Next Level PMU
- PMU Conference
- Canada's First
- Per Category
- $500 Prize
- Competition
- 7 Categories
- Days to go
- 8
- Event days
- 2
- Hosted by
- Next Level PMU
About Next Level PMU
Next Level PMU is Canada's first permanent makeup conference and competition, 30-31 October 2026 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham, Ontario. Workshops, live demos and a 7-category competition.
Next Level PMU is a permanent makeup conference and competition taking place from 30 October to 31 October 2026 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Billed as Canada's first PMU event, it brings together permanent makeup, microblading and PMU artists for education, competition, business and networking.
This two-day event combines artistry with business education, featuring hands-on workshops, live technique demonstrations, Master Show performances and business sessions from international experts. It includes a two-stage Latex & Live Model Competition across seven categories — Microblading, Nano Brows, Ombre Brows, Lip Blush, Areola Tattooing, Tiny Tattoos and Scalp Micropigmentation — each with a $500 cash prize, and closes with a Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
What to expect at Next Level PMU
- Hands-on workshops with master trainers
- Live PMU technique demonstrations
- Business growth and marketing sessions
- Master Show live demonstrations
- Latex & Live Model Competition across 7 categories
- Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
- Networking with the PMU community
Why attend Next Level PMU?
- Canada's first PMU event and conference
- $500 cash prize per competition category across 7 categories
- International experts delivering artistry and business education
Who should attend
Next Level PMU is aimed at permanent makeup artists, microblading technicians, PMU and scalp micropigmentation specialists, and beauty business owners looking to compete, learn and grow. It is a valuable date to have in your 2026 diary.
About the organiser
Next Level PMU is organised by the Next Level PMU team and held at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa in Markham, Ontario. Please check the official website for ticket tiers (Virtual, Standard and VIP), the full programme and booking.
Key information
- Dates
- Friday 30 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026
- Time
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, Markham L6G 1A5, Canada
- Type
- Awards, Beauty, Business Event, Conference, Lashes, Make up
- Hosted by
- Next Level PMU
Contact Next Level PMU
Event features
- Live demos
- Networking opportunity
- Online access / replay available
- Speaker lineup / guest experts
- VIP options
- Workshops or interactive classes
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Next Level PMU?
Next Level PMU takes place from 30 to 31 October 2026 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Who is Next Level PMU for?
Permanent makeup artists, microblading technicians, PMU and scalp micropigmentation specialists, and beauty business owners.
What happens at Next Level PMU?
Hands-on workshops, live technique demonstrations, business sessions, Master Show performances, a seven-category Latex & Live Model Competition and a Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
What competition categories are there?
Microblading, Nano Brows, Ombre Brows, Lip Blush, Areola Tattooing, Tiny Tattoos and Scalp Micropigmentation, each with a $500 cash prize.
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