2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Session highlights

Explore curated session recommendations tailored to your learning style and professional goals!

The Forward Thinker

• Derm Tank

  • Submit your idea by May 14 at 11:59 a.m. CT

• Future of Dermatology Symposium

• AI/Technology in Dermatology

• Pipeline Therapies in Dermatology

The Business-Minded

• Branding and the Business of Dermatology

• Navigating Practice Management in Dermatology: Insights and Innovations

• The Business of Dermatology: Ownership, Leasing, and Transition Planning

• Innovation in Business and Leadership in Dermatology

The Early Adopter

• AI/Technology in Dermatology

• Innovations and Cutting-Edge Therapies in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

• What's New in Complex Medical Dermatology

• What's Hot in Pediatric Dermatology

The Engagement Enthusiast

• Experience Hub Sessions

• Dilemmas and Debates in Derm

• Leadership Institute

• Welcome Reception and Exhibits

Looking for specialty-specific sessions? Check out these categories:

Pediatric Dermatology

• Pediatric Dermatology in Diverse Populations and Healthcare Settings

• Pearls: Pediatric Dermatology

• What's Hot in Pediatric Dermatology

Find more Pediatric Dermatology sessions.

Surgical Dermatology

• NEW - Innovation in Dermatologic Surgery

• Advancing Your Dermatologic Surgery Procedures and Practice

• Beyond the Surface: Innovations and Cutting-Edge Therapies in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Find more Surgical Dermatology sessions.

Pearls

• Pearls: Cosmetic Dermatology

• Pearls: Surgical Dermatology

• Pearls: Skin of Color

Find more Pearls sessions.

Inflammatory Disease

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Case-Based Clinical Pearls

• Phenotyping Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Findings of a Collaborative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative

• What's New in Complex Medical Dermatology

General Dermatology

• Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Lymphomas: Cases from Multidisciplinary Clinics for the General Derm

• Managing Hair Disorders

• Melanoma

Accreditation
The American Academy of Dermatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credit™ Designation
The American Academy of Dermatology designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.