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Workshop

  • Conference registration is a must to register for workshops.
  • Each workshop is of 2 hours with video demonstration of procedures by eminent faculty who are authorities in their respective field. It will be followed by short interactive session.
  • All are video workshops and there will be no live demos or hands on. Workshops will be held parallel to the CME.
  • Please note the date and time of workshops to avoid double registration.
  • Avoid booking overlapping workshops – Only one workshop may be selected per time slot.
  • Workshop change requests will not be accepted once registration is complete.
  • Before registering for any workshop, please refer to the learning objectives listed below for more clarity

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Workshop Details

29th Jan 2026

WS 1   HALL C    
09:00-11:00 120 mins Injectable Toxin Basics    
09:00-09:15 15 min Demystifying the Toxin  Speaker Dr Punit Saroagi
09:15-09:35 20 mins The Upper Face Blueprint: Toxin Techniques for Natural Results Speaker Dr Monica Bambroo
09:35-09:55 20 mins Troubleshooting Toxin: Managing Mishaps and Misfires  Speaker Dr Jagjeet Sethi
09:55-10:15 20 mins Beyond the Beauty Speaker Dr Sandeep Arora
10:15-10:30 15 mins Customizing Treatments in toxins Speaker Dr Jaishree Sharad
10:30-11:00 30 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Urmila Nischal
WS 2   HALL C    
11:30-13:30 120 mins Injectable Toxin Advanced    
11:30-11:50 20 mins Sculpting Faces with Advanced Toxin Skills Speaker Dr Rajat Kandhari
11:50-12:10 20 mins The toxin lift- Brow, neck and more Speaker Dr Jyotsna Deo
12:10-12:30 20 mins Microtox Mastery: Precision in Pores, Sweat & Skin Speaker Dr Apratim Goel
12:30-12:50 20 mins Beyond wrinkles  Speaker Dr Poorva Shah
12:50-13:30 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Chaithra Shenoy
WS 3   HALL C    
14:00-16:00 120 mins Injectable Fillers Basics    
14:00-14:15 15 mins Mastering facial assessment:  Speaker Dr Rasya Dixit  
14:15-14:30 15 mins Selecting the best tools  Speaker Dr Shreeshail Kumbar
14:30-14:50 20 mins Cheek contour mastery  Speaker Dr Farida Modi
14:50-15:10 20 mins Lifting up the smile Speaker Dr Minaz Khoja
15:10-15:30 20 mins Banishing the tired look Speaker Dr Ishad Aggarwal 
15:30-16:00 30 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Rasya Dixit
WS 4   HALL C    
16:30-18:30 120 mins Injectable Fillers Advanced    
16:30-16:50 20 mins The forgotten frame: Sculpting the temple hollow  Speaker Dr Nischal K C 
16:50-17:10 20 mins Making of the perfect pout: Lip artistry  Speaker Dr Rashmi Shetty
17:10-17:30 20 mins Snatched Jawline – Chin and Jawline sculpting Speaker Dr Rajetha Damisetty
17:30-17:45 15 mins Hand and Neck rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Aruna Devi
17:45-18:00 15 mins Why should girls have all the fun -Fillers for men -15 mins Speaker Dr Ami Shah
18:00-18:30 30 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Nischal K C 
WS 5   HALL D    
09:00-11:00 120 mins Dermatosurgery 1 Basics    
09:00-09:15 15 mins Skin Biopsy and excision Techniques  Speaker Dr Priya Prem
09:15-09:25 10 mins Electrosurgery  Speaker Dr Vignesh Narayan
09:25-09:45 15 mins Cryotherapy Speaker Dr Shashikumar B M
09:45-10:15 15 mins Nerve Blocks Speaker Dr Nitin Barde
10:15-10:30 15 mins Basic Suturing  Speaker Dr Uzzaif Munsoori
10:30-11:00 30 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Vignesh Narayan
WS 6   HALL D    
11:30-13:30 120 mins Dermatosurgery 2 Advanced    
11:30-11:50 20 mins Surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa Speaker Dr Satish H V
11:50-12:10 20 mins Keloid surgery  Speaker Dr Kusuma M R
12:10-12:30 20 mins Ear Lobe repair Speaker Dr Kumaresan
12:30-12:50 20 mins Blepharoplasty   Speaker Dr Tolang Khomba P
12:50-13:30 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Manas Chatterjee
WS 7   HALL D    
14:00-16:00 120 mins Acne scar surgery    
14:00-14:15 15 mins  Subcision and TCA CROSS  Speaker Dr Kshama  Talwar
14:15-14:35 20 mins Punch technique in acne scars  Speaker Dr Nandita Patel
14:35-14:55 20 mins Energy based devices for acne scar Speaker Dr Atula Gupta
14:55-15:15 20 mins Fat and filler for acne scars Speaker Dr Nitin Jain
15:15-16:00 45 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator   Dr Anuj Pall 
WS 8   HALL D    
14:00-16:00 120 mins Vitiligo surgery    
14:00-14:15 15 mins Tissue grafts in vitiligo surgery Speaker Dr Ankur Talwar
14:15-14:30 15 mins Cellular transplant in vitiligo surgery Speaker Dr Deepti Ghia
14:30-14:45 15 mins Newer techniques/ innovation  in vitiligo surgeries Speaker Dr Ashique K T
14:45-15:05 20 mins Repigmenting difficult sites in vitiligo Speaker Dr Munish Paul
15:05-15:20 15 mins Jodhpur technique Speaker Dr Dilip Kacchawa
15:20-16:00 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator   Dr Harish Prasad
WS 9   Hall E     
09:00-11:00 120 mins LASERS – LHR    
09:00-09:15 15 mins Examination of hirsutism and application of MFG criteria hormonal evaluation in hirsutism- what needs to be done Speaker Dr Anusha Pai
09:15-09:23 8 mins Usage of Nd:YAG – long pulse and short pulse Speaker Dr Chaithra Shenoy
09:23-09:31 8 mins Diode laser in LHR Speaker Dr Cheena Langer 
09:31-09:39 8 mins Alexandrite laser Speaker Dr Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
09:39-09:47 8 mins Multi wavelength laser in LHR Speaker Dr Jagdish Sakhia
09:47-09:55 8 mins Accessories used during LHR- what you need and what else is helpful Speaker TO BE ANNOUNCED
09:55-10:03 8 mins Grey hair troubles- electrolysis/FUE Speaker Dr Showket
10:05-10:45 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator   Dr Atul Kathed
WS 10   Hall E     
11:30-13:30 120 mins LASERS – pigment lasers    
11:30-11:42 12 mins Tonings- carbon laser, Athenagenesis Speaker Dr Anuj Pall 
11:42-11:52 10 mins Insertion of intra ocular shields, various accessories used in pigment laser session Speaker Dr Oliver Lobo                                                        
11:52-12:02 10 mins Peri orbital and lip toning Speaker Dr Chaithra Shenoy 
12:02-12:12 10 mins Lichen  planus pigmentosus- different lasers used Speaker Dr Madhav Reddy 
12:12-12:22 10 mins Nevus of Ota Speaker Dr Sanjeev Aurangabadkar                    
12:22-12:32 10 mins PDL- Vascular lesions Speaker Dr Selvam
12:35-13:15 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator   Dr Anuj Pall 
WS 11   Hall E     
14:00-16:00 120 mins EBD    
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40 mins		 RF- non ablative- mutlipolar/ unipolor Speaker Dr Nazneen Arsiwala
14:15-14:30 15 mins Ablative -MNRF- insulated and non insulated Speaker Dr Salim T
14:30-14:42 12 mins HIFU- face contouring Speaker Dr Nilam Kothari
14:42-14:57 15 MINS FMS- various body parts Speaker Dr Shehnaz Arsiwala
14:57-15:07 10 MINS IPL: lhr, vascular, pigment Speaker Dr Avitus John Raakesh Prasad
15:07-15:15 8 MINS Tixel: acne scars & rejuvenation Speaker Dr Rashmi Shriram
15:15-16:00 40 MINS Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Shehnaz Arsiwala
WS 12   HALL E    
16:30-18:30 120 mins Procedural Trichology    
16:30-16:45 15 mins Trichoscopy Speaker Dr Pryadarshini Sahu 
16:45-17:00 15 mins Investigations for hair loss  Speaker Dr Varsha M Gowda
17:00-17:10 10 mins  Autologous blood based regenerative therapies  Speaker Dr Shuken Dashore 
17:10-17:25 15 mins Autologous cell based regenerative therapies                      Speaker Dr Nitin Jain
17:25-17:40 15 mins Injectable therapy for hair loss  Speaker Dr Sukesh M
17:40-17:50 10 mins Exosomes therapy for hair loss                                                                          Speaker Dr Gulhima Arora 
17:50-18:00 10 mins Scalp Threads Speaker Dr T Nirupama
18:00-18:10 10 min  Laser for hair growth  Speaker Dr B S Chandrasehkar
18:10-18:40 30 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Gulhima Arora 
WS 13   Hall F      
09:00-11:00 120 mins Chemical peels    
09:00-09:12 12 mins Neck & axilla peels Speaker Dr Sudha Vani
09:12-09:24 12 mins Intimate area peels Speaker Dr Meera James
09:24-09:36 12 mins Body peels Speaker Dr. Kalpana Sarangi
09:36-09:46 10 mins Peri orbital & peri oral peels Speaker Dr Vani Vasant
09:47-09:57 10 mins Newer peels Speaker Dr Aarthi Sendhil
09:57-10:17 20 mins Peels with technology Speaker Dr Kavitha Karur
10:20-11:00 40 mins Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator  Dr Vidya T S
WS 14   Hall F      
11:30-13:30 120 mins Thread lifts    
11:30-11:50 20 mins Introduction, Types of threads and their indications, complications, post care  Speaker Dr Madhuri Agarwal
11:50-12:02 12 mins Eyebrow lift Speaker Dr Azheel Khalidi
12:02-12:22 20 mins Mid-Face lift, Nose shaping Speaker Dr Rupali Pavaskar
12:22-12:40 18 mins Jawline contouring, neck rejuvenation Speaker Dr Priyanka Sutharia
12:40-12:50 10 mins Skin rejuvenation-  post Acne  Scars  Speaker TO BE ANNOUNCED
12:50-13:30 40 mins Panel  Discussion- Threads in Dermatology: Hype, Hope, or Holistic Tool? Moderator Dr Dinesh Kumar D
WS 15   Hall F      
14:00-16:00 120 mins Nail surgery    
14:00-14:15 15 min Anaesthesia and Demonstration of nerve block Speaker Dr Vineet Relhan
14:15-14:30 15 min Intramatrix injections and Bleomycin for periungual wart Speaker Dr Shikha Bansal
14:30-14:50 20 min Nail matrix, nail bed and nail unit biopsy Speaker Dr Savitha A S
14:50-15:10 20 min Partial nail and complete nail avulsion Speaker Dr Sushil Tahiliani
15:10-15:30 20 min Pincer nail surgery and crescentic excision Speaker Dr Shilpa K
15:30-15:50 20 min Nail tumour Speaker Dr Chander Grover 
15:50-16:00 10 min Q & A Moderator Dr Shilpa K
WS 16   Hall F      
16:30-18:30 120 mins Dermoscopy    
16:30-16:42 12 mins Understanding and Handling your Dermoscope and its accessories (Stock + Jugad) Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
16:42-16:54 12 mins Dermoscopy in Hypopigmentary disorders (recoded videos with live assessment)  Speaker Dr Ananya Sharma
16:54-17:06 12 mins Dermoscopy in Hyperpigmentary disorders (recoded videos with live assessment)  Speaker Dr Keshavmurthy Adya
17:06-17:18 12 mins Dermoscopy in Inflammatory disorders (recoded videos with live assessment) Speaker Dr Shishira Goutham
17:18-17:30 12 mins Trichoscopy – how to perform, best practices and common cases. (recoded videos with live assessment) Speaker Dr Soumil Khare
17:30-17:42 12 mins Dermoscopy of pigmented melanocytic and nonmelanocytic tumors in skin of color Speaker Dr Siddhartha Dash
17:42-17:54 12 mins Dermoscopy in the evaluation of psychocutaneous disorders – an evolving concept Speaker Dr Namrata Sarkar
17:55-18:30 35 mins Panel Discussion How to incorporate dermoscopy in daily practice?  Moderator Dr Samipa Mukherjee
WS 17   HALL G     
09:00-11:00 120 mins Regenerative therapy-PRP/Exosomes/PDRN    
09:00-09:20 20 mins PRP – preparation and types Speaker Dr Govind Mittal
09:20-09:40 20 mins Face rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Pradeep Kumari 
09:40-10:00 20 mins Leg ulcers Speaker Dr Avina Jain
10:00-10:20 20 mins PDRN in facial rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Jenny Mathew
10:20-11:00 40 min Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderator Dr Govind Mittal
WS 18    HALL G    
 11.30- 13.30 120 mins Pediatric dermatology- Immuno-suppressants in clinical practice – Case based discussion  Moderator Dr Deepak Parikh
Moderator Dr Sahana Srinivas
Panelist Dr Rahul Mahajan
Panelist Dr Manish Shah
Panelist Dr Divya Gupta
Panelist Dr Malathi Muniswamy
Panelist Dr Prabhakaran N
Panelist Dr Sirisha Varala
Panelist Dr Ramkumar Ramamoorthy
WS 20 120 mins Scar Revision    
16:30-18:30 HALL G      
16:30-16:45 15 mins Assessment of scar counselling Speaker Dr Shruthi C
16:45-17:00 15 mins Excision and variations for scar Speaker Dr Kinnera Boina
17:00-17:20 20 mins Plasty for scar Speaker Dr Biju Vasudevan
17:20-17:40 20 mins EBD for scar Speaker Dr Salim T
17:40-18:00 20 mins Regenerative medicine for scar Speaker Dr Purva Shah
18:00-18:30 30 mins Panel Discussion Moderator Dr Salim T
WS 29 120 mins Periorbital Rejuvenation     
09:00-11:00 HALL J      
09:00-09:10 10 mins Mastering Exfoliation  Speaker Dr Surabhi Dayal
09:10-09:20 10 mins Toxin Rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Meenkashi Krishnan
09:20-09:30 10 mins Hydrating and Lifting concepts  Speaker Dr Sindhu Shivaram 
09:30-09:40 10 mins Regeneration, the key Speaker Dr Arti Sendhil 
09:40-09:50 10 mins Opening up the eyes  Speaker Dr Kavitha Shamaiah
09:50-10:00 10 mins Bulking down the Bag Speaker Dr Jenny Mathew
10:00-10:15 15 mins Can we have Lights Speaker Dr Divya KG
10:15-11:00 45 mins Panel discussion Moderator  Dr Kavitha Shamaiah
WS 22 120 mins HALL J    
11:30-13:30   Regional rejuvenation    
11:30-11:50 20 mins Hand rejuvenation Speaker Dr Shubha Kesari 
11:50-12:10 20 mins Neck rejuvenation Speaker Dr Annu Jayan
12:10-12:30 20 mins Lip rejuvenation Speaker Dr Malavika Kohli
12:30-12:50 20 mins Intimate area rejuvenation Speaker Dr Indu Bhalani
12:50-13:30 40 min Panel Discussion:  From Hollowness to Harmonious: Navigating Rejuvenation in Clinical Practice” Moderator Dr Shubha Kesari 
WS 23 120 mins HALL H    
14:00-16:00   Photography     
14:00-14:20 20 mins Medico-Legal Challenges of Clinical Photography Speaker Dr David Pudukadan
14:20-14:40 20 mins Learn about the Lights Speaker Dr  Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
14:40-15:00 20 mins Master the Macro Photography Speaker Dr Kingshuk Chatterjee
15:00-15:20 20 mins Delve into Difficult Areas Speaker Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
15:20-16:00 40 mins Panel Discussion Discuss with the Doyens Moderator Dr Harsh Tahiliani
Panelist Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
Dr Anil Ganjoo
Dr David Pudukadan
Dr Suneil Gandhi
Dr Kingshuk Chatterjee
WS 24 120 mins HALL H     
16:30-18:30   Autologous fat grafting    
16:30-16:40 10 mins Patient selection and evaluation and workup of fat transfer  Speaker Dr Pradeep Kumari
16:40-16:55 15 min Step by step – fat harvesting and refining techniques Speaker Dr Madura C
16:55-17:10 15 min  Fat filling for dermatological defects – Morphea , Hemi atrophy and large defects  Speaker Dr Revant
17:10-17:20 10 min  Fat transfer for  Acne scars   Speaker Dr Pradeep Kumari
17:20-17:40 20 min  Fat as filler for cosmetic indications, Hand rejuvenation Speaker Dr Nikhil Singh
17:40-18:25 45 mins Panel including Q&A Moderator Dr Madura C
WS 25   Hall F     
09:00-11:00 120 mins Office based procedures    
09:00-09:10 10 mins Corn and callosity  Speaker Dr Sruthi Kareddy
09:10-09:20 10 mins Seborrheic keratosis/Melanoacanthoma  Speaker Dr Shruti Bidarkar
09:20-09:30 10 mins  Wart immunotherapy and chemotherapy Speaker Dr Saloni Katoch
09:30-09:40 10 mins  Incision and Drainage - abscess and cysts (10 min) Speaker Dr Harsha Siddappa
09:40-09:50 10 mins  Ear and nose piercing Speaker Dr Sridevi
09:50-10:00 10 mins  Melanocytic nevi Speaker Dr Riddhima Singh
10:00-10:10 10 mins Procedures for active acne, milia and MC Speaker Dr Rahul Nagar
10:10-10:20 10 mins  Syringoma  Speaker Dr Ojas Kulkarni
10:20-10:30 10 mins  Pyogenic granuloma Speaker Dr Preethi Nayak
10:30-10:40 10 mins Steatocystoma Speaker Dr Pavan Raj
10:40-10:50 10 mins Xanthelesma Speaker Dr Shruthi C
10:50-11:00 10 mins Discussion    
WS 26   Hall F     
11:30-13:30 120 mins Diagnostic tests    
11:30-11:40 10 mins Immunobullous disorders Speaker Dr Shyamanta Barua
11:40-11:50 10 mins Papulosquamous disorders Speaker Dr Shivaswamy K N
11:50-12:00 10 mins Patch test  and photo patch test Speaker Dr Reena Rai
12:00-12:10 10 mins Hair diseases and disorders Speaker Dr Chaithra Srinivas
12:10-12:20 10 mins Fungal infections- skin and nail Speaker Dr Ameena Asfiya
12:20-12:40 20 mins Prick test & ASST Speaker Dr Nandini A S
12:40-13:00 20 mins Leprosy Speaker Dr Keshavmurthy Adya
13:00-13:10 10 mins Parasitic infestations Speaker Dr Nagesh T S
13:10-13:30 20 mins Discussion    
WS 27 120 mins Hall F     
14:00-16:00   Hair transplantation    
14:00-14:10 10 mins Patient selection and counselling in Hair Transplant Speaker Dr Venkataram Mysore
14:10-14:20 10 mins OT Preparation and Instrumentation in Hair Transplantation  Speaker Dr Niranjana Raj
14:20-14:30 10 mins Anaesthesia in Hair Transplantation Speaker Dr Vikas Pathania
14:30-14:40 10 mins Donor area planning and Graft harvesting  Speaker Dr Aman Dua
14:40-14:55 15 mins  Slit making - Designing the recipient area - hairline, vertex and temporal triangle -  Speaker Dr Suchana Marahatta
14:55-15:05 10 mins Implantation techniques (forceps and implanters) Speaker Dr Niranjana Raj
15:05-15:20 15 mins  Integrating Regenerative tricolology with Hair Transplantation- before, during and after surgery-) Speaker Dr Kavish Chouhan
15:20-15:32 12 mins Cicatricial alopecia and eyelash Speaker Dr Manas Chatterjee
15:32-15:44 12 mins Beard, eyebrow Speaker Dr Kumaresan
14:45-16:00 15 mins Discussion    

30th Jan 2026

WS 33   HALL F -160   
16:30-18:30 120 mins Injectable Toxin Basics      
16:30-16:45 15 min  Demystifying the Toxin  Speaker Dr Sachin Dhawan Overview of toxin, different types, newer formulations, mechanism of action, storage, dilution, antibody formation etc. contraindications etc
16:45-17:05 20 min  The Upper Face Blueprint: Toxin Techniques for Natural Results Speaker Dr Urmila Nischal Explain the relevant anatomy for forehead, crow’s feet, orbicularis oculi. No go zones. Tips to avoid asymmetry and common complications like ptosis, brow ptosis, frozen look. Precise video demos with markings for forehead, glabellar lines and crow’s feet
17:05-17:25 20 min Troubleshooting Toxin: Managing Mishaps and Misfires  Speaker Dr Sandeep Arora  Discuss the complications in the upper face injections and provide solutions, how to handle if something goes wrong. Immediate vs Delayed effects. 
17:25-17:45 20 min Beyond the Beauty Speaker Dr Jeraldine Jain Therapeutic Powers of Toxin – clinical indications 
17:45;18:00 15 min Customizing Treatments  Speaker Dr Jagjeet Sethi 5 case scenarios 
18:00-18:30 30 min Panel Discussion Moderator Dr Urmila Nischal  
WS 34   Hall G 140  
16:30-18:30 120 mins Injectable Fillers Advanced      
16:30-16:50 20 min The forgotten frame: Sculpting the temple hollow  Speaker Dr Abhay Talathi Temple Filler: Anatomy, Products, Techniques, Tips and complications 
16:50-17:10 20 min Making of the perfect pout: Lip artistry  Speaker Dr Jyotsna Deo Lip Filler:  Anatomy, Products, Techniques, Tips and complications
17:10-17:30 20 min Snatched Jawline – Chin and Jawline sculpting Speaker Dr Chandan Asokan Anatomy, Products, Techniques, Tips and complications
17:30-17:45 15 min Hand and Neck rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Geetha Patel Anatomy, Products, Techniques, Tips and complications
17:45-18:00 15 min Why should girls have all the fun -Fillers for men  Speaker Dr Sameer Arora   Sexual dimorphism, Techniques, tips and complications 
18:00-18:30 30 min Panel discussion Moderator Dr Geetha Patel Complication management
WS 35   Hall H -120  
16:30-18:30 120 mins LASERS – LHR  
16:30-16:45 15 min Examination of hirsutism and application of MFG criteria hormonal evaluation in hirsutism- what needs to be done Speaker Dr V Manogna  
16:45-16:53 8 min Usage of Nd YAG – long pulse and short pulse Speaker Dr Pooja K   
16:53-17:01 8  min Diode laser in LHR Speaker Dr Amit Madan  
17:01-17:09 8 min Alexandrite laser Speaker Dr Chandrashekar B S  
17:09-17;17 8  min Multi wavelength laser in LHR Speaker Dr Sahil Mrigpuri  
17:17-17:25 8 min Accessories used during LHR- what you need and what else is helpful Speaker Dr Dipak Kulkarni  
17:25-17:33 8 min Grey hair troubles- electrolysis/FUE Speaker TO BE ANOUNCED  
17:33-18:13 40 min Panel discussion Moderator Dr Anil Ganjoo  
WS 36   Hall I-100  
16:30-18:30 120 mins Procedural Trichology      
16:30-16:45 15 mins Trichoscopy Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad Step by Approach findings ( with photo/ video demo)         ) 
16:45-17:00 15 mins Investigations for hair loss  Speaker Dr Chaitra Srinivas ( hair pull test , global photography, biopsy with findings of important conditions with special stains, etc )                            
17:00-17:15 15 mins Autologous blood based regenerative therapies  Speaker Dr Raj kirit  ( prp / iprf / growth factor concentrate)                                                                                                 
17:15-17:30 15 mins Autologous cell based regenerative therapies                      Speaker Dr Nitin Jain ( autologous micrografting / auutologous follicular unit suspension/ stomach vascular fat )      
17:30-17:42 12 mins Injectable therapy for hair loss  Speaker TO BE ANOUNCED ( dutasteride/ bicalutamide/ biomimetic peptides/ botulinum toxin/)                                            
17:42-17:54 12 mins Exosomes therapy for hair loss Speaker Dr Sahil Mrigpuri  
17:54- 18:06 12 mins Scalp Threads Speaker Dr Sukesh MS  
18:06-18:18 12 mins Laser for hair growth  Speaker Dr David Pudukadan  
18:20-18:30 30 mins Discussion      
WS 37   HALL J- 100  
16:30-18:30 120 mins Flap and plasty      
16:30-16:45 15 min Principles of flaps  Speaker Dr Sushil Sawant  
16:45-17:00 15 min Advancement flaps  Speaker D Shilpa K  
17:00-17:15 15 min  Rotation flaps Speaker Dr Divya Gorur  
17;15-17:30 15 min  Transposition flap  Speaker Dr Sushil Sawant  
17:30-17:50 20 min  Z, W plasty and GBLC Speaker Dr Saurabh singh  
17:50-18;30 40 mins  Panel discussion Moderator Dr Saurabh Singh  

31st Jan 2026

WS 38   HALL F- 160      
16:30-18:30 120 mins Injectable Fillers Basics      
16:30-16:45 15 min Facial anatomy wrt fillers Speaker Dr Shobha Rani depa  Injection Anatomy for safe injections and  natural results  
16:45-17:00 15 min Selecting the best tools  Speaker Dr Jagjeeth Sethi Product knowledge/ Needle vs cannula/ Injection techniques
17:00-17:15 15 min  Cheek contour mastery  Speaker Dr Chandan Ashokan Needle and Cannula techniques 
17;15-17:30 15 min  Lifting up the smile Speaker Dr Aruna devi Nasolabial and marionnete injections 
17:30-17:45 15 mins Banishing the tired look Speaker Dr Shreeshail Kumbar Tear trough transformation 
17:45-18:30 45 mins Panel Discussion Moderator Dr Nischal K C Training, how to start injection practice, complication management 
WS 39   HALL G- 140      
16:30-18:30 120 mins Injectable Toxin Advanced  
16:30-16:50 20 mins Sculpting Faces with Advanced Toxin Skills Speaker Dr Rajetha Damisetty Discuss facial sculpting with masseter, temporalis, parotid
16:50-17:10 20 mins The toxin lift- Brow, neck and more Speaker Dr Narmada Mathang Advanced indications including brow lifts, Nefertiti neck lift, and lower face rejuvenation
17:10-17:30 20 mins Microtox Mastery: Precision in Pores, Sweat & Skin Speaker Dr Minaz Khoja Precision in Pores, Sweat & Skin 
17:30-17:45 15 mins Beyond wrinkles  Speaker Dr Abahy Thalati Toxin for gummy smile and sad face, dimpled chin
17:45-18:30 45 mins Panel Discussion Moderator Dr Rajetha Damisetty  
WS 40   Hall H -120      
16:30-18:30 120 mins LASERS – pigment lasers  
16:30-16:42 12mins Tonings- carbon laser, Athenagenesis Speaker Dr Neeraj Pandey   
16:42-16:52 10 mins Insertion of intra ocular shields, various accessoried used in pigment laser session Speaker Dr Oliver lobo  
16:52-17:02 10 mins Peri orbital and lip toning Speaker Dr Amrutha Hongal  
17:02-17:12 10 mins Lichen  planus pigmentosus- different lasers used Speaker Dr Sumit Gupta   
17:12-17:22 10 mins Nevus of ota Speaker Dr Sachin Dhawan  
17:22-17:32 10 mins Epidermal nevi – how i manage Speaker Dr Swapnil Shah/ Dr Akash Gupta  
17:32-18:12 40 mins Panel discussion Moderator Dr Neeraj pnadey (Combining lasers with other modalities, patient scenarios)
WS 41   HALL 1- 100      
16:30-18:30 120 mins Vitiligo surgery  
16:30-16:45 15 mins Tissue grafts in vitiligo surgery Speaker Dr Amit Kumar Dalla MPG, Blister graft, FUE, Ultra thin graft
16:45-17:00 15 mins Cellular transplant in vitiligo surgery Speaker Dr Ravishankar Dwivedi  
17:00-17:15 15 mins Newer techniques/ innovation  in vitiligo surgeries Speaker Dr Davindar parsad  
17:15-17:30 15 mins Repigmenting difficult sites in vitiligo Speaker Dr Deepthi Ghia  
17:30-17:40 10 mins Camouflage in vitiligo tips n tricks Speaker Dr Gunjan Shah  
17:40-17:50 10 mins Phototherapy and excimer  Speaker Dr Sathish Pai  
17:50-18:30 40 mins Panel discussion Moderator  Dr Harish Prasad  
WS 42   HALL J- 100      
16:30-18:30 120 mins Periorbital Rejuvenation   
16:30-16:40 10 mins Mastering Exfoliation  Speaker Dr Seema Srinivasa  Discuss regarding various peels, advantages, complications and techniques and tips
16:40-16:50 10 mins Toxin Rejuvenation  Speaker Dr Jagjeet Sethi Crows feet, brow lift and microtox: Relevant anatomy, techniques and complications
16:50-17:00 10 mins Hydrating and Lifting concepts  Speaker Dr Annu Jayan Tear trough filler (Anatomy & Techniques), Skin boosters (Techniques), Complications
17:00-17:10 10 mins Regeneration, the key Speaker Dr Padmavathi Surapaneni PRP, PDRN, Exosomes: Techniques, Products, Complications
17:10-17:20 10 mins Opening up the eyes  Speaker Dr Rupali Pavaskar Threadlift for periorbital area: Anatomy, Products, Techniques and Complications 
17:20-17:30 10 mins Bulking down the Bag Speaker Dr Vignesh Karthik Subdermal RF for undereye bags: Relevant anatomy, Technique and Complications
17:30-17:45 15 mins Can we have Lights Speaker Dr Falguni Shah Lasers: Technologies, Indications, Techniques, Tips and complications 
17:45-18:30 45 mins Panel discussion Moderator  Kavitha Shamaiah  

CME HALL A IMMUNODERMATOLOGY

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:30-09:50 20 mins Basics of immunity and skin as an immune organ Speaker Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan
09:50-10:10 20 mins Immunohistochemistry – what a dermatologist should know Speaker Dr Subhra Dhar
10:10-10:30 20 mins Primary immunodeficiency disorders – When to suspect and how to approach Speaker Dr P M Jagadish Kumar  
10:30-10:50 20 mins Approach to case of vasculitis Speaker Dr Sujay Khandpur
10:50-11:00 10 mins Q & A
11:00-11:15 15 mins Management of systemic sclerosis: Newer trends Speaker Dr Vishalakshi Viswanath
11:15-11:30 15 mins Interpretation of ANA profile and serological tests in CTD- from lab to clinic Speaker Dr Sudip Ghosh
11:30-11:45 15 mins Dermatomyositis- What’s new in manifestation, diagnosis and management Speaker Dr Veena Patel
11:45-12:30 30 mins Cutaneous Lupus  Challenges in diagnosis and management Moderator Dr Brijesh Nair
Panelist Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan
Panelist Dr Veena Patel
Panelist Dr Sudha Rani
Panelist Dr Nirmala Devi P
Panelist Dr Seetharam K A
12:30-12:45 15 mins Autoinflamatory syndromes– when to suspect Speaker Dr Deepika Pandhi
12:45-13:00 15 mins Paraneoplastic diseases Speaker Dr Bela Shah
13:00-13:15 15 mins Role of epigenetics in immnodermatology Speaker Dr Manoj Srinivas
13:15-13:30 15 mins Q & A    
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-14:42 12 mins Paradoxical drug reactions: Is it under recognised? Speaker Dr Lalit K Gupta 
14:42-14:54 12 mins Drug provocation testing necessity safety and ethics  Speaker Dr Sushruta Kathuria
14:54-15:06 12 mins  What's new in serious adverse cutaneous drug reactions   Speaker Dr Amita Sutariya
15:06-15:18 12 mins Drug viral interactions: It's clinical implications  Speaker Dr Timir Mehta
15:20-15:30 10 mins Q & A
15:30-15:50 20 mins Adult vaccines in dermatology Speaker Dr Parul Verma
15:50-16:05 15 mins Skin gut axis-  Speaker Dr Indrashish Poddar
16:05-16:20 15 mins Cutaneous manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease Speaker Dr Soumya Jagadeeshan
16:20-16:30 10 mins Q & A
16:30-16:45 15 mins Current Biologicals therapy in psoriasis  Speaker To be Announced
16:45-17:00 15 mins Jak inhibitors Speaker Dr Rajesh Verma
17:00-17:15 15 mins Emerging biologics in dermatology Speaker To be Announced
17:15-17:30 15 mins Q & A
17:30-17:45 15 mins Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa Speaker To be Announced
17:45-18:00 15 mins Cutaneous Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD): Diagnosis and management Speaker Dr Gauri Mahabal

CME HALL B AI IN DERMATOLOGY

TIME DURATION   FACULTY  
14:00-18:00  
14:00-14:02 2 mins Introduction chairperson Dr Somesh Gupta  
14:02-16:02 120 mins Session 1: The AI Landscape – From Healthcare to Clinical Dermatology 
14:02-14:19 17 mins AI in Healthcare – Present Scenario Speaker Dr Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy A panoramic view of how AI is transforming healthcare diagnostics, imaging, and data analytics, setting the foundation for dermatology.
14:19-14:36 17 mins How AI Thinks – Basics of AI for Dermatologists Speaker Dr Bushra Iqbal Khan Understanding machine learning, deep learning, and multimodal AI through relatable dermatology examples.
14:36-14:53 17 mins Building Intelligent Dermatology – Designing & Researching an AI Application Speaker Dr Siddharth Bhatt Showcasing the design methodology, architecture, and ongoing research of a dermatology AI application.
14:53-15:10 17 mins Digital Solutions for Forgotten Diseases – AI in Neglected Tropical Dermatoses Speaker Dr Sivasankari M Exploring AI interventions for leprosy, scabies, and fungal infections – bridging gaps in neglected diseases
15:10-15:27 17 mins The Algorithm of Beauty – AI in Cosmetic Dermatology Speaker Dr Monisha Madhumita AI applications in acne tracking, skin tone analysis, and beauty algorithms – balancing science and ethics
15:27-15:44 17 mins Psornet – Deep Transfer Learning for Computer-Assisted Diagnosis of Psoriasis Speaker  Dr Arun Achar Insights from Psornet on deep transfer learning for automated psoriasis recognition.
15:44-16:00 17 mins Precision Medicine Redefined – AI in Therapeutics & Personalized Care Speaker Dr Dipayan Sengupta Using AI for treatment prediction, drug response modeling, and personalized care in dermatology.
           
      Chairperson TO BE ANNOUNCED  
16:00-18:00 120 mins Session 2: Tomorrow’s AI – Research, Education & Ethics 
16:00-16:17 17 mins From Data to Discovery – AI in Dermatology Research Speaker Dr Rochelle Moteiro Data curation, validation challenges, and opportunities for research collaboration.
16:17-16:34 17 mins Teaching the Next Generation – AI in Medical Education Speaker Dr Feroz Kaliyadan Leveraging AI for virtual patients, simulation modules, and training tools for residents
16:34-16:51 17 mins AI in Teledermatology – Expanding Reach and Access Speaker Dr Kanya Rani Vashist Integrating AI with telemedicine to enhance rural outreach and real-time consultations
16:51-17:08 17 mins Beyond the Code – Ethical Challenges in AI Integration Speaker Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi Balancing innovation with privacy, fairness, and clinical accountability
17:15-18:00 45 mins ): The Dermatologist in the Age of AI – Threat or Transformation? Moderator Dr Somesh Gupta  
Panelist Dr Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy
Panelist Dr Bushra Iqbal Khan
Panelist Dr Siddharth Bhatt
Panelist Dr Sivasankari M
Panelist Dr Monisha Madhumita
Panelist  Dr Arun Achar
Panelist Dr Dipayan Sengupta
Panelist Dr Rochelle Moteiro
Panelist Dr Feroz Kaliyadan
Panelist Dr Kanya Rani Vashist
Panelist Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi
Panelist Dr Bhavni Oberoi   
Panelist Dr Jyoti Thapa
Panelist Dr Devyani Sapra

CME HALL BREGENERATIVE MEDICINE

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
CME    REGENERATIVE DERMATOLOGY
09:30-09:45 15 mins Overview of Regenerative medicine in dermatology Speaker Dr Rajesh Kumar
09:45-10:00 15 mins Fundamentals of Regenerative Biology in Skin Speaker Dr Gulhima Arora
10:00-10:20 20 mins Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and variants Speaker Dr Sukhen Dashore
10:20-10:40 20 mins Growth Factor Therapies  Speaker Dr Suruchi Garg
10:40-11:00 20 mins Adipose-derived Stem Cells & Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF)   Speaker Dr Pradeep Kumari
11:00-11:20 20 mins Biomaterials & Scaffolds in Regenerative Dermatology (20 min) (Display devices video) Speaker Dr Maya Vedamurthy
11:20-11:40 20 mins Q &A
11:40-12:00 20 mins Exosomes & Extracellular Vesicles: The New Frontier (20 min) Speaker Dr Gaurang Krishna
12:20-12:40 20 mins Regenerative Strategies for Chronic Wounds & Scars (15 min)  Speaker Dr Manas Chatterjee
12:40-13:20 40 mins Regenerative Dermatology: Hype, Hope, or Here to Stay? Moderator Dr Sukesh M S
Panelists Dr Suruchi Garg
Panelists Dr Nivedita Dadu
Panelists Dr Meghana B V
Panelists Dr Vanya Narayan

 

CME

Day

Time

Hall A

Hall B

Thursday
29-01-2026

09:00-13:00

Immunodermatology

Regenerative Dermatology

14:00-17:00

Immunodermatology

AI in Dermatology

Scientific Program Conference and CME

HALL A || HALL B || HALL C || HALL D


HALL A

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins Psoriasis
09:00-09:15 15 mins Psoriatic arthritis early diagnosis and treatment Speaker Dr Veena Patel
09:15-09:30 15 mins Metabolic implications Speaker Dr Sudip Das
09:30-10:00 30 mins Panel Discussion- Difficult to treat psoriasis Moderator  Dr Vidyadhar Sardesai
Panelists Dr Bikash Kar
Panelists Dr Teghveer Singh
Panelists Dr Amit Shekhar 
Panelists Dr Mahendra M Kura
Panelists Dr Sudip Das
Panelists Dr Veena Patel
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address
11:00-11:15 15 Mins To be Announced
11:15-11:30 15 mins Circadian Rhytm and skin Speaker Dr Abhay Mani Martin
11:30-13:00 90 mins Trichology    
11:30-11:45 15 mins Oral Minoxidil & Beyond: Efficacy, Safety & Real-World Results Speaker Dr Rachita Dhurat
11:45-12:00 15 mins Hormonal Therapies & Antiandrogens in FPHL – From Spironolactone to Bicalutamide Speaker Dr Rajetha Damisetty
12:00-12:30 30 mins Panel Discussion - Hair Reboot: Decoding regeneration, resistance and reality in modern Trichology Moderator  Dr Rishi Parashar
Panelists Dr Satarupa Kumar
Panelists Dr Amit Madan
Panelists Dr Venkatachalam
Panelists Dr Rachita Dhurat
Panelists Dr Rajetha Damisetty
Panelists Dr Sudha Vadrevu
12:30-12:50 20 mins Clinical case theatre: Real clinical case step by step  Moderator Dr B S Chandrasehkar
10 mins Case 1 Scarring alopecia Speaker Dr Biju Vasudevan
10 mins Case 2 Diffuse alopecia areata Speaker Dr Indrashish Poddar
12:50-13:00 10 mins Video demo - Trichoscopy Speaker Dr Soumil Khare
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 60 mins Title - “Acne Decoded: Personalized, Practical & Pigment-Safe Approaches
14:00-14:15 15 mins Newer topicals in acne Speaker Dr B S Chandrasehkar
14:15-14:30 15 mins Improving treatment outcomes and patient compliance in acne- Tips & Tricks Speaker Dr Sanjiv Kandhari
14:30-15:00 30 mins When Acne Isn’t Simple: Real-Life Clinical Challenges” Moderator   Dr D A Satish
Panelists Dr Sanjiv Kandhari
Panelists Dr Sanjay Rathi
Panelists Dr Divya KS 
Panelists Dr Yasha Upendra 
Panelists Dr Mohan Shendre
Panelists Dr Feroze K
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:25 55 mins Dermatophytosis Dilemma: Resistance, Recurrence & Rational Rx
15:30-15:45 15 mins The Resistant Ringworm – Understanding the New Face of Tinea in India Speaker Dr Manjunath Shenoy
15:45-16:15 30 mins Panel Discussion - Tinea Troubles – What Are We Missing Moderator   Dr Madhu Rengarajan
Panelists Dr Manjunath Shenoy
Panelists Dr Saritha Mohanan
Panelists Dr Bhuvnesh G Shah
Panelists Dr Nayankumar H Patel
Panelists Dr C S Sirka
Panelists Dr Ashwini P K
16:15-16:25 8 mins Demo- Stepwise KOH prep with correct sample collection (skin, nail, hair), fungal  Speaker Dr Kashinath Nayak
16:25-16:40 15 mins Pot Pourri
16:25-16:40 15 mins Quo vadis IADVL- views of a solo practitioner from a tier 2 city of Gujarat’ Speaker Dr Shyam Verma
16:45-18:15  90 mins Immunobullous Disorders: Targeted Control, Tailored Care & Long-Term Planning
16:45-17:00 15 mins New clinical entities - Emerging Variants and Clinical Spectrum of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Speaker Dr Dipankar De 
17:00-17:20 20 mins Biosimilars to rituximab, biology, safety and clinical outcome Speaker Dr A Razzaque Ahmed
17:20-17:50 30 mins Panel Discussions - “Managing Chronic Immunobullous Diseases: Real-World Challenges” Moderator   Dr Shyamanta Barua
Panelists Dr Dipankar De 
Panelists Dr A Razzaque Ahmed
Panelists Dr Nayeem Sadath Haneef
Panelists Dr Ranjal C Rawal
Panelists Dr Vani T
Panelists Dr Bangaru
17:50-18:00 8 mins Demo - Performing a DIF-Appropriate Skin Biopsy – Tips & Technique Speaker Dr Kanthilatha Pai
18:00-18:10 10 mins Q & A

HALL B

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins Vitiligo in Skin of Color: Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered & Stigma-Free
09:00-09:15 15 mins Vitiligo in 2026 – Pathogenesis, Stability Criteria & Updated Guidelines Speaker Dr Davinder Parsad
09:15- 9:30 15 mins Bridging auto inflammatory and auto immune responses - Mutational concept in the pathogenesis of vitiligo and Halo nevi  Speaker Dr Ratnam Attili
09:30-10:00 30 mins Panel Discussions - What’s Working Today? Topicals, Phototherapy & Oral JAK Inhibitors”  and Vitiligo Beyond Skin Moderator Dr Koushik Lahiri
Panelist Dr Davinder Parsad
Panelist Dr Akshay  Kumar Jain
Panelist Dr Col Anuj Bhatnagar         
Panelist Dr Ratnam Attili
Panelist Dr M S Srinivasan
Panelist Dr Suvesh Singh
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address
11:00-11:50 50 mins Pot Pourri
11:00-11:15 15 mins Lasers and cold steel surgery Speaker Dr Sushil Savant
11:15-11:30 15 mins To be Announced
11:30-11:50 20 mins To be Announced
11:30-13:00 90 Mins Hyperpigmentary disorders - Pigment Puzzles in Skin of Color: Evidence, Esthetics & Everyday Practice
11:40-11:55 15 mins Melasma, PIH & Beyond – What’s New in Understanding & Treatment?” Speaker Dr Abhishek De
11:55-12:10 15 mins ADMH – Concept and practical utility  Speaker Dr M Sendhil Kumaran
12:10-12:20 10 mins Glutathione – oral and IV Speaker Dr Chandan Asokan
12:30-13:00 30 mins Panel Discussion  - Chronic Pigmentary Disorders in Brown Skin – Are We Overtreating or Underserving Moderator   Dr Anil Ganjoo
Panelist Dr Chandan Asokan
Panelist Dr Abhishek De
Panelist Dr Atul Kathed
Panelist Dr Bhavesh Swarnkar
Panelist Dr M Sendhil Kumaran
Panelist Dr Cheena Langer
13:00-14:00 LUNCH
14:00-15:00 60 mins Psycho dermatology - Skin & Self: Unraveling the Mind–Skin Connection in Dermatology    
14:00-14:15 15 mins Psychocutaneous Disorders: From Neurotic Excoriations to Delusional Parasitosis Speaker Dr Abdul Latheef EN
14:15-14:30 15 mins Mental Health in Chronic Skin Disease – When and How to Intervene Speaker Dr Smitha Prabhu S
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - The Unspoken Burden: How Psychodermatology Is Changing Patient Outcomes Moderator   Dr Anupam Das 
Panelist Dr Naveen Kumar Kansal
Panelist Dr Ishan Pandya
Panelist Dr Chinmay Deshpande
Panelist Dr Paulomi M Sudhir 
Panelist Dr Pravesh Valecha
Panelist Dr Kiran Dange
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:10 40 mins Pot Pourri
15:30-15:42 12 mins Management of Striae Speaker Dr Vishal Chugh
15:42-15:57 15 mins To be Announced
15:57-16:10 12 mins Management of corn/callosity Speaker Dr Debjit Kar
16:10-17:10 60 mins Biologics in 2026: Precision Therapy with Practical Insight for Skin of Color
16:10-16:25 15 mins Biologics in Psoriasis – Current Algorithms and What’s Changing Speaker Dr Sunil Dogra 
16:25-16:40 15 mins Beyond Psoriasis – Expanding Role of Biologics in AD, CU Speaker Dr Vinay Gera
16:40-17:10 30 mins Panel Discussion - Real-World Dermatology: When to Start, When to Switch, and How to Monitor Biologics Moderator Dr Sushil Tahiliani
Panelist Dr Paras Ramani
Panelist Dr Pradyumna Vaidya
Panelist Dr Gopal Rajput
Panelist Dr Vinay Gera
Panelist Dr Sunil Dogra 
17:15-18:15 60 mins  Antibiotic Stewardship in Dermatology: Prescribe Smart, Practice Safe
17:15-17:30 15 mins Antibiotics in Acne, Rosacea & SSTIs – Are We Doing It Right? Speaker Dr Saumya Panda
17:30-17:45 15 mins Microbiome matters: Impact of antibiotic over use in skin flora and resistance  Speaker Dr Laxmisha Chandrashekar
17:45-18:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - Antibiotic Misuse in Dermatology – What Can We Do Better? Moderator Dr Rajib Gogoi
Panelist Dr Saumya Panda
Panelist Dr Laxmisha Chandrashekar
Panelist Dr Gatha M Upadya
Panelist Dr Pankaj Tiwari
Panelist Col (Dr.) Aradhana Sood 
Panelist Dr Shaily Agarwal

HALL C

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins Geriatric Dermatology: Aging Skin, Active Care & Age-Wise Wisdom
09:00-09:15 15 mins Red flag Skin Disorders in the Elderly: From Xerosis to Malignancy Speaker Dr Ishmeet Kaur
09:15-9:30 15 mins Polypharmacy, Skin Fragility & Procedural Caution in Elderly Patients Speaker Dr Prabhakar Sangolli
09:30-10:00 30 mins Panel Discussion -  Management of pruritus Moderator  Dr Asit Mittal
Panelists Dr Vinay Kulkarni
Panelists Dr Prabhakar Sangolli
Panelists Dr Ruby Jain
Panelists Dr Rakhesh S V
Panelists Dr Mansak Shishak
Panelists Dr Ishmeet Kaur
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address
11:00-12:30 90 mins Cutaneous malignancy
11:00-11:20 20 mins Cutaneous Lumphoma- what every dermatologist should know Speaker Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi
11:20-11:40 20 mins Melanoma Speaker Dr Christopher Bunker
11:40-11:55 15 mins Skin directed therapy Speaker Dr Biswanath Behera
11:55-12:10 15 mins Cut manifestations of newer chemotherapeutic drugs and radiotherapy Speaker Dr Preema Sinha
12:10-12:25 15 mins Dermatologist perspective for treatment of cutaneous tumours Speaker Dr Vishal Madan
12:25-12:30 5 mins  Discussion
12:30-12:45 15 mins To be Announced
12:45-13:00 15 mins To be Announced
13:10-14:00 Lunch  
14:00-15:00 60 mins Practice management - The Business of Skin: Smart, Ethical & Sustainable Practice Management
14:00-14:15 15 mins Building a Strong Dermatology Brand – Offline and Online Speaker Dr Jagdish Sakhiya
14:15-14:30 15 mins Money, Manpower & Management – Running a Profitable Yet Ethical Practice Speaker Dr B S Chandrashekar
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - Real Talk: Mistakes, Milestones & Management Lessons from Successful Dermatologists Moderator  Dr Venkataram Mysore
Panelists Dr Piyush Borkhatariya
Panelists Dr Dhanraj Chavan
Panelists Dr Jagdish Sakhiya
Panelists Dr B S Chandrashekar
Panelists Dr Dhananjay Chavan
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:20 50 mins Diagnostic dermatology 
15:30-15:45 15 mins Relevance of imaging in dermatology X-ray, USG/CT/MRI Speaker Dr. Swastika Suvirya
15:45-15:55 10 mins Imaging in diagnosis and disease monitoring of leprosy Speaker Dr Manobalan Karunanandhan
15:55-16:10 15 mins Immunofluorescence: Lab to clinic Speaker To be Announced
16:10-16:20 10 mins Q & A
16:20- 17:15   TO BE ANNOUNCED
17:15-18:15 60 mins SIG session Dermoscopy 
17:15-17:22 12 mins Dermoscopy of Infiltrative Dermatoses Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
17:23-17:33 10 mins Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermatoscopy: The Journey So Far and the Path Ahead Speaker Dr Nidhi Sharma
17:34-17:44 10 mins Dermoscopy Beyond Convention Speaker Dr Priyadarshini Sahu
17:45-17:55 10 mins Dermoscopy Mimickers and How to Differentiate Them Speaker Dr Yasmeen J Bhat
17:56-18:06 10 mins Mucoscopy of the Male Genitalia Speaker Dr Payal Chauhan
18:06-18:15 10 mins Q& A

HALL D

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins IJDVL Session
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address
11:00- 12:00 60 mins “Pharmacogenetics in Dermatology: Toward Precision, Prevention & Personalized Care”
11:00-11:15 15 mins Understanding Pharmacogenetic Principles: From Theory to Clinical Relevance Speaker Dr Sushil Pande
11:15-11:30 15 mins Will Pharmacogenetic Testing Become Routine in Indian Dermatology? Speaker Dr Lalit Gupta
11:30-12:00 30  mins Panel Discussion - Clinical Applications in Dermatology – Who to Test, What to Expect Moderator Dr Bhushan Madke
Panelist Dr Lalit Gupta
Panelist Dr Animesh Biswas
Panelist Dr Anup Kumar Tiwary
Panelist Dr Chidambara Murthy
Panelist Dr Sushil Pande
Panelist Dr Carol Lobo
12:00-13:00 60 mins Urticaria in Indian Skin: Clarity, Control & Care
12:00-12:15 15 mins Chronic Urticaria: Updated Classification & Diagnostic Algorithm Speaker Dr Kiran Godse
12:15-12:30 15 mins  From Antihistamines to Biologics – Stepwise Management in 2026 Speaker Dr Krina Patel
12:30-13:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - The Refractory Urticaria Patient: What’s Missing in Our Approach? Moderator Dr Ishwara Bhat P
Panelist Dr Kiran Godse
Panelist Dr Krina Patel
Panelist Dr Manmohan Gavvala
Panelist Dr Jacintha Martis
Panelist Dr Manjunath Hulmani
Panelist Dr Pooja Pandey
14:00-15:00 60 mins SIG  session Dermatology Clinical Research
14:00-14:15 15 mins Overcoming barriers in research and publications in dermatology Speaker Dr Rajwinder Singh
14:15-14:30 15 mins Moving from statistical significance to clinical significance: Why the p<0.05 might not matter to your patient? Speaker Dr Vinu Priya Sakkaravarthi
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel discussion – The Acceptance Blueprint: Grants to publications Moderator Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
Panelist Dr Arun Achar 
Panelist Dr Rajwinder Singh
Panelist Dr Dipankar De 
Panelist Dr Manas Chatterjee 
Panelist Dr Vinu Priya Sakkaravarthi
Panelist Dr Biju Vasudevan
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:30 60 mins Medicolegal and quackery - Dermatology at Risk: Navigating Medicolegal Landmines & Combating Quackery
15:30-15:40 10 mins Common Medicolegal Pitfalls in Dermatology & How to Avoid Them Speaker Dr Karthik Raja
15:40-15:50 10 mins Understanding the Legal Landscape: Quackery, Social Media, and the Indian Law Speaker Dr Akshay Samagani
15:50-16:00 10 mins Dermatology in transition - Cosmetology Law and dilemma Speaker Dr Arvind Singh
16:00-16:30 30 mins Panel Discussion - Defensive Dermatology: Practical Measures for a Safer Practice Moderator Dr Amarendra Pandey
Panelist Dr Rajetha Damisetty
Panelist Dr Akshay Samagani
Panelist Dr Avinash Pravin
Panelist Dr Nitin Jain
Panelist Dr Karthik Raja
16:30-17:15 45 mins Pot Pourri
16:30-16:42 12 mins Management of Palmoplantar warts Speaker Dr Resham Vasani
16:45-17:00 15 mins Hypnotherapy in Dermatological Disorders Speaker Dr Nirja Sheth
17:00-17:15 15 mins Dermatology appliances Speaker Dr Ashique K T
17:15-18:15 60 mins  ADFG session
17:15-17:30 12 mins The Omics Revolution in Dermatology: Toward Tailored Diagnostics and Therapies (12 mins)  Speaker Surg Cdr Siddharth Mani
17:30-17:45 12 mins Role of AI in Precision Medicine  Speaker Surg Cdr Siddharth Bhatt
17:45-18:15 35 mins Panel Discussion- Precision Medicine in Dermatology: Present Applications to  Future Perspectives Moderator Lt Col Pankaj Das           
Panelist Surg Cmde J Sridhar      
Panelist Col Anuj Bhatnagar         
Panelist Col Vikas Pathania         
Panelist Col Amit Bahuguna         
Panelist Lt Col Ruby Venugopal  
Panelist Lt Col Saurabh Markan  
Panelist Lt Col Yuvraj Singh   
Panelist Lt Col Devyani Sapra    
Panelist Maj Gyanesh Rathore    

HALL A || HALL B || HALL C || HALL D

HALL A

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
08:30-10:00 90 mins IADVL Quiz
10:00-11:30 90 mins Lasers in Skin of Color: Precision, Protocols & Pigment Safety
10:00-10:12 12 mins Laser Physics Demystified: Choosing the Right Wavelength for Indian Skin Speaker Dr A Selvam
10:12-10:24 12 mins Managing Laser Complications in Skin of Color – Prevention & Rescue Strategies Speaker Dr Avitus John Raakesh Prasad
10:24-10:36 12 mins New wavelength – new indications Speaker Dr S C Rajendran
10:36-11:06 30 mins Panel Discussion - What Would You Do? Real Laser Dilemmas in Skin of Color Moderator  Dr Atula Gupta
Panelist Dr Madhav Reddy
Panelist Dr Dipak Kulkarni
Panelist Dr Kaleeswaran A V
Panelist Dr Thrimurthulu Rayadu
Panelist Dr Dennis Harry
Panelist Dr Sumit Gupta
11:06-11:14 8 mins Video Demonstration Laser toning Speaker Dr Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
11:16-11:24 8 mins Video Demonstration fractional ablative laser Speaker Dr Dennis Harry
11:30-12:00 20 mins To be Announced
12:00-13:00 IADVL Day
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 90 mins Aesthetics & Injectables: Precision, Perspective & Possibilities
14:00-14:15 15 mins Personalized Injectables – One Face, One Formula Speaker Dr Deepak Jakhar
14:15-14:30 15 mins Next-Gen Toxins and Fillers – What's New & What Works?” Speaker Dr Malavika Kohli
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - From Subtle to Sculpted: What Do Patients Want & What Should We Deliver? Moderator Dr Rajat Kandhari
Panelist Dr Deepak Jakhar
Panelist Dr Malavika Kohli
Panelist Dr Sachin Dhawan
Panelist Dr Geetha Patel
Panelist Dr Ishad Aggarwal
Panelist Dr Rasya Dixit
Video Demonstrations - Needle or Cannula? Decisions That Define Outcomes
15:00-15:08 8 mins Jawline sculpting + Chin enhancement (Cannula technique) Speaker Dr Rasya Dixit
15:08-15:16 8 mins Periorbital rejuvenation using microdroplet toxins Speaker Dr Rashmi Sharma
15:16-15:24 8 mins Skin boosters Speaker Dr Ishad Aggarwal
15:30-16:30 60 mins Trichology part 2
15:30-15:40 9 mins Innovations in hair follicle drug delivery Speaker Dr Siddhi Shikhalkar
15:40-15:50 9 mins Scalp microbiome: science or fiction Speaker Dr Smriti Shresta
15:50-16:00 9 mins Innovative non minoxidil topicals  Speaker Dr Surajit Gorai
16:00-16:10 9 mins Non responders to minoxidil and DHT’s- Strategies Next  Speaker Dr Aman Dua
Grand rounds: My worst haircase- lessons learned Moderator Dr Shilpa K
4 cases- 3 mins presentation each with 3 experts to comment Moderator Dr Narendra Patwardhan
 16:10-16:13 3 mins Frontal fibrosing alopecia Speaker Dr Debopriya Paul
16:13-16:16 3 mins Alopecia areata Speaker Dr Karan Malhotra
16:16-16:19 3 mins Unpatterned hair loss Speaker Dr Kinnera Boina
16:19-16:22 3 mins Hair shaft disorder Speaker Dr Sahana P Raju
16:22-16:35 12 mins Discussion
16:40-17:00 20 mins Pot Pourri
16:40-17:00 20 mins Managing raised triglycerides  Speaker Dr Prashanth Patel
17:00-18:15 70 mins Atopic dermatitis 
17:00-17:12 12 mins New drugs and new dimensions Speaker Dr Shailendra Srivastava
17:13-17:25 12 mins Adult onset AD Speaker Dr Bela Shah
17:25-17:40 15 mins Atypical presentations on AD in Indian scenario Speaker Dr Sandipan  Dhar
17:40-18:00 20 mins Biologics in atopic dermatitis Speaker Dr Manjunatha Kalavala
18:00-18:15 10 mins Discussion

HALL B

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
08:30-10:00 90 mins IADVL Quiz
10:00-11:30 90 mins Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color: Spotting, Soothing & Safeguarding
10:00-10:15 15 mins Acquired hyperpigmentary disorders in children: how to differentiate?  Speaker Dr Rashmi Sarkar
10:15-10:30 15 mins Tyical and atypical manifestations of viral exanthems Speaker Dr Abhijit Saha
10:30-10:45 15 mins When to Worry: Pediatric Skin Emergencies & Diagnostic Red Flags Speaker Dr Maitrayee Panda
10:45-11:15 30 mins Panel Discussion - Skin in Paediatric metabolic disorders Moderator Dr Manish Shah
Panelist Dr Darshini Satishkumar
Panelist Dr  Liza Mohapatra
Panelist Dr Rashmi Sarkar
Panelist Dr Nibedita Patro
Panelist Dr Hitaishi Mehta
Panelist Dr Monal Sadhwani
11:15-11:30 15 mins Emerging viral infections and their cutaneous manifestations Speaker Dr Atul Bothra
11:30-12:00 20 mins To be Announced
12:00-13:00 60 mins IADVL Day
13:00-14:00 Lunch 
14:00-14:45 45 Mins Genital dermatosis
14:00-14:15 15 mins Non venereal male dermatosis Speaker Dr Christopher Bunker
14:15-14:30 15 mins Circumcision and nonvenereal STIs Speaker Dr Yogesh S Marfatia
14:30-14:45 15 mins Dermatologists role: Vulvar malignancy Speaker Dr Nina Madnani
14:45-15:00 15 mins To be Announced
15:00-15:15 15 mins To be Announced
15:15-16:40 85 mins Leprosy in 2026: Early Detection, Effective Treatment & Ending Stigma    
15:15-15:30 15 mins Post MDT Clinical events - challenges in magniture and management Speaker Dr V V Pai
15:30-15:45 15 mins Vaccines for leprosy  Speaker Dr P Narasimha Rao
15:45-16:15 30 mins Panel Discussions - “Real-World Leprosy Challenges: Detection to Disability Prevention” Case scenarios Moderator Dr Chetan Rajput
Panelist Dr Keloji Hanumanthayya
Panelist Dr Adarsh Lata Singh
Panelist Dr Sudipta Roy
Panelist Dr (Maj Gen) AK Jaiswal
Panelist Dr Nanda Kishore B
Panelist Surg Cdr (Dr) Reetu Agarwal
16:15-16:23 08 mins Video Demonstration Nerve Palpation & Sensory Testing in Clinical Practice Speaker Dr Malcolm Pinto
16:25- 16:40 15 mins Reconstructive and Rehabilitative Surgeries in Leprosy Speaker Dr M Narender
16:40-18:00 80 mins Contact dermatitis
16:40-16:55 15 mins Systemic contact dermatitis Speaker Dr Kaushal Verma
16:55-17:10 15 mins Non eczematous contact dermatitis Speaker Dr V K Sharma
17:10-17:20 10 mins From Tresses to Troubles: Approach to Hair Dye-Induced Dermatitis Speaker Dr P Vijayasankar
17:20-17:30 08 mins Video of patch testing Speaker Dr Rhea Ahuja
17:30-18:00 30 mins Panel discussion - management of contact dermatitis Moderator Dr Krupashankar D S
Panelists Dr P K Srivastava
Panelists Dr Guneet Awal
Panelists Dr Surendran K A K
Panelists Dr Vikrant Saoji
Panelists Dr Punam De 
Panelists Dr Guruprasad

HALL C

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins Geriatric Dermatology: Aging Skin, Active Care & Age-Wise Wisdom    
09:00-09:15 15 mins Red flag Skin Disorders in the Elderly: From Xerosis to Malignancy Speaker Dr Ishmeet Kaur
09:15-9:30 15 mins Polypharmacy, Skin Fragility & Procedural Caution in Elderly Patients Speaker Dr Prabhakar Sangolli
09:30-10:00 30 mins Panel Discussion -  Management of pruritus Moderator  Dr Asit Mittal
Panelists Dr Vinay Kulkarni
Panelists Dr Prabhakar Sangolli
Panelists Dr Ruby Jain
Panelists Dr Rakhesh S V
Panelists Dr Mansak Shishak
Panelists Dr Ishmeet Kaur
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address
     
11:00-12:30 90 mins Cutaneous malignancy
11:00-11:20 20 mins Cutaneous Lumphoma- what every dermatologist should know Speaker Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi
11:20-11:40 20 mins Melanoma Speaker Dr Christopher Bunker
11:40-11:55 15 mins Skin directed therapy Speaker Dr Biswanath Behera
11:55-12:10 15 mins Cut manifestations of newer chemotherapeutic drugs and radiotherapy Speaker Dr Preema Sinha
12:10-12:25 15 mins Dermatologist perspective for treatment of cutaneous tumours Speaker Dr Vishal Madan
12:25-12:30 5 mins  Discussion
12:30-12:45 15 mins To be Announced
12:45-13:00 15 mins To be Announced
13:10-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 60 mins Practice management - The Business of Skin: Smart, Ethical & Sustainable Practice Management
14:00-14:15 15 mins Building a Strong Dermatology Brand – Offline and Online Speaker Dr Jagdish Sakhiya
14:15-14:30 15 mins Money, Manpower & Management – Running a Profitable Yet Ethical Practice Speaker Dr B S Chandrashekar
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - Real Talk: Mistakes, Milestones & Management Lessons from Successful Dermatologists Moderator  Dr Venkataram Mysore
Panelists Dr Piyush Borkhatariya
Panelists Dr Dhanraj Chavan
Panelists Dr Jagdish Sakhiya
Panelists Dr B S Chandrashekar
Panelists Dr Dhananjay Chavan
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:20 50 mins Diagnostic dermatology 
15:30-15:45 15 mins Relevance of imaging in dermatology X-ray, USG/CT/MRI Speaker Dr. Swastika Suvirya
15:45-15:55 10 mins Imaging in diagnosis and disease monitoring of leprosy Speaker Dr Manobalan Karunanandhan
15:55-16:10 15 mins Immunofluorescence: Lab to clinic Speaker To be Announced
16:10-16:20 10 mins Q & A
16:20- 17:15 TO BE ANNOUNCED
17:15-18:15 60 mins SIG session Dermoscopy     
17:15-17:22 12 mins Dermoscopy of Infiltrative Dermatoses Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
17:23-17:33 10 mins Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermatoscopy: The Journey So Far and the Path Ahead Speaker Dr Nidhi Sharma
17:34-17:44 10 mins Dermoscopy Beyond Convention Speaker Dr Priyadarshini Sahu
17:45-17:55 10 mins Dermoscopy Mimickers and How to Differentiate Them Speaker Dr Yasmeen J Bhat
17:56-18:06 10 mins Mucoscopy of the Male Genitalia Speaker Dr Payal Chauhan
18:06-18:15 10 mins Q& A

HALL D

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:00-10:00 60 mins IJDVL Session
10:00-10:30 30 mins Dr B M Ambady Oration Speaker Dr Balachandra Ankad
10:30-10:50 20 mins IADVL President Address    
11:00- 12:00 60 mins “Pharmacogenetics in Dermatology: Toward Precision, Prevention & Personalized Care”    
11:00-11:15 15 mins Understanding Pharmacogenetic Principles: From Theory to Clinical Relevance Speaker Dr Sushil Pande
11:15-11:30 15 mins Will Pharmacogenetic Testing Become Routine in Indian Dermatology? Speaker Dr Lalit Gupta
11:30-12:00 30  mins Panel Discussion - Clinical Applications in Dermatology – Who to Test, What to Expect Moderator Dr Bhushan Madke
Panelist Dr Lalit Gupta
Panelist Dr Animesh Biswas
Panelist Dr Anup Kumar Tiwary
Panelist Dr Chidambara Murthy
Panelist Dr Sushil Pande
Panelist Dr Carol Lobo
12:00-13:00 60 mins Urticaria in Indian Skin: Clarity, Control & Care
12:00-12:15 15 mins Chronic Urticaria: Updated Classification & Diagnostic Algorithm Speaker Dr Kiran Godse
12:15-12:30 15 mins  From Antihistamines to Biologics – Stepwise Management in 2026 Speaker Dr Krina Patel
12:30-13:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - The Refractory Urticaria Patient: What’s Missing in Our Approach? Moderator Dr Ishwara Bhat P
Panelist Dr Kiran Godse
Panelist Dr Krina Patel
Panelist Dr Manmohan Gavvala
Panelist Dr Jacintha Martis
Panelist Dr Manjunath Hulmani
Panelist Dr Pooja Pandey
14:00-15:00 60 mins SIG  session Dermatology Clinical Research
14:00-14:15 15 mins Overcoming barriers in research and publications in dermatology Speaker Dr Rajwinder Singh
14:15-14:30 15 mins Moving from statistical significance to clinical significance: Why the p<0.05 might not matter to your patient? Speaker Dr Vinu Priya Sakkaravarthi
14:30-15:00 30 mins Panel discussion – The Acceptance Blueprint: Grants to publications Moderator Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
Panelist Dr Arun Achar 
Panelist Dr Rajwinder Singh
Panelist Dr Dipankar De 
Panelist Dr Manas Chatterjee 
Panelist Dr Vinu Priya Sakkaravarthi
Panelist Dr Biju Vasudevan
15:00-15:30 30 mins Dr A K Bajaj Oration Speaker Dr Reena Rai
15:30-16:30 60 mins Medicolegal and quackery - Dermatology at Risk: Navigating Medicolegal Landmines & Combating Quackery
15:30-15:40 10 mins Common Medicolegal Pitfalls in Dermatology & How to Avoid Them Speaker Dr Karthik Raja
15:40-15:50 10 mins Understanding the Legal Landscape: Quackery, Social Media, and the Indian Law Speaker Dr Akshay Samagani
15:50-16:00 10 mins Dermatology in transition - Cosmetology Law and dilemma Speaker Dr Arvind Singh
16:00-16:30 30 mins Panel Discussion - Defensive Dermatology: Practical Measures for a Safer Practice Moderator Dr Amarendra Pandey
Panelist Dr Rajetha Damisetty
Panelist Dr Akshay Samagani
Panelist Dr Avinash Pravin
Panelist Dr Nitin Jain
Panelist Dr Karthik Raja
16:30-17:15 45 mins Pot Pourri
16:30-16:42 12 mins Management of Palmoplantar warts Speaker Dr Resham Vasani
16:45-17:00 15 mins Hypnotherapy in Dermatological Disorders Speaker Dr Nirja Sheth
17:00-17:15 15 mins Dermatology appliances Speaker Dr Ashique K T
17:15-18:15 60 mins  ADFG session
17:15-17:30 12 mins The Omics Revolution in Dermatology: Toward Tailored Diagnostics and Therapies (12 mins)  Speaker Surg Cdr Siddharth Mani
17:30-17:45 12 mins Role of AI in Precision Medicine  Speaker Surg Cdr Siddharth Bhatt
17:45-18:15 35 mins Panel Discussion- Precision Medicine in Dermatology: Present Applications to  Future Perspectives Moderator Lt Col Pankaj Das           
Panelist Surg Cmde J Sridhar      
Panelist Col Anuj Bhatnagar         
Panelist Col Vikas Pathania         
Panelist Col Amit Bahuguna         
Panelist Lt Col Ruby Venugopal  
Panelist Lt Col Saurabh Markan  
Panelist Lt Col Yuvraj Singh   
Panelist Lt Col Devyani Sapra    
Panelist Maj Gyanesh Rathore    

HALL A || HALL B || HALL C || HALL D

HALL A

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
08:30-9:30 60 mins Award paper
09:30-10:30 60 mins Aesthetic dermatology 
09:30-9:45 15 mins Facial Sculpting: Trends with Toxin Speaker Dr Kalpana Sarangi
09:45-10:00 15 mins Pre-Ageing Face: Approach, techniques, tricks & tips with Fillers  Speaker Dr Madhuri Agarwal
10:00-10:15 15 mins Toxins & Fillers: Do men stand out? Speaker Dr Abhay Talathi
10:15-10:30 15 mins Lip Filler techniques from 20 s to 70s Speaker Dr Jaishree Sharad
10:30-12:00 90 mins Immunodermatology 2026: From Pathways to Practice in Skin of Color    
10:30-10:45 15 mins Introduction to basic immunodermatology Speaker Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan 
10:45-11:00 15 mins Immunodermatology of HS Speaker Dr Brijesh Nair
11:00-11:15 15 mins Applied immunodermatology : biologicals + small molecule inhibitors Speaker Dr Abir Saraswat
11:15-11:55 40 mins Panel Discussion  - nuances of applied/translational immunodermatology  Moderator Dr Shekhar Neema  
Panelist Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan 
Panelist Dr Brijesh Nair
Panelist Dr Abir Saraswat
Panelist  Dr Anchala Parthasaradhi
Panelist Dr Veena Patel
Panelist Dr Debdeep Mitra
12:00-13:00 60 mins Oral Dermatology: Decoding Mucosal Mysteries in Skin of Color
12:00-12:12 12 mins Oral Lichenoid Disorders, Aphthae & Pemphigus – What to Watch For Speaker Dr Rashmi S Mahajan
12:12-12:24 12 mins Pigmented Oral Lesions & Mucosal Melanosis – Benign, Reactive or Malignant?” Speaker Dr Anuradha Babu
12:24-12:36 12 mins Cheilitis  - what the skin does not tell you Speaker Dr Rakesh Bharti
12:36-13:06 30 mins Panel Discussion - Chronic Oral Ulcers & White Patches – When to Treat, When to Biopsy?” Moderator Dr Sankarasubramanyan Anandan 
Panelist Dr Pratik Gahalaut
Panelist Dr Simi SM
Panelist Dr Anuradha Babu
Panelist Dr Vivek Kumar Dey
Panelist Dr Tarun Mittal

HALL B

TIME DURATION FACULTY
08:30-9:30 60 mins Award paper
09:30-10:30 60 mins Chemical Peels in Skin of Color: Precision Peeling for Pigment Safety
09:30-9:45 15 mins New generation - evidence based peels.  Speaker Dr Maya Vedamurthy
09:45-10:00 15 mins Intimate area peels Speaker Dr Vidya T S
10:00-10:30 30 mins Practical Pearls & Pitfalls in Real-World Peel Practice Moderator Dr Niti  Khunger
Panelist Dr Surabhi Dayal
Panelist Dr Vaisahli Nahata
Panelist Dr Vivek Malhotra
Panelist Dr Manisha Nijhawan
Panelist Dr Mitaxari Hugar
Panelist Dr Remadevi T J
10:30-10:45 To be Announced
10:45-11:05 20 mins To be Announced Speaker To be Announced
11:10-12:00 45 mins Chronic dermatosis 
11:10-11:22 12 mins Treatment of cutaneous amyloidosis Speaker To be Announced
11:22-11:37 15 mins Pityriasisform dermatosis Speaker Dr Vijay zawar
11:37-11:50 12 mins Perioral dermatitis Speaker Dr Vasudha Belgaumkar
11:50-12:00   Q&A
12:00-13:00 60 mins Photobiology”: Light, Protection & Therapeutic Illumination
12:00-12:15 15 mins Sun & Skin: Understanding UV, VL, IR & Skin Response in Pigmented Skin Speaker Dr Sathish Pai
12:15-12:30 15 mins Phototherapy in 2026: NB-UVB, PUVA, Excimer & Targeted Phototherapy Speaker Dr Reena Rai
12:30-13:00 30 mins Panel Discussion - Sunscreen Controversies & Photoprotection: What’s Real, What’s Needed? Moderator Dr Rohit Batra
Panelist Dr Abel Francis 
Panelist Dr Mary Augustine 
Panelist Dr Ajay Chopra
Panelist Dr Sathish Pai
Panelist Dr Reena Rai

HALL C

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
08:30-9:30 60 mins Award paper
09:30-10:30 60 mins Genodermatoses in 2026: Diagnosis, Dilemmas & DNA-Driven Decisions
09:30-09:45 15 mins Pigmentary & Keratinization Disorders – When to Suspect a Genetic Link? Speaker Dr Rahul Mahajan
09:45-10:00 15 mins “Genetic Testing & Counseling in Resource-Limited Settings – What’s Feasible?” Speaker Dr Sahana Srinivas
10:00-10:30 30 mins Panel Discussion - “Managing Genodermatoses in Daily Practice” Moderator Dr Ragunatha Shivanna
Panelist Dr Sahana Srinivas
Panelist Dr Divya Gupta
Panelist Dr Najeeba Riyaz
Panelist Dr Shibhani Hegde
Panelist Dr Manjunatha Kalavala
Panelist Dr Lekshmi Priya
10:30-12:00 90 mins Emergencies 
10:30-10:45 15 mins Acute skin failure Speaker Dr Jayakar Thomas
10:45-11:00 15 mins Emergencies on table Speaker Dr Akshay Vetal
11:00-11:15 15 mins Drug emergent emergencies Speaker Dr Ankita Srivastava
11:15-11:27 12 mins Angioedema/anaphylaxis Speaker Dr Udayashankar
11:30-12:00 30 mins To be Announced
12:00-13:00 60 mins Wealth Wisdom for Dermatologists: Earn Smart, Invest Smarter
12:00-12:10 10 mins Financial literacy for doctors Speaker Dr Anuj Singh
12:10-12:20 10 mins Mutual funds Speaker Dr Sheetal Dandale
12:20-12:30 10 mins Investment in ETF and stocks Speaker Dr Annie Flora
12:30-13:00 30 mins Panel Discussion Moderator Dr Nagesh T S
Panelist Dr Anuj Singh
Panelist Dr Sheetal Dandale
Panelist Dr Annie Flora
Panelist Dr Subhash Lokre
Panelist Dr Prathibha P M

HALL D

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
08:30-9:30 60 mins Research Grant Session
09:30-11:00 90 mins PG Thesis Based Session
11:00-12:00 60 Mins MEIDAM SESSION
12:00-13:00 60 mins Community Dermatology: Taking Skin Health Beyond Clinics    
      Chairperson Dr Devraj Dogra
      Chairperson Dr. Vijay Bakaya
12:00-12:12 12 mins “Burden of Skin Disease in Underserved Communities – What We Miss in Clinics” Speaker Dr Manoj Ram
12:12-12:24 12 mins “Models That Work: Community-Based Skin Care Delivery Systems” Speaker Dr Vikar Shankar
12:24-12:49 25 mins Panel Discussion - “Bringing Dermatology to the Doorstep – Can We Scale It Nationally?” Moderator Dr Neelima Sharma
Panelist Dr Abhishek Jha
Panelist Dr Vikar Shankar
Panelist Dr Rashmi Singh
Panelist Dr Ratnakar Shukla
Panelist Dr Shradhha Mahale
Panelist Dr Anupa Mary Joy
12:50-13:00 10 mins Video Demonstration 
    A Day in the Field – Community Dermatology in Action   TO BE ANNOUNCED

CME HALL A IMMUNODERMATOLOGY

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
09:30-09:50 20 mins Basics of immunity and skin as an immune organ Speaker Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan
09:50-10:10 20 mins Immunohistochemistry – what a dermatologist should know Speaker Dr Subhra Dhar
10:10-10:30 20 mins Primary immunodeficiency disorders – When to suspect and how to approach Speaker Dr P M Jagadish Kumar  
10:30-10:50 20 mins Approach to case of vasculitis Speaker Dr Sujay Khandpur
10:50-11:00 10 mins Q & A
11:00-11:15 15 mins Management of systemic sclerosis: Newer trends Speaker Dr Vishalakshi Viswanath
11:15-11:30 15 mins Interpretation of ANA profile and serological tests in CTD- from lab to clinic Speaker Dr Sudip Ghosh
11:30-11:45 15 mins Dermatomyositis- What’s new in manifestation, diagnosis and management Speaker Dr Veena Patel
11:45-12:30 30 mins Cutaneous Lupus  Challenges in diagnosis and management Moderator Dr Brijesh Nair
Panelist Dr Murlidhar Rajagopalan
Panelist Dr Veena Patel
Panelist Dr Sudha Rani
Panelist Dr Nirmala Devi P
Panelist Dr Seetharam K A
12:30-12:45 15 mins Autoinflamatory syndromes– when to suspect Speaker Dr Deepika Pandhi
12:45-13:00 15 mins Paraneoplastic diseases Speaker Dr Bela Shah
13:00-13:15 15 mins Role of epigenetics in immnodermatology Speaker Dr Manoj Srinivas
13:15-13:30 15 mins Q & A    
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-14:42 12 mins Paradoxical drug reactions: Is it under recognised? Speaker Dr Lalit K Gupta 
14:42-14:54 12 mins Drug provocation testing necessity safety and ethics  Speaker Dr Sushruta Kathuria
14:54-15:06 12 mins  What's new in serious adverse cutaneous drug reactions   Speaker Dr Amita Sutariya
15:06-15:18 12 mins Drug viral interactions: It's clinical implications  Speaker Dr Timir Mehta
15:20-15:30 10 mins Q & A
15:30-15:50 20 mins Adult vaccines in dermatology Speaker Dr Parul Verma
15:50-16:05 15 mins Skin gut axis-  Speaker Dr Indrashish Poddar
16:05-16:20 15 mins Cutaneous manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease Speaker Dr Soumya Jagadeeshan
16:20-16:30 10 mins Q & A
16:30-16:45 15 mins Current Biologicals therapy in psoriasis  Speaker To be Announced
16:45-17:00 15 mins Jak inhibitors Speaker Dr Rajesh Verma
17:00-17:15 15 mins Emerging biologics in dermatology Speaker To be Announced
17:15-17:30 15 mins Q & A
17:30-17:45 15 mins Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa Speaker To be Announced
17:45-18:00 15 mins Cutaneous Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD): Diagnosis and management Speaker Dr Gauri Mahabal

CME HALL B AI IN DERMATOLOGY

TIME DURATION   FACULTY  
14:00-18:00  
14:00-14:02 2 mins Introduction chairperson Dr Somesh Gupta  
14:02-16:02 120 mins Session 1: The AI Landscape – From Healthcare to Clinical Dermatology 
14:02-14:19 17 mins AI in Healthcare – Present Scenario Speaker Dr Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy A panoramic view of how AI is transforming healthcare diagnostics, imaging, and data analytics, setting the foundation for dermatology.
14:19-14:36 17 mins How AI Thinks – Basics of AI for Dermatologists Speaker Dr Bushra Iqbal Khan Understanding machine learning, deep learning, and multimodal AI through relatable dermatology examples.
14:36-14:53 17 mins Building Intelligent Dermatology – Designing & Researching an AI Application Speaker Dr Siddharth Bhatt Showcasing the design methodology, architecture, and ongoing research of a dermatology AI application.
14:53-15:10 17 mins Digital Solutions for Forgotten Diseases – AI in Neglected Tropical Dermatoses Speaker Dr Sivasankari M Exploring AI interventions for leprosy, scabies, and fungal infections – bridging gaps in neglected diseases
15:10-15:27 17 mins The Algorithm of Beauty – AI in Cosmetic Dermatology Speaker Dr Monisha Madhumita AI applications in acne tracking, skin tone analysis, and beauty algorithms – balancing science and ethics
15:27-15:44 17 mins Psornet – Deep Transfer Learning for Computer-Assisted Diagnosis of Psoriasis Speaker  Dr Arun Achar Insights from Psornet on deep transfer learning for automated psoriasis recognition.
15:44-16:00 17 mins Precision Medicine Redefined – AI in Therapeutics & Personalized Care Speaker Dr Dipayan Sengupta Using AI for treatment prediction, drug response modeling, and personalized care in dermatology.
           
      Chairperson TO BE ANNOUNCED  
16:00-18:00 120 mins Session 2: Tomorrow’s AI – Research, Education & Ethics 
16:00-16:17 17 mins From Data to Discovery – AI in Dermatology Research Speaker Dr Rochelle Moteiro Data curation, validation challenges, and opportunities for research collaboration.
16:17-16:34 17 mins Teaching the Next Generation – AI in Medical Education Speaker Dr Feroz Kaliyadan Leveraging AI for virtual patients, simulation modules, and training tools for residents
16:34-16:51 17 mins AI in Teledermatology – Expanding Reach and Access Speaker Dr Kanya Rani Vashist Integrating AI with telemedicine to enhance rural outreach and real-time consultations
16:51-17:08 17 mins Beyond the Code – Ethical Challenges in AI Integration Speaker Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi Balancing innovation with privacy, fairness, and clinical accountability
17:15-18:00 45 mins ): The Dermatologist in the Age of AI – Threat or Transformation? Moderator Dr Somesh Gupta  
Panelist Dr Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy
Panelist Dr Bushra Iqbal Khan
Panelist Dr Siddharth Bhatt
Panelist Dr Sivasankari M
Panelist Dr Monisha Madhumita
Panelist  Dr Arun Achar
Panelist Dr Dipayan Sengupta
Panelist Dr Rochelle Moteiro
Panelist Dr Feroz Kaliyadan
Panelist Dr Kanya Rani Vashist
Panelist Dr Trilokraj Tejasvi
Panelist Dr Bhavni Oberoi   
Panelist Dr Jyoti Thapa
Panelist Dr Devyani Sapra

CME HALL BREGENERATIVE MEDICINE

TIME DURATION   FACULTY
CME    REGENERATIVE DERMATOLOGY
09:30-09:45 15 mins Overview of Regenerative medicine in dermatology Speaker Dr Rajesh Kumar
09:45-10:00 15 mins Fundamentals of Regenerative Biology in Skin Speaker Dr Gulhima Arora
10:00-10:20 20 mins Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and variants Speaker Dr Sukhen Dashore
10:20-10:40 20 mins Growth Factor Therapies  Speaker Dr Suruchi Garg
10:40-11:00 20 mins Adipose-derived Stem Cells & Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF)   Speaker Dr Pradeep Kumari
11:00-11:20 20 mins Biomaterials & Scaffolds in Regenerative Dermatology (20 min) (Display devices video) Speaker Dr Maya Vedamurthy
11:20-11:40 20 mins Q &A
11:40-12:00 20 mins Exosomes & Extracellular Vesicles: The New Frontier (20 min) Speaker Dr Gaurang Krishna
12:20-12:40 20 mins Regenerative Strategies for Chronic Wounds & Scars (15 min)  Speaker Dr Manas Chatterjee
12:40-13:20 40 mins Regenerative Dermatology: Hype, Hope, or Here to Stay? Moderator Dr Sukesh M S
Panelists Dr Suruchi Garg
Panelists Dr Nivedita Dadu
Panelists Dr Meghana B V
Panelists Dr Vanya Narayan

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