2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Industry Non-CME Programs

Don’t miss out on the latest innovations from the industry at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting!

The Industry Non-CME (INC) Programs offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders. These sessions, developed and presented by the sponsoring companies, showcase new research findings, demonstrate specialty innovations, and host engaging discussions.

Pre-registration may be available through the sponsoring company. Enjoy food and beverages while networking with fellow professionals in the field.

Please note that INC Programs are scheduled after the scientific sessions in the evening and are solely developed and delivered by the sponsor. These sessions do not qualify for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.

Event details

The full agenda for the INC Programs is available below. Be sure to check out the exciting sessions, topics, and speakers lined up for the event!

IL-23 Innovation: New Data Addressing Plaque Psoriasis

Speakers:

• Bruce Strober, MD, PhD

• April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH

• Jason Hawkes, MD, MS

• Michael Lewitt, MD

When: Thursday, March 26 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Crystal Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center
Registration link: TBD

A Seat at the HS Expert’s Table: A Master Class in Diagnosis and Treatment Advances for Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Sponsored by Decera Clinical Education in partnership with: The HS Foundation

Supported by educational grants from: Incyte Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and UCB Inc.

Speakers:

• Dr. Venessa Peña-Robichaux, MD Chief of Dermatology Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine Dell Medical School University of Austin, Texas

• Dr. Leandra Barnes, MD Instructor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology Founding Director of the Skin of Color Program Co-Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Program Stanford School of Medicine Stanford, California

• Dr. Katrina Hana Lee, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Dermatology Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles, CA

• Mikael Kevork Horissian, MD, Founder and Director, Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Clinic Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

When: Thursday, March 26 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Silverton Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center
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Please note that there will be no sessions on Friday.

Unlocking the Potential of OX40 Ligand Pathway in AD: Targeting the Inflammatory Prequel

Speakers:

• Dr Eric Simpson, MD, MCR

• Dr Alexandra Golant, MD

• Dr Peter Lio, MD

When: Saturday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Crystal Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center

Cracking the Code: Diagnosing and Managing Skin Diseases with Type 2 Inflammation

Speakers:

• Lawrence Eichenfield, MD (program chair) | University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

• Donna Culton, MD, PhD | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

• Sarina Elmariah, MD, PhD, MPH | University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

• Jason Hawkes, MD, MS | Oregon Medical Research Center, Portland, OR

When: Saturday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Cripple Creek Ballroom - Embassy Suites

Vitiligo, Clearly: Myths, Mechanisms, and What’s Next

Speakers:

• Dr. David Rosmarin (USA)

• Dr. Viktoria Eleftheriadou (UK)

• Dr. Khaled Ezzedine (France)

• Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi (USA)

When: Saturday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Silverton Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center

Transforming the Care of Psoriatic disease: The Role of Overweight and Obesity-Related Inflammation

• Understand the unmet medical needs of patients with psoriatic disease who also have overweight or obesity

• Learn how psoriatic disease and overweight or obesity each contribute to systemic inflammation

• Review the latest scientific evidence on the impact of obesity therapies in managing psoriatic disease among patients with overweight or obesity

• Identify therapeutic approaches to address overweight or obesity in psoriatic disease and strategies for clinical discussion

Speakers:

• Mark Lebwohl

• April Armstrong

When: Sunday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Crystal Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center
Registration link: TBD

Navigating the Psychosocial Impact of Dermatologic Disease: The Patient Journey

Step beyond traditional learning and into the real world of patient-centered dermatology. This groundbreaking program puts YOU at the intersection of clinical expertise and authentic patient experiences—equipping you with insights and strategies that will reshape how you care for your patients with atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo.

Dive into 3 powerful case studies through immersive, small-group Patient Journey Stations that mirror real-world practice.

Supported by AbbVie Inc

Objective:

In partnership with the National Eczema Association, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and Global Vitiligo Foundation, you'll:

• Hear authentic patient voices

• Engage directly with faculty and colleagues to exchange ideas

• Ask questions in an informal setting

• Experience dynamic live panel discussions that bridge patient perspectives with clinical excellence

• Seize this unique opportunity to elevate your clinical practice!

Speaker:

• Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, Founder and Medical Director, Innovative Dermatology Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Panelists:

• Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CEO, Synergy Dermatology, San Francisco, California

• Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Trials, CCD Research PLLC, Cromwell, Connecticut

When: Sunday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Silverton Ballroom - Embassy Suites Denver Convention Center
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Dermatology Meets Rheumatology: Tackling CLE Together

Speakers:

• Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH, MBA

• Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH

• Natalie Wright, MD

When: Sunday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Centennial Ballroom BC - Hyatt Regency

Non-CME Workshops

These dynamic workshops are designed to put you at the center of the learning experience! You’ll engage with leading experts, test your clinical expertise and collaborate in small teams. Limited space available so register today.

Advancing Treatment in Psoriasis: A Competitive Case Challenge

Supported by AbbVie Inc

Speakers:

• Kenneth Gordon, MD

• Saakshi Khattri, MD

When: Saturday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. Registration | 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Columbine - Sheraton Denver
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Who Is on Your Speed Dial? A Multidisciplinary Think-Pair-Share Workshop on Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Supported by Regeneron

Speakers:

• TBD

When: 6:30 PM Registration | 7:00 PM Program
Where: Columbine - Sheraton Denver
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