One of the best parts about ICES Long Beach is that no two attendees have the same conference experience. Whether you’re passionate about acne, corrective skincare, advanced technology, facial massage, or business growth, you can build a schedule that reflects your goals and where you want your career to go next.

If you’re not sure where to start, consider this your personalized conference planner.

If You Want to Become the Acne Expert

Acne continues to be one of the most in-demand specialties in esthetics, and this year’s education offers multiple perspectives on achieving long-term results. Whether you’re refining your consultation skills, improving your extraction techniques, or learning new treatment protocols, these classes will help you build confidence with acne clients.

Don’t miss:

• Face Reality for comprehensive acne education, consultations, extractions, and proven Clear Skin Method case studies.
• GlyMed for chemical peel certifications focused on acne management.
• BioSkin to learn how BioRePeelCl3 can be incorporated into acne protocols.
• Zemits for certification in acne-prone skin management and professional treatment planning.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll have practical strategies you can immediately bring back to your treatment room.

If You Love Facial Massage

Touch continues to be one of the most powerful tools an esthetician has, and this year’s lineup celebrates both traditional techniques and modern approaches to facial massage.

From sculpting and gua sha to Hungarian massage and luxury treatment experiences, these classes show how intentional touch can improve both results and client retention.

Recommended classes include:

• Sorella Apothecary for advanced facial massage techniques that elevate the client experience.
• Eminence Organic Skin Care to learn traditional Hungarian massage paired with today’s most popular modalities.
• Le Mieux Cosmetics for Korean gua sha techniques combined with advanced skincare science.

If creating unforgettable facials is your goal, this is the education track you’ll want to follow.

If You Want to Master Advanced Treatments

The future of esthetics is being shaped by innovative technologies and regenerative therapies, and ICES Long Beach puts them all under one roof.

These classes are ideal for estheticians looking to expand their treatment menu with services clients are already asking about.

Build your schedule around:

• SQT Beauty USA to learn Bio-Microneedling using natural spicules.
• Procell Therapies for Microchanneling education.
• Rejuran to explore regenerative DNA technology and skin rejuvenation.
• Dermodality Skin Solutions and 360 Exosomes to better understand exosomes and how to incorporate them into treatments.
• Skin Fitness Therapy for needle-free lifting using nano-infusion and topical fillers.

These sessions provide an opportunity to stay ahead of emerging treatment trends while learning directly from the experts introducing them.

If You’re Growing a Med Spa or Expanding Your Business

Great estheticians don’t just master treatments. They learn how to build profitable businesses.

ICES Long Beach includes several classes dedicated entirely to business growth, helping attendees create sustainable practices with stronger revenue, better client retention, and smarter systems.

Add these sessions to your schedule:

• MedSpa Success to learn how to build recurring revenue through memberships.
• How to Build a Seven Figure Spa for scaling your business beyond the treatment room.
• Global Beauty Private Label to learn how creating your own skincare line can increase retail sales and strengthen your brand.
• Glownar Aesthetics to discover how hydrodermabrasion can become a cornerstone treatment that drives repeat business.
• Zemits for education on treating clients experiencing skin changes related to GLP-1 weight loss.

Whether you’re opening your first suite or managing a growing team, these sessions focus on long-term success.

If You’re Obsessed With Ingredients and Skin Science

Some estheticians love understanding exactly how ingredients work, why treatments succeed, and the science behind healthy skin. If that sounds like you, this track is packed with educational opportunities.

Make time for:

• Circadia to explore pigmentation, enzyme therapies, and the science behind chemical peeling.
• Skin Script Professional to learn advanced product layering, cocktailing, and customized treatment planning.
• Control Corrective for a deep dive into barrier repair and compromised skin.
• Multiple hyperpigmentation-focused classes from Circadia, Zemits, Skin Script, and Eminence Organic Skin Care.
• Peptide-focused education from Dermaesthetics Beverly Hills and Viktoria DeAnn Peptide Cosmeceuticals.

These sessions are perfect for professionals who enjoy understanding the “why” behind every treatment recommendation.

Build Your Own ICES Experience

The beauty of ICES Long Beach is that there isn’t one perfect schedule. You can focus entirely on acne, spend the weekend learning advanced technologies, dive into business education, or mix a little of everything.

Before you arrive, ask yourself one question:

What do I want my business to be known for one year from now?

Your answer can help guide every class you choose.

Whether your passion is corrective skincare, facial massage, advanced treatments, business growth, or ingredient science, ICES Long Beach offers an education track designed to help you move your career forward. And chances are, you’ll leave with even more inspiration than you expecte