Phorest unveils full line-up for Salon Owners Summit 2026

Phorest has announced its full speaker line-up, agenda insights and workshop themes for its Salon Owners Summit 2026, which is taking place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on 25-26 January.

The event is centered around the theme Thrive: The Human Experience Powered by Technology, and is expected to attract an audience of over 600 global salon and clinic owners. 

According to the salon software company, the two-day programme has been 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 unveiling of the initial feature drop in the new PhorestAI suite. Attendees will receive an exclusive first look at this new functionality, which is designed to support their businesses, while maintaining brand integrity and client experience.

Meanwhile, the speaker line-up and topics include 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; Erin Kuhn Bhansali – Profit Playbook: Success Stories That Actually Work; Heather Bagby – Balanced and Beautiful: Leaning into Happiness; and Calvin Stovall –  The Art of the WOW Experience: The Five-Star Customer Formula.

In addition to the line-up of speakers, the agenda features Masterclass Deep Dives and numerous Phorest-led Custom Seisiún Streams. These focused sessions will aim to provide attendees with hands-on insight into the latest Phorest innovations, key industry trends and data-driven business strategies for immediate implementation.