of your business (and maybe even learn to love it a little)

Speaker:
Ashley Mitchell, Empowering You Consulting

Erin Kuhn Bhansali—President of Qnity companies and host of the MONEY O2 Podcast—will expose the money mindset challenges plaguing beauty professionals and give you the tools to break through them.

In 30 minutes, you'll discover:

• How your own beliefs about money could be holding you back

• Eye-opening industry data that will shock you

• The 5 core money metrics every solopreneur must know

• Immediate action steps to transform your financial reality

Leave with a fresh money story, tactical tools, and the confidence to master the numbers that drive your business success.

This isn't theory—it's your financial breakthrough in 30 minutes.

Speaker:
Erin Kuhn Bhansali, Qnity

Laura Watkins will share her deeply personal and inspiring journey of mental health recovery, business leadership, and creative resilience. As the author of Something Feels Off: Thriving in Life & Business Beyond a Mental Health Crisis, Laura opens up about her struggles behind the scenes while showcasing how vulnerability can fuel strength. Her session will be a reminder to everyone that when 'something feels off' you are not alone, and there is always help. 

Speaker:
Laura Watkins, Pure Salon Spa

Something stylish is coming! We’re shaping this session. Check back soon for all the details.

Let’s raise a glass to an unforgettable experience! Join us for a celebratory champagne toast sponsored by MY SALON Suite.

A perfect send-off to connect, celebrate, and toast to the future!