Beauty Conferences in Africa

Beauty conferences in Africa are growing fast, and the main programmes are run by a handful of well loved events in South Africa and Nigeria. They are a great chance to hear from industry leaders, sharpen your skills and meet the people shaping beauty across the continent.

Beauty West Africa in Lagos is the region's main conference each November, with business sessions and education alongside its exhibition, covering beauty, hair, nails and skincare. In Johannesburg, Professional Beauty and Salon International runs conference stages and competitions each September at The Galleria in Sandton, with talks for salon, spa and clinic teams. For the spa and skincare community, the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference and Awards in South Africa combines a conference with an awards celebration for the trade.

Every beauty conference in Africa is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your learning year and book your place early.

Travelling to the conferences

Lagos and Johannesburg both have large international airports with direct routes from Europe and the Middle East. In Johannesburg, the Gautrain connects O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton station, a short walk from The Galleria. In Lagos, most visitors travel by car or rideshare, so allow extra time for traffic.

When to go

The conference season runs from September in Johannesburg to November in Lagos, so it is possible to attend both in the same few months.

Tips for delegates

• Professional Beauty and Salon International Johannesburg and the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference are for trade visitors, so register with your business details.
• Check the full programme before you go and plan which talks to attend each day.
• Bring business cards, as networking is one of the biggest benefits of these events.