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Bright lights, bold ideas!

Welcome to the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy in New York City! Add these key events and featured sessions to your meeting agenda.

Time to think

Yevgeniy Semenov, MD, MS, FAAD, and Allan C. Halpern, MD, FAAD

Carpe diem

High risk, high reward

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Seeing is believing

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Let’s face it

Teledermatology gains momentum as AI and policy shifts transform skin care delivery.

Discover innovation today

Keynote speaker Lisa Bodell will share her game-changing advice on how simplification and collaboration can open the door to innovation.

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

Dermatopathologists discuss how to approach spitzoid lesions and how molecular testing can aid in assessing their potential malignancy.

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Now and next

Today’s Future of Dermatology symposium will take a candid look at how the specialty may evolve over the next several decades.

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Practice management from every angle

Panelists in today’s high-yield session seek to lighten the load for dermatology practice owners who have a lot on their plate.

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Dermatology, Inc.

This afternoon, learn how an emphasis on balancing medical practice with the business of marketing is reshaping the field.

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

DermWorld May | Tackling Stevens-Johnson sydrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 1

DermWorld May | Tackling Stevens-Johnson sydrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 1

Ia26 Derm Surgery

The sweet science of dermatologic surgery

Get tips to up your surgical game — from improved skin cancer treatments to managing patient anxiety.

Hesitating over hidradenitis suppurativa?

Dermatologists push for earlier diagnosis and treatment in chronic skin disease.

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Resources galore

The AAD Resource Center, booth 331, has everything members need and want, like products, perks, and — oh, yeah — BINGO!

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A transformative moment in dermatology

Panelists sound off on the AI revolution and other practice management pearls.

Ia26 Grand Rounds

Are you ready to round?

Attendees have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on grand rounds session at this summer’s meeting.

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Getting a handle on hair disorders

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From reactive care to preventive treatment

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Staying on top(icals)

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Share your #AADInnovation2026 experience on social media!

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Poster award winners announced ahead of NYC

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Last chance to meet us in NYC!

Skin Cancer Take A Hike

Walk for the cause

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New York state of mind

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Say no to status quo

John J. Zone, MD, FAAD, and Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD

Memorable achievements

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To 2040 and beyond