MedSpa Growth & Industry Update
Chicago
Whether you do $500K or $10M, you'll walk out knowing exactly where you stand, what to fix, and who to talk to. Every attendee gets a personalized practice scorecard, a proprietary Chicago market report, and event-exclusive vendor pricing. 150 seats. One afternoon.
Fall 2025
Date TBD
Chicago, IL
Venue TBD
150 Max
Limited capacity
Limited to 150 attendees. Sells out fast.
Who You'll Hear From
Speakers & Panelists
John Calcignini
Investment Banker, Mesirow Capital Markets
Advised NakedMD through their exit process. Sharing the inside view of what a medspa M&A deal actually looks like from the banker's seat.
Nate LaBombard
Conference Host
Former investment banker at Baird. Has advised on $600M+ in transactions. Host and moderator.
TBD
Private Equity Investor
An active PE buyer in the aesthetics space sharing what they look for, how they value practices, and what kills deals.
Guest Speaker
Fireside Chat
A medspa founder sharing lessons from building, scaling, and running a high-growth practice.
What to Expect
Event Agenda
1:00 PM
Doors Open, Scorecard Pickup, and Vendor Exhibits
Pick up your practice scorecard, visit vendor booths, grab coffee, and network
2:00 PM
Welcome + State of the Industry
Chicago medspa market data and trends from GlowRating and Benchmark Advisors (25 min)
2:25 PM
Sponsor Presentation
Presenting sponsor #1 (20 min)
2:45 PM
What PE Looks For (And What Kills a Deal)
Private equity firm on valuations, deal structures, and red flags (45 min)
3:30 PM
Break + Vendor Exhibits
Visit vendor booths, grab a refreshment, check out exclusive offers (20 min)
3:50 PM
Sponsor Presentation
Presenting sponsor #2 (20 min)
4:10 PM
Inside a Real MedSpa Deal
John Calcignini (Mesirow) on what the process actually looks like (45 min)
4:55 PM
Break + Vendor Exhibits
Last chance to connect with vendors and explore deals (15 min)
5:10 PM
Sponsor Presentation
Presenting sponsor #3 (20 min)
5:30 PM
Guest Speaker Fireside Chat
Building, scaling, and running a high-growth medspa (45 min)
6:15 PM
Q&A Panel, All Speakers
Open audience Q&A with all speakers and panelists (30 min)
6:45 PM
Networking Reception
Photos, conversations, and continued networking at the venue
7:30 PM
After-Party
Details shared with attendees closer to the event
Reserve Your Seat
Choose Your Experience
Limited to 150 attendees. Early registrations get priority seating.
General Admission
79 of 100 spots left
- Personalized practice scorecard
- 2025 Chicago MedSpa Market Report
- Event-exclusive vendor pricing
- Full event access (all panels and keynotes)
- Networking reception
- Free 30-minute in-person strategy session
VIP
43 of 50 spots left
- Everything in General Admission
- Neighborhood-level performance report
- Reserved front-row seating
- After-party access with speakers
- 1-on-1 networking with speakers and PE investors
- Priority Q&A access
- Free 2-hour in-person strategy session
For Vendors & Sponsors
Get in Front of 100+ MedSpa Decision-Makers
Every attendee is a medspa owner or operator. Speaking sponsors present on stage and offer event-exclusive deals directly to the room.
Speaking Sponsor
$5,000
3 slots available
- 20-minute speaking slot on stage
- Offer event-exclusive pricing to attendees
- Premium vendor table placement
- Logo on all materials and landing page
- 4 event tickets included
Vendor Table
$2,500
4 available
- Dedicated vendor table
- Logo on landing page and email blasts
- 2 event tickets included
Basic Booth
$1,500
Limited
- Vendor table
- Logo on landing page
- 1 event ticket included
Contact nate@benchmark-advisors.com for custom packages