Dermatology Times has asked our readers to share with us what conferences and meetings they are looking forward to or planning to attend in 2026.
Using these responses, we have compiled a list of dermatological meetings taking place in April.
Interested in sharing what conferences you are interested in or planning to attend this year? Connect with us on social media or email our team at [email protected] to share your insights.
April
April 8, 2026: National Dermatology Leadership Summit (Tampa, Florida): This inaugural summit for dermatology PAs focuses on practice management, leadership strategy, reimbursement, and policy issues shaping the business and operational side of dermatology.
April 9-11, 2026: New Wave Dermatology (Tampa, Florida): New Wave, led by the FSDPA, delivers clinically focused updates on emerging therapies, treatment algorithms, and real-world management of common and complex skin diseases.
April 16-17, 2026: 3rd International Conference on Dermatology & Skincare (Chicago, Illinois): This international meeting highlights global perspectives on dermatologic research, skincare innovations, and advances in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
April 16-19, 2026: Diversity in Dermatology (Washington, DC): Diversity in Dermatology emphasizes health equity, inclusive research, and culturally competent care, with sessions on clinical gaps and disparities in dermatologic outcomes.
April 17-18, 2026: South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting (Charleston, South Carolina): This regional meeting provides updates on clinical dermatology, surgical techniques, and state-specific practice and policy considerations.
April 17-19, 2026: California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery NorCal (Half Moon Bay, California): CSDDS NorCal offers West Coast–focused education on medical dermatology, skin cancer management, and evolving regulatory and scope-of-practice issues.
April 22-26, 2026: 67th Annual Meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society (San Antonio, Texas): This long-standing meeting features comprehensive clinical updates, interactive case discussions, and multidisciplinary perspectives across subspecialties.
April 22-26, 2026: RAPIDS Immuno-Dermatology Conference (Fort Lauderdale, Florida): RAPIDS centers on immune-mediated skin disease, highlighting novel biologics, JAK/TYK2 inhibitors, and translational insights into inflammatory pathways.
April 23-25, 2026: 22nd European Association of Dermato-Oncology Congress (Prague, Czech Republic): This European congress focuses on advances in skin cancer, including melanoma and non-melanoma malignancies, with emphasis on immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and multidisciplinary care.
April 30-May 2, 2026: SDPA Itch Conference (San Juan, Puerto Rico): The SDPA Itch Conference will explore the pathophysiology and management of pruritus, covering systemic therapies, neuromodulators, and patient-centered treatment strategies.
April 30-May 3, 2026: 56th American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting (Austin, Texas): This meeting will deliver advanced education in Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstruction, and skin cancer management, with a focus on surgical precision and outcomes.
