ICONS + INNOVATIONS + The Collective Assembly
October 10, 11 & 12, 2026
Grab your tickets here
Crowne Plaza Adelaide | 27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Three days of global education, creative inspiration, industry connection and practical ideas designed to come back to the salon with you.
Icons + Innovations brings together internationally acclaimed educators, creative artists and industry leaders for a program spanning creative direction, trend forecasting, technical artistry, leadership, personal development and the future of hairdressing.
From building an award-worthy creative concept to translating global trends into tomorrow’s salon work, the focus is not simply on watching great artists. It’s on understanding how they think, how they create and what you can take back to your own work, team and business.
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
WELCOME DINNER
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Veranda Bar, Strathmore Hotel
129 North Terrace, Adelaide SA
A relaxed opening evening to connect with fellow participants, educators and the wider Intercoiffure community before the education begins.
Food and beverages are at attendees’ own expense.
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
ICONS + INNOVATIONS
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Coffee
JOAKIM ROOS
From Inspiration to Mood Board
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Behind every great collection is a clearly defined creative vision.
Joakim lifts the curtain on the creative process behind building a professional collection mood board, exploring how leading editorial and session artists gather inspiration, identify emerging trends and turn seemingly disconnected ideas into one cohesive creative direction.
What you'll take away
Walk away understanding not just what goes onto a mood board, but why it’s there and how it influences every creative decision that follows.
About Joakim
Joakim Roos is an internationally respected educator, creative strategist and industry leader with more than 30 years of global hairdressing experience. Known for his award-winning artistry, education leadership and international competition success, he has helped shape education systems, schools and creative platforms influencing salons and professionals around the world.
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Educator and session details to be confirmed.
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
1:00 – 3:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Educator and session details to be confirmed.
IMRAN + DANI
From Paris to Adelaide
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
A window into what’s happening beyond our own shores.
Imran and Dani bring the Paris Intercoiffure Congress back to Australia, sharing the ideas, imagery, creative direction and international influences emerging from one of Intercoiffure’s most important global gatherings.
What you'll take away
Global inspiration, brought home.
4 SEASONS: THE INSTALLATION
From Concept to Catwalk
7:00 – 7:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Directed by Mat Johnson & Conor O’Kane
From the first creative conversation to the final walk down the runway, 4 Seasons: The Installation brings emerging talent, experienced creative direction and multiple disciplines together.
The Guillaume Team works alongside Mat and Conor to create the 4 Seasons Collection before presenting the finished work to a live industry audience.
Hair, makeup, wardrobe, photography and choreography come together in a collaborative runway experience.
For the Guillaume artists
Hands-on experience in:
For the audience
See the culmination of the creative collaboration as emerging Guillaume talent transforms a concept into a finished runway collection.
From concept. To collaboration. To catwalk.
TRANSCEND
An Inspiring Evening of Creativity, Artistry & Innovation
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Sunday evening shifts from education room to creative stage.
TRANSCEND brings the Intercoiffure community together for an evening celebrating hair, fashion, emerging talent and creative expression, including 4 Seasons: The Installation.
An opportunity to step away from the classroom, connect with the industry and experience the artistry behind Intercoiffure in motion.
Creativity. Connection. Community.
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Coffee
JULIE PIANTADOSI
Stronger You. Stronger Team. Stronger Salon.
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Technical skill builds a hairdresser. Mindset, communication and leadership build a career.
Julie Piantadosi presents a personal development and leadership workshop created specifically for the realities of salon life, exploring the human skills behind stronger individuals, healthier teams and better-performing salon cultures.
The session moves into the areas that can be harder to teach but make an enormous difference behind the chair and inside a team: confidence, resilience, communication, emotional wellbeing and navigating difficult conversations.
What you'll take away
Because being better at hair is only part of becoming better at what we do.
About Julie
Julie Piantadosi is an international speaker, educator, business coach and leadership specialist with deep roots in the professional hair and beauty industry. Her work focuses on helping individuals and teams strengthen communication, leadership, culture and personal performance through practical strategies that translate directly into the workplace.
JOAKIM ROOS + YOLLY TEN KOPPEL
From Now to Next
Trends, Transformation & the Future of Hair
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
What does today’s hair tell us about where we’re heading next?
Joakim and Yolly bring their international creative perspectives together for a live Look & Learn exploring the evolution of current trends into future-facing hair.
Using live models, the session moves beyond simply presenting finished looks. It explores the creative thinking behind transformation: identifying what’s happening now, predicting where those influences may lead and translating that thinking into shape, texture, colour and finish.
What you'll take away
See the transformation happen in real time and understand the thinking behind it.
About Yolly
Yolly ten Koppel is an internationally acclaimed hair artist, educator and creative director with more than 25 years of experience across 60+ countries. Renowned for combining couture-inspired creativity with strong salon relevance, Yolly is recognised globally for her award-winning education, technical expertise and inspiring stage presence.
THE COLLECTIVE ASSEMBLY
2:30 – 3:15 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
The education leads into the conversation.
The Collective Assembly brings members together to share ideas, discuss the direction of Intercoiffure Australia and contribute to what’s next.
It’s an opportunity to move beyond simply hearing what’s happening and be part of shaping it.
OPEN FORUM
3:15 – 4:00 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
An open conversation giving members the opportunity to contribute, ask questions, exchange ideas and engage directly in the future direction of Intercoiffure Australia.
4:00 PM
Assembly Closing Address
Three days of global education, creative inspiration, industry connection and practical ideas designed to come back to the salon with you.
Icons + Innovations brings together internationally acclaimed educators, creative artists and industry leaders for a program spanning creative direction, trend forecasting, technical artistry, leadership, personal development and the future of hairdressing.
From building an award-worthy creative concept to translating global trends into tomorrow’s salon work, the focus is not simply on watching great artists. It’s on understanding how they think, how they create and what you can take back to your own work, team and business.
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
WELCOME DINNER
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Veranda Bar, Strathmore Hotel
129 North Terrace, Adelaide SA
A relaxed opening evening to connect with fellow participants, educators and the wider Intercoiffure community before the education begins.
Food and beverages are at attendees’ own expense.
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
ICONS + INNOVATIONS
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Coffee
JOAKIM ROOS
From Inspiration to Mood Board
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Behind every great collection is a clearly defined creative vision.
Joakim lifts the curtain on the creative process behind building a professional collection mood board, exploring how leading editorial and session artists gather inspiration, identify emerging trends and turn seemingly disconnected ideas into one cohesive creative direction.
What you'll take away
- How to find and curate meaningful creative inspiration
- How to identify trends without simply copying them
- How to develop an initial idea into a defined concept
- Using colour, texture, shape and imagery to communicate creative direction
- Building a visual roadmap from concept to finished collection
Walk away understanding not just what goes onto a mood board, but why it’s there and how it influences every creative decision that follows.
About Joakim
Joakim Roos is an internationally respected educator, creative strategist and industry leader with more than 30 years of global hairdressing experience. Known for his award-winning artistry, education leadership and international competition success, he has helped shape education systems, schools and creative platforms influencing salons and professionals around the world.
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Educator and session details to be confirmed.
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
1:00 – 3:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Educator and session details to be confirmed.
IMRAN + DANI
From Paris to Adelaide
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
A window into what’s happening beyond our own shores.
Imran and Dani bring the Paris Intercoiffure Congress back to Australia, sharing the ideas, imagery, creative direction and international influences emerging from one of Intercoiffure’s most important global gatherings.
What you'll take away
- Emerging international creative directions
- Global Intercoiffure activity and inspiration
- Ideas and influences coming from Paris
- A stronger connection between Australian hairdressing and the wider Intercoiffure community
Global inspiration, brought home.
4 SEASONS: THE INSTALLATION
From Concept to Catwalk
7:00 – 7:30 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Directed by Mat Johnson & Conor O’Kane
From the first creative conversation to the final walk down the runway, 4 Seasons: The Installation brings emerging talent, experienced creative direction and multiple disciplines together.
The Guillaume Team works alongside Mat and Conor to create the 4 Seasons Collection before presenting the finished work to a live industry audience.
Hair, makeup, wardrobe, photography and choreography come together in a collaborative runway experience.
For the Guillaume artists
Hands-on experience in:
- Translating a creative brief into a finished look
- Working as part of a professional creative team
- Backstage preparation and time management
- Hair, makeup and wardrobe collaboration
- Understanding how a runway production comes together
- Taking a concept from development to live presentation
For the audience
See the culmination of the creative collaboration as emerging Guillaume talent transforms a concept into a finished runway collection.
From concept. To collaboration. To catwalk.
TRANSCEND
An Inspiring Evening of Creativity, Artistry & Innovation
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Sunday 11 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Sunday evening shifts from education room to creative stage.
TRANSCEND brings the Intercoiffure community together for an evening celebrating hair, fashion, emerging talent and creative expression, including 4 Seasons: The Installation.
An opportunity to step away from the classroom, connect with the industry and experience the artistry behind Intercoiffure in motion.
Creativity. Connection. Community.
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Coffee
JULIE PIANTADOSI
Stronger You. Stronger Team. Stronger Salon.
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Technical skill builds a hairdresser. Mindset, communication and leadership build a career.
Julie Piantadosi presents a personal development and leadership workshop created specifically for the realities of salon life, exploring the human skills behind stronger individuals, healthier teams and better-performing salon cultures.
The session moves into the areas that can be harder to teach but make an enormous difference behind the chair and inside a team: confidence, resilience, communication, emotional wellbeing and navigating difficult conversations.
What you'll take away
- Greater confidence and resilience
- More effective communication with clients and colleagues
- Strategies for navigating difficult conversations
- Stronger relationships within your team
- A better understanding of the connection between personal wellbeing and professional performance
- Practical ways to contribute to a healthier salon culture
Because being better at hair is only part of becoming better at what we do.
About Julie
Julie Piantadosi is an international speaker, educator, business coach and leadership specialist with deep roots in the professional hair and beauty industry. Her work focuses on helping individuals and teams strengthen communication, leadership, culture and personal performance through practical strategies that translate directly into the workplace.
JOAKIM ROOS + YOLLY TEN KOPPEL
From Now to Next
Trends, Transformation & the Future of Hair
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
What does today’s hair tell us about where we’re heading next?
Joakim and Yolly bring their international creative perspectives together for a live Look & Learn exploring the evolution of current trends into future-facing hair.
Using live models, the session moves beyond simply presenting finished looks. It explores the creative thinking behind transformation: identifying what’s happening now, predicting where those influences may lead and translating that thinking into shape, texture, colour and finish.
What you'll take away
- How global influences shape emerging hair trends
- How to recognise a passing trend versus a developing direction
- How today’s commercial looks can evolve into tomorrow’s creative ideas
- Translating high-level creative inspiration into salon-relevant thinking
- A stronger framework for developing your own creative point of view
See the transformation happen in real time and understand the thinking behind it.
About Yolly
Yolly ten Koppel is an internationally acclaimed hair artist, educator and creative director with more than 25 years of experience across 60+ countries. Renowned for combining couture-inspired creativity with strong salon relevance, Yolly is recognised globally for her award-winning education, technical expertise and inspiring stage presence.
THE COLLECTIVE ASSEMBLY
2:30 – 3:15 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
The education leads into the conversation.
The Collective Assembly brings members together to share ideas, discuss the direction of Intercoiffure Australia and contribute to what’s next.
It’s an opportunity to move beyond simply hearing what’s happening and be part of shaping it.
OPEN FORUM
3:15 – 4:00 PM | Monday 12 October
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
An open conversation giving members the opportunity to contribute, ask questions, exchange ideas and engage directly in the future direction of Intercoiffure Australia.
4:00 PM
Assembly Closing Address
Tickets
Members | $595
Both days + meals + Seasons/Transcend
Non-Members | $795
Both days + meals + Seasons/Transcend
Bring Your Team | $250 each
Seasons + Transcend | $99
Sunday night show only
Both days + meals + Seasons/Transcend
Non-Members | $795
Both days + meals + Seasons/Transcend
Bring Your Team | $250 each
Seasons + Transcend | $99
Sunday night show only
Grab your tickets here
