Speakers

David is a first-class honours graduate from Ulster University’s School of International Business. His work as a lecturer and award-winning researcher in business and strategy with one of Irelands leading Universities has built his reputation as one of Europe’s most sought-after organisational facilitators. David’s personal interests have always focused on aspects of popular psychology, consumer behaviour, and choice. By combining his professional background with his personal passions and his love of the performance of mentalism, David has become a sought-after speaker with a reputation for an innovative style that forces audiences to think critically about the challenges around them.

I'm really looking forward to joining you all at the Salon Owners Summit in Dublin in January 2024 and getting to speak to such a dynamic, fun and international audience

Geno Stampora and his work have been featured in Modern, American, Salon Today, Nails, Nailpro, Dayspa, Launchpad, and almost every salon and spa trade magazine. You can also find articles in Glamour, Elle, The New Yorker, Washingtonian Magazine and others. He is considered an industry expert and Business Guru.

He has made a major contribution to the beauty industry in many ways. He has owned, managed, and worked behind the chair in his collection of salons. He has owned two beauty academies’, where he also instructed. Geno has been a distributor and sales consultant to salons, a major platform artist, and has shared the stage with the world’s greatest artists.

As an, industry expert, and speaker, Geno has consulted with many manufacturers. He has educated industry artists and sales people all over the world. He has coached the winning teams in beauty. He has and continues to be a keynote speaker, contributing artist, and consultant to the industry.

He is author of SUCCESS DYNAMICS, a beauty academy text book. He has created many of the bestselling CD’s and downloads in the industry. Geno continues to contribute to beauty by being an outstanding example and Mentor. In 2009 Geno was inducted into the North American Hairstylists Awards coveted “HALL of LEADERS”. One of only 22 Beauty Professionals in History!

Cillian, an experienced Product Manager, brings over a decade of expertise in crafting innovative solutions for various industries. His journey began in Insurance, Travel, and Ecommerce, where he honed his skills in developing products that seamlessly blend technology and real-world business needs. Cillian's passion lies in problem-solving, and his ability to bridge the gap between understanding diverse business problems and technological solutions. His unique ability to empathize with businesses, coupled with his technical acumen, enables him to address intricate business problems effectively. In his role as a Product Manager, he has the opportunity to engage with hundreds of Salons and Medspas worldwide, translating their business opportunities and problems into technical solutions.

Fry's a worldly mix of Aussie, Irish, and Brit. He started his hairdressing back in the wild '90s. Got good at it, too. But what really lit his fire was how the beauty biz could help Mother Earth.

He globe-trotted, working with hair giants in different countries. That gave him the insight on the hair world's secrets and its worldwide eco struggles.

Fry's role as an environmental consultant for salons in Sydney truly set his path towards sustainability alight. Armed with a passion for both style and the planet, he embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between glamour and eco-consciousness. His expertise and guidance helped countless salons make the shift toward more sustainable practices.

As the founder and General Manager of the groundbreaking initiative GSC, he has pioneered a revolution in salon sustainability. Under his leadership, the Green Salon Collective has emerged as a beacon of change, redefining the way salons approach environmental responsibility.

Fry Taylor's vision goes beyond the superficial. He understands that sustainability isn't a mere buzzword; it's a way of life and a commitment to our planet's future. His tireless dedication and expertise continue to inspire salons around the world to embrace eco-friendly practices while thriving in their craft.

I'm absolutely buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming Salon Owners Summit! I can't wait to be a part of it and share my insights on how we can all work towards saving the planet without breaking the bank. Let's get ready to shake up the industry with sustainable ideas and a whole lot of passion. See you all there, and let's make a difference together!

With over a decade of experience, Helen is an expert who shifted professionally from working in a salon to working in technology. Seeing first hand how software could improve business, Helen was drawn to progressing her career into a company that serves the hair & beauty industry so well.

After honing their craft in various beauty salons for six years, Helen embarked on a new adventure in 2015 by joining Phorest Salon Software as an educator, and is now are part of our Product team focusing on Reports.

Helen's passion for customer experience and salon success shines through as she likes to help leverage data to coach staff, enhance client interactions, and boost sales. Helen’s experience on the salon floor, as a software trainer, as a product manager, and a die-hard beauty consumer, enables her to have holistic, all-rounder approach.

With a deep-rooted passion for the beauty industry, Helen blends her industry expertise with commitment to customer experience, equipping salon owners with the data and tools they need to thrive in the ever-evolving beauty landscape.

Renowned as the world's foremost TV hypnotist, mentalist and Brain Hacker, Keith has been revolutionizing the entertainment industry on a global scale for numerous years. With his awe-inspiring abilities, he has been featured in over forty international television shows, captivating audiences worldwide. Over the past twenty years, Keith has also written, produced and performed many of his own live and virtual shows, selling out venues across the globe.

In addition to his incredible performances, Keith has established himself as a highly sought-after motivational speaker, gracing the stages of international conferences such as The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and TED. Notably, his TED Talk has garnered significant acclaim, ranking among the top twenty-five TED Talks of all time and accumulating an impressive viewership of over twenty-five million.

Expanding his influence further, Keith has recently released a ground-breaking self-help book titled 'Brain Hacks'. Within this publication, Keith unveils an array of techniques that facilitate the cultivation of a champion mindset and the subconscious development of mental toughness. A children’s adaption of the book‘ Mind Magic’ has also just been released.