Focus Sessions

Focus. Solve. Grow.

Running a successful aesthetic practice requires more than clinical excellence.

The Focus Sessions at GAC 2026 go deeper than anything else on the schedule. While the main tracks move fast, these hour-long working sessions give you concentrated time on the topics that matter most, with two to four experts in the room at once. Built for practice owners, medical directors and senior managers who are ready to act, not just learn.

What You’ll Explore

This track covers essential topics in:

Leadership & Team Development

Kara McClanahan and Brian Hayes break down what actually works when hiring and training staff. Mara Shorr and Catherine Maley dig into selecting the ultimate patient coordinator. Judy Kozlicki tackles compensation structures without the chaos.

The Patient Experience

Catherine Maley and Mara Shorr tackle front desk essentials. Kara McClanahan and Amy Anderson work through what makes consultations convert. Kevin Sadati and Mohsen Ghoreishi explore what a true luxury patient experience looks like in practice.

Financial & Operational Strategy

Christin Trujillo, Lisa Marie Wark and Judy Kozlicki cover the financial benchmarks every practice owner should know. Robin Ntoh, Jay Shorr and Niklas Hess address the technology your practice actually needs to run efficiently. Rachel Fidino and Audrey Neff weigh the real pros and cons of adding weight loss and wellness to your offerings.

AI, Marketing & Visibility

Kara McClanahan, Vahe Tirakyan, Tara Leifer and Anthony Brissett tackle AI’s practical role in the aesthetic practice. George Fox, Tami Vileta and Pamela Brownlee build out what a comprehensive marketing strategy looks like in 2026, social media included.

Legal & Practice Transitions

Brad Adatto, Kathleen Stillwell and a room full of attorneys cover the legal and regulatory challenges aesthetic practices face. A separate session brings together buyers, sellers and legal experts to work through the real pros and cons of selling your practice.

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Learn From Industry Leaders

Strategic guidance from business leaders like:

Catherine Maley, MBA — Prominent business and marketing consultant
Kara McClanahan, MBA — Executive consultant and aesthetic business strategist
Brian Hayes — Leadership coach and operational efficiency specialist
Brad Adatto, JD — Partner and co-founder of health care law firm ByrdAdatto
Amy Anderson, Mara Shorr, Robin Ntoh, and more

Why Attend These Sessions

Hour-long format designed for depth
Multiple experts per session
Candid discussions on high-stakes topics
Advanced financial and operational strategies

13
High-Impact Sessions

2
Power-Packed Days

30+
Elite Presenters

Key Focus Sessions

Friday, November 6

Designing a Patient-Centered Luxury Experience
- Mohsen Ghoreishi, Kevin Sadati, MD

Front Desk Essentials Including Actual Mystery Shopping Surprises
- Catherine Maley and Mara Shorr

Successful Consultations and Conversions
- Kara McClanahan, Amy Anderson

Financials 101: Benchmarks, Assessment and Profitability Strategies
- Christin Trujillo, Judy Kozlicki, Lisa Marie Wark and Cheryl Hoaglund

Saturday, November 7

Adding Weight Loss & Wellness to Your Aesthetic Practice: Pros & Cons
- Rachel Fidino, ARNP, Audrey Neff

Creating a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy Including Social Media
- George Fox, Tami Vileta, Vahe Tirakyan, Pamela Brownlee

2026 Legal Forum
- Brad Adatto, JD, Kathleen Stillwell, Jennifer Wiggins, Leiza Dolghih, Sam Pondrom, Jonathon Eskow, JD, Greg Rutstein, JD, Benjamin Hernandez, JD, Jeff Segal, MD, JD

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Aesthetic Practice
- Brad Adatto, JD, Christin Trujillo, Dana Jacoby, DC Group, Jason Pozner, MD, Jeff Spiegel, MD, E. Gaylon McCollough, MD, Jay Shorr. Tom Bodin

Testimonials

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

Jeffrey S

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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Track Spotlight

Rhinoplasty

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Aesthetic Surgical Strategies Track

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Top 10 Sunday

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Less Invasive Strategies Track

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Aesthetic Practice Solutions Track

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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