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AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX

7:30 - 8:25 AM

Check-in & Networking Breakfast

8:25 - 8:30 AM

Welcome & Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks:

Philippe Schaison, CEO - Soltégo

Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, Chairman of the Board – Clarity Technologies | Founder & Host - The Technology of Beauty Podcast | Former President - The Aesthetics Society

8:30 - 8:50 AM

State of the Aesthetics Market

Presented By:  
Andrew Mitchell, Managing Director & Partner - Boston Consulting Group

8:50 - 9:20 AM

Keynote: Science in Aesthetics – Amelioration and Regeneration

Presented By:  
Flemming Ørnskov, M.D., MPH – CEO of Galderma 

9:20 - 10:15 AM

Innovation Shark Tank 

Sharks:
Chinmay Kanuga, Head of Search Evaluation – Allergan Aesthetics
Aubrey Rankin, Founder/Entrepreneur, Investor and Board Member
Humberto Antunes, Partner - Gore Range Capital / Former CEO & Chairman of the Board – Galderma
Clint Carnell, Chief Executive, Entrepreneur + Builder of Brands

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Morning Networking & Refreshment Break

10:45 - 11:55 AM

Driving Aesthetic Practice Growth with Smart Solutions

Presented By:  
Sean Shapiro, Chief Commerical Officer - MedShift

10:55 - 11:30 AM

Innovation Showcase

11:30 - 11:40 AM

Preparing Aesthetic Innovations for Market and Funding

Presented By:  
Murray Jensen, Managing Director; Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs

11:40 - 12:40 PM

Post GLP-1 Face and Body Contouring

Opening Presentation:

Presented By:

Erik Haines, Managing Director, Guidepoint Qsight

 

Company Presentations:

 

Panel Discussion:

Panelists:

Jennifer Harrington, MD - Harrington Plastic Surgery

Walter Joseph, MD - LRMD

Sachin M. Shridharani, MD, FACS - LUXURGERY

Moderator:
Johnny Franco, MD, Founder - Austin Plastic Surgeon 

12:40 - 1:05  PM

The Future of Aesthetics – Live Technology of Beauty Podcast

Participant: 
Jeff Bedard, CEO – Crown Laboratories  
 

Interviewed By:
Grant Stevens, MD, FACS,
Chairman of the Board – Clarity Technologies | Founder & Host - The Technology of Beauty Podcast | Former President - The Aesthetics Society

1:05 - 1:50 PM

Networking Lunch

12:05 - 12:35 PM

How is AI Revolutionizing the Aesthetics Industry?

Participants:

Kane Minkus, Technology Strategist and Innovation Advisor

Alfredo Hoyos, MD – Total Definer Medical

Wayne Liu, Chief Growth Officer & President, America – Perfect Corp

 

Moderated By:  

Steven Cohen, MD, FACS, Private Practice, La Jolla, California; Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego

2:20 - 2:50 PM

Hair Restoration for Men & Women Showcase

Company Presentations:

GetHairMD | Paul Hershman, CEO

Rion Aesthetics | Alisa Lask, CEO

Revian Red Cap | John Oakley, Chief Executive Officer and Director

2:50 - 3:50 PM

What's new in implants?

Company Presentations:

Bimini Health Tech

Motiva USA

Allergan

Tiger Aesthetics

GC Aesthetics

 

Expert Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Laurie Casas, MD - Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Brad Calobrace, MD - CaloAesthetics Plastic Surgery Center

Justin Perez, MD - Marina Plastic Surgery

 

Moderated By:  

Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, Chairman of the Board – Clarity Technologies | Founder & Host - The Technology of Beauty Podcast | Former President - The Aesthetics Society

3:50 - 4:00 PM

Staying Ahead of Aesthetic Cyber Risk

Presented By: 
Mark Epstein, MD - Long Island Plastic Surgeon

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break

4:30 - 5:15 PM

Skin Health Showcase

5:15 - 6:15 PM

Spotlight on Regenerative Therapies

Company Showcase 

Soltégo | Philippe Schaison, PhD, CEO
Acorn Biolabs | Drew Taylor, PhD, CEO
Morphiya | Steven Cohen, MD, FACS, Founder
LevEllis | Laura Ellis, MD, Founder

Expert Panel Discussion

Moderated By:  
Adelle Walker, Chief Marketing Officer/SVP Commercial/Medical Device/Aesthetics/Precision Medicine/Skincare/Board Member 

6:15 - 6:25 PM

Closing Remarks & Aesthetics Innovation Award Presentation

6:30  PM

Transport to Rancho Moonrise After Party

Rancho moonrise