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Millennium Systems International announces that Celebrity Stylist Ted Gibson will kick off the last general session of The Millennium Experience with an electrifying presentation. The Millennium Experience will be held in Fort Lauderdale, June 11-13, 2017.

Celebrity Stylist Ted Gibson to kick off the last general session of The Millennium Experience on June 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson will put on an electrifying presentation at Millennium Systems International’s annual conference, The Millennium Experience. After a knowledge-packed agenda of breakout sessions, Gibson’s presentation will kick off the last general session of the second day.
Gibson will also partake in the red-carpet event for photo ops and press interviews during the Feathers and Fedoras: Roaring 20s party, as well as the one-of-a-kind team building event.
Ted Gibson is one of the most sought-after editorial, runway and celebrity hair stylists in the industry. Gibson has styled everyone from Jessica Chastain, Angelina Jolie, and Debra Messing to Anne Hathaway, Priyanka Chopra, Emma Watson and Lupita Nyong’o. Gibson’s work appears in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, and Allure, as well as, both the fall and spring New York Fashion Weeks, where he’s styled hair for shows like Chanel, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Beyond styling, Gibson founded The Ted Gibson® Advanced Academy, which offers a series of classes intended for professional stylists who wish to improve their techniques and take their skillset and careers to the next level.
The Millennium Experience will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 11–13, 2017. Attendees can choose from more than 50 breakout sessions ranging from social media to client retention; have the opportunity to learn first-hand from top stylists such as Nick Arrojo, John Mosley and Cole Thompson; and attend a must-see keynote featuring the future of the beauty industry with Millennium CEO, John Harms.
Beyond education, attendees can take part in a wild team building workshop and many wonderful networking opportunities. Plus, for the first time ever, The Millennium Experience is open to the entire industry. To learn more about the event, visit www.speaktme.com.
About Millennium Systems International
Millennium Systems International is a privately held company that provides salon and spa management software and growth strategies to the beauty and wellness industries. The combination of unparalleled industry experience and comprehensive research and development has brought Millennium Systems International to the forefront of the beauty industry. For more information, visit www.millenniumsi.com.

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