The 2026 annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is quickly approaching. From March 27 through March 31, in Denver, Colorado, the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting is five days of learning and networking. This year’s meeting features more than 275 sessions on all topics related to dermatology.

Today, we are previewing the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting’s sessions on hidradenitis suppurativa. The following dates and times are accurate as of February 25, 2026. Consult the official 2026 AAD Annual Meeting session calendar for the most up-to-date schedule. 

Friday, March 27
  • In Office Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
  • Update in General Dermatology: Current Approaches to Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Complex Medical Dermatology Cases: Pearls and Pitfalls 
    • Note: Not exclusively for hidradenitis suppurativa, but it’s set to be discussed among other complex medical dermatoses.
    • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Innovative and Advanced Management of Biologics and Small Molecule Inhibitors in Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Beyond
    • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, March 28
  • Management and Special Consideration in Unique Hidradenitis Suppurativa Populations: A Focus on Down Syndrome, Exogenous Hormone Use, and the Elderly
    • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
  • A New Paradigm in the Management of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disease Spectrum
    • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • JAK Inhibitors: A New Frontier in Dermatology
    • Note: Hidradenitis suppurativa is not the exclusive focus of this session, but it is one component that is set to be discussed.
    • 10:05 AM – 10:20 AM
  • Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Skin of Color
    • Note: Hidradenitis suppurativa is not the exclusive focus of this session, but it is one component that is planned to be discussed.
    • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Dietary Triggers and Modification of Common Dermatologic Conditions: An Evidence Based Approach
    • Note: Hidradenitis suppurativa is not the exclusive focus of this session, but it is one component that is set to be discussed.
    • 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Inflammatory Skin Diseases: The Translational Revolution
    • Note: Hidradenitis suppurativa is not the exclusive focus of this session, but it is one component that is planned to be discussed.
    • 2:20 PM – 2:45 PM
  • Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Clinical and Pathogenetic Correlations
    • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, March 29
  • Advancing HS Diagnosis with Artificial Intelligence: A Multi-Phased Collaborative Approach
    • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Simple Tricks and Practical Tips to Optimize the Surgical Experience for You and Your Patients
    • Note: This session focuses largely on hidradenitis suppurativa.
    • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • How to Approach Challenges in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management: Strategies to Optimize Use of HS Therapies
    • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Monday, March 30
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (HS/AI): Current Medical and Surgical Management
    • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Grand Challenges in Global Skin Health - The Atlases
    • Note: Hidradenitis suppurativa is not the exclusive focus of this session, but it is one component that is set to be discussed.
    • 3:10 PM – 3:35 PM

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