Phorest Summit Champions Local Businesses in Planning for January 2027 Event.

Phorest Software is thrilled to be partnering with local businesses and the community of Killarney as it brings its annual industry event, the Phorest Summit, to the scenic town for the first time in 2027.

The Phorest Summit brings together salon, spa, and clinic owners from all over the world for a two-day event that includes keynotes from renowned speakers, workshops, social events, and networking opportunities designed to serve the clients partnered with Phorest. After ten years in Dublin, the Summit enters its eleventh year with a move to the beautiful, culturally rich town of Killarney, County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland.

As part of Phorest’s B Corp promise to consider the wider impact of its decisions, the company is proud to collaborate with a wide range of Irish businesses for the event, while supporting the Killarney community by using suppliers local to the area as much as possible. This includes venue partners, hospitality providers, entertainers, photographers, and local experience providers, such as:

• 1Image Photography
• Fiadh Irish Wolfhounds- Entertainment
• Fire & Circus- Entertainment
• Gleneagle Arena - Venue
• Hedgehogs Vs Foxes - Video Production Agency
• j90 - Entertainment
• JM Reidys - Pub & Live Music Venue
• Killarney Photo Booth Hire- Entertainment
• Niall O’Loughlin - Caricature Artist
• Reel Irish Dance Entertainment
• Sacred Sounds - Sound therapy
• The Grand - Pub & Live Music Venue
• The Laurels - Pub & Live Music Venue
• The Turfmen- Band

“In my view, becoming a B Corp doesn't make Phorest exceptional. In fact, I hope it doesn't remain a differentiator for long. My hope is that this level of accountability and long-term thinking becomes the standard our entire industry holds itself to,” said Ronan Perceval, Founder and CEO of Phorest.

The Summit’s move to Killarney puts that accountability into practice. Sourcing locally ensures that local businesses gain benefits from an internationally attended event landing in their locality. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience local venues, Irish hospitality, and regional suppliers, while Phorest continues to use the event as a platform to connect, educate, and celebrate the salon, beauty and med spa industry.

The Summit will take place in Killarney, Ireland, on January 24th & 25th, 2027.

About Phorest

Phorest was founded in Dublin in 2004 and has grown into one of the leading software providers for salons, spas, and clinics globally. The company’s mission: “More than software, we are on a mission, together with our community, to build a stronger industry”, reflects a long-standing belief that business growth should be balanced by considering community and global impact.