Mandalay Bay Will Host 2027 ISPA Conference
The three-day beauty and wellness industry event begins March 3, 2027.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Beauty
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The International Spa Association will gather in Las Vegas from March 3 to March 5, 2027, to host its annual conference at Mandalay Bay. The event, themed Rise, brings together industry professionals for three days of educational programming and networking.
Why it matters
The lineup focuses on pressing industry challenges including talent retention and the integration of artificial intelligence into resort and spa operations. Organizers have tailored the sessions to address workforce culture and leadership development for the resort economy.
The conference spans three days of programming at Mandalay Bay. This follows the 2016 acquisition of IT Cosmetics by L'Oreal for US$1.2 billion, a firm founded by keynote speaker Jamie Kern Lima.
The players
International Spa Association
The professional trade organization hosting the 2027 conference.
Jamie Kern Lima
The founder of IT Cosmetics and a featured keynote speaker for the event.
Zack Kass
A former head of go-to-market at OpenAI and conference keynote speaker.
Jefferson Fisher
A featured keynote speaker at the 2027 ISPA Conference.
The details
Keynote speakers include Jamie Kern Lima, Jefferson Fisher, and former OpenAI executive Zack Kass. The event features Power Sessions covering leadership, communication, and technology adoption. Attendees can prepare for registration to open this fall.
Timeline
Registration for the 2027 ISPA Conference opens on 1 October 2026.
The 2027 ISPA Conference takes place from 3-5 March 2027.
Beyond the Strip
This conference continues the valley tradition of hosting major beauty and wellness industry summits at resort properties. The program reflects the long-term impact of industry-defining deals like the 2016 L'Oreal acquisition of IT Cosmetics.
Residents in the hospitality and wellness sectors should monitor the registration window opening on October 1, 2026. Traffic and transit around Mandalay Bay are expected to increase during the three-day event in March 2027.
The takeaway
Industry professionals should track the registration launch for this event to secure attendance at the March 2027 sessions. Watch for further details on the full educational agenda as the conference date approaches.
What happens next
Prospective attendees should look for registration to open on October 1, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Leisureopportunities.
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