Summit 2026

The aesthetic industry is evolving.

Most clinics are falling behind.

RISE 2026 is a two-day, no-BS blueprint for building a scalable, profitable, future-proof aesthetic practice.

Co-founded by industry leaders

Rick O'Neill, FRSA

Co-Founder, RISE Summit

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb

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 – deepen your anatomical knowledge and elevate your clinical confidence.

 

Featured speakers

Learn from the best.

Rick O’Neill

FRSA | Co-Founder of RISE Summit
Marketing strategist & Business consultant

Cheryl Haseeb

DNP, FNP | 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

FNPCMO, 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

+ More speakers to be announced

The agenda

Two days of transformation.

2nd October 2026

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Exhibition Hall Open | Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome to RISE Summit

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb & Rick O’Neill

9:00 AM – 9:40 AM

Keynote: Scaling, Selling, and Exiting | Building a Business Bigger Than You

Dr. Felix Bertram

9:40 AM – 10:20 AM

Marketing That Converts | From Visibility to Booked Appointments

Rick O’Neill

10:20 AM – 11:10 AM

Exhibition Hall & Break

11:10 AM – 11:45 AM

Business Panel Discussion (Moderator: Rick O’Neil)

Tiphany Hall, Christin Trujillo, Dr. Felix Bertram, Sara Shikman

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

The Social Blueprint | How to Build, Engage, and Convert on Social Media

Rachel Jarrell (Ms.Glowtox)

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Hall

1:15 PM – 1:35 PM

Financial Intelligence and Tax Opportunities for Providers | Understanding Profit, Pricing, and Financial Optimization

Christin Trujillo

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Break

1:35 PM – 2:10 PM

The Regenerative Ecosystem | Integrating Science, Systems, & Strategy

Dr. Kate Goldie

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

Onstage Live Injecting Model with simultaneous Cadaver Dissection

Dr. Kate Goldie, Dr. David Saadat

3:10 PM – 3:40 PM

Complications and VO Safety: Science behind the Management

Dr. Alec McCarthy

3:40 PM – 4:10 PM

Exhibition Hall & Break

4:10 PM – 4:40 PM

The Art of The Consultation | Turning Browsers into Buyers Without Compromising Outcomes

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb

4:40 PM – 5:20 PM

Regenerative Panel Discussion (Moderator: Cheryl Haseeb)

Lori Robinson, Dr. Kate Goldie, Alec McCarthy, Jacqueline Miles, David Weir

5:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Final Close: “Collaboration Elevates an Industry”

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Networking Happy Hour & Exhibition Hall

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

“The Great Gatsby” Burlesque Speakeasy Gala Sponsor Booth Remain Open

3rd October 2026

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Exhibition Hall Open | Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome to RISE Clinical Arm | Faculty Introductions & Rotation Overview

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Station Rotation 1 | Cadaver Dissection

Dr. David Saadat

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Station Rotation 2 | Traceless Techniques

Dr. Kate Goldie

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Station Rotation 3 | Ultrasound Guided Injections & Safety Training

Rachel Polaski

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Hall

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Station Rotation 4 | Biostimulator Body Enhancements

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Hall

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Station Rotation 5 | Hands-On Multilayer Hybrid Techniques

David Weir

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Station Rotation 6 | Nova PDO Threads

Marlee Bruno MMS, PA-C

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Live Dissection with Injection Demo

Dr. David Saadat

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Closing Remarks & Certificate Presentation

Dr. Cheryl Haseeb

3rd October 2026

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Exhibition Hall Open | Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome to RISE Business Arm

Rick O’Neill

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Uncomfortable Truth of Scaling (Includes take-away materials)

Dr. Felix Bertram

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Intelligent Finance Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Christin Trujillo

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM

Exhibition Hall & Break

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

“52 Wins” – Operational Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Kamran Shibli

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Hall

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Luxury Branding Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Adam Haroun

1:50 PM – 2:40 PM

Digital Marketing Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Rick O’Neill

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

Exhibition Hall & Break

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Exit/Acquisition Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Audrey Neff

3:50 PM – 4:40 PM

Systems & Data Workshop (Includes take-away materials)

Tiphany Hall

4:40 PM – 5:30 PM

Social Media Growth Workshop

Rachel Jarrell (Ms.Glowtox)

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Rick O’Neill

The Outcome

You'll leave with more
than just ideas.

The location

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

Houston, Texas · 77010

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

A luxury retreat for an elite gathering

Limited availability

Intimate event. Limited seats.

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

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Tickets

Secure your seat.

One Day Pass

Leadership & Business Intensive

$599

Two Day Pass

Choose between Business or Clinical Track

$3999 - Early bird price

Bringing your team?

Corporate rates are available for clinics and group bookings.

The clinics that win in 2026 won't be the busiest.

They'll be the smartest.

RISE Summit 2026

Where the next generation of aesthetic clinics is built.

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