Meetings & courses

SCE revision session for trainees

01 October, 2025

In collaboration with the British Society for Medical Dermatology (BSMD), an online rapid review revision session focusing on contact dermatitis will be held for trainees taking the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) on 1st October from 7-8pm.

The session is free for members of BSCA/BSMD and is question-based for attendees to test their knowledge on a range of topics on contact dermatitis. High-yield facts essential for preparation for the exam will be covered. No prior registration is required.

If not already a member, register for BSCA membership in advance of the session by visiting https://cutaneousallergy.org/membership/. 

As membership processing can take several weeks, do ensure you join as a member soon as otherwise you may not receive the link for the session when it is circulated at the end of September. The link for the session will be sent on the 26th of September.

BSCA Update Meeting – 26-27th September

Crewe Hall Hotel, Crewe

26–27 September, 2025

The biennial BSCA Contact Dermatitis Update Meeting will be taking place on the 26-27th September 2025 at Crewe Hall Hotel, Crewe.

The meeting is a joint meeting with the Dowling Club. Full registration includes accommodation and dinner on the Friday evening.

The full programme and registration details for the meeting can also be found here.

Registration is now OPEN: https://www.eventsforce.net/bad/509/home
For meeting enquires please contact: conference@bad.org.uk

BSACI Allergy & Clinical Immunology Conference 16-18 October 2025

16–18 October, 2025

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) conference will be taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Wales on 16th-18th October 2025 . The theme for this year’s conference ‘Learning from the Past & Looking to the Future – TOGETHER’ will focus on the concept of ‘togetherness’ and highlight the importance of collaboration, both between specialties and with international partners. There will be focused sessions on Day 1 for those interested in Drug Allergy including drug patch testing.

Registration is now open, with early registration dateline on 11th August: https://bsaciconference.org/

 

EAACI Congress 13-16th June 2025

Glasgow, Scotland

13–16 June, 2025

The annual European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology congress will be taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from 13-16th June 2025. The theme for this year’s congress is “Breaking Boundaries in Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology: Integrating Planetary Health for a Sustainable Future”, with sessions exploring cutting-edge diagnostic tools, emerging therapies and transformative global trends that are reshaping allergy care.

Details on the programme and registration can be found on their website: https://eaaci.org/events_congress/eaaci-congress-2025/

European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD) Congress 24-27th June 2026

Copenhagen

24–27 June, 2026

The 17th ESCD Congress will be held in Copenhagen from 24-27th June 2026. The congress will provide a comprehensive platform to discuss cutting-edge topics, including emerging contact allergens, immune responses, diagnostic challenges, and new treatments.

For further information: https://escd2026.org/

 

105th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists Glasgow 1st-3rd July 2025

01–03 July, 2025

We would love to see you at the BSCA Special Interests Group at the 105th Annual Meeting of the BAD.
Registration and abstract submissions are now open.

Abstract submission deadlines
Main Meeting – Midnight on Friday 10th January 2025 – NOW OPEN
Special Interest Groups and BAD Sub-Committee – Midnight on Friday 7th February 2025
Late Breaking Deadline – Midnight on Monday 26th May 2025 (2 Oral slots only, no publication)

Please check the website for further details: https://badannualmeeting.co.uk/

 

17th Cardiff Cutaneous Allergy Annual Update – Hybrid Meeting

All Nations Centre, Cardiff

26 March, 2025

The annual Cardiff Cutaneous Allergy update meeting will be taking place on 26th March 2025, with the option of attending virtually for those unable to attend in person. The programme can be found on the link below.  If you have any cases you would like to put forward for presentation at the meeting, please contact Prof Chowdhury (Mmu.Chowdhury@wales.nhs.uk). There is no course fee.

Contact HayesJ@cardiff.ac.uk to register for the meeting.

PROGRAMME Cardiff cutaneous allergy annual meeting March 2025 V3

ESCD-EAACI Skin Allergy Meeting 2025

Euskalduna Bilbao, Spain

27–29 March, 2025

The biannual Skin Allergy Meeting (SAM) co-organised by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the European Society for Contact Dermatitis is a leading event dedicated to skin allergy. Clinicians, healthcare professionals and researchers will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in cutaneous allergies and connect with fellow professionals across Europe and the globe.

Abstract submissions close on 2nd December 2024.

Registration is now open: https://eaaci.org/events_meetings/sam-2025/registration/

 

16th Cardiff Cutaneous Allergy Annual Update Hybrid Meeting

Virtual and All Nations Centre Sachville Avenue Heath, Cardiff CF14 3NY in person

20 March, 2024

Prof Mabs Chowdhury and colleagues invite you to this hybrid meeting. The programme and registration details are attached and contact details  for Prof Chowdhury if you have any cases you would like to put forward for consideration. There is no course fee.

Log-in details are available to those working in Wales or England unable to attend in person.

Please contact HayesJ@cardiff.ac.uk for registration, by 12th March 2024.

Registration Form Cardiff cutaneous allergy annual meeting March 2024

PROGRAMME Cardiff cutaneous allergy annual meeting March 2024 V2 1

104th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists Manchester 2-4th July 2024

Manchester Central

02 July, 2024

We would love to see you at the BSCA Special Interests Group at the 104th Annual Meeting of the BAD.
Abstract submissions are open.

Abstract submission deadlines
Main Meeting – Midnight on Monday 8th January 2024
Special Interest Groups and BAD Sub-Committee – Midnight on Monday 5th February 2024

Please check the website for further details

https://badannualmeeting.co.uk/