A Must-Attend Event for Salon Growth in 2026
The Glasgow Regional Growth Summit 2026, taking place at The Briggait on 27 April, is a one-day event designed to help salon and spa owners grow smarter, more profitable businesses. Expect a packed agenda of expert-led education, keynote speakers, brand discovery and high-value networking opportunities - all focused on real, commercially driven results. Register for free here.
Main Stage: Business Strategies That Drive Growth
At the heart of the summit is the Main Stage, featuring a full day of practical sessions tackling the biggest challenges in the industry - from profitability to marketing and team retention.
Stop Chasing Busy: The KPIs That Make Salons Truly Profitable focuses on understanding the numbers that actually matter, with insights from speakers including Gillian McGraffin, Lilac Miller and Brian “Leo” McCallum.
Empower Your Team to Deliver: Building Structure, Progression & Loyalty brings together Jenny Storey, Fiona Jackson, Alex Thaddeus and Wil Fleeson to share how to build strong, motivated teams and long-term career pathways.
From Posts to Profit: Social Media & Marketing That Works for Salons explores how to turn visibility into revenue with practical, results-driven marketing strategies, while “Charge Smarter, Sell Better” dives into pricing and retail techniques to increase revenue without overworking.
Keynote Sessions: Inspiration and Mindset
The summit also features powerful keynote sessions designed to inspire and energise attendees. One standout is Sheryl Findlay’s Accelerating Your Ambition!, an interactive session focused on mindset, motivation and building long-term success with clear, actionable strategies.
Another keynote speaker is Jo Simpson, bring further insight into leadership, growth and future-proofing your business.
View full Main Stage timetable here.
Business Strategy Roundtables: Deeper Conversations
The Business Strategy Roundtables offer focused, interactive sessions in a small-group setting. They’re free to attend but must be booked in advance, as spaces are limited.
Sessions include AI In The Salon: Practical Strategies To Support You And Your Team with Kerri-Ann Bruce, sharing practical ways to work smarter, and What Makes a Skincare Brand Worth Investing In? with Jayne Austin, offering expert guidance on choosing the right brand partners.
Book your free ticket here.
Brands and Suppliers: Discover What’s New
Alongside the education programme, the summit brings together leading professional brands and suppliers, giving attendees the opportunity to explore new products, services and business solutions. It’s a chance to connect directly with industry innovators and make smarter investment decisions for your salon.
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