2025 AAD Innovation Academy takes Windy City by storm
More than 1,100 attended the unique program.

The 2025 AAD Innovation Academy took place in Chicago, July 10–13, with more than 1,100 attendees — an increase from last year’s attendance.
Participants heard talks on leadership, business, and innovation in dermatology. The event kicked off with an address from keynote speaker Zack Kass, futurist and former head of Go To Market at OpenAI, who shared insights on artificial intelligence in health care.
Check out highlights and read a recap of the event in DermWorld Meeting News.