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SDS Presidential Symposium 2026

Organised by the Scottish Dermatological Society
Dates29–29 Oct 2026
LocationGlasgow, United Kingdom
Trainee£40
One-day Scottish Dermatological Society presidential symposium in Glasgow with service provision, eczema and pigment sessions for dermatology professionals.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 25 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingSociety-run in-person Glasgow meeting with breaks and themed sessions; no…View detail

Society-run in-person Glasgow meeting with breaks and themed sessions; no separate networking programme was visible.

Research ValueNo current abstract, poster, oral presentation or publication route was…View detail

No current abstract, poster, oral presentation or publication route was visible on the organiser event page or rendered programme.

Trainee RelevanceVisible trainee/nurse/AHP and student ticket tiers make the meeting relatively…View detail

Visible trainee/nurse/AHP and student ticket tiers make the meeting relatively accessible, with trainee early-bird pricing shown at £40 and student early-bird pricing at £20.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Service provisionEczemaPigment
09:30
Talk
Health Inequalities across Scotland: How can the NHS respond to an ageing population and widening health inequalitiestalk
Dr David Blane
09:55
Talk
NHS Scotland: what needs to change?talk
Mr Mike McKirdy
10:20
Talk
How can we help dermatologists to positively influence the development of clinical AI in the UK?talk
Prof Colin Morton
10:45
Panel
Panel discussionpanel
11:00
Break
Coffeebreak
11:45
Talk
Longterm socioeconomic effects of eczema in childhoodtalk
Prof Sinead Langan
12:15
Talk
What will therapy of Atopic dermatitis look like in 5 years?talk
Prof Alan Irvine
12:45
Break
Lunchbreak
13:45
Talk
TSW molecular mechanismstalk
Dr Alice Burleigh
14:15
Talk
Contact allergy and the beauty industry: new and significant allergens in nail, hair and cosmetic productstalk
Dr Graham Johnstone
14:45
Break
Coffeebreak
15:30
Talk
Recognising common inflammatory skin diseases in skin of colourtalk
Dr Ophelia Entsir Dadzie
16:00
Talk
Update in Vitiligotalk
Prof Viktoria Eleftheriadou
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
DD
Dr David Blane
Health Inequalities across Scotland: How can the NHS respond to an ageing population and widening health inequalities
MM
Mr Mike McKirdy
NHS Scotland: what needs to change?
PC
Prof Colin Morton
How can we help dermatologists to positively influence the development of clinical AI in the UK?
PS
Prof Sinead Langan
Longterm socioeconomic effects of eczema in childhood
PA
Prof Alan Irvine
What will therapy of Atopic dermatitis look like in 5 years?
DA
Dr Alice Burleigh
TSW molecular mechanisms
DG
Dr Graham Johnstone
Contact allergy and the beauty industry: new and significant allergens in nail, hair and cosmetic products
DO
Dr Ophelia Entsir Dadzie
Recognising common inflammatory skin diseases in skin of colour
PV
Prof Viktoria Eleftheriadou
Update in Vitiligo
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
What You Can Submit
talkpanel discussion
Submission Specifications
Current Status
No current abstract, poster, oral presentation, prize, submission-form, word-limit, category, deadline, presenter-obligation or publication specification was visible for SDS Presidential Symposium 2026 on the event page, store page or programme PDF.
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £40
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£55
Standard (consultant)£65
Trainee£40
Medical student£20
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Early-bird registration25 Sept 2026Checked 25 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Conference timeline1 key date
29 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The Scottish Dermatological Society Presidential Symposium is an in-person dermatology meeting at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on 29 October 2026. The programme PDF shows a structured day covering service provision, eczema and pigment, with talks on health inequalities, NHS Scotland change, clinical AI, atopic dermatitis therapy, contact allergy, inflammatory skin disease in skin of colour and vitiligo.

The registration page lists ordinary member, trainee/nurse/AHP and student ticket routes, with early-bird pricing available up to and including 25 September 2026. Current visible sale prices are £55 for ordinary members, £40 for trainee/nurse/AHP places and £20 for students; original prices shown are £65, £50 and £25 respectively.

No current abstract submission route, poster call, oral-presentation call, submission specification, publication outcome, CPD value or virtual attendance option was visible on the symposium page, store item or programme PDF. A past SDS AGM programme showed trainee scientific papers, posters and best poster/oral prizes, but no submission specifications and no evidence that those routes apply to this symposium.

Frequently asked
When is SDS Presidential Symposium 2026?
SDS Presidential Symposium 2026 takes place 29–29 Oct 2026 in Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Glasgow.
Where is SDS Presidential Symposium 2026 held?
SDS Presidential Symposium 2026 is held at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
How much does SDS Presidential Symposium 2026 cost?
Registration is £40 for trainees, £65 standard.
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