Event Schedule

september 25-28th, 2026 • Harbour Square, Toronto

The Canadian Aesthetics Expo is the fastest growing conference in North America as being the most scientific and unbiased. This year, we are taking our attendees on an immersive 3-day experience, merging the relationship between science, patient care, and business all on one stage.

Day 1 — Anatomy-Led Pan-Facial Rejuvenation Cadaver Lab

Theme: Anatomy decides the technique. Pan-facial planning for lasting results—with safer execution decisions that reduce complication risk.

What you’ll learn (clinically, not theoretically)

Hands-on training includes neuromodulators, HA dermal fillers, biostimulators, threads, and needle vs. cannula techniques—selected and executed through an anatomy-first framework to maximize outcomes and mitigate complications.

Teaching format (how the day runs)

Faculty will demonstrate every technique live with anatomy-first commentary; Hands-on cadaver access is reserved for lab participants, while observer attendees receive immersive station walkthroughs and live Q&A.

This lab is designed to show real-time decision-making: anatomical landmarks, plane selection, risk zones, and technique rationale—so you understand not only how to perform a technique, but why it’s chosen.

Anatomy-first, evidence-based approach

You’ll move across the entire face and neck, learning how anatomy guides:

Safe planes and danger zones
Technique selection
(needle vs. cannula vs. thread vs. biostimulator)
Sequencing decisions
Protects long-term outcomes (avoiding future distortion and preventable complications)

Faculty will reference recent evidence-based publications and consensus guidance and translate them into practical, clinic-ready decisions.

Faculty leadership: Cadaver Lab Lead: Dr. Konstantin Frank — highly respected plastic surgeon and anatomist, leading applied facial anatomy and technique selection throughout the lab. Supported by injection faculty guiding demonstrations, station walkthroughs, and clinical Q&A.

End-of-Day Capstone: Plan Like a Pro

A high-impact module that turns skills into an implementable treatment architecture:

Patient archetypes (aging patterns)
What you’re seeing and what it means clinically
Mapping + sequencing
Priorities, contraindications, and safer order of operations
The 90-second pan-facial explanation
How to explain a full-face plan clearly and confidently to your patient

Day 2 — Confidence Day: Device and Complication Management

Main Stage Morning Sessions: Energy-Based Devices

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Laser Types Overview: Mechanisms + Matching to Indication
- Laser categories + how they create change (chromophore/target logic)
- Select the device based on scar/pigment type, skin type risk, and downtime tolerance
- Combination logic (when to stack vs separate from injectables).
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Live Demos: Acne Scars + Pigmentation (repeatable method)
- Patient assessment and why this modality
- Key high-level settings considerations
- Post-care + contraindications & Red flags.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM When Devices Misbehave: Laser/EBD Complications & Recovery
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break

Main Stage Afternoon Sessions: Complication Readiness

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Numbing Done Right: Topical Anesthetic Safety & Risk Controls
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Red Flags First: Recognizing and Responding to Vascular Events
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Hyaluronidase Mastery: When to Use It, How Much, and What to Avoid
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Inflammation vs. Infection: Delayed Onset Nodules & Triage
- Inflammatory/immune reaction & Biofilm/low-grade infection
- Product placement issues & Foreign-body reaction.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Biostimulators Under the Microscope: Delayed Reactions

Included: Online Bonus + Protocol Pack

1. On-the-Clock Clinical Simulations
Interactive, multiple-choice complication drills. Includes scenarios for: DON / infection triage, Vascular events, Hyaluronidase decision-making, Device and laser complications, Topical anesthetic safety incidents, Biostimulator delayed reactions.

2. Your Safety Systems Toolkit (Digital Protocol Pack)
Emergency Readiness Checklist, Printable Decision Trees (vascular, DON/infection, device/laser triage), Adverse Event Documentation Checklist.

Day 3 — Longevity & Regenerative Aesthetics

Theme: Evidence, ethics, and integration into aesthetic practice

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Response Variability: Why Outcomes Differ Patient-to-Patient
A clinically grounded framework for why identical protocols don’t produce identical results.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Menopausal Skin & Hormone Therapy: Aesthetic Implications
What changes in menopausal skin biology and how hormone therapy may influence skin presentation.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy: Clinical Foundations
A medically credible overview of BHRT concepts and responsible patient communication.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Regenerative Hair Growth Options: Integration into Practice
An evidence-aware review of regenerative hair strategies, candidacy, and expectation-setting.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Cellular Support Toolkit: NAD+, PDRN, Epitalon
A practical reality check on cellular support interventions—mechanisms, ethical claims, and expectations.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Peptides in Aesthetic Medicine: Where They Fit and Where They Don’t
A clinical framework for evaluating peptides in aesthetics.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Complications & Controversies Panel: The Regenerative Reality Check
A moderated, case-based panel addressing adverse events, delayed reactions, and consent language.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PRP vs. PRF: Indications, Outcomes, and Live Demonstration
A clear comparison + live demo, including workflow, realistic outcomes, and integration.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM GLP-1s and Aesthetic Medicine Today
How GLP-1 use is changing the aesthetic consult—planning considerations and risk-aware sequencing.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Biostimulators in Regenerative Aesthetics: Live Demonstration
Complete theory + demo focused on indications, contraindications, and complication mitigation.

Day 4 — The Business of Aesthetics: Real-World Scenarios

A candid, high-impact business track built from real operational mistakes: vendor lock-in, contract traps, access failures, and scaling missteps. You’ll work through anonymized “case files,” vote on decisions in real time, and leave with checklists and contract clauses that protect your clinic.

Format: Interactive Case-Based Learning

Day runs: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Case Scenario 1: “Patterns, Not People” + The $60K Lesson
The five non-negotiables that protect any aesthetic business—ownership, access, financial safeguards, documentation, and exit readiness.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Case Scenario 2: The 50/50 Partnership That Wasn’t
A case study examining cash timing, cost absorption, and tax reserve realities.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Case Scenario 3: The “Temporary” Share Transfer
Focuses on documentation, return mechanisms, and governance controls.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Case Scenario 4: IT is the Amazon — Dos & Don’ts of IT Agencies
Learn how businesses lose control of their growth engine and what must be guaranteed in writing.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Quick Q&A + Special Session (TBA)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Afternoon Kickoff (TBA)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Case Scenario 5: Live Contract Review
Interactive review of IT red flags. Includes The Exit Strategy Addendum definition.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Case Scenario 6: Reputation Risk in Aesthetics
How rumors spread and the disciplined approach to handling them privately and professionally.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Case Scenario 7: The Liquidity Trap
How revenue can exist alongside a cash-flow crisis when timing and taxes aren’t protected.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Case Scenario 8: “The Comfort Zone”
Staying alert to competition and new innovations. Stay one step ahead.

DAY 1
SEP 25, 2025
DAY 2
sep 26, 2025
DAY 3
SEP 27, 2025
DAY 4
SEP 28, 2025

Coffee & Light Refreshments

Introduction

MarshmAllow ChallEnge

In this exercise, teams of 5 are tasked with building the tallest free-standing structure possible using:

20 sticks of uncooked spaghetti
1 yard (or meter) of masking tape
1 yard (or meter) of string
1 standard-sized marshmallow

The marshmallow must be placed on top of the structure. Teams have 18 minutes to complete the challenge.

The secret of great leaders: how to built high-performing teams of excellence

This session explores the core principles that enable great leaders to build and lead high-performing teams. Learn how to foster trust, align goals, and create a culture of accountability and excellence—key ingredients for driving long-term team success.

Medical Aesthetics Nursing Professional Development

Canadian Nurses Associations role in the professional development of Medical Aesthetics nurses and the recognition of programs that meet national standards for quality, ethics, evidence informed practice and relevance.

Coffee Break

The time management myth: how to be a high achiever & make business and life work (keynote and interactive activity)

Is time management really the key to success? This session challenges common beliefs and offers a fresh perspective on productivity. Discover practical strategies high achievers use to focus on what truly matters—so you can thrive in both business and life without burning out.

Interactive Activity: Rethinking Your Time Before the main session, participants will take part in a guided activity that helps identify how their time is really spent—and what truly drives results. Through reflection, group discussion, and practical exercises, this activity challenges traditional time management habits and uncovers personal priorities. The insights gained will set the stage for adopting more effective, purpose-driven ways to achieve success in work and life.

Clicks or Bricks: What Builds a Thriving Aesthetic Practice?

In today’s digital world, a strong social media presence is essential for growing your aesthetic practice. This session will cover practical strategies to build your brand, attract ideal clients, and create engaging content that drives real results. Learn how to make social media work for you—consistently and authentically.

Lunch Break/ Turn around of the Room

Beyond the Needle: Elevating Profits & Patient Experiences in 2025

Ready to future-proof your aesthetic clinic?  

Join David Segal, industry expert and co-host of the world’s #1 aesthetics podcast, for a dynamic talk on the business essentials that will propel your aesthetic practice to success in 2025.

Packed with actionable insights, this session will empower you to boost profitability, enhance the patient journey, and grow your business smarter.   

What You’ll Learn:  

The Real Numbers Behind a Profitable Clinic: Discover the financial metrics that drive revenue and how to optimize them.  
How to Master the Patient Journey: Create exceptional client experiences that boost loyalty, rebooking, and referrals.  
What Metrics Matter (and Which Ones Don’t): Focus on data that fuels growth and avoid distractions that waste time.  
Common Financial Traps & How to Avoid Them: Learn to sidestep pitfalls that erode profits and keep your business thriving.  
Tips to Boost Efficiency, Reduce Costs & Grow Smarter: Implement practical strategies to streamline operations and scale with confidence.

Why Attend?  

With his deep industry knowledge and proven insights, David will share a business blueprint to help you navigate the competitive aesthetics landscape and achieve lasting success. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or scaling your clinic, this talk will deliver the tools you need to skyrocket profits and patient satisfaction in 2025.   

Don’t miss this chance to transform your practice! Join David Segal for a session filled with practical advice, industry secrets, and a clear path to aesthetic excellence.

The Hype Squad of Aesthetics

Panel: Confidence Bar (Lamija Hubjer, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Angie Repel, and Lauren Gardstrom)

How to Protect your Branding

Panel with Rana Kennelly and David Segal

Smart Hiring: how to find the right people and make them stick with you

Hiring the right people is just the beginning—keeping them is the real challenge. This session explores proven strategies to attract, select, and retain top talent. Learn how to build a team that not only fits your culture but also grows with your business for long-term success.

Intergrating AI into your business to create efficiency

This engaging session kicks off the day with a high-energy interactive activity designed to spark connection, encourage collaboration, and set the tone for learning. Our facilitator will guide participants through the full event lineup, introduce each speaker, and ensure a smooth, connected experience throughout the day. Get ready to engage, interact, and make the most of every session.

Coffee Break

AI-Powered Social for Aesthetic Pros: How to Create Content That Connects, Converts, and Grows Your Aesthetics Business with AI

This hands-on training shows aesthetic professionals how to use AI tools like ChatGPT (LLMs) and Manychat (Chatbots) to create consistent, strategic content that builds trust, drives bookings, and grows their clinic. You’ll learn how to craft high-converting social posts, automate parts of your workflow, and build a 30-day content calendar live during the session.

Building a Global Filler Brand: My Entrepreneurial Journey

Q&A, Networking Mixer, Photos

Registration

Registration + PPE / gowns + everyone settle down + Intro Head

Faculty: Dr. Kian Karimi (lead/anatomist), Dr. Jake Sloane (injector), Dr. Zack Ally (injector), and Dr. Bita Farrell (ultrasound), Dr. Jaggi Rao (EBD) + Amy (bio-stim) + Ashley Haydarian

Anatomical Overview of Upper Face

Live Demonstration

Neuromodulators for Upper Face, Temple Injections + Forehead Injections) in collaboration with Dr. Bita Farrell Ultrasound-Guided instruction (Ultrasound device GE/Mindray)

Commercial Insights

Advisory Board: (Closed Session) – Invite Only

Hands-On Cadaver Practice

Anatomical Overview of Mid-Face

Coffee Break

The Importance of Whole face Facial Balancing

Importance of Mid-Face Balancing + Ultrasound + Filler Injection

Temples + Lower Face Bio-stimulators (Sculptra focus) (bolus)

Hands-On Cadaver Practice

Meal Break

Lunch and Learn 12:30-1:30PM (Registration is 12PM)

Anatomical Overview OF Lower Face

Glass Box - Podcast (INSIDE AESTHETICS)

Chin + Jawline LIVE HA Injection techniques with Dr. Bita Farrell Ultrasound-Guided Injection Methods

Hands-On Cadaver Practice

Coffee Break

LIVE injections (Full Face bio-stim Sculptra + HDR) Lateral face Biostimulators

Amy (Deep Bolus Gonial Angle), and Dr. Rice will focus on Hyper Dilluted Radiesse (30 minutes) / Collegenesis of the superficial layers

Multimodal Applications with Lasers

Exploring which lasers to use in combination with other modalities for optimal results

Hands-On Cadaver

Q&A, Certificates and Closing Remarks Champagne Mixer, Photos with Attendees, and Networking

Sign In & Registration

IT Desk

bACK sTAGE & sPEAKERS

VIP Mainstage Patients

Model Help

The Art of the Consultation and Building Trust

A successful consultation is more than just a conversation—it’s the foundation of lasting client relationships. This session will explore how to conduct effective, client-centered consultations that build trust, manage expectations, and increase treatment acceptance. Learn proven techniques to communicate with confidence, establish rapport, and turn first-time visitors into loyal clients.

New Era Of Photography - 3D Imaging with Vectra

Discover how a holistic, science-based approach can dramatically improve regenerative and surgical outcomes. In this session, Dr. Sorr explores the interconnected roles of metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and mental well-being—revealing how optimizing each element primes the body for faster recovery, enhanced results, and long-term health. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-backed strategies to prepare patients from the inside out, ensuring the best possible regenerative outcomes.

Dr. Ally Class

Medical InSights

Advisory Board: (Closed Session) – Invite Only

Cherry On Top

This segment combines 3 of our KOLs technqiues on one patient to Achieve facial harmony and symmetry

Upper face: Dr. Kian Karimi (temples); Mid face – Dr. Jake Sloane (cheeks/tear trough); Lower face – Amy Lynn (lips + chin): Hugo Gil; Dr. Bita Farrell (Upper face neutomodulators – frontalis); Ashley Haydarian

Asian Balancing and Beautification

Coffee Break

Cephalous Interaction Dissection & Anatomy

Advanced Multimodal Strategies in Acne Scar Revision (LIVE demo)

A combination approach to acne scar treatment that integrates TCA CROSS, subcision, ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers (Sciton Halo & ProFractional), RF microneedling, punch excision, and collagen-stimulating fillers such as Bellafill. The presentation will explore treatment sequencing, patient selection, and protocols that ensure safety and maximize aesthetic outcomes. Real case photos and short video clips will be used to illustrate results and techniques. Emphasis will also be placed on personalized care and post-treatment regimens to reduce pigmentation and accelerate healing.

Glass Box - Podcast (INSIDE AESTHETICS)

Treating the Lower Face & Neck with Neuomodulators

The lower face and neck are key areas that often show early signs of aging—but also present unique challenges. This session covers effective techniques and combination approaches for treating laxity, volume loss, and skin texture in these regions. Learn how to achieve natural, harmonious results while maintaining facial balance and patient satisfaction.

Meal Break

Lunch and Learn 12:30-1:30PM (Registration is 12PM)

Cephalous Interaction Dissection & Anatomy

Introducing Allergan Lift Up Signature – Combination of Botox Platysma + Voluma + Volux for a lifting outcome

This session will focus on the Signature concept and rationale, with LIVE injections of the Platysma injection pattern. Dr. Kian Karimi with Jake Sloane together.

Foundations of Ultrasound / Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty with LIVE demonstration

Ultrasound technology is becoming an essential tool in aesthetic practice, offering real-time imaging to improve treatment accuracy and patient safety. This session will explore how ultrasound can be used for facial assessment, filler placement, complication management, and more. Learn how integrating ultrasound into your workflow can elevate both clinical outcomes and patient confidence.

Discover the art and technique behind non-surgical rhinoplasty using dermal fillers to shape and refine the nose without surgery. This session includes a live demonstration showcasing advanced injection methods, safety protocols, and aesthetic considerations. Learn how to deliver natural-looking results while minimizing risks and downtime for your patients.

LipScape: Moving the Beautification Patient Beyond Lips

Coffee Break

Cephalous Interaction Dissection & Anatomy

Advanced Techniques and Complication Management, Panel Discussion , Complication Management (Case Studies), Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques, Expert Insights

Join industry leaders for an in-depth panel discussion designed to elevate your approach to complex cases and complication management in aesthetic practice. Through real-world scenarios, cutting-edge techniques, and the latest research, this session delivers practical insights and expert guidance you can apply immediately in clinic.

Inside Aesthetics with Dr. Jake Sloane and David Segal

Panel Discussion: Dr. Kian Karimi, Dr. Zack Ally, & Amy Lynn

Innovation in Aesthetics: What’s Next for the Industry

Unlock the secrets of non-human dependent revenue streams

Looking to grow your business without relying solely on your time and energy? This session reveals practical strategies to create scalable, automated, and passive income streams in the aesthetics industry. From product sales and memberships to digital content and technology integration, learn how to build revenue that works for you—even when you’re not in the room.

Cephalous Interaction Dissection & Anatomy

COCKTAIL PARTY - OLD HOLLYWOOD STYLE

Waterworks Food Hall – 50 Brant St. Toronto

Sign In & Registration

IT Desk

bACK sTAGE & sPEAKERS

Model Help

The Art of Reversal

Focus on BioGel, PRF treatment and as effective anti-aging solutions or complications management solution

Are HA filler finished?

Amy PRP Class

Revitalizing the Ozempic Face: Combining Fillers with Collagen Stimulators for Optimal Rejuvenation

“Ozempic face,” marked by facial volume loss and skin laxity, can be effectively addressed with a combined approach using HA fillers for immediate restoration and collagen stimulators for long-term structural support, delivering a holistic and natural result.

Glass Box - Podcast (INSIDE AESTHETICS)

Collagen Stimulators and their Role with Anti-Aging Paradigm

Understand the science and application of collagen stimulators in modern aesthetic medicine. Discover how these bio-stimulatory treatments are reshaping the anti-aging paradigm by activating the body’s natural regenerative processes to restore structure, volume, and youthful vitality.

Coffee Break

Beyond the Procedure: The Science of Preparing the Body and Mind for Regeneration

Meal Break

Lunch and Learn 12:30-1:30PM (Registration is 12PM)

The Exosome Summit: Comparing all Exosomes & how each one works

Join leading experts and innovators for an in-depth exploration of exosomes in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. The Exosome Summit brings together science, clinical practice, and regulatory insight to examine the real-world applications and future potential of exosome-based therapies. From skin rejuvenation to hair restoration, discover how this emerging technology is shaping the next generation of non-invasive treatments—while understanding the ethical and safety considerations needed for responsible adoption.

The Cellular Trinity: Decoding Exosomes, Peptides & Stem Cells

Dive into the fascinating world of regenerative medicine as Dr. Patrick Gunning unpacks the key differences between exosomes, peptides, and stem cells. Learn how each of these biological tools uniquely supports healing, longevity, and anti-aging—and how to navigate their roles in cutting-edge clinical practice.

Promise and Prudence: Navigating the Future of Exosomes in Aesthetics

Exosomes are generating significant excitement in regenerative aesthetics—but what is hype, and what is evidence-based? This session explores the scientific promise, current clinical applications, and regulatory landscape of exosome-based treatments. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of their potential benefits, safety considerations, and what to watch for as the field evolves. An essential discussion for practitioners looking to integrate innovation responsibly.

Biohack the Clock

Discover how Epitalon, a synthetic peptide and telomerase activator, is redefining the science of longevity by targeting the aging process at the cellular level. Explore how Epitalon may help ‘hack’ the aging process by activating telomerase and supporting cellular regeneration for a longer, healthier life.

Regenerative Aesthetics: Where Are We Now?

An update on the current climate of regenerative aesthetics and where it has actually scientifically progressed to.