Following the significant success of previous years, Phorest, the global salon, spa and clinic software company, is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated 10th annual Salon Owners Summit in 2026.
This landmark event, themed "Thrive: The human experience, powered by technology," will gather hundreds of salon and clinic owners from around the world at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ireland, on Saturday and Sunday, January 25th & 26th, 2026. This two-day summit promises a deep dive into inspiration, education, and strategic business growth, demystifying how technology and AI can support and elevate a human-first business.
Phorest is proud to announce Caroline Hirons, the internationally acclaimed skincare expert, author, and entrepreneur, as one of its main keynote speakers. Caroline's journey from skincare enthusiast to multi-award-winning consultant and brand owner, including her groundbreaking Skin Rocks, embodies the spirit of innovation and community.
Renowned for her honest, science-backed approach and ability to redefine consumer skincare, Caroline doesn't just advise; she shapes trends and builds empires, having cultivated one of the beauty industry's largest and most trusting communities. Her invaluable insights and unique perspective will undoubtedly ignite passion and drive business forward for attendees and empower salon and clinic owners to thrive in a technologically advanced landscape.
Generating an electrifying atmosphere, the Phorest Salon Owners Summit draws business owners from the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, and many other countries, solidifying its status as an unmissable fixture in the industry's calendar. From first look at the latest innovations in software to high energy networking and knowledge sharing with the brightest businesses in the world, it’s an experiential growth programme for salon, spa and clinic leaders packed into two days.
Early Bird tickets are now available to secure your place at this unmissable event.
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More about Phorest
Phorest Salon 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 10,000 businesses globally and over 100,000 beauty professionals across 10 regions. In the United States, Phorest is proud to be the most popular software among Salon Today's Top 200 Winners.
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.
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