Utah’s Annual Beauty Symposium 2025

Name: Utah’s Annual Beauty Symposium 2025
Start: 2025-09-29T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-29T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Conference Center at Miller Campus

Schedule

Mon Sep 29 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Conference Center at Miller Campus | Sandy, UT

Reserve your spot today
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utahs-annual-beauty-symposium-2025-tickets-1403129260389
Utah’s beauty industry is powerful, passionate, and united, and this symposium is where it all comes together. After a year of legislative wins and collective perseverance, the 2025 Utah Beauty Symposium is your opportunity to celebrate, learn, and lead alongside the best in the business.
This annual event brings together school owners, educators, and industry partners for a full day of inspiration, professional development, and connection. From AI to classroom culture, management, marketing, and vendor collaboration, every session is designed to help you grow your school, support your team, and strengthen beauty education across Utah.
Agenda Highlights
8:00 AM – Registration & Light Breakfast
Network with fellow leaders while enjoying a morning bite.
9:00 AM – Welcome
Kickoff remarks from the UBSOA Leadership Team.
9:15–10:00 AM – Tammy Taylor
Creating Classroom Magic & Engagement Tools
Beauty icon and founder of Tammy Taylor Nails, Tammy has empowered thousands of professionals through decades of groundbreaking education and product innovation. She brings her signature energy and proven classroom strategies to help you inspire, engage, and elevate your future professionals.
10:00–10:15 AM – Q&A with Tammy Taylor
10:15–10:45 AM – Morning Break & Sponsor Introductions
Visit sponsor booths and connect with industry partners.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Dr. Avery Holton
AI in Schools: Smart Tools for Smarter Classrooms
Chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Utah and national voice on ethical tech, Dr. Holton explores how AI and digital tools can boost classroom engagement, streamline communication, and enhance student success in practical, inclusive ways.
12:00–12:30 PM – Jenn Johnson
Building Classroom Culture
Respected visionary leader, Jenn Johnson is the Education Program Manager for Paul Mitchell Advanced Education with 25 years of industry experience. Jenn leads national culture and technical teams and brings practical strategies to help schools create warm, inclusive, and high-energy learning environments.
12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch & Sponsor
Spotlights
Enjoy lunch while hearing from featured sponsors.
1:30–2:30 PM – Tyler Kelbert
Classroom Management
A licensed cosmetologist, barber instructor, and founder of A Cut Above the Rest, Tyler combines real-world industry experience with a degree in marketing. He brings practical strategies for classroom management and student mentorship that resonate with today’s beauty professionals.
2:30–3:00 PM – Chris Linford, Oozle Media
Digital Campaign Strategy for Utah Beauty Schools
CEO of Oozle Media and AACS board member, Chris is a leading expert in digital marketing for beauty schools. His session will uncover smart, local strategies to attract, enroll, and retain students—using SEO, social media, and data-driven campaigns that deliver real results.
3:00–3:30 PM – Afternoon Break & Sponsor Highlights
3:30–4:15 PM – Crystal Anderson, Beauty Industry Group
Guiding Vendors to Educate Schools
Crystal Anderson, School Program Manager at Beauty Industry Group and a Utah-based beauty education advocate, leads this interactive session. She’ll share a proven framework to help vendors understand school needs, align educational content with curriculum goals, and deliver impactful training. Expect actionable guidance that ensures all vendor–school partnerships support student learning and align with licensing standards.
4:15–4:25 PM – Special Recognition
A moment to honor and reflect on the meaningful contributions of individuals who have made a lasting impact on our beauty education community.
4:25–5:00 PM – Raffle Drawings & Closing Remarks
Why Attend
Learn tools that drive classroom engagement and student success
Stay ahead with strategies in AI, culture, management, and marketing
Strengthen partnerships with vendors through clear communication and shared goals
Celebrate Utah’s beauty, education community, and what we’ve accomplished together
Connect with passionate peers, inspiring speakers, and dedicated industry leaders