What type of companies exhibit at the International Esthetics, Cosmetic & Spa Conference?
All companies exhibiting sell or distribute products or services to spas/salons. The following are examples of the types of companies that will be seen at IECSC:
- Skincare
- Makeup
- Hair Removal
- Private Label
- Massage
- Permanent Makeup
- Microdermabrasion Product/Machine
- Equipment & Supply
- Spa Design
- Spa/Salon Computer Programming
- Bottling/Packaging
Who attends the conferences?
Salon & Spa Owners and Managers, Estheticians, Makeup Artists, Skin Care Specialists, Instructors/Students, Distributors, Massage Therapists, Medical Estheticians, Plastic Surgeons, Wellness Practitioners, Cosmetologists.
Is the public invited to participate in the conference?
No, this is a professional tradeshow only and is not beneficial to anyone not involved in the spa industry. However, anyone interested in this industry is more then welcome to call and get more information.
Do you have to bring your license to the show?
Not all states license their estheticians or salon/spa professionals, so we do not require any ID at the door. Some form of professional identification is suggested for networking and business transaction information. Questex Media, however only advertises to the professionals in the spa industry.
How many people attend the conference each year?
New York: 11,500
Las Vegas: 19,500
Florida: 5,500
How many exhibits will be seen at the conferences?
New York: Over 200 exhibiting companies/manufacturers
Las Vegas: Over 500 exhibiting companies/manufacturers
Florida: Over 200 exhibiting companies/manufacturers
What type of Conference Program is offered?
New York:
FREE EDUCATION: 45+ FREE manufacturer classesPAID EDUCATION: Spa Business Conference with tracks in Medical Spa Business and Spa Business & Wellness, as well as Advanced Spa Business seminars, Cidesco USA, and ASTECC (American Spa Therapy Education Curriculum Council) education.
Las Vegas:
FREE EDUCATION: 100+ FREE manufacturer classes and 30+ FREE Spa Business Conference Classes with tracks in Spa Management, Makeup, Welless and Sole Practitioner/Small Business EducationPAID EDUCATION: Medical Aesthetic Business and Procedures Tracks, Advanced Education Workshops, Advanced Spa Business seminars, Cidesco USA, and ASTECC (American Spa Therapy Education Curriculum Council) education.
Florida:
FREE EDUCATION: 40+ FREE manufacturer classes and 35+ FREE Spa Business Conference Classes with tracks in Spa Management, Makeup, Medical Spa Business, Wellness and Sole Practitioner/Small Business EducationPAID EDUCATION: Advanced Education Workshops, Advanced Spa Business seminars, Cidesco USA, and ASTECC (American Spa Therapy Education Curriculum Council) education.
Do people attending classes receive CEU credits?
Many classes are acceptable for CEU credit; however, due to the diversity in state accreditation programs, it is the attendee's responsibility to notify their state board of cosmetology to predetermine which classes are acceptable.
