AHC Leadership Summit + Schmoozefest 2026
Insight. Influence. Impact.
WHERE LEADERS MEET, SCHMOOZE AND SHINE
The AHC’s biggest event of the year is back, Leadership Summit 2026, and this time, we’re taking things up a level at Sydney’s freshly revamped Ivy Ballroom.
Connect with the industry’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers for big ideas, brave conversations, and next-level networking. Then celebrate at Schmoozefest, the party everyone talks about.
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT + SCHMOOZEFEST
🗓 Saturday, 27 June 2026 · 1:00 – 7:00pm · Ivy Ballroom Sydney
Why attend?
✨ Expert insights that shift your thinking
✨ Connections that elevate your business
✨ Real strategies you can use
✨ A party where the industry unwinds together
Event Details
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 5:00pm Lunch & conference (registration from 12:30pm)
🥂 5:00pm – 7:00pm Drinks & canapés at Schmoozefest
✨ Includes: Lunch & afternoon tea, networking, drinks & canapés
Meet our Keynote Speaker: Mitch Wallis
“If Brené Brown and Jay Shetty had a baby that looked like Justin Bieber who spoke about human relationships in an Australian accent… you’d get Mitch Wallis.”
We are beyond excited to announce that Mitch Wallis – globally renowned leadership expert and “The Real Conversations Guy” – will headline the AHC Leadership Summit 2026.
Yes. That Mitch Wallis.
Mitch has inspired audiences across the world with his powerful approach to courageous communication, authentic leadership and human connection. His transformative five-step framework for having real conversations equips leaders with practical tools to build trust, psychological safety and genuine impact.
In a time where leadership requires more heart, more courage and more connection than ever before, this keynote will be a game-changer for salon owners, managers and industry leaders.
This isn’t just another motivational talk.
This is a blueprint for showing up differently – and leading better.
Meet our Keynote Speaker: TRACY SHEEN
What if AI didn’t feel overwhelming, but actually gave you clarity as a leader? And what would it look like if you had a simple, practical framework to guide your people through the AI shift without getting lost in the hype?
Tracy Sheen CSP is one of Australia’s most in-demand voices on AI, digital capability, and the augmented workforce. Her session, “Getting the GIST of AI”, is designed for leaders at every level. It’s not a tech briefing – it’s a practical, human-led leadership conversation that gives you a clear framework for guiding your team through the AI shift with confidence.
Using her signature GIST Framework, Tracy will show you how to implement:
Guardrails – Protect client data, IP, and business reputation before your team sets its own rules
Intent – Align AI use to your business goals, not the latest hype
Strategy – Build a practical plan leveraging the intelligence already in your team
Training – Implement AI in a way that sticks, with confidence cascading from the top down
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with actionable strategies, a simple framework to assess AI tools, and practical steps to lead your team, so your business stays ahead, not behind.
Secure your spot today!
Tickets & Changes
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person by emailing info@theahc.org.au at least 48 hours before the event. If the event is postponed or cancelled, you can transfer your ticket to the new date or request a full refund.
