Professional Beauty GCC Business Summit Rescheduled to 19 May 2026 with Enhanced Programme and Industry-Led Workshops
The Professional Beauty GCC Business Summit, held in conjunction with TishTash Communications, will now take place on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, following a schedule update to further enhance the event programme and speaker lineup. The one-day virtual summit will continue to bring together beauty, spa, hair and aesthetics professionals from across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, with a focus on connection, education and business growth across the region.
As part of the evolving agenda, attendees can expect an expanded series of interactive workshops and masterclasses designed to deliver practical, real-world insights that can be applied immediately within their businesses.
Among the sessions confirmed:
Become a World-Class Massage Therapist and Wellness Therapist Led by internationally renowned expert Jean-Guy de Gabriac, this session will focus on helping therapists elevate their skills and mindset during times of change. Attendees will gain insight into developing a world-class approach to massage therapy, practical tools for upskilling and strategies to grow their influence through the Five Pillars of Wellness. The session will also explore personal branding and how therapists can position themselves within the evolving wellness landscape.
AI Visibility Essentials for Beauty Brands: From Search to Bookings This forward-thinking session run by Dawn Kubicek, CEO & Founder of Leaders in Digital will explore how today’s beauty consumers discover and choose brands through AI-powered platforms, search engines, and social media. Attendees will learn how brands are being ranked and recommended, and how to optimise their visibility to drive real bookings and business growth. Focused on actionable strategies rather than theory, this workshop will provide a clear roadmap for salons, clinics, and eCommerce brands looking to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital environment.
More sessions and speaker announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The summit remains free to attend and accessible to all GCC-based industry professionals, reinforcing its mission to remove barriers, encourage collaboration, and support business development across the region.
In addition to the summit programme, the event also features a dedicated online showcase and networking platform designed to extend value beyond the live summit day. The platform is now live, allowing registered industry professionals to log in and immediately begin connecting with peers, building meaningful industry relationships and exploring supplier showcases from across the region. It also provides access to exclusive offers, services and special rates from participating brands and industry partners, including those within the Advantage Card initiative.
By engaging with the platform ahead of the event, attendees can start benefiting right away by making connections, discovering opportunities, and accessing relevant industry content in advance of the summit itself.
Registrations for the summit will automatically transfer to the new date of Tuesday, 19 May 2026, and no further action is required from registered attendees.
“We wanted to ensure the summit delivers the highest possible value to the industry,” said Andy Green, General Manager of Professional Beauty GCC. “By moving the date, we’ve been able to enhance the programme, secure additional expert speakers and create more opportunities for practical learning and meaningful engagement.”
Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Founder & CEO of TishTash Communications, added: “The programme has been carefully developed to reflect the needs of the industry right now. It brings together practical insight, expert perspectives, and meaningful learning opportunities to support professionals as they continue to grow and evolve.”
The Professional Beauty GCC Business Summit continues to position itself as a key industry initiative, offering a space for shared learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussion at a time when staying informed and connected is more important than ever.