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A look back

RISE 2026 · Houston

October 2–3, 2026 · Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
Here's what the 2026 summit covered.

Co-founded by industry leaders

Rick O'Neill, FRSA

Co-Founder, RISE Summit

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb, DNP

Co-Founder, RISE Summit

What makes RISE different

This isn't just theory.

This isn't just clinical.

This isn't just business.

This is where they intersect.

Built for serious practitioners

Two days. Clinical. Commercial. Operational.

Advanced Business Strategy

Revenue models, operational systems, and growth frameworks used by 7-figure clinics.

Marketing That Converts

Acquisition strategies, retention systems, and brand positioning that drives premium clients.

Hands-on Clinical Training

Advanced techniques, complication management, and clinical excellence from world-class practitioners.

Systems for Scalable Growth

Team building, SOPs, technology stack, and automation for sustainable clinic expansion.

Ultrasound Guided Injecting

Live, hands-on training in ultrasound-guided techniques for safer, more precise injectable outcomes.

Hands on Cadaver Dissection

Rare access to hands-on cadaver work to deepen your anatomical knowledge and elevate your clinical confidence.

2026 speakers

Who took the stage in 2026.

Rick O'Neill

FRSA | Co-Founder of RISE Summit
Marketing Strategist & Business Consultant

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb, DNP

Co-Founder of RISE Summit
Founder of Aesthetic National Institute

David Saadat

MD, FACS
Board-Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Felix Bertram

MD
Business Strategist & Growth Advisor

Kamran Shibli

Former M.D. Alma UK
Business Strategist "52 Wins"

Kate Goldie

MBBS, BSc (Hons)
Global Key Opinion Leader in Aesthetics

Rachel Jarrell

MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Founder, Facial Refinery

Tiphany Hall

Chief Growth Officer, Aesthetic Record
Founder, Aesthetic NEXT

Christin Trujillo

Co-Founder, Maven Financial Partners
Best Selling Author of Med Spa Profitability

Audrey Neff

International Speaker, CMO, Aviva Aesthetics
Expert on Scaling & Growing MedSpas

Adam Haroun

Branding Expert
Best-Selling Author of Shock Proof

Marlee Bruno

PA-C, CMLC
Founder of Injector Coach Institute

Jackie Miles

FNP, CMO, Partner of ANI
Expert in Regenerative Aesthetics and Hormone Health

Rachel Polazzi

CRNA
Nationally Recognized Educator in Facial Ultrasound

David Weir

MSN, APRN
Nationally Recognized Educator

Lori Robertson

MSN, FNP-C, Founder of Aesthetic Immersion Training
Global Speaker & Leader in Aesthetics

Sara Shikhman

Managing Partner of Lengea Law
Expert Aesthetic Attorney & Entrepreneur

Shanna Concepcion

RN, CANS
Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist

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2026 sponsors & partners

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The 2026 agenda

Two days of transformation.

2nd October 2026

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Exhibition Hall Open | Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:45 – 9:00 AM

Welcome to RISE SummitDr. Cheryl Haseeb & Rick O'Neill

9:00 – 9:40 AM

Keynote: Scaling, Selling, and Exiting | Building a Business Bigger Than YouDr. Felix Bertram

9:40 – 10:20 AM

Marketing That Converts | From Visibility to Booked AppointmentsRick O'Neill

10:20 – 11:10 AM

Exhibition Hall & Break

11:10 – 11:45 AM

Business Panel Discussion (Moderator: Rick O'Neill)Tiphany Hall, Christin Trujillo, Dr. Felix Bertram, Sara Shikhman

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

The Social Blueprint | How to Build, Engage, and Convert on Social MediaRachel Jarrell (Ms.Glowtox)

12:15 – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Hall

1:15 – 1:35 PM

Financial Intelligence & Tax Opportunities for Providers | Understanding Profit, Pricing & Financial OptimizationChristin Trujillo

1:35 – 2:10 PM

The Regenerative Ecosystem | Integrating Science, Systems, & StrategyDr. Kate Goldie

2:10 – 3:10 PM

Onstage Live Injecting Model with Simultaneous Cadaver DissectionDr. Kate Goldie, Dr. David Saadat

3:10 – 3:40 PM

The Art of The Consultation | Turning Browsers into Buyers Without Compromising OutcomesDr. Cheryl Haseeb

3:40 – 4:10 PM

Exhibition Hall & Break

4:10 – 4:40 PM

Complications and VO Safety: Science Behind the ManagementDr. Alec McCarthy

4:40 – 5:20 PM

Regenerative Panel Discussion (Moderator: Cheryl Haseeb)Lori Robertson, Dr. Kate Goldie, Alec McCarthy, David Weir

5:20 – 5:30 PM

Final Close: "Collaboration Elevates an Industry"

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Networking Happy Hour & Exhibition Hall

7:30 – 10:00 PM

"The Great Gatsby" Burlesque Speakeasy GalaSponsor booths remain open

The outcome

A clear roadmap for your clinic's next 12 months
Practical frameworks you can implement immediately
Confidence to execute on business and clinical strategy
A curated network of ambitious practitioners

Where we gathered in 2026

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

Houston, Texas · 77010

A luxury retreat for an elite gathering.

2027 location TBC. Waitlist members hear first.

Limited capacity · Every year

2026 sold out. Don't miss 2027.

This is not for beginners. This is for practitioners ready to lead.

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Corporate rates for clinics and group bookings: katie@anihouston.com

Where the next generation of aesthetic clinics is built.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Medical Educational Council of Pensacola (MECOP) and Aesthetic Nation Institute.

MECOP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Educational Council of Pensacola designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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