The Salon Growth Summit, organised by Hairdressers Journal International and Professional Beauty, will take place at Olympia London from 1-2 March 2026. This event aims to equip salon owners with strategies for financial resilience and future adaptation.
Two days of talks will cover practical business advice. Sessions will address developing profit-driven pricing structures and identifying essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Speakers will also explore methods for anticipating and responding to evolving client expectations and economic shifts.
Beyond the educational content, the summit offers opportunities to connect with industry brands and suppliers. This allows for informed purchasing decisions and valuable networking among peers.
Sunday's agenda includes a session on 'Charge Your Worth: Pricing Strategies That Equal Profit' with Kelly Shaw and Alan Austin-Smith. Jo Wong, Gemma Jarvis, and Patrick Gildea will discuss 'Competing With Clicks: Salon Retail Tactics for 2026'. Entrepreneur Caroline Hirons will share success insights.
Jason Bevan will present 'Rocket Fuel Your Salon Business With Innovation and Creativity', followed by a session on crucial KPIs with Michael van Clarke and Jessica White. Noel Halligan and Kerri-Ann Angus will explore 'AI in the Salon: Tech That Pays You Back', and Sean Hanna and Rosie Kefford will offer '5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Salon'.
Monday's programme features Samantha Cusick on 'The Client Journey'. A panel with Christel Barron Hough, Tilly Capel, and Jamie-Lee Jones will discuss 'Leading the Next Generation'. Josh Lamonaca, Rob Wood, Jessica Mee, and Francesca Otote will present 'The 30-Minute Social Strategy'.
Sam Conniff will lead a 'Be More Pirate' workshop, challenging conventional business thinking. Jordanna Cobella will discuss 'What Today's Client Wants: The Services That Pay in 2026', and Louis Byrne will host 'The Confessions Booth Live'. The event culminates with HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 on 2 March.
