Welcome to Denver, AAD!
Soar to new heights as you learn, network, and celebrate in the Mile High City.
Take a breath and join us 5,280 feet above sea level at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting in Denver, March 27–31, at the Colorado Convention Center. The annual event provides more top-tier education, professional development, and networking opportunities than any other meeting in the specialty.
This year’s meeting will leave you inspired and empowered to advance your practice, featuring more than 275 sessions across the full spectrum of dermatology, including inflammatory dermatoses, skin cancer, surgery, pediatrics, cosmetics, and hair and nail disorders.
The program also contains 40 new sessions this year, such as F096 – Measles: Will You Know It When You See It?, F074 – Challenging Skin Disorders of the Hands and Feet, and F035 – Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Skin of Color. You can also look forward to these engaging courses: two Live Demonstrations, two Late-Breaking Research sessions, and nine Hands-On workshops.
One of the most anticipated events is tonight’s Opening Ceremony, beginning at 5 p.m. in Bellco Theatre. AAD President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, will provide welcome remarks then sit down for a fireside chat with keynote speaker John Legend. Attendees will also hear from the two AAD president-elect candidates and recognize Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD, this year’s recipient of the Gold Medal award.
Immediately following the Opening Ceremony, join the AAD at the Member Welcome Reception to connect and celebrate. To make it extra special, the event will take place at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos! If you haven’t registered for the reception, it’s not too late! Log in to your registration account from your emailed confirmation letter and purchase tickets up until 5:30 p.m. today. You will receive an email at 5:45 p.m. with your ticket. If you miss the deadline for online registration, visit the on-site registration desk (Exhibit Level, Hall F) to purchase tickets.
Today’s highlighted sessions include C003 – Media Training: Developing and Delivering Key Messages – Session 1, U025 – Starting a Private Practice 101, and U004 – Dermoscopy to the Rescue! Maximizing the Power of the Dermatoscope for Diagnostic and Management Challenges in Your Patients With Skin Cancer.
On Saturday, there is a robust lineup of symposiums, such as S027 – Updates in Hair Disorders, S035 – Therapeutic Hotline, and C009 – Advanced Cosmetic Surgery that Dermatologists Can Perform.
Sunday’s main feature starts at 9:30 a.m. with the AAD Annual Business Meeting and Plenary. Other sessions to note include U056 – The Do’s and Don’ts of Fractionated Resurfacing Laser, S040 – Hot Topics in Pediatric Dermatology, and F064 – Hair Loss in Women.
Don’t forget about exciting programming happening all day Monday, plus two final sessions on Tuesday: S064 – Therapeutic and Diagnostic Pearls and S065 – What’s New in Dermatology.
You’ll also want to make room in your schedule to visit the Exhibit Hall, with more than 350 exhibiting companies, and the AAD Resource Center, Booth 427.
The puppies are back! The Canine Cuddle Zone offers attendees the opportunity for puppy snuggles and tail-wagging joy! Some of these dogs are adoptable, so we can’t guarantee you won’t return home with a plus-one. The Canine Cuddle Zone will be open today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, Booth 1161.
