StyleSpeak will be back with the 5th edition of its Beauty Conference this year on 7-8th April 2025 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Presented by SOTHYS Paris, and supported by 7e Wellness, the Conference has a powerful line-up of eminent Beauty Industry voices who will bring their first hand experience and insights to their Sessions.
The two-day Conference features an eminent line-up of 37 industry speakers, and will provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and information on the latest developments within the beauty industry helping salons stay ahead of the curve in this competitive industry.
Advisory Board & Speakers
The Conference Advisory Board for this edition includes Samir Srivastav, CEO LOOKS Salons and Vaishali Shah, Founder and Director, LTA School of Beauty. As many as 37 Speakers will speak in 12 sessions of the Conference and are leaders of top salons, educational institutes or technical experts.
Who Will Attend?
The StyleSpeak Beauty Conference 2025 is tailored for beauty industry leaders and CEOs, technical aestheticians, skin educators and trainees seeking to enhance their skills.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
LEADERSHIP PANELS
Leadership Panel Discussion 1: Meeting the Demands of today’s customer: From Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers
Chair: Samir Srivastav – CEO, LOOKS
Panellists: Vipul Chaturvedi – CEO, Lakme Lever
Deepak Praveen – CBO, Green Trends
Leadership Panel Discussion 2: Premiumization the Buzz: Elevate your Services by Adding Hospitality and Luxury Experiences
Chair: Prannay Dokkannia – COO, Lloyds Luxury
Panellists: Sneh Koticha – Director JCB
Kiran Bawa – M.D. Iosis Spa & Wellness
Leadership Panel Discussion 3: Salon Marketing: Client Acquisition & Retention
Chair: Samir Srivastav (CEO, LOOKS Salon)
Panelists: Kapil Sharma (Founder, Kapil’s Salon); Vandana Bhardwaj (M.D. Marie Claire Salons); Akshay Poorey (Co-founder, DINGG)
Leadership Panel Discussion 4: Round Table on: How can Salons and Brands Have a Harmonious and Productive Relationship
Chair: Rahul Bhalchandra – CEO & Co-founder, YLG Salon
Panelists: C.K. Kumaravel -CEO & Co-founder, Naturals Salon
Blessing Manikandan – CEO, Toni & Guy, South Asia
Dheeraj Arora – (M.D.& CEO Streax)
Rayed Merchant – Director and Co-founder, SSIZ International
Yashesh Bharwada – Director, Absolute Beauty Concepts
Ankit Virmani – Director, Esskay Beauty Resources
Aankith Aroraa – Founder & CEO Streamline Beauty India
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Technical Session 1: Understanding Acne and Rosacea: Discover the Best Solutions for Skin Problems
Discussion: Marisa Goel – Managing Partner, Serena’s Salon. CEO, The Skin Inn
Jalpa Rana – Manager Category Growth, Lodha Group
Technical Session 2: Optimizing Your Salon Business Performance with Data & Tech
Discussion
Chair: Vikram Bhatt – Founder, Enrich Salons
Sachin Kamat – G.M. Zenoti;
Sahil Gupta – CEO, Bodycraft Salon & Spa
Dhruv Gupta – Founder, Try My Style
Technical Session 3: Catch them Young: Avoid Early Skin Ageing with Preventive Maintenance Protocols
Chair: Nalini Kalra – General Manager, CVPro India
Dr. Madhuri Agarwal – Founder & Director, Yavana Aesthetic Clinics
Sukirti Patnaik – Founder, Indulge Salon
Neeru Radhakrishnan – Owner Play Salon, Play Academy and Shea the Spa
Technical Session 4: Aesthetic Treatments are Growing: Should Your Salon Add It to the Menu?
Chair: Vaishali Shah – Founder & Director, LTA School of Beauty
Sharmila Shetty – National Creative Director, SKIN Lakme
Dr. Vijaya Salunkhe – Beauty and Wellness Industry Expert, Cosmetologist and Business Consultant
Technical Session 5: Men and their Beauty Evolution
Chair: Dr. Apratim Goel – CEO & Director, Cutis Skin Studio
Dr Vinaya Bagwe – Skin and Spa Head, Enrich Salon)
Shweta Ghadge (Head Coach, Skin at Lloyds Luxuries)
LIVE DEMOS
Live Demo 1: SOTHYS Glass Skin Ritual
Disha Meher – Founder & Principal Consultant, 5 Elemeents Consultancies, &
Sothys India Trainers
Live Demo 2: BB Glow Treatment
Krupa Vora -Cosmetologist, MUA, PMU Trainer
Live Demo 3: The Science of Ageless Skin: Elevating Anti-Aging Facials to the Next Level Dr. Pooja Gadikar – Senior Aesthetician & Cosmetologist, 7E Wellness India
