Jul 8, 2026
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Our Best Cosmetic Nursing Conference Yet: CC26 Recap
Cosmetic nurses, clinic owners, doctors and international KOLs synced calendars for CC26 - our best conference yet. Don't just take our word for it, see what lit up the Australian aesthetics nursing industry and what's next for CC27.
Melissa Isaia Juv'ae Co-Founder & CEO
As we reflect on Cosmetic Collective Conference 2026, one question naturally comes to mind: can we deliver the same experience, or an even better one, for CC27?
The answer is simple. We have to.
"Hand on heart this has been my best conference yet. Feeling so supported and inspired has changed my mindset."
- Jennifer Mcginnigle
A Conference Designed by Nurses, for Nurses
What made CC26 so special wasn't by chance. It was by design.
Every change we made was based on listening to our community. Over the past 12 months, our nurses told us what they loved, what they wanted improved and how they wanted to learn. We listened, and together we reshaped the conference experience.
One of the biggest changes was moving the hands-on workshops to the final day. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Juv'ae nurses had the opportunity to spend the first two days immersed in clinical education, business strategy, innovation and inspiration before putting that knowledge into practice with confidence in the workshops.
Three Days of Clinical Education, Business Growth and Inspiration
Across three incredible days, our community experienced so much more than a conference.
They heard from leading clinical experts discussing the latest advances in aesthetic medicine, facial assessment, toxins, dermal fillers, skin health and facial harmonisation. They explored the rapidly evolving role of weight management medications and how aesthetic practitioners can continue to deliver outstanding patient outcomes in this changing landscape.
They were challenged to think differently about business growth, patient acquisition, leadership and the future of cosmetic nursing.
They learnt practical marketing strategies, social media activation, branding and how to attract and retain quality patients in an increasingly competitive market.
Most importantly, they left inspired, not just by world-class speakers, but by each other.
"Cosmetic Collective Conference 2026 on the Gold Coast was an inspiring experience that reinforced the value of continual learning, and excellence in patient care. Networking with talented cosmetic nurses, doctors, and industry leaders was invaluable, providing new perspectives, meaningful connections, and ideas I can bring back to clinic."
- Petra Mackin
A Community That Shows Up for Each Other
That has always been the purpose of the Cosmetic Collective. To create a place where nurses don't simply attend education, they belong to a community that supports one another, shares knowledge openly and raises the standard of our profession together.
"Best conference. I've been to 5 now and loved this conference."
- Amanda Davis
None of this would have been possible without our incredible Head Office team. Behind every speaker, every workshop, every delegate experience and every detail was a dedicated team who worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life. Your passion, professionalism and commitment are something we are incredibly proud of.
And finally, to every nurse who invested their time to attend, thank you.
Thank you for believing in lifelong learning. Thank you for investing in your education, your patients and your future. Thank you for showing up with open minds, generous hearts and a willingness to support one another.
The community we have built is something incredibly special. It is founded on generosity, collaboration, professionalism and a genuine desire to see every nurse succeed.
We don't do this because we have to. We do it because we genuinely love this profession, we believe in the future of cosmetic nursing, and we are honoured to walk alongside each of you.
We couldn't be prouder of what we achieved together at CC26. Now, our attention turns to CC27. The benchmark has been set. And together, we'll raise it again.
"I really loved this conference and I will absolutely be there for the next one. Bring on CC27!"
- Alexandra Preston
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