CIDESCO, the world standard for the beauty and spa industries, has announced the speaker line up for its 67th World Congress and Exhibition.

Taking place from 19 - 23 September at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, US, this year's congress will explore the topic of 'The Architecture of Beauty' and will feature talks from industry experts as well as seminars, workshops and education sessions.

Speakers will include Samuel Shatkin Jr; medical director of the Aesthetic Associates and board certified plastic surgeon, who will be delivering a presentation entitled: 'Illuminating medical esthetics - shining a light on low-level light therapy', Lydia Sarfati; CIDESCO USA chair and founder and CEO of skincare brand Repêchage will give a speech called 'Renew and life: Non-invasive solutions to improve the signs of ageing.' Presenting a speech titled 'Cosmetics and rituals: Welcome to the Future' is Andrea Bovero; founder of the Spa Academy LifeExcellence Italy and CiDESCO International PR committee member.

Other speakers include Jens Borgström; founder of Tattoo and Piercing Education Scandanavia, Mark Lees; founder and CEO of Mark Lees Skin Care, Inc., Carol Phillips; CIDESCO Diplomate, Spa Business sales expert and professional speaker, Jacqueline Kennedy; CIDESCO Diplomate and international business development officer, Elaine Sterling; owner of the Elaine Sterling Institute and Cynthia Malcom, owner of Edgar Renee Education.

The event will also include a cultural architecture cruise and dinner, a highly-anticipated makeup competition and a gala dinner at Chicago's Willis Tower.