Dear colleagues,
The Association, its Board of Directors, and Administrators are delighted to welcome you back to our annual in-person event, open to all piercing industry professionals, members and non-members alike!

Our Conference includes:
- Comprehensive Educational Offerings
- Including my class with Ruben Triguero on Needle control and theory
- and our workshops:
- Needle Blanks, Bending, Modification 01
6/25/25 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT
Location “the Studio” which is a new brightly lit space to the right when entering the mezzanine from the escalator, past the London club
Presenters Colin O, Ryan Ouellette, Brian Skellie, Theo Williams - Needle Blanks, Bending, Modification 02
6/25/25 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
Location Same
Presenters Colin O, Brian Skellie, Ruben Triguero, Theo Williams
- Needle Blanks, Bending, Modification 01
- Our past needles classes and workshops I’ve been told have been a career changing resource for piercers, and this year will be new and improved.
- A dynamic Expo Floor full of jewelers, suppliers and more
- I won’t be vending as a board member, so please visit my web stores instead:
- Special Events and Activities
Make your hotel reservation, save the date, and soon we will see you at Planet Hollywood, in Las Vegas for the 2025 Conference and Exposition!
If this is your first time attending, please read the information on the Conference Basics page.Upcoming conference dates
- 2025 Jun 22-27
- 2026 June 7-12
- 2027 Jun 27- July 2
OUR CONFERENCE INFORMATION WEBSITE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Just a heads-up about booking your rooms at Planet Hollywood for the conference. Our group rate is guaranteed until May 29, 2025, but keep in mind, these rooms can go fast! Last year, we sold out our block way earlier than expected, so I definitely recommend booking ASAP if you want to benefit from the guaranteed rates and the discounted resort fee.
Planet Hollywood is our host hotel, and we’ve got a block of rooms reserved just for conference attendees. When you make your reservation, be sure to ask for the special Association of Professional Piercers rates. Booking through our block is a huge help for us – it allows us to put more money and resources towards awesome conference instructors, perks, and events. Plus, staying at Planet Hollywood makes it easier to connect with everyone and keeps you right in the heart of the action all week! I rarely leave the hotel during the event, and appreciate the opportunity to share space and break bread with fellow piercers.
- COMPLETE CLASS SCHEDULE – COMING SOON!
- FOR EXHIBITORS REGISTERED IN 2024
- REGISTRATION OPENS LATE JANUARY/EARLY FEBRUARY
- NEW EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPENS MID-LATE FEBRUARY