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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Product innovation

Venus Williams to headline Vagaro’s iconic.22 wellness conference

There will truly be something for everyone at iconic.22
– Fred Helou

Wellness, beauty and fitness online booking and business management platform ​​Vagaro will host its inaugural user conference iconic.22 in California later this year.

The conference will be headlined by Venus Williams – a four-time Olympic gold medalist and champion women’s tennis player – as well as Tabatha Coffey, celebrity hairstylist, salon owner and television personality.

iconic.22 will be a two-day event held on 25-26 September at events centre Bespoke in San Francisco.

The conference is designed to bring together professionals from the wellness, beauty and fitness worlds to share industry insights, draw inspiration and network.

The event schedule will be complete with educational panels, complimentary wellness classes and breakout sessions.

“There will truly be something for everyone at our first-ever user conference,” said Fred Helou, Vagaro founder and CEO.

Established industry figures and Vagaro Super Users will also share tips and strategies for business and professional growth to help attendees become leaders in their industries.

In addition, the event will include raffles, giveaways and other special offers to be announced at the conference.

“We’re excited that our attendees will not only get the chance to grow their professional networks but also hear inspiring success stories from fellow entrepreneurs, peers and thought leaders,” said Helou.

“We look forward to continuing to grow this event in the years to come.”

Other keynote speakers include John Hallberg, founder of TheSalonBusiness.com; Luka Hocevar, founder of Vigor Ground Fitness Professional; Cameron Kepford, founder of Haus of Heir; and Lisa Suarez, owner of Lacquer Gallery.

To learn more about iconic.22 or register and benefit from the early bird ticket rate, click here.

Company Details
Vagaro
Vagaro is a business management and payment processing platform and online marketplace for the beauty, fitness and wellness industries. Service professionals in the US, Canada, UK and Australia use Vagaro to manage, market and grow their businesses. Consumers choose Vagaro to search for and book wellness services on any device.
Address
4120 Dublin Blvd. Ste. 250 Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Wellness, beauty and fitness online booking and business management platform Vagaro will host its inaugural user conference iconic.22 in California later this year.
HAF,SAB
2022/THUMB349390_263824_252944.jpg

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Venus Williams to headline Vagaro’s iconic.22 wellness conference

There will truly be something for everyone at iconic.22
– Fred Helou

Wellness, beauty and fitness online booking and business management platform ​​Vagaro will host its inaugural user conference iconic.22 in California later this year.

The conference will be headlined by Venus Williams – a four-time Olympic gold medalist and champion women’s tennis player – as well as Tabatha Coffey, celebrity hairstylist, salon owner and television personality.

iconic.22 will be a two-day event held on 25-26 September at events centre Bespoke in San Francisco.

The conference is designed to bring together professionals from the wellness, beauty and fitness worlds to share industry insights, draw inspiration and network.

The event schedule will be complete with educational panels, complimentary wellness classes and breakout sessions.

“There will truly be something for everyone at our first-ever user conference,” said Fred Helou, Vagaro founder and CEO.

Established industry figures and Vagaro Super Users will also share tips and strategies for business and professional growth to help attendees become leaders in their industries.

In addition, the event will include raffles, giveaways and other special offers to be announced at the conference.

“We’re excited that our attendees will not only get the chance to grow their professional networks but also hear inspiring success stories from fellow entrepreneurs, peers and thought leaders,” said Helou.

“We look forward to continuing to grow this event in the years to come.”

Other keynote speakers include John Hallberg, founder of TheSalonBusiness.com; Luka Hocevar, founder of Vigor Ground Fitness Professional; Cameron Kepford, founder of Haus of Heir; and Lisa Suarez, owner of Lacquer Gallery.

To learn more about iconic.22 or register and benefit from the early bird ticket rate, click here.

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4120 Dublin Blvd. Ste. 250 Dublin, CA 94568, USA
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2022/THUMB349390_263824_252944.jpg

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