Phorest announces Summit move for 2027

Phorest has confirmed a major new chapter for its annual Salon Owners Summit, announcing that the industry event will move to Killarney in 2027. After a decade in Dublin, the Summit will relocate to the Gleneagle INEC in Co. Kerry.

The news was revealed as Phorest wrapped its biggest Summit to date, welcoming a record 750 owners and professionals for two days of education, innovation and community building. 

The 2026 theme, “Thrive: The Human Experience, Powered by Technology,” set the stage for the unveiling of the new Phorest AI suite, designed to streamline admin and support teams while strengthening human-led client relationships.

Attendees also heard from an impressive speaker lineup including Caroline Hirons, Dr Lollie Mancey, Erin Kuhn Bashani and Calvin Stovall, with sessions covering culture, AI ethics, profitability and the modern client journey.