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Aesthetics Tech Forum: 2026 Guide

Q: When is the next Aesthetics Tech Forum?

January 8–9, 2026 at Pendry Newport Beach, California. Early-bird registration is already live on the official site.

Q: Where is it held?

Pendry Newport Beach, CA. The forum is hosted by Octane and typically runs in early January in Newport Beach.

Q: Can startups present?

Yes. Companies apply for the LaunchPad Capital & Growth stage; selected teams present to clinicians, strategics, and investors.

Q: Are tickets refundable?

All sales are final. If the event is canceled or rescheduled and no alternative is viable, organizers issue refunds per the stated policy.

Q: Is there a hotel group rate?

Yes. Attendees can book a group rate at the Pendry through the event’s official booking link.

Q: Is there a virtual option?

Not specified. Plan for on-site attendance and check the official site for any updates on streaming or recordings.

Q: How should I prepare?

Use our five-step tips section above. Arrive with three outcomes, pre-book meetings, time-box your schedule, bring a one-pager, and follow up within 48 hours.

Published On: August 21, 2025

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Category: Plastic Surgery Marketing

Status: 2026 Upcoming

Aesthetics Tech Forum

A concise guide to the Aesthetics Tech Forum, the premier aesthetics conference where aesthetic innovation and aesthetic technology connect with clinical practice and investment.

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January 8–9, 2026

Pendry Newport Beach, California

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Octane

Host of ATF, a leading tech forum for aesthetic tech founders, investors, and physicians.

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What to Expect

Keynotes and panels on longevity, regenerative medicine, AI simulation
Capital and Growth company presentations
Networking with clinicians, investors, and founders
Updates in energy-based devices and hair restoration

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What Is the Aesthetics Tech Forum?

The Aesthetics Tech Forum (ATF) is an annual aesthetics conference hosted by Octane in Newport Beach, California. It is a focused tech forum where clinical leaders and innovators align aesthetic technology with real-world adoption and investment.

For official details, visit the Aesthetics Tech Forum site.

Who is it for?

Plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and med spa owners deciding what to implement next
Founders and product teams building devices, digital tools, or skincare backed by data
Investors and strategics sourcing pipeline and partnerships
Practice and marketing leaders aligning growth plans with aesthetic tech trends

Built by a cross-disciplinary committee and medical advisory group spanning surgery, dermatology, R&D, growth, and capital. Sessions pair clinical evidence with practical adoption, so you hear how a technology performs, how it fits into workflow, and how it can scale.

The forum convenes the people and ideas driving aesthetic innovation: AI planning and simulation, energy-based systems, regenerative platforms, weight management in aesthetics, hair restoration, and capital trends. It helps decision-makers filter noise and move quickly:

What is clinically real
What is ready to deploy
Where the market is heading

With that foundation, here’s why the Aesthetics Tech Forum is a must-attend—and what you’ll gain.

Why Attend the Aesthetics Tech Forum

In two focused days, this aesthetics conference gives you the signal you need to make confident decisions. If you are a plastic surgeon, med spa owner, founder, or investor, here is what you will get.

To decide what to adopt next

See what is clinically real in aesthetic tech and what is ready for your next 90 days.

To pressure-test your commercial plan

Hear how leaders position, price, launch, and scale so you can refine your go-to-market with fewer missteps.

To access capital and partners

Meet investors and strategics on the LaunchPad stage and during curated networking to explore funding or partnerships.

To catch market timing signals

Learn what private equity and acquirers are watching so you move at the right moment, not just the loudest moment.

To build the right network

Connect with surgeons, dermatologists, med spa operators, device teams, and digital innovators in one room.

Walk away with: a prioritized shortlist to test, warm investor or vendor follow-ups, and a simple 30-day action plan.

What to Expect at the Aesthetics Tech Forum

The next Aesthetic Tech Forum is scheduled for January 8–9, 2026 at Pendry Newport Beach. The full 2026 agenda has not been posted yet, so use the 2025 ATF agenda as a reliable preview of structure and depth.

Expect a two-day program that connects aesthetic technology with clinical workflows and real paths to adoption. You will see a tight mix of keynotes, panel debates, and LaunchPad Capital & Growth company presentations, plus structured networking and exhibits.

Day	Block	What’s Running (based on 2025)
DAY 1	Morning	Check in, explore exhibits, opening remarks, industry trends brief, C-suite keynote interview
	Late Morning	Panels on longevity and regenerative medicine; coffee and networking in exhibits
	Early Afternoon	Market strategy and weight management panels; LaunchPad Capital & Growth cohort 1
	Late Afternoon	Investor perspectives; hair restoration updates; LaunchPad cohort 2
	Evening	Reception and extended networking near exhibits
DAY 2	Morning	Breakfast, Rejuvenation 2030 panel, Private Equity in Aesthetics debate
	Midday	AI planning and simulation; laser and energy-based device panel
	Early Afternoon	Closing lunch; select invite-only partnership or patent sessions

Program pillars likely to return in 2026, based on 2025

Science to practice: longevity and regenerative medicine, AI planning and simulation
Devices and digital: laser and other energy-based platforms, imaging and software
Market and capital: investment trends, private equity perspectives, commercialization playbooks
Connections: breakfast meetups, exhibit walk-throughs, a closing reception, and select invite-only sessions

Venue notes
Pendry Newport Beach offers polished meeting spaces, an efficient layout for exhibits and receptions, and plenty of natural touchpoints for networking between sessions.

How to Make the Most of ATF 2026

ATF moves fast. Bring a plan and use these five moves to turn two days into decisions and next steps.

1. Decide what you’ll get from ATF

Pick three outcomes you must leave with. Examples: “adopt or test one AI planning tool,” “secure two partner demos for energy-based devices,” or “book two investor follow-ups.” Write them at the top of your notes so every session, demo, and conversation serves those goals.

2. Pre-book the right people

Schedule short huddles before you arrive with founders, investors, and vendors tied to your outcomes. Aim for 15–20 minutes near the exhibits or café areas. Confirm the day before, and cluster meetings around breaks so you don’t trade sessions for hallway time.

3. Work the forum in blocks

Treat morning, midday, and afternoon as three blocks. Choose one must-attend session and one backup for each. Reserve windows for the exhibit hall and two focused demos. Use a simple decision tag—adopt, test, or pass—so your notes turn into choices, not summaries.

4. Carry a one-page ask

Bring a single page that says who you are, the problem you solve, one or two proof points, what you want, and the next step. Keep it clean and branded. Hand it to investors, potential partners, or vendors so they remember you after the reception.

5. Follow through within 48 hours

Send concise recaps while momentum is high: thank them, restate the value, make a clear ask, and offer two times to meet. Convert your top takeaways into a 30-day plan to test or implement, and archive anything that didn’t clear the bar.

Leave the forum with a shortlist you trust, owners on each next step, and calendar holds that keep the momentum going.

Aesthetics Tech Forum 2025: Highlights & Signals

Two fast days in Newport Beach made clear where the market is actually heading. Skim these six signals and use them to shape your 2026 plan.

1. Longevity & Regenerative = Playbooks

Healthy-aging frameworks plus PRP, exosomes, stem cells, polynucleotides, and scaffolds—discussed in terms of durability, safety, and workflow fit.

2. AI & Simulation = Decisions

Imaging, planning, and simulation framed as adoption levers when paired with protocols, training, and measurable outcomes.

3. Energy-Based Devices = Replicable Steps

Practical focus on indications, settings, and sequencing—less sizzle, more protocols you can reproduce in clinic.

4. Capital = Evidence + Adoption

Investor and PE panels favored validated data, paying pilots, and sensible unit economics over hype and headline metrics.

5. LaunchPad = Partner-Ready Teams

Company presentations highlighted diligence-ready products and pilot-friendly roadmaps that translate interest into meetings.

6. Newport Beach = Efficient Deal-Making

Decision-makers in one venue rewarded teams that arrived with clear asks and followed through within 48 hours.

Use these as filters for 2026: what to adopt or test now, what to watch pending evidence, and what to skip.

Turn ATF Takeaways into Growth with ClinicGrower

ATF helps you decide what to adopt next. ClinicGrower turns those decisions into booked consults and measurable revenue for med spas and plastic surgery practices.

We build the offers, funnels, and campaigns that make new devices or services visible and desirable—then train your team on the marketing side so more leads show, convert, and review.

What we’ll handle after the forum

Go-to-market assets: positioning, landing pages, lead magnets, tracking
Demand generation: paid social, search, SEO content, local presence, retargeting
Conversion & training: CRM automation, email/SMS nurture, front-desk and consult workflows, UGC/review capture

Ready to map your next steps from ATF insights to outcomes?

Book a strategy call and we’ll outline a 30-day launch and a 90-day growth roadmap tailored to your practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Aesthetics Tech Forum?

January 8–9, 2026 at Pendry Newport Beach, California. Early-bird registration is already live on the official site.

Where is it held?

Pendry Newport Beach, CA. The forum is hosted by Octane and typically runs in early January in Newport Beach.

Who should attend?

Plastic surgeons, dermatologists, med spa owners, founders, and investors. It’s built for clinical decision-makers and teams evaluating or commercializing aesthetic technology.

What’s on the agenda?

A two-day program of keynotes, panel debates, and LaunchPad Capital & Growth company presentations, plus exhibits and networking.

Themes commonly include longevity and regenerative medicine, AI planning/simulation, laser and other energy-based devices, hair restoration, weight management in aesthetics, and investment/private equity perspectives.

Can startups present?

Yes. Companies apply for the LaunchPad Capital & Growth stage; selected teams present to clinicians, strategics, and investors.

Are tickets refundable?

All sales are final. If the event is canceled or rescheduled and no alternative is viable, organizers issue refunds per the stated policy.

Is there a hotel group rate?

Yes. Attendees can book a group rate at the Pendry through the event’s official booking link.

Is there a virtual option?

Not specified. Plan for on-site attendance and check the official site for any updates on streaming or recordings.

How should I prepare?

Use our five-step tips section above. Arrive with three outcomes, pre-book meetings, time-box your schedule, bring a one-pager, and follow up within 48 hours.

How can ClinicGrower help after ATF?

We turn forum decisions into booked consults and measurable revenue for med spas and plastic surgery practices through offer/funnel builds, demand generation, conversion systems, and marketing-side team training.

Learn More About The Author

Bref McHugh is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary business builder. As the co-owner of ClinicGrower, he spearheads the #1 Growth Marketing agency for medical and aesthetic practices in America.

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