This one-day, in-person training course is hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Dermatology Section in partnership with the British Society for Cutaneous Allergy (BSCA). Learn from national experts in contact dermatitis and allergy through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions, and practical workshops. As the only UK course specifically designed for resident doctors, it offers a comprehensive overview of contact dermatitis and patch testing. 

Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 (9am to 6pm)

Location: Royal Society of Medicine, London

Registration fees for residents:

• Free for RSM members (optional lunch: £35.75)
• non-RSM member: £195

Who should attend?

• Dermatology resident doctors at all stages of higher specialist training, pre-accreditation 
• Dermatology resident doctors seeking to develop practical patch testing skills mapped to curriculum requirements 
• Those preparing for or currently undertaking contact dermatitis clinics in their training posts

Registration is via the RSM website: https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/dermatology/2025-26/deu12/

The Nordic Institute for Advanced Education in Occupational Health course on Occupational Skin Diseases will be taking place in Bergen, Norway on 3-5th November 2026.

This 3-day course offers a comprehensive update on diagnostics, epidemiology, and prevention of occupational skin diseases. This course is aimed at physicians (particularly dermatologists, but also other relevant specialties), as well as chemists, medical laboratory scientists, research nurses, and PhD students working in the field of occupational health and dermatology.

Register by 7th October on their website: https://niva.org/course/occupational-skin-diseases-3/

The 2027 Skin Allergy Meeting will be taking place in Paris, France from 11-13th March 2027. Further updates can be found on the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) website.

The 26^th World Congress of Dermatology will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from the 21^st to the 26^th of June, 2027. The theme of the WCD2027 is “Discover the Dermatology Ecosystem. For a Diverse and Inclusive Future”. Discovering the Dermatology Ecosystem concept highlights that dermatology is not a solitary discipline, underscoring the role of collaboration and innovation in propelling dermatology forward.

Registration is now open, with Early Bird rates until 31st October 2026.

Abstracts submission dateline: 14 September 2026

Scholarships are available for suitable Residents. Further details can be found on the congress website: https://www.wcd2027guadalajara.org/

We would love to see you at the BSCA Special Interests Group at the 106th Annual Meeting of the BAD.
Abstract submissions are now open.

Abstract submission deadlines

Main Meeting – Midnight on Friday 9th January 2026
Special Interest Groups and BAD Sub-Committee – Midnight on Friday 6th February 2026
Late Breaking – Midnight on Monday 21st May 2026 (2 Oral slots only, no publication)

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

The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Annual Congress 2026 will be taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 12 to 15 June 2026. This year the theme “Vision Zero: A Future Free from Allergy and Asthma Burden.” reflects shared aspirations to reduce, and global impact of allergic and respiratory diseases. The programme features the latest breakthroughs in immunotherapy, environmental and genetic research, digital health, and preventive strategies in airway diseases, food allergy, drug allergy and urticaria.

Registration details can be found on the congress website: https://eaaci.org/events_congress/eaaci-congress-2026/

This one day virtual course, delivered by St John’s DermAcademy in collaboration with the Allergy Academy, brings together an outstanding line-up of internationally recognised speakers. It offers practical, up-to-date insights into key topics including primary prevention of atopic dermatitis, food allergy, molecular allergy testing, and the latest updates in paediatric eczema and contact allergy testing.

Full programme details and registration information can be found here: Allergy and the Skin Course 2026

The 11th Drug Hypersensitivity Meeting (DHM) will be taking place in Antwerp, Belgium on 9-11th April 2026. The title of the DHM 2026 meeting “Bridging basic and clinical science in drug hypersensitivity”, integrates basic and clinical science in each session.

The scientific programme covers a wide range of topics including challengesof current paradigms, emerging mechanisms, advances in diagnosis and treatment, management of drug allergy in pediatrics and immunologically vulnerable patients, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Sessions include plenary lectures, parallel symposia, pro-con debate sessions and junior member educational activities on both immediate and delayed hypersensitivity.

Registration is now open, with early registration up till 19th January 2026.

Abstracts submission deadline: 8th January 2026.

For further information visit the website: DHM 2026

The annual Cardiff Cutaneous Allergy update meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 25th March 2026. The meeting will include talks on allergens of interest, photocontact dermatitis as well as cases of interest. As it is a hybrid meeting, for those who are not able to attend in person, it is possible to attend virtually. There is no registration fee for this event.

The provisional programme for the meeting can be found here.

To register, complete this registration form and return via email to HayesJ@cardiff.ac.uk

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) will be hosting the Global Allergy Online Symposium on Friday 23rd January 2026. This meeting is in partnership with World Allergy Organization (WAO), American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).

The educational programme features sessions presented by each global society and encompasses a range of topics including drug hypersensitivity, food allergy and atopic dermatitis.

Those who register for the event will be offered a complimentary one-year EAACI membership (offer applies to non EAACI members only) as well as access to recorded talks for 1 month post event.

Registration details can be found on the BSACI Global Symposium website: https://bsaciglobalsymposium.org/registration/