World Congress of Dermatology
The World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) is organised by the ILDS and is one of the largest dermatology meetings in the world.
The first WCD was held in Paris in 1889. The event is held every 4 years, with the next one planned for 3-8 July 2023 in Singapore.
The WCD enables specialists to share their knowledge, research results and clinical experiences, and build their professional networks.
Over the past 130 years, the WCD has brought together experts and relevant organisations and raised the importance of skin diseases.
The theme for WCD 2023 is 'Dermatology Beyond Borders: Science, Care, Communities'.
The Congress aims to improve cooperation across geographic, political and economic borders and improve skin health for all. The broad programme covers clinical areas, community engagement and research.
This will be an inclusive event that celebrates diversity.
25th World Congress of Dermatology
'Dermatology Beyond Borders’ encapsulates the hope for clinicians, researchers, industry and other partners who will gather in Singapore for the 2023 WCD to extend the boundaries of dermatology.
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WCD Programme Register for the Congress Hold a Sister Society Meeting Representing PatientsWCD 2027 bidding page
The WCD is held every 4 years by the ILDS. Each WCD is hosted by an ILDS Member organisation. This makes the Congress a unique event that reflects the culture of its host city and showcases the local dermatology community. Learn more about the bids to host WCD 2027.
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Learn MorePast WCDs
There have been 24 WCDs since the first congress was held in Paris in 1889. The last congress was held in June 2019 and hosted by the Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMaST) in Milan.
24 Congresses
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