Whether you’re looking to become a brand ambassador, are questioning how to fight the impact of the government’s budget or want to know what young barbers really think about the industry, the Business Stage at Barber Connect 2025, sponsored by Vagaro, has got you covered.
This year, Barber Connect will be taking place at the NEC Birmingham across Sunday 18 May to Monday 19 May. Don't forget to register for your free ticket to Barber Connect here.
More names will be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
Ready to plan your weekend? You can check out the line-up for the Business Stage, sponsored by Vagaro, here…
Sunday 18 May
11.15 – 11.55 So You Want to Become a Brand Ambassador...? with Danny Robinson
12.00 – 12.40 Why Am I Not Making Money from Retail? With Ian Harrold
12.45 – 13.25 Why Is It SO Hard to Recruit Right Now? With Joe Pomper, Wez Jones and Naomi Richardson
13.30 – 14.10 The Impact of the Budget - And How to Fight Back with Bobby Gordon and Steph Stevenson
14.15 – 14.55 Is Industry Training Fit for Purpose? With Charles Rose
15.00 – 15.40 Ask Me Anything with Alex Burt, Baldy and JJ Savani
Monday 19 May
10.30 – 11.10 Breaking Barber Stereotypes with Derek Shortall and Deone Luke
11.15 – 11.55 Let's Talk About... Mental Health with Tom Hoffman
12.45 – 13.25 Online Entrepreneurship - Making Social Media Work Harder with Sid Da Barber, Dean Gleeson and Dan Gregory
14.15 – 14.55 What Young Barbers Really Think About the Industry with Jai-li Rayneau and Cosmin Gradinaru
Meanwhile, check out what’s happening on the Modern Barber Stage here.
