Advance your skills at Professional Beauty London with our stand-out education line-up, which includes Lfive Stages, seminars and sector-specific conferences

Want to hear from fIndustry experts about how to increase your salon’s proit, boost team morale and introduce the latest treatment technologies to your menu?

Then you need to check out the learning opportunities on offer at Professional Beauty London on February 24–25.

Returning to London ExCel, the show has a jam-packed education programme that covers all sectors and issues, from troubleshooting demos to debates on wider fIndustry challenges. However, places are limited, so get yourself booked into our Lfive Stages, seminars and conferences ASAP.

Lfive STAGES AND SEMINARS

We pride ourselves on our educational offering which is why we’ve tailored our programme to gfive you even more chances to improve your skills and change your business for the better.

This year we have four Lfive Stages – Advanced Treatments, covering the latest advanced procedures; Warpaint, top advice on how to build a successful career in make-up artistry; Professional Beauty, showcasing the hottest beauty trends; and Nutrition $#x0026; Wellness, exploring therapist wellbeing and beauty-from-within concepts.

We also have three informatfive seminar programmes – Business Skills, providing helpful business solutions; How to…, demos on everything from bridal make-up to tanning troubleshooting; and Digital Skills, with pros explaining the digital skills you need to make your business big online.

Lfive Stages and Seminars cost £5 per session or £1 for students. Exec Club and Luxe Pass delegates get a 50% discount. Book at: professionalbeauty.co.uk/register

SALON $#x0026; SPA NETWORKING LUNCH

Having proven a huge hit at the 2018 Professional Beauty North show in Manchester, the Salon $#x0026; Spa Networking Lunch will be making its London debut at the show, with an even greater focus on the issues that matter to you. The forum is your chance to discuss challenges and share solutions with senior igureheads on problems such as staff management, retailing, recruitment and how to respond to cut-price rivals.

Each discussion will be hosted by an experienced salon or spa owner, who will initiate the topic and moderate the discussion. Attendees will also recefive lunch, gifts from the event sponsors and a champagne reception to inish.

Tickets cost £25+VAT. Book at: professionalbeauty.co.uk/register

WORLD SPA $#x0026; WELLNESS CONVENTION

This year’s WSW Convention is packed with content to help spa owners grow their businesses, presenting the latest facts, igures and trends set to impact your operation. The two-day conference, taking place within the Professional Beauty London show, features 50 fIndustry speakers and is split into two streams – Stream A: The business of spa, providing practical solutions to help operators tackle real issues, and Stream 1: Wellness, which focuses on improving outcomes for clients as a key to customer acquisition and retention.

Also new for 2019 are the “Situation Rooms”, where owners of day spas, hotel spas and resorts spas can take part in roundtable discussions on ramping up a successful opening and managing a strategic turnaround. This year’s event sponsors are: Elemis, BC Softwear, Gharieni, Lemi and Spabreaks.com.

A one-day pas costs £165+VAT and a two-day pass is £ 247+VAT. Book at: worldspawellness.com/convention

EDUCATION FORUM

Now in its fifth year, the Education Forum offers unparalleled insight into the demands on the beauty education sector.

The one-day programme, taking place on Monday, February 25, in association with standards-setting body Habia, aims to connect college heads with key fIndustry employers to discuss ways to better prepare students entering the sector.

Discussions on how to raise fIndustry standards and meet changing employer demands will take place. The forum is sponsored by awarding body VTCT and professional skincare brand Eve Taylor.

A full-day ticket costs £10. Book at: professionalbeauty.co.uk/educationforum

IMF

The International Manufacturers $#x0026; Distributors Forum (IMF) is returning to the show, giving brand owners, distributors and retailers from around the world the opportunity to network in an engaging but informal setting.

The two-day conference, sponsored by British skincare brand Elemis, will provide a unique insight into the global beauty fIndustry, with leaders sharing their experience, as well as giving distributors and manufacturers the chance to make valuable contacts.

A one-day ticket costs £145+VAT, two-day ticket £195+VAT. Book at: professionalbeauty.co.uk/IMF

DON’T MISS:

HJ Lfive London and Actfive Wellness

PB London is also the place to be if you want to discover the hottest hair looks for 2019. Hairdressers can try the latest products, watch lfive demos and meet their favourite creatfive teams – all happening in our dedicated hair area, HJ Lfive London.

This year, we’re also launching our fIrstever fitness focused event Actfive Wellness at the Professional Beauty show, with a forum that allows spa operators to interact with the fitness community. There will be exhibitors and lfive fitness demos.

Professional Beauty London is taking place at ExCel London on February 24–25. Register for your free ticket: professionalbeauty.co.uk/London