Hosted by Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), PBA Beauty Week is North America's all-inclusive beauty event, which offers unlimited networking, education, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the industry. PBA Beauty Week will be held at the posh Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, from July 13 - 16, 2013. Here's an overview of some of the upcoming events and classes.
PBA Regional Salon Summit
The Salon Summit is a one-day event designed for salon/spa and beauty professionals who yearn to explore trends and best practices. There will be multiple speakers and classes to provide education, business development support and networking opportunities. The event will take place on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
2013 PBA Business Forum
The Forum will explore current PBA initiatives and reveal more about what's to come. Famed author, entrepreneur and media mogul Arianna Huffington will be the keynote speaker. Huffington, a successful entrepreneur and business leader who has triumphed in a turbulent economy, will demonstrate how difficult times can be transformed into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. She will address the PBA Business Forum on Sunday July 14, 2013 at 7:30 a.m.
North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)
NAHA will feature renowned actor, author, entertainment journalist and producer Mario Lopez as the host of the 2013 ceremony. Lopez will also receive the 2013 PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award honoring his charitable initiatives, which include raising awareness and funds for causes that support the positive and healthy development of children and young adults. Lopez, who has played a role in countless red carpet, mega-events has also co-hosted the Miss America pageant. The 2013 NAHA Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV. They will also be carried live on streaming video as well.
PBA CEO Round-Table: The Indie Brands
With the salon sector once again showing signs of growth, opportunities are ripe for innovative brands to develop distribution and maximize their spotlight. The CEO Round Table will feature key decision makers from independent professional salon brands. These shining stars will share insights on building distribution platforms and competing in the marketplace. The panel will take place on Sunday July 14, 2013 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
It's All in the Details: A Legislative Update
The industry has seen dramatic changes with legislation over the past 3 years. A change in the current laws can certainly impact everyone whose working in the industry-manufacturers of private label, contract manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. Three topnotch beauty associations-ICMAD, PBA and PCPC have collaborated to help beauty professionals learn about areas to plan for in their own businesses and careers. This event will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For more information, visit http://probeauty.org/beautyweek. To register and purchase tickets, visit http://probeauty.org/tickets/beautyweek.