Phorest Salon Software Hosts Salon Owners Summit 2025

The 2025 Phorest Salon Owner Summit held at the Royal Convention Center in Dublin, Ireland, was an overwhelming success, setting new records and exceeding expectations. With over 650 attendees, the Summit marked its largest turnout to date, cementing its place as the premier event for salon owners and industry professionals across the globe.

"The Summit featured an exceptional lineup of speakers, all leaders both in and outside the salon, beauty and medspa industry, who shared invaluable insights and actionable strategies. From innovative trends and marketing tactics to personal development and business growth, the sessions offered something for everyone in attendance."Courtesy of Phorest Salon SoftwarePhorest Salon Software was born on the salon floor and bred to help owners and their teams thrive. Founded by CEO Ronan Perceval in Dublin, Ireland in 2004, Phorest has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the hair and beauty industry. Phorest serves nearly 11,000 businesses globally and over 160,000 beauty professionals across 11 regions. For two decades, Phorest has been a passionate partner for salons, spas, clinics and barbershops. Phorest’s technology integrates into every element of running a salon, covering appointments, staff management, marketing, reporting and payments. The company lives and breathes the hair and beauty industry, actively collaborating with salon teams daily. This collaboration allows Phorest to develop innovative solutions that help salons work more efficiently, improve their customer experience and grow their businesses.

This year's Summit saw an incredible display of community spirit, bringing together a diverse group of salon owners, industry leaders and innovators. The event was an extraordinary opportunity for attendees to connect, learn and grow together in an atmosphere charged with inspiration and excitement. This year's Summit saw an incredible display of community spirit, bringing together a diverse group of salon owners, industry leaders and innovators.Courtesy of Phorest Salon Software

“We’re thrilled with the success of this year’s Summit,” says Ronan Perceval. “The energy in the room was palpable, and it’s clear that the community we’ve built over the years is stronger than ever. Our attendees were engaged, motivated and ready to take their businesses to the next level.”

The Summit featured an exceptional lineup of speakers, all leaders both in and outside the salon, beauty and medspa industry, who shared invaluable insights and actionable strategies. From innovative trends and marketing tactics to personal development and business growth, the sessions offered something for everyone in attendance.

“We’re grateful to our amazing partners, including Vish, Dermalogica and Mya, who helped make this event a truly special experience for all involved,” continues Ronan. “Their support helped create a fantastic environment that encouraged collaboration and growth.”

Looking ahead, the Phorest Salon Owner Summit is already preparing for its next edition. The dates for 2026 have been confirmed for January 25-26, 2026, with the event returning to the Royal Convention Center in Dublin.

“We’re excited to announce the 2026 Summit dates and can’t wait to welcome even more salon owners and professionals to Dublin for another incredible experience,” says Ronan.

For more details on the Phorest Salon Owner Summit, including highlights from this year’s event and registration information for 2026, please visit the Salon Owner Summit website.