Aesthetic Business Masters MELBOURNE 2027
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AESTHETIC BUSINESS MASTERS
MELBOURNE 2027
Sunday 17 May 2027 | W Melbourne
THE BUSINESS OF AESTHETICS IS CHANGING. ARE YOU READY?
One extraordinary day. The right people. Conversations that could change your business.
Running a successful aesthetic clinic has never been more complex.
Rising operating costs. Increasing competition. Changing consumer expectations. The rapid evolution of AI. Growing pressure on profitability, staffing, marketing and client retention.
Being exceptional at what you do is no longer enough. You need to be exceptional at running a business.
Welcome to Aesthetic Business Masters Melbourne 2027.
Australia's boutique business summit dedicated to the people building, leading and growing aesthetic businesses.
We're bringing together ambitious clinic owners, practice managers, industry leaders and forward-thinking brands for a premium day of business education, meaningful connections and fresh perspectives.
No clinical demonstrations. No endless PowerPoint presentations. No generic business advice.
Just relevant conversations, powerful insights and practical strategies designed for the realities of running an aesthetic business.
And because we believe business education should be anything but boring, expect the signature Aesthetic Business Masters energy, atmosphere and a few surprises along the way.
This isn't another conference. It's an investment in the future of your business.
WHY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS MELBOURNE 2027
Your next big business breakthrough might happen in this room.
The aesthetic industry is evolving rapidly, and the businesses that thrive will be those prepared to adapt.
At Aesthetic Business Masters, we move beyond treatments, devices and products to focus on the decisions that actually determine whether your clinic grows.
The conversations that matter in 2027:
Profitability over popularity: Understand your numbers, protect your margins and build a financially sustainable business.
AI and automation: Discover how emerging technology can improve efficiency, client communication and business performance without losing the human touch.
Marketing that converts: Move beyond likes and followers to strategies that attract, convert and retain profitable clients.
Leadership and people: Build stronger teams, improve culture and create a business that doesn't rely entirely on you.
The client experience: Understand changing consumer expectations and how to turn exceptional service into long-term loyalty.
Systems for sustainable growth: Replace reactive decision-making with processes that support a more scalable business.
The future of aesthetics: Explore the trends, opportunities and commercial challenges shaping the next chapter of our industry.
You'll leave with new ideas, fresh connections and a clearer perspective on what deserves your attention next.
Because sometimes the most valuable thing you can do for your business is step outside it.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
Melbourne 2026. The results speak for themselves.
90.8% overall satisfaction score.
81.8% of surveyed delegates said they were likely to return.
71.7% rated the event excellent.
Source: Independent Melbourne 2026 Delegate Feedback Survey. Results reflect survey respondents.
Here's what delegates had to say:
"It was absolutely brilliant — next level, luxury, engaging, connection and informative."
"This was my first ever Aesthetic event and it was so inclusive, full of information and knowledge. I LOVED the networking."
"This was such a great day with fabulous speakers. I really found this helpful for my business."
For 2027, we're taking those insights and using them to guide an even more intentional experience, with a strong focus on business relevance, quality conversations and actionable education.
TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE AESTHETIC BUSINESS MASTERS
GENERAL ADMISSION
Your seat at the table. Your next chapter starts here.
General Admission is anything but ordinary.
Step into a room filled with clinic owners, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and industry professionals who understand the opportunities and challenges of building an aesthetic business.
Throughout the day, you'll experience:
Access to the Aesthetic Business Masters Melbourne 2027 business summit.
Insightful presentations from business experts, successful founders and industry leaders.
Practical ideas covering growth, profitability, marketing, leadership, technology and client experience.
Opportunities to connect with like-minded clinic owners and decision-makers.
Access to our carefully selected industry exhibition partners.
A premium, energetic and welcoming event experience.
The opportunity to discover new partnerships, services and solutions to support your business.
Whether you're opening your first clinic, managing an established practice or preparing for your next stage of growth, you'll find yourself surrounded by people who understand your journey.
Come for the education. Leave with the connections, confidence and ideas to move forward.
VIP EXPERIENCE
More than a ticket. A more exclusive way to experience ABM.
For clinic owners and practice leaders who want to elevate their experience, our VIP offering is designed around something money can't always buy: access.
Access to a more intimate environment. More meaningful conversations. More opportunities to connect with people who understand the business of aesthetics.
The VIP experience is about quality over quantity.
Why choose VIP?
A more exclusive, curated experience designed for clinic owners and practice decision-makers.
Opportunities to build deeper relationships with fellow business owners.
Access to dedicated VIP hospitality and networking experiences, subject to the final Melbourne program.
A premium setting for conversations with industry leaders and selected partners.
The opportunity to exchange ideas, challenges and experiences with people navigating similar business decisions.
Full access to the General Admission summit experience.
The real value of VIP isn't simply what you receive. It's who you meet, what you learn and the conversations you wouldn't otherwise have.
VIP places are limited and subject to eligibility verification.
Full VIP inclusions and hospitality details will be announced as the 2027 program is finalised.
THE SPEAKERS - New Year - New Speakers
Real experience. Relevant expertise. No recycled business advice.
Our stage is built for people who have something valuable to share.
Not simply impressive job titles or large social media followings, but genuine expertise, commercial experience and ideas you can take back to your clinic.
Expect a carefully considered mix of successful aesthetic business owners, entrepreneurs, industry specialists and experts in marketing, finance, leadership, technology and business growth.
What makes our speaker program different?
We believe great business education should be relevant, engaging and immediately useful.
Our signature concise presentation format is designed to deliver impactful ideas without the unnecessary fluff.
We're focused on bringing together diverse perspectives and real-world insights — from lessons learned scaling a business to the practical decisions that improve profitability and performance.
You won't need to implement everything you hear.
But one powerful idea, one new connection or one change in perspective could make the entire day worthwhile.
2027 speaker announcements coming soon.
THE NETWORKING
The right room changes everything.
Ask our past delegates what makes Aesthetic Business Masters special and one theme keeps coming back: the people.
There's something powerful about being surrounded by others who understand what it takes to run a clinic.
The late nights. The staffing challenges. The financial pressure. The wins that nobody outside your business quite understands.
At ABM, you're not just attending presentations. You're becoming part of a community of ambitious, passionate people who want to see our industry thrive.
Meet other clinic owners. Share experiences. Discover potential collaborations. Connect with decision-makers and industry partners.
And if you're attending alone? You're absolutely welcome.
Some of the most meaningful connections begin with a simple introduction.
Your next mentor, collaborator, business partner or lifelong industry friend could be sitting beside you.
THE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Discover the brands, businesses and innovations shaping aesthetics.
Our exhibition experience is intentionally curated.
We believe in bringing together quality over quantity, giving delegates the opportunity to discover innovative brands, technologies, business services and solutions relevant to the commercial success of their clinics.
Meet the people behind the brands, ask questions, explore opportunities and make informed decisions about what could add value to your business.
It's not about collecting brochures.
It's about building relationships and discovering opportunities worth exploring.
THE VENUE
Melbourne. Elevated.
W Melbourne | Sunday 17 May 2027
This year, we're bringing Aesthetic Business Masters Melbourne to the iconic W Melbourne.
Bold design. Contemporary luxury. An atmosphere that feels as inspiring as the people in the room.
We've never believed that business education needs to take place in a boring conference room.
The environment matters. The energy matters. The experience matters.
And Melbourne 2027 will bring our signature approach to business education into one of the city's most distinctive luxury hotels.
Dress for the occasion. Bring your business cards. Come ready to learn, connect and be inspired.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Aesthetic Business Masters is designed for people who are serious about the business of aesthetics.
Whether you're a:
Clinic owner or founder
Cosmetic nurse or medical practitioner operating a clinic
Practice or clinic manager
Multi-site business owner
Emerging aesthetic entrepreneur
Industry business leader
If you're responsible for growing, managing or leading an aesthetic business, this event was created with you in mind.
Our education is business-focused, rather than clinical.
ONE DAY OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS.
AN INVESTMENT IN EVERYTHING YOU'RE BUILDING.
You can spend another day answering emails, managing staff, putting out fires and trying to keep up with an industry that never stops moving.
Or you can spend one day surrounded by people, ideas and opportunities that could change how you approach your business.
The most successful clinic owners don't just work harder. They make time to think differently.
Melbourne 2027 is your opportunity to do exactly that.
One day to reconnect with your ambition.
One day to challenge your thinking.
One day to build relationships that extend far beyond the event itself.
Sunday 17 May 2027 | W Melbourne
Secure your General Admission or apply for the exclusive VIP experience.
We can't wait to welcome you to Melbourne.
Nicole, Alfie & the Aesthetic Business Masters Team
Ticket availability is limited by event capacity.
Please Note:
General Admission and VIP tickets are exclusively for clinic owners and practitioners.
Trade and industry representatives must register using the dedicated Trade Ticket category.
All registrations request the clinic name; if a trade representative purchases a clinic ticket, our team will contact you, issue a refund, and provide the correct trade ticket. This process ensures accurate lanyard identification, capacity reporting, and post-event delegate follow-up for our industry partners.
Trade do not recieve any gift bags.
Attendees will recieve their bag at the conclusion of the event
No bags are posted or held of attendees who cannot attend for the full day.
Speaker Lineup
Grazina Fechner
Director of Front and Centre Training Solutions, Grazina Fechner is a dynamic presenter, communication expert, and seasoned MC known for bringing energy, clarity, and audience engagement to every stage. With a background spanning media, leadership development, sales, and training, she is highly regarded for helping professionals communicate with confidence and impact.
Megan Reid
Megan Reid is the National Strategic Partnerships Lead at Fresh Clinics and has over 20 years’ experience in the aesthetics industry. She has been part of building and scaling clinic networks from the ground up and now works closely with suppliers and clinics to drive growth across the market. At Fresh Clinics, Megs has access to insights across almost 2,000 clinics, giving her a unique view of what’s actually happening in the industry in real time. She’s passionate about helping clinics turn strategy into action, with a focus on practical, real-world ways to grow revenue and build strong, sustainable businesses.
Pia Kynoch
Owner and Principal Therapist of Verve Skin Beauty Wellness, Pia Kynoch is a highly respected skin therapist and wellness advocate with more than two decades of experience in dermal skin therapies. Known for blending clinical expertise with a holistic approach to wellbeing, she is widely regarded for her work in skin correction, corneotherapy, and conscious ageing.
Zena Chami
Zena Chami Draws on her real experience building a skincare brand in one of Australia's most competitive markets, she shares the honest truth about what it takes to survive as a founder, not just in business, but across all the roles life demands at the same time. Through three hard-won lessons — the power of reflection, reframing setbacks as data, and redefining what success looks like in the early years, she offers practical perspective grounded in lived experience. It's not a polished success story. It's the talk she wishes someone had given her.
Ramey Shehata
amey Shehata is Head of Partnerships at Podium and one of the first people to bring the platform to Australia, spending the last 6.5 years helping local businesses, including healthcare providers, unlock the power of modern customer communication. In the early days, Podium made its mark helping practices collect online reviews, capture leads, and streamline patient messaging. Fast forward to 2026, and Podium has evolved into a full AI-powered communication suite, automating patient interactions, reducing no-shows, and converting conversations into revenue. Ramey has been at the forefront of that journey, and today he's here to share how healthcare providers are using Podium to deliver a better patient experience at every touchpoint. Ramey's presentation will be: ‘Your Front Desk, Reimagined: Inside the Shift to AI-Powered Patient Experience’
Gay Wardle
Gay Wardle is a well-known independent aesthetic and beauty trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapies and has lectured at prestigious Sydney and Brisbane universities. With four decades of experience in the skin and beauty industry, and over a decade in education, her contributions to the Australian beauty industry have been widely recognised. Gay was inducted into both the ABIA Hall of Fame and the Reed Exhibition Hall of Fame in 2014, and named The Educator of the Year in 2015, recognising her outstanding work. Her passion for teaching and developing advanced skin treatment programmes using modern beauty technologies are what distinguishes her. She takes pride in training therapists to provide exceptional services that go above and beyond the needs of their clients. It's no surprise that some of Australia's leading beauty equipment and product manufacturers frequently consult with her on the development and delivery of their salon training and education programmes. Gay prioritises education and is always looking for new ways to stay up to date on the latest treatment techniques. Her interest in advanced technologies drives her to travel the world to attend skin symposiums and medical conferences.
Jade Spehr
Founder of JadeStart, Jade Spehr is an award-winning international business coach who helps beauty and aesthetic business owners grow more profitable, sustainable businesses. With a background in law, accounting, and consulting at PwC, she is known for bringing sharp commercial strategy and practical growth frameworks to clinic owners worldwide.
Saf Chowdhury
Saf is an experienced digital marketing strategist who has crafted hundreds of enterprise organic/paid search and social campaigns for multinational brands that have driven millions of dollars in incremental revenue growth. This experience is across brands including Vodafone, Calvin Klein, Footlocker, Dermalogica, Universal Music and Macquarie University to name a few. He is an experienced speaker and has keynoted at APAC events including Mumbrella, iMedia, Ragtrader, Online Retailer and Retail Global conferences. He also routinely trains agencies and tech platform teams, including PayPal, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, WP Engine/Wordpress & Zip about how to maximize ROI from online marketing. Saf's passion is to help support sales teams to become technically savvy solution sales operators who, not only know the lingo, but can pick apart a site on the spot to deliver real insights into how to scale a business through digital channels. Areas of expertise: ✔ SEO/SEM/PPC & Content Strategy ✔ Social Media Marketing Strategy ✔ Building High Performance Technical Sales Teams ✔ Public Speaking & Panelist at Conferences
Alfie Lombardi
Alfie Lombardi is a business growth strategist, sales and marketing expert, and industry leader with more than three decades of experience helping aesthetic and medical businesses scale with confidence. Known for his strength in business development, sales performance, and market positioning, Alfie brings practical commercial insight that helps clinics and brands drive revenue, strengthen relationships, and grow sustainably.
Nicole Montgomery
Nicole Montgomery is an event host, aesthetic business strategist, and digital marketing expert, as well as the co-founder of Aesthetic Coach and co-founder of Aesthetic Business Masters. With more than 20 years of experience across aesthetics, health, events, and brand strategy, she is known for helping clinic owners and industry leaders elevate visibility, sharpen positioning, and build commercially strong, future-focused businesses.
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