The 2027 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting heads to San Francisco, California, from 19 to 23 March 2027.
About the meeting
The AAD Annual Meeting is the largest dermatology meeting in the world, offering comprehensive, practice-defining education across every area of the specialty — medical, surgical, pediatric, cosmetic and dermatopathology — alongside networking and an extensive exhibit hall. The 2027 edition is billed as "bridging dermatology education and community".
Key dates
- Registration opens: 18 November 2026 at 12:00 noon CT
- 10 March 2027: deadline for Fellow/Associate membership applications and reinstatements to qualify for member rates
The program also includes Global Education Day, industry non-CME programs and childcare services. The proposal/abstract deadline for this cycle has already passed.
Important warning
The AAD warns that several companies unaffiliated with the Academy or its official provider, Maritz Global Events, are posing as official registration and housing vendors. Register only through aad.org.
Who should attend
Board-certified dermatologists, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other dermatology care team members.
Not yet published by the organizer: venue name, faculty list, CME credit hours and fees.
