Dermatology Times Conferences & Meetings Calendar: May 2026

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 May.

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.

May

May 1-3, 2026 - Atlantic Derm Conference 103rd Annual Meeting (New York, New York): Atlantic Derm, hosted by The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, offers broad clinical education in aesthetic, medical, and surgical dermatology, featuring practical updates, live demonstrations, interactive cases, and regional expert perspectives.

May 6-9, 2026 - Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Annual Meeting (Scottsdale, Arizona): Guided by this year’s theme of “The Next Frontier: Advancing the Future of Dermatology,” the SDNP Annual Meeting will deliver advanced education in dermatology nursing focused on diagnosis, therapeutics, procedural skills, and team-based dermatologic care.

May 7-9, 2026 - European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Annual Symposium (Athens, Greece): The EADV Symposium highlights emerging science, cutting-edge research, and therapeutic advances in inflammatory disease, dermato-oncology, and venereology through a collaborative international program.

May 8-9, 2026 - DermVIP Summit (New York, New York): DermVIP, an inaugural meeting created by Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, and Peter Friedman, MD, PhD, will feature “VIPs of dermatology” presenting on hair loss, scalp conditions, and inflammatory skin disease.

May 13-16, 2026 - Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting (Chicago, Illinois): SID spotlights basic, translational, and clinical research, with a major emphasis on immunology, genetics, skin biology, and emerging therapeutic targets.

May 13-17, 2026 - Music City SCALE (Nashville, Tennessee): Music City SCALE focuses on practical education in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology, with strong hands-on programming in lasers, injectables, and procedural pearls.

May 16-18, 2026 - Australasian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting (Melbourne, Australia): This meeting by the ACD presents leading research and clinical updates in medical dermatology, skin cancer, and subspecialty care from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

May 29-31, 2026: Northeast Dermatology NP/PA Conference (Mystic, Connecticut): This 4th annual conference, established by the Connecticut Dermatology NP & PA Organization, provides case-based updates tailored for advanced practice providers, with an emphasis on diagnosis, therapeutics, and everyday management challenges.

May 29-31, 2026: PANP360: Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for NP/PA (Scottsdale, Arizona): The newly renamed PANP360 offers intimate dermatology education for NPs and PAs, featuring expert-led sessions on biologics, procedural dermatology, and real-world treatment strategies.