The Powerhouse Pavilion: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs is designed to inspire, empower, and enlighten industry professionals. Revitalized for 2024, IBS New York attendees will have a special chance to glean wisdom from some of the most influential figures in the business. The International Beauty Show (IBS NY), the longest-running beauty industry event, will co-locate with the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC NY) at the Javits Convention Center, March 3-5, 2024. Both shows are produced by Questex.
The Pavilion will feature stage presentations by iconic Black beauty entrepreneurs such as Faatemah Ampey, Keya Neal, Monae Everett, and many more. Sponsored by top black-owned brands including MYAVANA, Twelve12 Beaute, Ashtae, Knowledge by Niki, Pardon My Fro, Camille Rose and Loclicious and located on the IBS New York exhibit floor, this Pavilion honors industry trailblazers, recognizing their significant contributions and achievements, while offering education and support for today’s generation of professionals.
The 2024 Powerhouse Pavilion features new panel discussions, hosted by elite industry educators, that will provide insight, knowledge and new ways of looking at the business of Black Beauty. Highlights of those panels include:
- Mental Health & the Beauty Industry
- New York State and Beyond - What Bill S6528A Means for You & Texture
- Deep Conditioning: Exploring Solutions to Bring Equitable Change in Beauty
- Breaking the Backstage Barrier: Pioneering Diversity in Hair and Makeup
- Beauty Industry GPS: Avoid Pitfalls and Potholes & make Successful Business Moves
The long undervalued Black beauty market has recently experienced major growth and represents 11.1 percent of the total U.S. beauty market. Black Americans spend $6.6 billion annually on beauty and beauty services, and 11.6 percent of hairstylists in the U.S. are black or African-American. (Source: Zippia). "Questex constructed this pavilion to enlighten our audience about representation, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. There was a notable gap that required attention—a void where recognition and acknowledgment were long overdue," stated Alexi Khajavi, president of Questex Travel + Wellness. "Recognizing the development of this vital community of entrepreneurs, who are among the fastest growing in the country and wield a significant presence in the beauty industry, became essential. This initiative marks a celebration of the progress, endeavors, and advancements achieved by this community."
IBS and IECSC New York Show Hours:
Sunday, March 3: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Monday, March 4: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 5: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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For more information on IECSC New York, visit iecscnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.