American Academy of Dermatology - AAD Annual Meeting 2027
Event Date
March 19–23, 2027
Location
San Francisco, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting is one of the world's premier gatherings for the dermatology community. The 2027 edition heads to San Francisco, California, where the AAD positions the event as a gateway to the highest standard of dermatology education, meaningful networking, and discovery. The program spans comprehensive, practice-defining education across every area of the specialty, from medical and surgical dermatology to cosmetic and aesthetic care.
The meeting draws a global audience of board-certified dermatologists, residents and fellows, medical students, researchers, and industry professionals. Attendees gain access to hundreds of educational sessions, late-breaking research, hands-on and live-demonstration workshops, poster abstracts, and a large exhibit hall featuring the latest treatments, technologies, and devices.
Beyond the science, the Annual Meeting is a hub for professional connection—reuniting peers, mentors, and international colleagues while showcasing innovation from across the specialty. For anyone practicing or advancing dermatology, it offers trusted continuing medical education, career development, and an unmatched opportunity to stay current in a fast-moving field.
Show Highlights
Signature features of the AAD Annual Meeting typically include:
- World-class educational sessions and clinical updates covering the latest treatments, techniques, and best practices across dermatology.
- Scientific presentations and poster abstracts showcasing cutting-edge research; the 2027 abstract submission deadline was Sept. 2, 2026.
- Industry Non-CME (INC) Programs, offering the chance to learn about the newest innovations directly from industry leaders.
- Global Education Day, where international societies highlight their members' work and network with dermatologists from around the world.
- Hands-on and live-demonstration sessions, late-breaking research, hot topics, and expert lectures for all practicing dermatologists.
- A large exhibit hall where companies present new products, devices, and technologies.
All educational content is offered for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, as the AAD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Attendance
The AAD Annual Meeting is consistently one of the largest dermatology events worldwide. Recent editions reported: the 2024 meeting in San Diego drew more than 19,800 attendees, including 9,975 medical personnel, 2,429 non-medical personnel, over 2,500 residents, and more than 6,900 total exhibitor personnel. The 2023 meeting in New Orleans hosted more than 17,000 attendees (including over 2,800 international medical personnel), and the 2022 meeting in Boston attracted more than 15,000 attendees. The 2025 meeting in Orlando was a record-breaking year with more than 7,300 total exhibitor attendance and 428 exhibiting companies. Figures for San Francisco 2027 have not yet been published.
Registration
Registration and housing for the AAD Annual Meeting are handled through the AAD's official registration and housing system. Registration opens in phases, with priority access typically given first to physician members, life members, and honorary members before opening more broadly. Researchers wishing to present were required to submit abstract proposals ahead of the Sept. 2, 2026 (11:59 a.m. CST) deadline. Prospective attendees should monitor the official AAD Annual Meeting page for the opening of registration, pass types, housing, and pricing details as they are announced.
History
The American Academy of Dermatology is a non-profit professional organization, and its Annual Meeting is the specialty's flagship educational gathering, rotating among major U.S. convention cities each spring. Recent host cities include Boston (2022), New Orleans (2023), San Diego (2024), Orlando (2025), and Denver (2026), before the meeting comes to San Francisco in 2027. The meeting has grown into a global event drawing well over 15,000 attendees annually, with several recent editions setting attendance records. The event has consistently expanded its educational offerings, with recent programs featuring roughly 300 sessions and hundreds of speakers and exhibitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 AAD Annual Meeting?
The 2027 AAD Annual Meeting takes place March 19-23, 2027, in San Francisco, California. It is held at the Moscone Center in the city's South of Market (SoMa) district.
Who should attend the AAD Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for board-certified dermatologists, residents, fellows, medical students, researchers, and industry professionals. It draws a global audience across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
How do I register for the meeting?
Registration and housing are managed through the AAD's official registration and housing system, typically opening first to physician, life, and honorary members before broader access. Watch the official AAD Annual Meeting page for pass types, pricing, and deadlines.
What kind of education and CME credit is offered?
The program includes hundreds of sessions, late-breaking research, hands-on and live-demonstration workshops, and poster abstracts. The AAD is accredited by the ACCME, and sessions are offered for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
How do I get to the Moscone Center and where can I park?
The venue is a short walk from the Powell Street and Montgomery Street BART stations and the Yerba Buena/Moscone MUNI stop, with SFO reachable directly by BART. There is no on-site parking, but several paid garages sit within walking distance, so transit or rideshare is recommended.
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