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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.

Discover innovation today

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Now and next

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Practice management from every angle

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Dermatology, Inc.

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.

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

The rise of direct-to-consumer and app-based care — implications for dermatologists and patients.

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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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Ia26 Innovative Pm Pearls

A transformative moment in dermatology

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

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

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

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

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

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

New treatments, old standbys, and a delicate touch help dermatologists guide their patients through these challenging conditions.

Ia26 Showdowns In Pediatric Derm

From reactive care to preventive treatment

The latest research signals a shift toward earlier therapeutic intervention in pediatric dermatology.

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Staying on top(icals)

The dermatology drug pipeline faces innovation gaps as experts push for renewed focus on topical therapies.

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Share your #AADInnovation2026 experience on social media!

Connect with the dermatology community digitally and in person.

Am26 Posters Presenter

Poster award winners announced ahead of NYC

Awards have been conferred for scientific posters that will be exhibited at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy, July 16-19.

Ia26 July Calendar

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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Secure your spot.

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

Viktoryia Kozlovskaya, MD, PhD, FAAD

Teaming up for success

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Work-play balance

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Take a bite out of the Big Apple

Sarah N. Robinson, MD, FAAD, Stephen Raymond Humphrey, MD, FAAD, and Kate E. Kondratuk, MD, FAAD

It takes a village

Am26 U101 Session Panel

The ABCs of dysplastic nevi