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2027 career educators alliance Conference

July 17-19, 2027 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

2026 Event summary

Inspiring Educators. Elevating Classrooms. Shaping the Future.

From July 18–20, beauty, barber, and wellness educators from across North America gathered in Anaheim, California, for the 2026 AACS Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Conference—three inspiring days dedicated to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in education. Hosted by the American Association of Career Schools (AACS), CEA once again brought together passionate educators committed to preparing the next generation of industry professionals.

Throughout the conference, attendees participated in engaging keynote presentations, interactive breakout sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to strengthen teaching skills and improve student outcomes.

2026 Highlights

Inspiring keynote presentation from industry icon Winn Claybaugh
Innovation Stage featuring the latest products, tech, and teaching tools
New Art of the Demo showcasing engaging classroom demo techniques
Methodology courses from L’Oréal, Milady, and Pivot Point
Recognition of excellence through the AACS & L’Oréal Student Stylist of the Year Awards and N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Award
Expo Hall featuring products, services, and resources for educators
Networking and collaboration with educators and industry professionals

AACS extends its sincere appreciation to our attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners for making the 2026 Career Educators Alliance Conference an incredible success. Your dedication to advancing beauty, barber, and wellness education continues to strengthen our schools, support our educators, and inspire the next generation of professionals.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another unforgettable CEA experience!

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