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OFFICIAL PROGRAM (Subject to change without notice)

ELECTROLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2026 January 11-12 • Sunday - Monday • 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM The Brighton Sydney - MGallery Collection

DAY 1 KAREN MEIRING DE GONZALEZ (MC) - ABIC Councillor, Founder of the ABIC Electrology Division, and Owner of Skin Correctives Karen Meiring de Gonzalez is an internationally qualified electrologist with over 35 years of experience and owner of Skin Correctives, an award-winning skin and electrolysis clinic. A long-time practitioner and now a “reborn electrologist,” her passion was reignited through advanced training and technology. As an ABIC Councillor, she founded the ABIC Electrology Division and is honoured to host Australia’s first Electrology Symposium, championing education and industry standards.

SPEAKERS

An international speaker and educator, Joanie is committed to advancing electrology education and raising global industry standards.

NOREEN ROESLER - GEMM16 Noreen Roesler brings over 55 years of distinguished experience to the electrology field. Her career highlights include establishing and operating a successful electrolysis clinic in Sydney's CBD for over 30 years, pioneering electrology education by introducing the first electrolysis course to TAFE, NSW and delivering lectures across multiple countries. Most recently, she has made significant contributions to electrology technology through the development of the GEMM16, a leading multi-needle galvanic electrolysis device that is now exported globally.

KELLY DERMODY - DERMASKIN TRAINING Kelly Dermody is the founder of Dermaskin Training, a nationally accredited RTO focused on delivering high-quality education in advanced beauty modalities, including electrolysis. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Kelly has worked as a senior therapist, clinic owner, and educator, and is recognised for her commitment to raising standards in hair removal training. She is passionate about preserving the skill and integrity of electrolysis in modern practice and plays an active role in supporting compliance, safety, and education through her involvement with ABIC’s Electrology Division.

DAY 2 JOANIE GONELLA, CPE - ELECTROLOGY EDUCATION COALITION KEYNOTE EDUCATOR With over 20 years of clinical experience, Joanie is a leading authority in electrology. She is co-founder of the Electrology Education Coalition, coowner of California Electrology Academy, and a Certified Professional Electrologist. An international speaker and educator, Joanie is committed to advancing electrology education and raising global industry standards.

NANCY ABDOU - THE AUSTRALIAN DERMAL & LASER INSTITUTE

SPEAKERS

Nancy Abdou is the Founder and CEO of The Australian Dermal & Laser Institute, bringing over two decades of clinical and education experience. After co-founding Facial Attraction Laser & Skin Clinic and expanding it to 15 locations, Nancy discovered her passion for aesthetic device education. Known for her technical writing, evidence-based training, and strong industry ethics, she has helped countless practitioners build confidence, skill, and meaningful client connections. SARAH HUGHES - DERMALOGICA PRO With over 30 years of industry experience and a Bachelor’s in Applied Health Science, Sarah is a respected leader in the aesthetics sector. Her career spans education, clinical practice, and management, where she has driven growth and innovation. A passionate public speaker, Sarah is known for inspiring audiences and mentoring emerging professionals, contributing significantly to the advancement of the industry. SUE SPARROW -SPARROW INSURANCE Sue Sparrow is Founder and Director of Sparrow Insurance. For Sue and her team, providing specialist insurance to the medical, wellness, cosmetic injecting and beauty industry, is her life passion. It’s about personal connection and enduring relationships with people as they grow and evolve in careers and business.

JOANIE GONELLA, CPE - ELECTROLOGY EDUCATION COALITION KEYNOTE EDUCATOR With over 20 years of clinical experience, Joanie is a leading authority in electrology. She is co-founder of the Electrology Education Coalition, co-owner of California Electrology Academy, and a Certified Professional Electrologist. An international speaker and educator, Joanie is committed to advancing electrology education and raising global industry standards.

PANELISTS

NATALIE TURMINE - SaCSA Natalie Turmine is the Chief Executive Officer of Service and Creative Skills Australia, bringing over 30 years of senior leadership experience in workforce development and community impact. She leads national skills and workforce planning across the personal services, arts, retail, tourism and hospitality sectors, and is recognised for her commitment to sustainable growth, innovation and workforce excellence.

KAREN MEIRING DE GONZALEZ (MC) - ABIC Councillor, Founder of the ABIC Electrology Division, and Owner of Skin Correctives Karen Meiring de Gonzalez is an internationally qualified electrologist with over 35 years of experience and owner of Skin Correctives, an award-winning skin and electrolysis clinic. A longtime practitioner and now a “reborn electrologist,” her passion was reignited through advanced training and technology. As an ABIC Councillor, she founded the ABIC Electrology Division and is honoured to host Australia’s first Electrology Symposium, championing education and industry standards.

CATRIONA CLAYTON - CAPITAL ELECTROLYSIS CANBERRA Catriona Clayton (Pentleton) is a highly respected electrologist, educator and business owner with over 45 years of industry experience. A CIDESCO and ITEC qualified practitioner, she delivers and assesses the Diploma of Beauty for NSW TAFE and operates Capital Electrolysis Canberra, specialising in multi-probe galvanic, thermolysis and blend modalities.

SUE SPARROW -SPARROW INSURANCE Sue Sparrow is Founder and Director of Sparrow Insurance. For Sue and her team, providing specialist insurance to the medical, wellness, cosmetic injecting and beauty industry, is her life passion. It’s about personal connection and enduring relationships with people as they grow and evolve in careers and business.

FOUNDATIONS & CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Sunday 11 January 2026 | 08.00 AM - 05.40 PM 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Tea & Coffee on arrival Location: Pre-Function Lobby Delegates register, collect event badge/lanyard and coffee/tea on arrival 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM: Welcome & Housekeeping MC: Karen Meiring de Gonzalez Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Welcome from ABIC Electrolysis Division Acknowledgement of Sponsors and Partners Brief housekeeping and overview of both days Note on freedom for attendees to step out if needed 8:40 AM - 8:50 AM: Opening Address Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Welcome from ABIC CEO – Stefanie Milla 8:50 AM – 10:50 AM: Mastering Modalities & Probes: A Scientific Approach to Electroepilation

DAY ONE

Speaker: Joanie Gonella, CPE Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Delivering effective electrolysis requires an understanding of how electrical modalities interact with skin, hair structures, and probe technology. This course covers the three primary modalities—Thermolysis, Galvanic, and Blend— emphasising heating patterns, skin impedance, probe interaction, and treatment customisation. Explore anatomy updates, hair regeneration mechanisms, and how to optimise performance using the right probe-modality pairing. Suitable for both new and experienced electrologists. 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM: Morning Tea / Networking Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall 11:10 AM - 1:10 PM: Electrolysis Tissue Injury: From Normal to Extreme Reactions Speaker: Joanie Gonella, CPE Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Explore the spectrum of tissue reactions during electrolysis. Learn to distinguish between normal and abnormal skin responses, understand healing mechanisms, and implement strategies to avoid adverse effects. Gain insights into balancing efficacy and safety while maintaining client trust and professional standards. 1:10 PM - 2:40 PM: Extended Lunch Break (90mins) Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall Exhibitors, Sponsor Displays, Networking & hands-on demonstrations and treatment experiences.

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM: Achieving Zero Regrowth: The Power of Galvanic & MultiNeedle Precision Speaker: Noreen Roesler Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room For 150 years, electrolysis has been called permanent, yet regrowth remains part of our professional language. This seminar dares to ask why. Join Noreen Roesler as she challenges long-held assumptions and reveals the science, history, and refinement behind the only method proven to deliver true permanence. Discover how time, depth, and diffusion, not speed, determine results, and how multineedle galvanic electrolysis reaches every regenerative zone, even those science has not yet mapped. Explore specialist applications where only galvanic can go, including treating inside the mouth, over tattoos, and on skin grafts, with a level of precision that heat-based methods cannot match. For too long, the industry has accepted regrowth as inevitable. Perhaps the method was never the problem, only our mastery of it.

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon Tea Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Panel Discussion: Education, Regulation & Safe Practice in Electrolysis

DAY ONE

Moderator: Stefanie Milla, ABIC CEO Panelists: Joanie Gonella, Kelly Dermody, Natalie Turmine, Karen Meiring de Gonzalez, Catriona Clayton, Sue Sparrow Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room A powerful discussion bringing together industry leaders to explore the evolution of electrolysis education and professional standards in Australia. This session will examine the urgent need for new training pathways and formal recognition of electrolysis as a standalone profession, alongside the importance of regulation, self-regulation, and SafeSkin Certification in raising industry standards and protecting client safety. Panellists will share insights on how education reform, ethical practice, and certification can work together to support the next generation of electrologists and ensure the profession's future remains safe, credible, and sustainable.

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM: SaCSA Round Table Discussion Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM: Closing Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Key takeaways Sponsor acknowledgments Closing remarks Followed by our Champagne Networking Event in Le Perouse Room 2, Exhibitors Hall — all attendees welcome

ADVANCED PRACTICE & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Monday 12 January 2026 | 08.00 AM - 05.30 PM

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Tea & Coffee on arrival Location: Pre-Function Lobby

8:30 AM – 8:50 AM: Welcome to Day 2 & Housekeeping MC: Karen Meiring de Gonzalez Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Overview of Day 2 Acknowledgement of Sponsors

8:40 AM – 11:40 AM: Precision in Positioning & Insertion Techniques for Electroepilation Speaker: Joanie Gonella, CPE Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room

DAY TWO

(3 hrs + 10-minute interval during presentation) An in-depth exploration of the foundational and advanced concepts behind proper body positioning and insertion techniques. Learn optimal positioning strategies for both practitioner and client across various treatment areas, insertion angles, ergonomic considerations, and procedural flow. Enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client comfort from pre-treatment through to posttreatment.

11:40 AM - 12:00PM: Morning Tea / Networking Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall

12:00 PM – 12:40 PM: Safe Sequencing: Combining Electrolysis with Aesthetic Skin Treatments Speaker: Nancy Abdou - The Australian Dermal & Laser Insititute Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room From the perspectives of a Clinical Educator, an Associate Dermal Clinician, and a Clinic Owner, this session explores how to safely combine electrolysis, laser, and a range of aesthetic treatments to support each client’s complete skin journey. In an era where clients move between modalities - from injectables and peels to LED and resurfacing to laser and IPL hair and skin treatments - understanding how to time and integrate treatments is essential. Nancy will share sequencing strategies, real-world clinical insights, and practical safety guidelines for managing clients who receive multiple treatments across different settings. Attendees will walk away confident in how to plan, combine and deliver safe, effective results every time.

12:40 PM – 2:10 PM: Extended Lunch Break (90 mins) Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall Networking with colleagues and peers Sponsor activations Hands-on workshops and demonstrations

2:10 PM – 4:10 PM: Electrology in Gender-Affirming Care: Best Practices & Ethical Considerations Speaker: Joanie Gonella, CPE Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room A comprehensive course on the electrologist’s role in supporting transgender clients. Learn how electrolysis contributes to surgical preparation, how to address the unique needs of transgender clients, and how to collaborate with surgeons and healthcare providers. Emphasis will be placed on safety, hygiene, client communication, and delivering affirming, respectful care.

4:10 PM -4:30 PM: Afternoon Tea / Networking

DAY TWO

Location: La Perouse Room 2 - Exhibitors Hall

4:30 PM - 4.50 PM: Beyond the Treatment: Professional Skin Care Protocols for Electrolysis Speaker: Sarah Hughes - Dermalogica PRO Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Explore the critical role of in-clinic pre and post-care in maximising electrolysis success. This session highlights practical ways to strengthen skin resilience, support faster recovery, and enhance treatment outcomes, elevating client satisfaction and driving business growth.

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: All You Need to Know About Electrology Insurance Speaker: Sue Sparrow Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Q&A and Final Wrap-Up (Closing) Location: La Perouse Room 1 - Conference Room Key takeaways from the Symposium Sponsor acknowledgements Closing remarks and next steps

THE SYDNEY BRIGHTON MGALLERY COLLECTION The Brighton Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection 2 Princess St, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216, Australia On-site secure undercover car parking is available at the Hotel with entry from either Bay Street or Princess Street. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is charged per hour or for an overnight stay, allowing unlimited entry. Prices may change without notice. Please note that the car park is open to the public, and the Hotel is not responsible for any theft, damage, or loss of goods within the car park. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation bookings are now open at The Brighton Sydney – MGallery Collection, the official venue for the ABIC Electrology Symposium 2026.

VENUE

As a registered delegate, you’re eligible for an exclusive accommodation rate. To book, simply: 1. Call (02) 9556 5111 and follow the prompts to Reservations. 2. Quote the booking code 2601ELECTR to access the delegate rate.

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