Transforming Beauty
Conference Programme 2025
9:00 - 9:45AM : Registration & High Tea
10:00 - 10:20 : Welcome
10.30AM - 11.30AM
Meeting the Demands of today’s customer: From gen alpha to baby boomers Today’s customers are evolving rapidly, have become aware and demanding. How can salons gear up to meet their diverse demands?
Chair:
Samir Srivastav (CEO, LOOKS Salon)
Panelists:
Vipul Chaturvedi (CEO, Lakme Lever)
Deepak Praveen (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 (Founder, Serena’s Salon & CEO The Skin Inn )
Jalpa Rana (Manager Category Growth, Lodha Group)
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 Salon)
Kiran Bawa (M.D., Iosis Spa & Wellness)
3.10PM - 3.40PM
LIVE DEMO
Sothys Glass Skin Ritual – The Ultimate Hydration & Glow treatment Discover the Sothys Glass Skin Ritual, is a luxurious treatment that deeply hydrates, refines texture, and restores a luminous glow. With expert layering techniques, skin professionals can achieve the signature crystal-clear, dewy finish.
Disha Meher (Founder & Principal Consultant, 5 Elemeents Consultancies)
12.30PM - 1.15PM
TECHNICAL SESSION
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 Bhatt (Founder, Enrich)
Panelist:
Sachin Kamat (G.M., Zenoti)
Sahil Gupta (CEO, Bodycraft Salon & Spa)
Dhruv Gupta (Founder, Try My Style)
1.15PM - 2.00PM
LUNCH
4:00PM - 5.00PM
LIVE DEMO
BB Glow Treatment its effect and side effects
This popular aesthetic treatment improves the skin’s overall appearance, giving an even tone and instant brightening effect. Skin professionals must be well trained to minimize risks like irritation or uneven pigment absorption.
Krupa Vora (Cosmetologist, MUA, PMU Trainer)
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:
Nalini Kalra (General Manager, Christine Valmy, India)
Panelists:
Dr. Madhuri Agarwal (Founder & Director, Yavana Aesthetic Clinics)
Sukirti Patnaik (Founder, Indulge Salon)
Neeru Radhakrishnan ( Founder of Play Salon, Play Academy and Shea the Spa)
2.15PM - 3.00PM
Aesthetic treatments are growing Traditionally in the domain of the dermatologists, these treatments are now increasingly seen in salons. How can you add them to your salon menu?
Chair
Vaishali Shah (Founder & Director, LTA School of Beauty)
Panelists:
Sharmila Shetty (National Creative Director, SKIN Lakme Lever)
Dr. Vijaya Salunkhe (Beauty & Wellness Industry Expert, Cosmetologist and Business Consultant)
11:30AM - 12.00PM
TECHNICAL SESSION
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 ( Skin and Spa Head, Enrich Salon)
Shweta Ghadge (Head Coach, Skin at Lloyds luxuries )
3.10PM - 4.00PM
LEADERSHIP PANEL
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 & Creative Director, Kapils Salon & Academy)
Vandana Bharadwaj (Director and Spokesperson of Marie Claire)
Akshay Poorey (Co-Founder of DINGG - Salon, Spa & Beauty Clinic Software)
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
LEADERSHIP PANEL
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 Bhalchandra (Co-founder, YLG Salon)
Panelists:
C.K. Kumaravel (Co-founder, Naturals Salon)
Blessing Manikandan (CEO Toni & Guy, South Asia)
Dheeraj Arora (Managing Director & CEO, Hygienic Research Institute)
Rayed Merchant (Director, SSIZ International)
Yashesh Bharwada (Director, Absolute Beauty Concepts)
Ankit Virmani (Director, Esskay Beauty Resources)
Aankith Aroraa (Founder & CEO, Streamline Beauty India)