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meeting of minds 2026
The world’s leading and longest running SMP conference and awards, Meeting Of Minds is the ultimate education and networking event for scalp micropigmentation professionals worldwide. Established in 2017 answers the call for unity and collaboration across the international spectrum of SMP artists who make up our thriving and growing industry.
Expect speakers, demonstrators, manufacturers and thought-leaders at the very pinnacle of their craft, condensed into an incredible one day event. Whether you’re a brand new artist or an industry veteran, Meeting Of Minds promises an experience that will stay with you forever.
VIP Pass
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299
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All speakers
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All demonstrations
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Coffees & Lunch
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Post drink and canapes
Optional Extras
Jon Gerow & KRT - 9th September
Standard £499 - VIP £449
Join Jon Gerow and KRT for an exclusive Masterclass taking place on the 9th September at Team Micro. This hands-on event is designed for artists looking to refine their technique, improve their understanding of advanced SMP procedures, and learn directly from experienced professionals in the industry. With a maximum of just 15 seats available, this will be a focused and personal training experience with plenty of opportunity for interaction and guidance throughout the day.
Standard tickets are priced at £499, with VIP ticket holders receiving access for £449. To secure your place, please book using the WhatsApp link below.
Jerome Bourgeois - 11th September
Standard £299 - VIP £249
Join Jerome Bourgeois for an exclusive Photography in SMP Masterclass taking place on the 11th September at Team Micro. This specialist session is designed to help SMP artists improve the quality of their photography, social media content, and client presentation, with practical insights into capturing treatments professionally and showcasing results at the highest standard. With only 15 seats available, attendees will benefit from a focused and interactive learning environment throughout the day.
Standard tickets are priced at £299, with VIP ticket holders receiving access for £249. To secure your place, please use the WhatsApp booking link below.
now available in 5 languages
In response to overwhelming demand, we are excited to offer multi-language capability for the first time.
Experience the event in your native language using the latest AI translation technology. Tethered to our AV system for unparalelled quality, enjoy all the talks with audio and text feeds. All you need is a set of earphones connected to your mobile device.
Meeting Of Minds is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish.
Need another language? Email naz@teammicro.com.
Event Schedule
day one - September 10TBC
The SMP Awards
The fairest, most trusted and authoritative recognitions in the industry, the SMP Awards takes place annually at the Meeting Of Minds. Rewarding and recognising the brightest stars, the emerging talents, the innovators and ambassadors of our great industry, the SMP Awards are the accolades that every artist strives to win.
The SMP Awards 2025 are free to enter. Voted by artists only, finalists and winners are chosen by SMP professionals, free from bias and commercial interference. By definition, any artist can win, hence why over 600 artists entered last years awards.
The Venue
Hotel Football Manchester
Located in the heart of Manchester, right next to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, Hotel Football offers a truly unique and inspiring setting for industry-leading events. Combining contemporary design with first-class facilities, the hotel delivers comfort, style, and an unmistakable sense of occasion. With its vibrant atmosphere, excellent transport links, and passion for performance at its core, Hotel Football provides the perfect venue for Meeting Of Minds 2026.
your Host
Nahim Ali (Naz) is the owner of Team Micro and the lead organiser of the Meeting of Minds Conference. With years of hands-on experience working alongside the conference’s founder and helping run both Team Micro and Meeting of Minds, Naz has been deeply involved in shaping the SMP industry from behind the scenes.
Through Team Micro, he supplies SMP artists worldwide with high-quality products, and through Meeting of Minds, he brings the global SMP community together to share knowledge, raise standards, and drive real value for artists at every stage of their journey.
Nahim Ali, Director
Sponsor & Booth Options
worldwide exposure
Get international attention for your product, service or brand at Meeting Of Minds 2026. We make it easy to reach the people you need, in the way you want your brand to be represented.
Meeting Of Minds attracts artists and educators from around the world. Whilst other events attract a more domestic audience, Meeting Of Minds is, and always has been, the convergence point for the global SMP community. If you want to reach SMP artists from every corner of the world, there is simply no better place to be.
