Your 2025 End-of-Year Industry Events Round-Up

Okay, we're coming into the final legs of the year - that's a little crazy, no?

The last quarter of the year is where momentum compounds.

If you’re going to network, learn, or lock in a little brand visibility before we turn the page on 2025 - this is your cheat sheet.

Save it, share it with your team, and start planning travel and budgets now.

At-a-glance (Sep–Nov)

• 2–4 Sep — The Fresh Life, Brisbane. (thefreshlifeconference.com, Aesthetic Medical Practitioner)

• 12–14 Sep — SKINCON25 (ASDC), Melbourne. (The ASDC, 10times)

• 14–16 Sep — HAIR The Movement (Sharon Blain OAM), Sydney. (AHC, beautyhubmagazine.com)• 15 Sep — NOISE underground hair show (evening), Sydney. (Hair The Movement)

• 22 Sep — The Aesthetic Business Masters – Perth. (Humanitix, Mocha Group)

• 12 Oct — La Pelle: Beyond Pink – The Skin Side, Melbourne (12:30–4:00 pm). (La Pelle)

• 17–19 Oct — The Wellness Summit + Spa & Wellness Awards, Gold Coast. (The Wellness Summit + S&W Awards)

• 19 Oct — Australian Hair Industry Awards – Business (Gala), Brisbane (7–11 pm). (Mocha Group)

• 15 Nov — The Beauty Industry Celebration — Prêt-à-Prep × Lash Rescue, Melbourne (7–11 pm). (Humanitix)

  
  

Hair

HAIR The Movement — Sydney (14–16 September)

A three-day, first-of-its-kind education experience bringing 30+ masters together across cutting, colour, barbering, editorial and avant-garde—helmed by industry icon Sharon Blain OAM at The Fullerton Hotel. If you need a creative reset before Christmas trading, this is it. (AHC, beautyhubmagazine.com)

Don’t miss: NOISE — the underground hair show on 15 September in a secret Sydney location. High energy, high inspiration. (Hair The Movement)

ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business (Gala) — Brisbane (19 October)

The night of nights for salon business excellence—now at The Star, Brisbane with a 7–11 pm format. Dress code is chic/smart evening wear; expect a full house. (Mocha Group)

Beauty / Skin / Aesthetics & Wellness

The Fresh Life — Brisbane (2–4 September)

An immersive aesthetics conference set at Howard Smith Wharves with training, hands-on demos and serious networking. Great for clinic owners and cosmetic nurses who want both strategy and skills. (thefreshlifeconference.com, Aesthetic Medical Practitioner)

SKINCON25 (ASDC) — Melbourne (12–14 September)

A boutique, evidence-based program for dermal clinicians, therapists, nurses and skin-obsessed pros.Venues: Scientific plenary at Rydges Melbourne (186 Exhibition St) on Fri–Sat; Clinical workshops on Sun at 370 Little Lonsdale St. Theme: Inspire. (The ASDC)

The Aesthetic Business Masters — Perth (22 September)

A one-day business and growth intensive for aesthetic clinics, hosted at Perth Zoo. Ideal for owners/managers ready to tune up pricing, marketing and operations before peak season. (Humanitix, Mocha Group)

La Pelle: Beyond Pink – The Skin Side — Melbourne (12 October)

A Breast Cancer Awareness Month event centred on oncology-safe dermal care. Includes lunch, education, and ways to sponsor patient care kits. 12:30–4:00 pm at 131 Lonsdale St. Dress with heart; bring your team. (La Pelle)

The Wellness Summit + Spa & Wellness Awards — Gold Coast (17–19 October)

An immersive, nature-set summit at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, culminating in the Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Awards. Come for ideas, stay for the industry-wide reconnect. (The Wellness Summit + S&W Awards)

The Beauty Industry Celebration — Prêt-à-Prep × Lash Rescue — Melbourne (15 November)

End-of-year industry party at LOLA St Kilda from 7–11 pm. Food, drinks, DJ, door prizes—and a pink/white/red dress code. A joyful way to toast your 2025 wins. (Humanitix)

So, which one are you going to? If you're big on FOMO choose one event to network at and one to learn at, that way you get the best of both worlds!