February 9, 2026 New York City

From Hesitation To Momentum

build a Strategic Technology Playbook

Beauty Independent’s Tech*AI Summit is the first event in beauty devoted to applying technology and AI across the entire value chain—from product innovation to sales and marketing to business management—pairing a clear look ahead with hands-on application now.

see how ai + tech can be applied across the value chain.

Cutting-edge tech demos. Real world success stories.

Why Tech*AI? Why Now?

Today’s beauty landscape is more complex and competitive than ever—requiring brand builders to leverage technology for capital efficiency, differentiation, and rapid innovation. As AI moves from novelty to necessity, brands must learn how to make strategic, high-impact investments in these new technologies—or risk falling behind. Despite excitement around AI’s ability to fast-track growth, many brands remain stuck, unsure where to start or how to scale.

Beauty Independent’s Tech*AI Summit is the first event dedicated to turning hesitation into momentum.

Proprietary research and candid case studies provide the clear roadmaps needed to make informed decisions about technology and AI investments for growth. Join C-suite executives, product innovators, and technology pioneers for a full day of peer learning, best-in-class content, and unparalleled networking—designed to fast-track AI integration and deliver measurable business value in today’s high-stakes market.

The venue

Convene 360 Madison Avenue

360 Madison Ave.

New York, NY 10017

February 9, 2026 | 8am to 5pm

 

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