Become a Speaker

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Become a Speaker ✳︎ ✳︎

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Are you interested in speaking at the 2027 Data-Driven Salon Summit?

We're in the process of curating the 2027 Program, which will be hosted May 15-17, in San Diego, CA.

APPLICATIONS DUE: OCTOBER 15, 2026

Share Your Expertise

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APPLY TO SPEAK

We're excited to officially open our Call for Speakers for the 2027 Data-Driven Salon Summit!

Do you have a business strategy, leadership insight, technical presentation, social media tactic, or innovative idea that today's salon owners and managers need to hear? We want to hear from you.

We're looking for educational sessions that provide actionable takeaways and help attendees drive measurable business success. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Increasing Average Ticket

  • Improving Efficiency and Productivity

  • Leadership Development

  • Client Acquisition and Retention

  • Talent Recruitment and Team Retention

  • Building a Strong Salon Culture

  • Marketing and Communication Strategies

  • Streamlining Operations and Systems

If you have expertise to share and a passion for educating the industry, we encourage you to submit your proposal.

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA

TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA, PLEASE INCLUDE:

  • Interested in teaching at our 2027 Data-Driven Salon Summit? Submit your application by Thursday, October 15, 2026, for consideration.

  • Make sure your session title is catchy and clear that lets attendees know exactly what they will learn.

  • Provide a brief summary of your class or presentation (2–3 sentences). Highlight the main takeaways and why this topic matters to the audience.

  • Include the full name(s), professional title(s), and company or organization name for all proposed speakers.

    Please also upload a high-resolution professional headshot for each presenter.

  • Provide your preferred email address and phone number so our team can easily reach out regarding your submission.

  • Share your professional social media links, website, or examples of previous educational work (such as video clips, articles, or past presentation slides) if available.

  • Please note, Data-Driven Salon Summit presentations must be educational in nature, and not promotional of a product or service. Your submitted presentations will be reviewed and we may ask you to edit them if we find your presentation is too commercial. 

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA TODAY!

Selected speakers receive a complimentary event pass, the opportunity to showcase their expertise to an engaged audience, and featured exposure through our pre- and post-event marketing, including digital promotions, social media, and event communications. Please note that speaking is unpaid, and travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the speaker.