In our two decades of operating, we’ve discovered that opinions on events are very... marmite. You either love them, or you hate them. We love ACE, and here are six reasons we know you’ll love it too in 2026.
Did you know medfx is attending ACE? We’ll be at stand PH4. Come and say hi!
So, What is ACE?
ACE is the trendy shorthand for the Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition. ACE has been an important part of the aesthetics calendar for years now, bringing together practitioners for networking, CPD, conferences, and discovering new equipment. ACE 2026 will be held in March, making it a great trip to take as the weather begins to finally warm up!
As an event, its benefits can be succinctly broken down into three categories, as was done by Dr Bibi Ghalaie in her brief video discussing the benefits of ACE. These categories are: Education, Progression, and Development. There is the benefit of CPD conferences, the potential for education and progression through learning about procedures from the experts, and development through engaging with your peers.
ACCESSIBILITY- HOW TO GET TO ACE 2026
ACE is being held at the Business Design Centre in London, and this venue already has a travel guide. However, if you have impaired mobility or are disabled, and you’re looking for options on how to get to this venue, we’d recommend checking out their Accessibility page, and checking out their entry on AccessAble.
SIX REASONS TO LOVE ACE.
6 – It's going to be a big year in Aesthetics
It doesn’t take an expert in reading markets or a future-teller to see which way things are going. According to an NIQ report, aesthetics grew globally by around 10% between 2024-2025, and the British Beauty Council estimates that consumer spending on beauty services and products is going to continue to grow by 3% each year. A seriously impressive figure.
With recent, market-ready products such as polynucleotides providing a potent appearance of an anti-ageing effect, it’s an excellent time to learn a lot about what makes these products work, and how you could potentially benefit your patients with them
5 - Patients Want Expert Oversight.
Patients have a real appetite for safe, clean aesthetic products. This isn’t just anecdotal, a Statista Study reported that “The United Kingdom's beauty and personal care market is experiencing a surge in demand for clean and sustainable beauty products.” We know aestheticians endeavor to always keep their patient safe, but being able to demonstrate a high level of understanding regarding an aesthetics procedure, its impacts, and any products used within it, doesn’t come easily. So, to build your understanding and confidence in new aesthetic practices, ACE is an excellent chance to explore, examine, challenge and learn about aesthetic procedures.
4 – The Stands (and samples!)
Almost everyone loves a good stand, and absolutely everyone loves a free sample! Exhibitions are, by design, filled with eye-catching and inspiring stands, all made to facilitate chats, learning, and even product demonstrations. The energy in previous ACE exhibits has been absolutely fantastic, and helps everyone feel at home, confident, and ready to talk about their areas of aesthetic expertise or interest.
3 – Conferences and CPD
Every single one of the ACE theatre sessions is CPD-certified, and the event offers a fantastic chance for sixteen CPD credits throughout the event. This helps you to keep on top of your mandatory continued professional development by learning about new and cutting-edge aesthetics procedures from some of the biggest names in the business.
If the promise of CPD points doesn’t interest you, then consider some of the alternative conferences being held. ACE brings experts from across the field to talk about what they do best, that can be anything from social media to the interior design of your aesthetics practice. Truly, it’s a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone in the industry.
2 – Event-only Savings
Many of the top distributors in ACE offer exclusive event-only deals, and because of how strong these deals sometimes end up being, it’s one of the best ways to acquire premium stock at excellent value.
BONUS – It's not just for Practitioners!
Nurses, clinic managers, dermatologists, surgeons: ACE has something for every one of these roles. As mentioned previously, the conferences often cover every aspect of practice life, and you’ll find expertise on everything from social media to sales. Additionally, many of the exhibitors you'll find at ACE will have something for every role in the standard aesthetics practice. Whatever your level of experience and confidence, whatever your role, ACE is a great opportunity to learn and connect.
1 - Networking is really, really, important actually
Something that is easily lost in the frantic, busy world of aesthetics, is the challenge of meeting new peers and perspectives. The discussions you will have with other practitioners, the connections and friendships you forge, these all have benefits towards bettering your understanding of aesthetics practices, your patient’s needs, and how you can approach challenges. If you’re looking to grow within your field, you need to collaborate, and ACE is a great way to get out and do that.
Conclusion
Ultimately, what it boils down to is this: if you don’t make time for development and exploration, you won’t have time to develop and explore your practice. ACE provides a friendly, accessible, and fun environment to meet with peers and learn more about this wonderful field we call aesthetics.
