2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Schedule-at-a-glance

The latest dermatology advancements are blowing through Chicago this summer at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy!

Explore a curated selection of topically focused sessions designed for a seamless and enriching educational journey. See what sets AAD Innovation Academy apart by diving into a preview of the schedule below.

Thursday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

The meeting kicks off in the afternoon with three different 4-hour sessions.

Choose from one or split your time between:

Branding and the Business of Dermatology

Navigating Practice Management in Dermatology: Insights and Innovations

The Future of Dermatology

End the day with our keynote speaker, Zack Kass, Futurist, Former Head of GTM at OpenAI, followed by a Welcome Reception with food, cocktails, entertainment, and designated time to mingle with colleagues and explore exhibits.

Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12 | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

and Sunday, July 13 | 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kick off your mornings with a one-hour sunrise session at 7:30 a.m., followed by focused parallel sessions diving deep into the hottest topics in cosmetics to cutaneous disorders, therapeutics to teledermatology, melanoma, and much more!

On Friday, catch the exciting Derm Tank session featuring new contestants competing for $10,000 in seed money, insights from past winners, and refreshments to keep you energized!

Plus, enjoy a schedule designed with fewer concurrent sessions, so you can focus on what matters most without missing a thing!