The Empire Barber Expo 2026 - PART 2

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE! Reserve yours today and get ready to elevate your skills, grow your business, and ignite your passion for barbering.

Join us as a vendor or sponsor and put your brand in front of thousands of barbers, stylists, and industry professionals. Secure a booth to display your products, connect with new customers, and grow your reach.

Multiple categories and prizes up for grabs, this is your chance to make your mark

Thaddeus is a globally recognized barber known for his precise cutting style, clean aesthetics, and modern approach to men’s grooming. As the creator of GRADIENT, he blends technical mastery with artistic vision, inspiring barbers worldwide through his education, tutorials, and signature haircut breakdowns.

Peter Gosling is the accomplished owner of Glassbox Barbershop and Glassbox Education, where he leads barbering education and hairstyling mentorship.
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With over 100,000 followers on Instagram, Peter inspires barbers worldwide through his precision haircuts, clean fades, and sharp styling.

Chris Bossio — known online as @bossiocuts — is a powerhouse in the global barber world. Starting from a single barbershop in Florida, he grew his craft and vision into a multi-shop empire, built a worldwide audience, and co-founded a renowned grooming brand

With a massive online presence spanning YouTube and Instagram, Chris transforms his barbering journey into teaching, mentorship, and community building — helping barbers everywhere elevate their skills, business mindset, and brand identity.

The founder of Learn To Cut, dedicated to teaching the barber craft.

Transforming barbers into 6-figure earners and leading a thriving community of over 600 barbers worldwide!

A highly skilled barber and creative force behind Chop Hair Studio from Malaysia. He’s also a core educator with LearnToCut, where he shares advanced cutting techniques, fades, and styling methods with barber communities worldwide

Oregon Barber | Content Creator | Gamma+ & StyleCraft Educator

A Miami-based barber and a key member of the L3VEL3 team, Henry is known for his exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to the art of barbering.

A highly-regarded barber and educator, known for her polished technique, attention to detail, and strong presence in the barbering community. With over 170,000 followers on Instagram, she has built a reputation as a passionate professional and trend-setter.

A world-renowned barber, international educator, and true ambassador of the craft with over 235,000 followers and nearly 25 years of experience in barbering.

Nicole Renae is a highly skilled barber and rising industry educator known for her clean blends, sharp detailing, and polished modern grooming style. With a strong social media presence and rapidly growing influence, Nicole has become a standout figure for barbers seeking precision, consistency, and elevated technique.

Known globally for his precision, modern techniques, and real-world education, Trevor brings a deep understanding of craft, efficiency, and execution behind the chair. His approach is clean, intentional, and built for barbers who want results.

Known worldwide for precision cutting, advanced techniques, and structured education, Hair Bender English brings next-level knowledge designed to elevate real barbers behind the chair.

2025 brought the best in education—2026 is about to top it. Stay tuned!