New to ACE? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re new to the aesthetics scene, it can be daunting going to a large conference like the Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE) for the first time. But don’t worry, we’ve collated a list of everything you need to know to make the most out of your ACE experience.  

Below is a quick event schedule so you can easily see where to be and when. Following that is a little more info about all the things listed.  

Day 1  

10am: Explore leading brands in the Platinum Hall  
11am-3pm: Attend CPD-conference sessions across the 5 theatres  
5-7pm: Networking Drinks in the Dermapenworld Café  

Day 2  

9.30am: Associations Breakfast – free coffee and pastries on Hydrafacial stand L1 
9:30-11am: Getting Started in Aesthetics – In Practice Theatre  

Learn Top Tips for Getting Started in Aesthetics  

Integral for anyone new to the aesthetics specialty, our Getting Started in Aesthetics agenda supported by Award Winning training academy Cosmetic Courses will take place in the morning of Day 2 at the In Practice Theatre. Here you can learn how to:  

• Manage Complications When Getting Started in Aesthetics  
• Get the Best Results For Your Patients  
• What to do Differently When Starting Your Career  

Make sure to head to the In Practice Theatre at 9:30am to discover the best way to kick-start your journey in aesthetic medicine!  

Join the Associations Breakfast  

There’s no better way to get to know people in the industry than by joining an association. To help you make new friends and connections, we’ve brought together three of the key groups in aesthetics in one setting. At 9:30am on Day 2, the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses, the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, and the Aesthetic Complications Expert Group Word will unite at the Hydrafacial stand to bring attendees a networking breakfast, and open up the floor to any questions you may have.  

It’s the perfect chance to meet their founders, board members and members, get to know them and create valuable connections to last the rest of your aesthetics career.  

Attend the Official ACE Networking drinks  

At the end of day 1 of ACE between 5pm and 7pm, all visitors and exhibitors will gather for the official Networking Drinks, supported by Dermapenworld. Taking place in the gallery at the Dermapenworld Café, this is the perfect chance to start building your support network with a group of like-minded colleagues or get to know key industry players, all over a free glass of bubbly! The Aesthetics team will also be there, so if you want to say hello or ask us any questions make sure to come and find us.  

Explore the NEW Platinum Hall  

BRAND NEW for 2024 is the unmissable Platinum Hall, your go-to place for all the leading aesthetic brands and key educators. Located upstairs, you can discover companies such as: headline sponsor Teoxane, Allergan, Crown Aesthetics, Dermafocus Ltd, Evolus, Galderma, HA-Derma, Neuavia and Prollenium.  

At the heart of the Platinum Hall is the esteemed education delivered by top medical experts in aesthetic medicine who will share their unparalleled knowledge and insights. If you’re after live injectable demonstrations from top injectable brands, this is the place to be!  

Aesthetics Member Lounge  

Come and meet the Aesthetics Journal editorial team in our Aesthetics Member Lounge! You can ask them any questions you have about starting out in the industry, how to access the monthly Aesthetics Journal, writing articles or speaking at events. We’re also giving delegates the exclusive chance to get 20% off our Elite Membership option, providing you access to all our digital and print benefits. These include:  

• The monthly print Aesthetics Journal  
• CPD-verified and peer reviewed content  
• Our brand-new digital platform Aesthetics TV  
• Free entry to The Aesthetics Awards  
• Discount on paid-for event tickets  
• Exclusive networking event invitations  

And much more!  

Explore the show floor  

Across the two days, you’ll get the opportunity to meet 80+ aesthetic brands, companies, services and solution providers. Across the main show floor and the Platinum Hall you can network with key industry players and discover the products and technologies which can take your clinic to the next level.  At the In Practice Zone, you can speak to the people who can aid all your business needs – whether it’s marketing, training or insurance, they have you covered!   

When going to each stand, ensure to use your smart badge so that they can contact you following the meeting and we can also send you a list of the companies you visited after the show.