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The associations and events that move the US spa, aesthetics, and dermatology industry — maintained as part of the SpeakEasySpas intelligence layer.

Trade shows & conferences

Annual fixtures on the industry calendar.

Mar 8–Mar 10, 2026

IECSC New York

New York, NY (Javits Center)
Annual — spring. Premier East Coast esthetics, cosmetics & spa conference.
Mar 27–Mar 31, 2026

AAD Annual Meeting

Denver, CO
Annual — spring. The largest dermatology meeting in the world.
Apr 9–Apr 12, 2026

The Medical Spa Show (AmSpa)

Las Vegas, NV (Wynn)
Annual — spring. 2,000+ attendees, 200+ brands; the flagship med spa business event.
Jun 25–Jun 28, 2026

The Aesthetic Show

Las Vegas, NV (Wynn)
Annual — summer. Nonsurgical aesthetics: 2,000+ visitors, 175 exhibitors.
Jun 27–Jun 29, 2026

IECSC Las Vegas (Be+Well)

Las Vegas, NV (LV Convention Center)
Annual — summer. The largest spa & wellness show in the US.
Aug 23–Aug 24, 2026

IECSC Florida

West Palm Beach, FL (PB County Convention Center)
Annual — late summer.
Oct 21–Oct 25, 2026

American Dermatological Association Annual Meeting

Philadelphia, PA (Ritz-Carlton)
Annual — fall.
Nov 5–Nov 8, 2026

ASDS Annual Meeting

San Diego, CA
Annual — fall. Dermatologic surgery + cosmetic dermatology.
Annual — typically late summer. Skin care and spa professional conference.

Face & Body Northern California

San Jose, CA
Annual — typically late summer. Skin care and spa professional conference.
Annual — typically spring. The spa industry’s leadership conference.

ISPA Conference

Rotating US venues
Annual — typically spring. The spa industry’s leadership conference.
Annual — typically early June. One of the largest beauty & spa education events in the US.

Premiere Orlando

Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center)
Annual — typically early June. One of the largest beauty & spa education events in the US.

Associations & professional bodies

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)

Multi-specialty academy for physicians practicing cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine.
Med spas

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

The largest dermatologic association in the US, representing over 20,000 board-certified dermatologists.
Dermatology

American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)

The leading legal, compliance, and business resource for medical spas — publisher of the annual State of the Industry report and host of the Medical Spa Show.
Med spas

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

Represents dermatologic surgeons specializing in skin cancer and cosmetic procedures.
Dermatology

American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS)

The largest professional organization dedicated to energy-based devices and laser medicine.
Med spas / Dermatology

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

The largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world.
Plastic surgery

Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)

The largest association for licensed estheticians — insurance, education, and advocacy for skin care professionals.
Estheticians

Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA)

Professional association for nurses in dermatology and aesthetic practices.
Dermatology / Med spas

International SPA Association (ISPA)

The professional organization for the global spa industry — research, standards, and the annual ISPA Conference.
Spas

National Coalition of Estheticians & Associations (NCEA)

Sets national standards for esthetician certification and represents the profession in regulatory matters.
Estheticians

Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA)

Represents PAs practicing dermatology — a fast-growing part of the med-spa and derm workforce.
Dermatology

Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP)

Standards and certification for permanent-makeup and micropigmentation professionals.
Estheticians

The Aesthetic Society

Board-certified plastic surgeons focused on cosmetic surgery education, ethics, and patient safety.
Plastic surgery / Med spas