Association of Professional Piercers Annual Conference & Expo
The APP Conference is truly a special transformative event, different from other conventions or seminars you may have attended. For an entire week, hundreds of individuals dedicated to their profession come together from around the world to learn, share information, socialize, peruse new jewelry designs, make new friends and see old ones; the focus is on body piercing, our livelihood and our passion!
Education is the primary focus of our event. Each year we offer over 75 hours of courses presented by some of the most experienced piercers in the industry. The APP also brings other industry professionals to the conference for special offerings. Alongside our courses, there are group meetings and roundtable discussions to facilitate networking with industry peers.
Our classes range in topics covering everything from the fundamentals of our trade to complex analysis of topics for those who are interested in furthering their existing knowledge.
The APP is committed to offering a variety of courses each year for all levels of piercing professionals. We offer core basic courses and new and/or advanced courses every year.
Education is the primary focus of our event. Each year we offer over 75 hours of courses presented by some of the most experienced piercers in the industry. The APP also brings other industry professionals to the conference for special offerings. Alongside our courses, there are group meetings and roundtable discussions to facilitate networking with industry peers.
Our Conference is held in Las Vegas, NV typically during the summer. Please see our calendar for future dates.
The Conference Information website usually launches towards the end of the year prior to Conference. Registration usually opens in January / February of the year of Conference. Scholarships to the Conference are available. Applications for scholarships usually open in October/November and run until January. The APP Conference is open to all professional body piercers, apprentice piercers, studio owners, jewelry specialists, front counter professionals, & health inspectors. You need not be an APP member to attend.
- 2025 Jun 22-27
- 2026 July 5-10
- 2027 Jun 27- July 2