As the beauty and wellness industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, there is a lot that salon owners and professionals from across India need to be updated with. Mumbai is gearing up for the Salon Management Congress scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, 2023, at Professional Beauty India in Mumbai. Let’s delve deep into the event that promises to provide invaluable insights into the dynamic world of salons.
Professional Beauty India, Mumbai is all set to return on October 2 and 3. With it comes the two-day Salon Management Congress that features a comprehensive agenda filled with informative sessions, panel discussions, and engaging speakers from the beauty and salon industry. In this rapidly evolving industry, this SMC brings our focus on adapting to change, embracing technology, and achieving sustainable growth. The event ultimately aims to equip salon owners and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in this ever-changing landscape.
Day One: Embracing Change
The first day of the congress will kick off with a warm welcome from Mr Vikas Vij, the Managing Director of Professional Beauty India. The event’s first discussion is titled “How has managing a salon changed in recent years?”. It will feature Montie Thanki, Rahul Bhalchandra, Samir Srivastava, and Savio John Pereira. The panellists will share their insights on operational and business changes, pricing strategies, and the introduction of new services in the salon space.
With Jashmina Jain, Kapil Sharma, and Shirin Merchant, the day’s second session will aim to explore becoming a salon owner. Salon experts will throw light on the most favourable circumstances to start one’s own salon.
Day one will end with a session focusing on leveraging data and technology to optimise salon business performance. Industry leaders like Akshay Poorey, Annie Deshmujh, Vandana Bhardwa, Rohan Kant will be present. They will also shed light on the importance of data management.
Day Two: Shaping the Future With Salon Management Congress
Day two will commence with a session with Sanchit Udwani. He’ll discuss solutions to recruitment challenges in the salon industry using digital tools.
The subsequent discussion will centre around building a high-performing salon team. Industry experts, including Bhakti Sapke and Leena Khandekar, will provide their insights.
Furthermore, sustainability is likely to take the spotlight in the midday session. The speakers will explore the practicality and commercial viability of salons going green and discuss the impact of eco-friendly practices.
Then the congress will also delve into the role of retail in the salon industry. There will be discussions around strategies to boost retail revenue. This session will feature insights from Gunjann Taneja, Manisha Chopra, Rachit Malhotra, and Viki Thakkar.
SMC’s final session addresses the critical question of franchising in the salon industry. Key speakers include Allen John, M S Bharath, Pralay Bakshi, and Sanjay Dutta.
With only four days to go, stay tuned for the Salon Management Congress at Professional Beauty India, Mumbai. Be there to catch all the latest insights to thrive in this ever-evolving industry.
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