Transforming Beauty
StyleSpeak Beauty Conference Programme 2025
StyleSpeak Beauty Conference
Shaping Beauty Business in Indian Salons 7-8 April 2025
Building on the success of the 2024 edition, the 5th edition of the StyleSpeak Beauty Conference returns on 7 th – 8th April at HBS 2025 in Mumbai, India.
The StyleSpeak Beauty Conference is a premier platform for knowledge exchange and discussion for beauty specialists, and plays a pivotal role in guiding and shaping the transformation of beauty services in Indian salons. It brings together leading beauty experts, top CEOs, and influential business leaders who deliberate on the latest trends shaping the future of beauty services in Indian salons and also the business aspects of running a successful aesthetics business.
WHERE?
Hall No: 3, Bombay Exhibition Center,
Nesco Goregaon, Mumbai
WHEN?
7th & 8th April 2025
Attendees
Who will attend?
Attending delegates will include Beauty industry leaders, CEOs of salons, Technical experts, Aestheticians, Skin specialists, Educators and Trainees.
Days
Speakers
Power-packed sessions
Live Demos
10.30AM - 11.30AM
Meeting the Demands of today’s customer: From gen alpha to baby boomers Today’s customers have become aware and demanding. How can salons gear up to meet the diverse demands of customers of different age groups and types?
Chair:
Sandhya Chipalkatti (Founder & Editor, StyleSpeak)
Panelists:
Vipul Chaturvedi (CEO, Lakme Lever)
Samir Srivastav (CEO, LOOKS)
Deepak Pravin (CBO, Green Trends)
2.10PM - 2.55PM
TECHNICAL SESSION
Understanding Acne and Rosacea: Discover the best solutions for problem skin Rosacea is a very common skin concern that is often mistaken for acne and goes undiagnosed. It mainly affects your face and is an inflammatory condition that causes redness and breakouts.
Chair:
Marisa Goel (Managing Partner, Serena’s Salon. CEO, The Skin Inn)
11.40AM - 12.20PM
LEADERSHIP PANEL
‘Premiumization’ is the buzz. Elevate your Services by adding hospitality and luxury experiences Today clients want the X factor. This can entail the décor, ambience, and going beyond the aesthetics – the way your guests are looked after too.
Chair:
Prannay Dokkannia (COO, Lloyds Luxury)
Panelists:
Sneh Koticha (Director JCB)
Kiran Bawa (M.D. Iosis Spa & Wellness)
3.10PM - 4.10PM
LIVE DEMO 1
Acne and Skin Clearing Treatments
12.30PM - 1.15PM
Optimizing your salon business performance with Data & Tech Managing a salon business is complex and needs a hands-on team on a day-to-day basis. Learn why data and technology are so important in every aspect of running a successful salon business today.
Chair:
Vikram Bhat (Co-founder, Enrich Salons)
Panelist:
Sachin Kamat (G.M. Zenoti)
Sahil Gupta (CEO, Bodycraft Salon & Spa)
Dhruv Gupta (Co-founder, Try My Style)
1.15PM - 2.00PM
LUNCH
4:15PM - 5.15PM
LIVE DEMO 2
10.30AM - 11.10AM
TECHNICAL SESSION
Catch them Young: Avoid Early Skin Ageing with preventive maintenance protocols Increasingly, symptoms of ageing are showing up in 20–30-year-olds due to lifestyle, stress and pollution. How can you help maintain young customers skin with early interventions and preventive treatments to slow down skin ageing?
Chair:
Vaijayanti Bhalachandra (Co-Founder, YLG Salon)
Panelists:
Dr. Madhuri Agarwal (Founder & Director, Yavana Aesthetic Clinics)
Sukirti Patnaik (Founder, Indulge Salon)
2.15PM - 3.00PM
TECHNICAL SESSION
Technical Session: Aesthetic treatments are growing: Should your salon add it to the menu? Traditionally in the domain of the dermatologists, these treatments are now increasingly seen in salons. How can you add them to your salon menu?
Renu Kant (Director, Envi Salon)
11:30AM - 12.00PM
Men and their Beauty Evolution Men are increasingly looking for result oriented solutions for their skin issues. What are the latest trends in men’s skincare and skin treatments that you can offer?
Chair:
Dr. Apratim Goel (CEO & Director Cutis Skin Studio)
Panelists:
Dr Vinaya Bagwe (Head, Skin Enrich Salon)
Shweta Ghadge (Head Coach, Skin Truefitt & Hill India)
3.10PM - 4.00PM
Salon Marketing: Client acquisition & retention What is the correct marketing strategy to acquire new customers? More importantly, how can you keep existing clients happy and satisfied?
Chair:
Samir Srivastav (CEO, LOOKS Salon)
Panelists:
Kapil Sharma (Founder, Kapil’s Salon)
Vandana Bharadwaj (M.D. Marie Claire Salons)
12.20PM - 1.10PM
"The Science of Ageless Skin: Elevating Anti-Aging Facials to the Next Level”. 7e WellnessMyoLift 600 unlocks the secret to radiant, youthful skin by combining the power of the MyoLift microcurrent device.
Dr. Pooja Gadikar (Senior Aesthetician & Cosmetologist, 7E Wellness India)
1.15PM - 2.00PM
LUNCH
4.15PM - 5.15PM
Round Table on: How can Salons and Brands have a harmonious and productive relationship The relationship between salons and brands is a symbiotic one with each interdependent on the other for positive outcomes. How can both sides manage the high expectations on each side?
Chair:
Rahul Bhalachandra (Co-Founder, YLG Salon)
Panelists:
C.K. Kumaravel (Co-founder, Naturals Salon)
Blessing Manikandan (CEO, Toni & Guy, South Asia)
Dhiraj Arora (M.D.& CEO Streax)
Highlights
Conference Highlights
LEADERSHIP PANEL
Meeting the demands of today’s customer : From Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers
Today’s customers are more aware and demanding. How can salons adapt to meet the diverse needs of different age groups.
LEADERSHIP PANEL
Premiumization is the buzz : Elevate your services by adding hospitality and luxury experiences
Clients seek the X factor-beyond aesthetics, it’s about ambiance, décor, and an exceptional guest experience.
TECHNICAL SESSION
Optimizing your salon business performance with data & tech
Running a salon is complex and requires daily hands-on management. Discover how data and technology are key to salon success.
TECHNICAL SESSION
Understanding acne and rosacea : Discover the best solutions for problem skin
Rosacea is a common skin condition often mistaken for acne, leading to misdiagnosis. It primarily affects the face, causing inflammation, redness and breakouts.
LIVE DEMOS
Live Demo : Acne and skin clearing treatments
TECHNICAL SESSION
Catch them young : Avoid early ageing with preventive skin maintenance
With aging signs appearing earlier, how can you support young customers in maintaining healthy skin through preventive care and early treatments?
TECHNICAL SESSION
Aesthetic treatments are growing : Should your salon add it to the menu
Traditionally in the domain of the dermatologists, these treatments are now increasingly seen in salons. How can you add them to your salon menu?
LEADERSHIP PANEL
Salon Marketing : Client Acquisition & retention
What’s the best marketing strategy to attract new customers? More importantly, how do you keep existing clients happy and loyal?
LEADERSHIP PANEL
How can salons and brands have a harmonious and productive relationship?
Salons and brands rely on each other for success. How can they balance high expectations on both sides?
partners
Our conference partners
Our Partners are some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies that are industry/ category leaders in the beauty segment/industry today. These partnerships contribute invaluable expertise, resources, and insights that enhance the event experience.
Why HBS Conference
Reasons to attend the Conference
Gain insights into the latest consumer trends that are shaping the Industry demand and driving market growth.
Explore cutting-edge product innovations, including new ingredients and emerging technologies revolutionizing the sector.
Network with industry leaders, brands, and peers and tap opportunities to collaborate for business growth.
If Beauty is your business then
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