1st Mindanao Hair Summit 2025 - Bentamo Powers Up Mindanao’s Hair Industry : From Clippers to Clicks

1st Mindanao Hair Summit 2025 – Bentamo Powers Up Mindanao’s Hair Industry : From Clippers to Clicks

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Mindanao Hair Summit 2025 is set to make waves this August 9, 2025, uniting top hairstylists, barbers, salon owners, educators, and beauty industry professionals from across the region for a one-of-a-kind gathering that celebrates talent, trends, and training in the art of hair.

Now on its inaugural year, the summit marks the FIRST premier educational and networking event for hair and beauty professionals in Mindanao, to be held at the Limketkai Rosario Pavilion, CDO. This milestone event is envisioned as a yearly convergence of creativity, skill, and industry growth, bringing global inspiration to the southern Philippines.

Powerful Speaker Lineup

The Mindanao Hair Summit 2025 features a diverse and inspiring roster of speakers—leaders in the barbering and beauty industry who have made their mark locally and internationally:

Glenn Ford “Balong” Alana — Owner of the four-branch Balong Barbershop in Digos City and President of the Digos Barber Advocacy. A multiple award-winner in national and international barber competitions, Balong opens the summit with “The Importance of Education: A Personal Journey”, inspiring barbers to value lifelong learning as a path to excellence.
Chunks Pude — Co-founder of Barracks Barbers & Shaves and Marketing Head of Armory Supply Co.. In “Building a Business from a Pair of Scissors”, Chunks shares his entrepreneurial journey from the barber’s chair to building a sustainable brand.
Jeson “SJ Barber” Sampan — Multi-awarded barber and President of the Davao Barbers Advocacy. SJ joins Balong in reinforcing the value of education, offering another unique lens on “The Importance of Education: A Personal Journey.”
Kim Ryan “Kimboii the Barber” Antiga — CDO-based celebrity barber serving local personalities and influencers. In his talk “Building an Edge in a Growing City”, Kimboii urges barbers to innovate and stand out while fostering local pride in their craft.
Dansel “Dancel” Dearos — An award-winning barber with multiple top placements in competitions. In “How Knowing the HOWS Made Me”, Dancel unpacks the strategies, techniques, and discipline that propelled him to success.
Clloyd Luna Dayon (“TheEMCEEBarber”) — Owner of Dayon Studios, respected educator, and event host in the barbering scene. He closes the speaker segment with “Growing in Your Niche Market: Know Who Your Customers Are”, sharing insights from his work with athletes, media personalities, and local influencers.

Beyond the Talks

The summit is not just about listening—it’s about hands-on learning and real connections. Attendees can look forward to:

Live Styling & Barber Battles – Showcasing technical mastery and creative artistry in real time.
Business & Branding Workshops – Helping stylists and barbers boost their marketing, client retention, and profitability.
Product Exhibits & Industry Networking – Featuring the latest tools, products, and innovations shaping the hair industry.

Bentamo: Driving Digitalization in the Hair Industry

As a proud technology partner, Bentamo Technologies Inc. is bringing digital transformation to the forefront of this year’s summit.

XAPS Digital Business Cards — Attendees and exhibitors can exchange contact details instantly via NFC-enabled tap cards, eliminating the need for paper-based calling cards.
Spree Rewards — A loyalty rewards system tailored for the beauty and grooming industry, enabling barbershops and salons to offer points, perks, and repeat-visit incentives seamlessly.

Through these innovations, Bentamo is showing the industry that modern tools can work hand-in-hand with traditional skills, making client engagement, networking, and retention smarter and more sustainable.