Salon Owners Summit attracts record figures

Salon management brand Phorest wrapped its largest Salon Owners Summit to date, drawing a record 750 salon, spa and clinic professionals.

Centred on the theme “Thrive: The Human Experience, Powered by Technology,” the two-day summit showcased the launch of the new Phorest AI suite, designed to streamline admin, support teams and strengthen client connections rather than replace human expertise.

Attendees also heard from speakers including Caroline Hirons, Dr Lollie Mancey, Erin Kuhn Bashani and Calvin Stovall, with sessions spanning culture-building, AI ethics, profitability and the modern client journey.

Ronan Perceval, CEO of Phorest, comments: 

“The energy in the room this year was electric. Seeing our community grow this year proves that as our numbers increase, so does our ambition. After ten amazing years in Dublin, it's time for our next chapter. We are so excited to be moving the Summit to the stunning landscape of Kerry in 2027 - it's the perfect place to continue this journey of growth together.”

Phorest's Salon Summit 2027 will take place on 24th and 25th January at Gleneagle INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.