Ep 339 How to Launch a New Conference: The Australian Aesthetic Symposium | Jessica Ferris
Release Date: 02/26/2026
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info_outlineEpisode 339 hosts Jessica Ferris (Registered Nurse & CEO of Australian Aesthetic Symposium)
In this episode we explore the logistics and motivations behind launching a new aesthetic conference. Australia Aesthetic Symposium (AAS) was held for the first time last years in Perth, Western Australia and is hosted and founded by Jessica.
Jessica shares her background in event management, teaching, nursing and most recently into cosmetic injecting. She explains her reasoning to create a new and independent educational event, designed specifically for aesthetic professionals in her home state.
We learn about the logistics and costs to launch a conference, working with sponsors and the finances needed, the challenges of being an unknown organizer, and the problems encountered behind the scenes.
This podcast is sponsored by the Australian Aesthetic Symposium. To save 20% off tickets to this years AAS, click here to buy tickets and use the promo code IA20
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Special Guest: Jessica Ferris from AAS
03:14 Why Perth Needed AAS
05:25 Jessica's Background and Youth Lab
07:36 Learning to Inject in WA
08:42 AAS Idea and Early Hustle
10:07 Partnering with Dr Mike
12:13 Keeping the Conference Fresh
13:38 Building the Event Blueprint
15:09 Budgeting and Hidden Costs
16:58 Selling Tickets and Sponsor ROI
20:31 WA Community and Remote Delegates
23:11 Designing the Program
23:29 Curating Conference Topics
25:30 Safety Business and Diversity
26:32 Why Live Demos Fall Flat
29:26 Cadaver Course Deep Dive
32:28 Making Attendance Worth It
36:28 Behind the Scenes Challenges
39:35 Delegation and Event Day Flow
42:35 Who Should Attend
44:45 Speakers Tickets and Farewell
46:27 Closing Credits
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