Beauty Conferences in Toronto

Beauty conferences in Toronto offer a focused mix of learning: a spring trade show with a full conference programme, and an autumn gathering for permanent makeup specialists. Both are ideal if you want education and networking rather than a huge show floor.

The ESI Show Toronto runs its conferences alongside the trade floor each April at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, with sessions covering skin, spa, nails, hair and the business of beauty. It suits estheticians, salon owners and spa teams who want new ideas and practical skills in one weekend. At the end of October, Next Level PMU brings permanent makeup, lash and brow artists to the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre for conference talks, business sessions and awards. Its smaller scale makes it easy to meet speakers and fellow artists. Between them, the two events cover both the broad beauty industry and one of its fastest growing specialisms.

Both beauty conferences in Toronto are listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can book your place.

Getting there

For the ESI Show, take the UP Express from Pearson to Union Station, then walk to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre through the PATH. For Next Level PMU, Markham is north of downtown, and driving or a rideshare is the easiest way to reach the conference centre.

Where to stay

Next Level PMU is held in a hotel, so staying on site keeps everything under one roof. For the ESI Show, choose a downtown hotel near Union Station or the waterfront.

Tips for Toronto conferences

• Bring a notebook or tablet. Conference sessions move quickly.
• Join the networking events, which are often where the best conversations happen.
• For Next Level PMU, bring your portfolio to share with peers and speakers.
• Book early, as places at smaller conferences are limited.