Professional Beauty Group Launches Regional Growth Summits Following Success of the Salon Growth Summit

Following the success of the inaugural Salon Growth Summit, the Professional Beauty Group is expanding its business education offering with a new series of Regional Growth Summits taking place across the UK this spring.

Delivered in partnership with Hairdressers Journal International and Professional Beauty the events will take place from April to June 2026 in Glasgow, Birmingham and Leeds, giving salon owners across the country access to expert-led education, networking opportunities and potential brand partnerships closer to home.

The launch follows the first-ever Salon Growth Summit, which took place on March 1–2 at Olympia London. The two-day event brought together salon owners, industry leaders and brands for strategic discussions on business growth, branding, marketing and profitability, setting the tone for a new series of events focused on helping salon businesses scale and thrive.

What are the Professional Beauty Regional Growth Summits?

The Regional Growth Summits are designed to help salon owners build stronger, more profitable businesses through education, networking and brand partnerships.

Each summit will offer a professional yet informal environment where attendees can connect with industry leaders, fellow business owners and leading brands, while gaining practical advice they can take straight back to their salons.

Visitors can expect:

• Business education sessions from industry experts

• Networking with like-minded salon owners

• Opportunities to discover new brands and partnerships

• Actionable strategies to improve profitability, marketing and team management

What business education sessions will take place?

Across the three cities, attendees will have access to a programme of business-focused talks and keynote sessions covering key topics such as salon profitability, team leadership, marketing and emerging technologies like AI.

Glasgow Regional Growth Summit programme

Monday, April 27, 2026 – The Briggait

• 10:30 – 11:15 – Stop Chasing Busy: The KPIs That Make Salons Truly Profitable

• 11:15 – 12:00 – Empower Your Team to Deliver: Building Structure, Progression & Loyalty

• 12:00 – 12:45 – Keynote: Sheryl Findlay – Accelerating Your Ambition

• 14:00 – 15:00 – Keynote: Jo Simpson – Profit Is Not a Dirty Word – Profit Gives You Freedom

• 15:00 – 15:45 – From Posts to Profit: Social Media & Marketing That Works for Salons

• 15:45 – 16:30 – Charge Smarter, Sell Better: Service Pricing & Retail Strategies

Leeds Regional Growth Summit programme

Monday, June 8, 2026 – Royal Armouries Museum

• 10:30 – 11:15 – Stop Chasing Busy: The KPIs That Make Salons Truly Profitable

• 11:15 – 12:00 – Empower Your Team to Deliver: Building Structure, Progression & Loyalty

• 12:00 – 12:45 – From Posts to Profit: Social Media & Marketing That Works for Salons

• 12:45 – 13:30 – Keynote: Social Selling for Salons in 2026: Turning Attention into Appointments

• 14:15 – 15:00 – Keynote: Personal AI Intelligence: The Essential Mindset for Every Salon Business Leader

• 15:00 – 15:45 – Charge Smarter, Sell Better: Service Pricing & Retail Strategies

• 15:45 – 16:30 – AI in the Salon: Tech That Pays You Back

Birmingham Regional Growth Summit programme

Monday, May 11, 2026 – Eastside Rooms

• 10:30 – 11:15 – Stop Chasing Busy: The KPIs That Make Salons Truly Profitable

• 11:15 – 12:00 – Empower Your Team to Deliver: Building Structure, Progression & Loyalty

• 12:00 – 12:45 – From Posts to Profit: Social Media & Marketing That Works for Salons

• 12:45 – 13:30 – Keynote: Personal AI Intelligence: The Essential Mindset for Every Salon Business Leader

• 15:00 – 15:45 – Charge Smarter, Sell Better: Service Pricing & Retail Strategies

When and where are the Regional Growth Summits taking place?

Glasgow Regional Growth Summit

The first event will take place on Monday, April 27, 2026 at The Briggait.

Birmingham Regional Growth Summit

The Birmingham summit will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Eastside Rooms.

Leeds Regional Growth Summit

The final summit will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Royal Armouries Museum.

Registration for all three Regional Growth Summits is now open.

What other events are happening in 2026?

Alongside the new summit series, the Professional Beauty Group will also host its flagship trade event, Salon International, on October 4–5, 2026 at ExCeL London.

Professional Beauty Group event dates for 2026

• April 27: Regional Growth Summit Glasgow

• May 11: Regional Growth Summit Birmingham

• June 8: Regional Growth Summit Leeds

• October 4–5: Salon International