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Strategize. Optimize. Dominate.

Fill your schedule and build a practice that actually runs the way you want it to. Our Mastering the Business of Aesthetics track at GAC 2026 delivers the operational, marketing and leadership education that your medical training never covered. Learn from practice management experts who’ve built multi-million dollar enterprises.

What You’ll Explore

This track covers essential topics in:

Team Building & Culture

Build a successful team with insights from Angela Sturm, explore effective communication with Brian Hayes, and learn why hiring is harder than it should be with Mara Shorr. Then, take your team to the next level with a full panel on staff training, moderated by Catherine Maley.

Conversion Mastery

Transform consultations into cash flow. Amy Anderson reveals what actually brings patients in, Vahe Tirakyan breaks down why practices aren’t booking more procedures, and a dedicated Focus Session helps you maximize the conversion power of consults.

Marketing That Works

Stop wasting money on ineffective campaigns. Jason Sievert explores relevant email marketing tactics, George Fox reveals why patients aren’t choosing you, and Mona Sharif shares the scientific formula for maximizing online visibility.

Practice Operations

Streamline for profitability. Jay Shorr helps you save money and reduce overhead, Niklas Hess reframes inventory as a strategic asset, and a Financials 101 Focus Session covers benchmarks, assessments and profitability strategies.

AI & Technology Integration

Leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen performance. Ryan Miller shares data-driven insights to stay visible with generative search, and Catherine Maley discusses AI growth tools for plastic surgery practices. Plus, a can’t-miss Focus Session on Saturday is dedicated to AI and the aesthetic practice.

See the full speaker lineup and sessions

Learn From Business Leaders

Join industry-leading consultants, including:

  • Catherine Maley — Author & practice management strategist with 30+ years of experience
  • Jay Shorr — Founder of Shorr Solutions and an expert in practice operations
  • Brian Hayes — Practice growth specialist and team development expert
  • George Fox — Marketing strategist and ROI optimization specialist
  • Lisa Marie Wark, Sam Peek, Audrey Neff, and many more…

Meet our expert faculty

Why Attend This Track

  • Actionable strategies to implement Monday morning
  • Real-world case studies from successful practices
  • Templates and tools you can customize
  • Networking with practice leaders and consultants
  • Solutions for common operational challenges

350+
Presentations

4
Days

150+
Global Faculty

Sessions You Can’t Miss

Thursday, November 5

  • What Brings a Patient Into a Practice?
    • Amy Anderson
  • Tips and Pearls for Saving the Practice Money and Reducing Overhead (Panel)
    • Moderated by Jay Shorr

Friday, November 6

  • From Google to ChatGPT: Rethinking SEO, Ads and Brand Building
    • Dr. Rohan Joshi
  • Key Differentiators of the Most Successful Practices (Panel)
    • Moderated by Christin Trujillo

Saturday, November 7

  • Artificial Intelligence and the Aesthetic Practice (Focus Session)
    • Kara McClanahan, Anthony Brissett, Vahe Tirakyan and Tara Leifer
  • What Attracts a Patient to a Practice (Panel)
    • Moderated by Jason Sievert

Sunday, November 8

  • Top 10 Things You Must Know About AI: The Good, Bad and Great
    • Robin Ntoh
  • Top 10 Challenges Facing Aesthetic Marketing in 2026
    • Tara Leifer

Testimonials

Each year I look forward to GAC. The talks are state of the art, the venue perfect, and organization unparalleled. [It] has a bigger impact on my practice both clinically and administratively than any other conference that I attend.

Jeffrey Spiegel, MD

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing and processes. You can’t get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine Maley

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

GAC is a wonderful, immersive aesthetic meeting that clicks all the boxes: top notch faculty, educational content, and fun social events. I look forward to GAC every year!

Sheila Barbarino, MD

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Why You Should Attend

What to expect

Check out last year’s recap, where we brought industry-leading education and excitement from a range of local and global influences. Last year, the best minds in aesthetics all met, collaborated, and worked together just a few yards away from the sandy beaches of Miami.

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2026 Schedule

Agenda

The GAC offers 350+ presentations delivered by over 150 faculty members! Offering an unparalleled amount of content for you and your staff, GAC is simply the best Multi-Specialty event of the year.

Get Involved

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Everything you need to know about exhibiting at the 2026 Global Aesthetics can be found in the Prospectus, which will be released soon! Join the fastest growing aesthetic event in Miami today.

Location

Accommodations

Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Loews Miami Beach Hotel provides the ultimate South Beach experience, spacious hotel rooms in the perfect beachfront location, and space for the Global Aesthetics Conference – all under one roof!

Testimonials

GAC is a wonderful, immersive aesthetic meeting that clicks all the boxes: top notch faculty, educational content, and fun social events. I look forward to GAC every year!

Sheila Barbarino, MD

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing and processes. You can’t get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine Maley

Each year I look forward to GAC. The talks are state of the art, the venue perfect, and organization unparalleled. [It] has a bigger impact on my practice both clinically and administratively than any other conference that I attend.

Jeffrey Spiegel, MD

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

The best part of GAC is the interdisciplinary nature of it and how cordial and polite people are towards each other, even with varying viewpoints on procedures or topics. There are always nuggets of information to pick up and incorporate into your practice, no matter how novice or expert you are in a particular skill. The fusion of knowledge with talented aesthetic providers from around the world is what makes it magical.

Gary Linkov, MD

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

GAC offers Medical and Surgical Aesthetics specialists, administrators and providers a multidisciplinary educational opportunity that is unparalleled in scope and participation by industry. If you want to educate yourself and staff on aesthetic advances and current standards of care, the GAC should not be missed.

Corey M

GAC is the only truly multispecialty meeting that offers meaningful input from some of the most exceptional and diverse faculty in a relaxed atmosphere. The interaction that occurs among the faculty as well as between the faculty and attendees is unique to this meeting.

Devinder M

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing, and processes. You can't get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine M

The 2024 GAC - Expect it to continue to live up to its reputation as the original (Starting in Newport Beach, California), the best, and the most expansive and informative multidisciplinary conference on the Aesthetic ecosystem in the world. Year after year Dr. Waldman and staff deliver on the presentation of up-to-date information. Keep tuned in on what your patients need and want!

Fred F

GAC 2026

Don’t Miss The Experience

It’s the most anticipated educational aesthetic event of the year! Physicians and staff can earn up to 30 CME credits in an unsurpassed learning environment and satisfy all yearly requirements in most states! We look forward to seeing you at the beach!

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