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Jul 23, 2026

A buzzworthy meeting

Innovation Academy attendees took to the AAD’s social media platforms to connect, share, and win!


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Social media was on fire this past weekend with posts about the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy in New York City!

From sessions to special events, AAD members covered all aspects of the meeting on social media using #AADinnovation2026. Many also shared key learnings and favorite sessions on a wide range of topics, such as branding, business, and innovation in dermatology.

The AAD also featured video interviews on the @AADmember Instagram page with session speakers and poster winners. View the highlights here.

The meeting capped off with a social media giveaway, where attendees were asked to comment their favorite session and why it was impactful. Check back on the AAD’s Instagram to see the winner and which sessions were most popular.

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