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Full Schedule

Full Schedule

  • Friday, June 26, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM US PT
    Keynote: Collaborations, Conversions and Compliance: How to Amplify Your Practice and Dominate Social Media
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM US PT
    Opening Keynote Address: Collaborations, Conversions and Compliance: How to Amplify Your Practice and Dominate Social Media
    Moderator: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS – K. Kay Durairaj, M.D., F.A.C.S., A Medical Corp.
    Panelist: Michael Byrd, JD – ByrdAdatto
    Panelist: Jon Jacques – Viral Secrets
    Panelist: Peyton Kasabuski
    Panelist: Mary Robb – Social Practice
    Panelist: Sachin Shridharani, MD, FACS – LUXURGERY
    Business and Practice ManagementMarketingSpecial Event
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Discover the Science of Natural-Looking Facial Balancing with Galderma*Live Demonstration Sponsored By: Galderma
    Sponsor Presenter: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Sponsor Presenter: Lori J. Robertson, MSN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Skin Perfect Medical/ The Aesthetic Immersion
    Sponsor Presenter: Sally Santos, PhD, PA-C
    Sponsor Presenter: Sara L. Villalona, PA-C, MS
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Fire Your Marketing Agency: How AI Is Doing It Better for Less Sponsored By: Mega
    Sponsor Presenter: AJ Rochefort – Mega
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: MINT: Not All PDO Threads Are Equal & The Science of Healthy Skin: Why Every Aesthetic Patient Needs a Topical Skin Booster Sponsored By: HansBiomed USA, Inc.
    Sponsor Presenter: Alexis Andress Pope, DNP, AGPCNP-BC – Andress Aesthetics
    Sponsor Presenter: Naira Tichy, RN, BSN
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: The Exit Strategy No One Talks About: 5 Things to Do Now to Sell Your Practice at Peak Value Sponsored By: Aesthetic Brokers
    Sponsor Presenter: Jessica Hunter, MBA, Bkin – Hunter Consulting
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: The Hidden Revenue Leak in Your Cash-Pay Weight and Wellness Program: If your focus is on saving $20 per vial, you're missing the plot! Sponsored By: DrWell
    Sponsor Presenter: Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH – DrWell
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:05 AM - 9:25 AM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Standing Out from the Competition: How World's Leading Clinics Differentiate in the MedSpa Market Sponsored By: World's Leading Clinics
    Sponsor Presenter: Valerie Belanger
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM US PT
    Facial Anatomy
    Moderator: Joseph Niamtu, III, DMD – Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery
    Faculty: Gideon Kwok, DO – Skin Perfect Medical
    AnatomyAesthetic Dermatology
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM US PT
    Body Contouring with Injectables: My Technique

    Moderator: Amanda Holden, MD – Holden Timeless Beauty

    Faculty: Mariángel I. Acevedo, Medical Doctor – Aisthesis

    Faculty: Irina Konopatkina, MD – Dr.Konopatkina’s Clinic

    Faculty: Mohamed Youssef EL MOUTTAKI, MD

  • 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM US PT
    Body Contouring with Injectables: My Technique or Off-Face Nonsurgical Rejuvenation Techniques
    Moderator: Daisy Ayim, MD – Ayim Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Mariángel I. Acevedo, Medical Doctor – Aisthesis
    Faculty: Irina Konopatkina, MD – Dr.Konopatkina’s Clinic
    Faculty: Mohamed Youssef EL MOUTTAKI, MD
    Faculty: Lyris Verdura-Dominic, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC – ConciergeHRS & Rejuvenating Lifestyles by Lyris Institute
  • 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM US PT
    The Gray Zone: Where Innovation Meets Liability
    Moderator: Nima Naghshineh, MD – Dr Nima Plastic Surgery
    Panelist: Michael Byrd, JD – ByrdAdatto
    Panelist: Madison Dini, JD – Michelman & Robinson, LLP
    TAG Theater
  • 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM US PT
    Financial Strategies and Business Metrics to Drive Profitability and Growth
    Moderator: Mike White, CPA – CLA
    Faculty: Christin L. Trujillo – Maven Financial Partners
    Faculty: Izhak Musli – Get Kudos AI
    Business & Practice ManagementBusiness MetricsFinancial Intelligence
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM US PT
    Intro to Facial Aesthetics
    Moderator: Sachin Shridharani, MD, FACS – LUXURGERY
    Faculty: Sachin Shridharani, MD, FACS – LUXURGERY
    Faculty: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Blakelee Paige Smith, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C
    Aesthetics New Joiners
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM US PT
    Innovations in Hair Restoration Treatments
    Moderator: Samantha Thiry, ARNP, FNP-C – Happy Body ATX
    Faculty: Samantha Thiry, ARNP, FNP-C – Happy Body ATX
    Faculty: Byung Cheol Park, MD
    Faculty: Tamara de Nardo Vanzela, MD
    Faculty: Jordan R. Plews, PhD – JP Bioconsulting
    Hair Loss Management and RestorationEmerging Technologies and TechniquesSpecialized Aesthetic Services
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    The Art of Nonsurgical Brow & Forehead Rejuvenation
    Moderator: Chris Croley, MD – Skin & Tonic
    Moderator: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Presenter: Chris Croley, MD – Skin & Tonic
    Faculty: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Presenter: Lonny Green, MD MBA
    Aesthetic DermatologyFacial Injectables and InjectionsLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - LiveDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Video
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM US PT
    Why Patients Say Yes: The New Psychology of Aesthetic Consultations
    Moderator: Amanda Holden, MD – Holden Timeless Beauty
    Panelist: Audrey Neff, BS – Aviva Aesthetics
    Panelist: Melinda Silva, MD, FAARM, ABAARM – Silva MD AntiAging and Wellness
    Panelist: Jared Rohrer – Aesthetic Conversion
    TAG Theater
  • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM US PT
    Neurotoxins 101
    Moderator: Lori J. Robertson, MSN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Skin Perfect Medical/ The Aesthetic Immersion
    Faculty: Saami Khalifian, MD – SOM Aesthetics
    Faculty: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS – K. Kay Durairaj, M.D., F.A.C.S., A Medical Corp.
    Faculty: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Faculty: Lori J. Robertson, MSN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Skin Perfect Medical/ The Aesthetic Immersion
    Aesthetics New Joiners
     CME 1.25 Credit Hour
  • 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Rebuilding Skin Resilience: Clinical Insights Across Eczema, Acne, and Aging Sponsored By: SIV Care
    Sponsor Presenter: Kiran Krishnan
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM US PT
    Lunch and Learn: Guarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention, Tax Strategies Sponsored By: Legally Mine
    Sponsor Presenter: Dan McNeff – Legally Mine
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:25 PM - 12:45 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: The AI-Ready MedSpa: Practical Steps to Streamline, Scale, and Stand Out Sponsored By: WEAVE
    Sponsor Presenter: Chris Balbi – Meesha Aesthetics
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM US PT
    Lunch and Learn: Beyond Aesthetics: An Affordable Path to Pelvic Health, Patient Confidence, and Practice ROI Sponsored By: Trinity Medical Solutions, LLC
    Sponsor Presenter: Mark Rohrer – Trinity Medical Solutions, LLC
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:50 PM - 1:10 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Chemical Peels for Results and Revenue Sponsored By: CP Skin Health
    Sponsor Presenter: Michele McKamie – CP Skin Health
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: A Novel Approach to Hair Growth with Xtressé Hair Therapy Sponsored By: Xtressé
    Sponsor Presenter: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM US PT
    Beyond GLP-1: Where Peptides Fit in Aesthetic Medicine
    Moderator: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS – K. Kay Durairaj, M.D., F.A.C.S., A Medical Corp.
    Panelist: Derrick DeSilva, Jr., MD – Assoc Attending Staff RBMC, Perth Amboy, NJ
    Panelist: Samantha Thiry, ARNP, FNP-C – Happy Body ATX
    Panelist: Azza Halim, MD – RegenerativeAestheticsMD
    TAG Theater
  • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM US PT
    The Art of Nonsurgical Periocular Rejuvenation
    Moderator: Saami Khalifian, MD – SOM Aesthetics
    Faculty: Saami Khalifian, MD – SOM Aesthetics
    Faculty: Hamad Alharbi, MD, DDS, FRCDS, FAACS
    Faculty: Luís Antônio de Assis, MD – CEO - Timóteo - Brazil
    Faculty: Alexander Rivkin, MD – Rivkin Aesthetics
    Live Demonstrator: Lanna Cheuck, DO – LC Medical Aesthetics
    Aesthetic DermatologyFacial Injectables and InjectionsLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - VideoDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Live
     CME 1.75 Credit Hour
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Build It Like You'll Sell It: The 2026 Value Creation Playbook for Aesthetic Practices Sponsored By: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

    Sponsor Presenter: Christin L. Trujillo – Maven Financial Partners
    Sponsor Presenter: Mike White, CPA – CLA
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Grow Like a Top Practice with Financing and Memberships on Whop Sponsored By: Whop
    Sponsor Presenter: Simon Insinger
    Sponsor Presenter: Tommy Chryst
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Regenerative Aesthetics 360°: The Sofwave and Pure Impact VIP Protocol *Live Demonstration Sponsored By: Sofwave

    Sponsor Presenter: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: The Connected Patient: From Click to Lifetime Sponsored By: Nextech

    Sponsor Presenter: Robin Ntoh – Nextech
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM US PT
    Software Integration for Optimized Workflows
    Moderator: Izhak Musli – Get Kudos AI
    Faculty: AJ Rochefort – Mega
    Faculty: Skya Jones – Boulevard
    Business and Practice ManagementEMR / Patient Management Software
  • 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Small Veins, Big Opportunity: The Strategic Role of Sclerotherapy in Your Med Spa Sponsored By: Methapharm
    Sponsor Presenter: Keetha Hanlin – Methapharm
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    The “Worth It” Panel
    Moderator: Chris Croley, MD – Skin & Tonic
    Panelist: Kaveh Karandish, MD
    Panelist: Sara L. Villalona, PA-C, MS
    TAG Theater
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM US PT
    Marketing KPI Masterclass: Building Actionable Insights Through Data-Driven Decisions
    Moderator: Brittany Bureski – The B | Aesthetic Business Advisory
    Practice Development Coach: Ontonio Karam, BCom, MFA – Skinfluence Marketing
    Business & Practice ManagementMarketing
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM US PT
    Dermal Fillers 101
    Moderator: Alexander Rivkin, MD – Rivkin Aesthetics
    Faculty: Alexander Rivkin, MD – Rivkin Aesthetics
    Faculty: Bob Khanna, BDS
    Faculty: Blakelee Paige Smith, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C
    Faculty: Steven Sorr, NMD – Source Of Health
    Faculty: Lori J. Robertson, MSN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Skin Perfect Medical/ The Aesthetic Immersion
    Aesthetics New Joiners
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM US PT
    Updates in Genital Aesthetic Treatments
    Moderator: Carolyn A. DeLucia, MD – Gynecological solutions
    Faculty: Reno Yonora, MD
    Faculty: Lexi Yoo, FNP-BC/CPNP, IFMCP
    Faculty: Daisy Ayim, MD – Ayim Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Michael Reed, MD
    Specialized Aesthetic Services
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM US PT
    Scaling Your Practice for Growth, Profitability & Long-Term Success
    Moderator: Christin L. Trujillo – Maven Financial Partners
    Panelist: Tedd Van Gorden, MBA – Skytale Group
    Panelist: Mike White, CPA – CLA
    Panelist: Bill Walker – Aesthetic Brokers
  • 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM US PT
    The Art of Nonsurgical Midface Rejuvenation
    Moderator: Joseph Niamtu, III, DMD – Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery
    Faculty: Joseph Niamtu, III, DMD – Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery
    Faculty: Kyu-Ho Yi, MD, PhD
    Faculty: Nima Naghshineh, MD – Dr Nima Plastic Surgery
    Faculty: Dana Herbertson, SFA, MEP-C, AEST, CLT
    Live Demonstrator: Saami Khalifian, MD – SOM Aesthetics
    Aesthetic DermatologyFacial Injectables and InjectionsLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - VideoDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Live
     CME 1.75 Credit Hour
  • 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: How Top Medspas Earn 72% Recurring Revenue Sponsored By: BLVD
    Sponsor Presenter: Skya Jones – Boulevard
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM US PT
    Unlocking the Potential of Social Media in Aesthetics: Strategies for Success
    Practice Development Coach: Mary Robb – Social Practice
    Practice Development Coach: Jared Rohrer – Aesthetic Conversion
    Business & Practice ManagementMarketing
  • 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM US PT
    Foundations of Suspension Sutures/Threadlifting
    Faculty: Lyris Verdura-Dominic, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC – ConciergeHRS & Rejuvenating Lifestyles by Lyris Institute
    Aesthetics New Joiners
     CME 0.5 Credit Hour