Belgian Dermatology Days 2026
Practical Information
ABOUT
The Belgian Dermatology Days 2026 will convene the national dermatology community for two days of high-level scientific exchange, clinical insight and professional dialogue. Held on 12–13 March 2026 at Aula Magna in Louvain-la-Neuve, the meeting offers a thoughtfully curated programme featuring leading experts, state-of-the-art updates and advances across the full spectrum of dermatology. Participants can look forward to a stimulating environment dedicated to learning, collaboration and the advancement of dermatological practice.
The congress will be CME accredited, and the final number of credit points will be communicated closer to the event.
Participants will also have the possibility to book nearby hotels directly via the registration platform.
POSTERS
The board will strive for quality and innovation in accepted abstracts.
The maximum poster abstract length is 400 words including references. Abstracts must be written in English, in Word format (Calibri font size 11) and contain the following items:
- Title
- Author: The initial letter of the name(s) and the full surname for each author must be provided. Do not include degrees or titles.
- Affiliations: Each author should be listed by institution, city and country.
- Text with references
Please send your poster abstract to info@belgiandermatology.be before 15 January 2026 at 23:59.
The board of the Royal Belgian Dermatological Society will review and announce its decision end of January 2026. The accepted abstract authors will be requested to prepare a poster which will be exposed during BDD 2026. The poster guidelines will be communicated at the time of abstract approval. The deadline for submitting the poster is 1st March 2026.
PRICES
EARLY BIRD PASS (from 01/12/2025 to 31/01/2026)
RBSDV Member
Two Day Pass ----- 330,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 200,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 200,00 €
Non-Member
Two Day Pass ----- 530,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 265,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 265,00 €
Residents ----- 100,00 €
Students Ticket
Two Day Pass ----- 80,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 40,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 40,00 €
Saturday Masterclass FREE
Nurse Day (Friday) --- 65,00 €
REGULAR PASS (from 01/02/2026 to 28/02/2026)
RBSDV Member
Two Day Pass ----- 400,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 240,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 240,00 €
Non-Member
Two Day Pass ----- 635,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 320,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 320,00 €
Residents ----- 120,00 €
Students Ticket
Two Day Pass ----- 95,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 50,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 50,00 €
Saturday Masterclass FREE
Nurse Day (Friday) --- 80,00 €
LATE PASS (from 01/03/2026)
RBSDV Member
Two Day Pass ----- 460,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 280,00 €
Friday Pass ------ 280,00 €
Non-Member
Two Day Pass ----- 740,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 370,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 370,00 €
Residents ----- 140,00 €
Students Ticket
Two Day Pass ----- 112,00 €
Thursday Pass ----- 56,00 €
Friday Pass ----- 56,00 €
Saturday Masterclass FREE
Nurse Day (Friday) --- 90,00 €
PROGRAMME
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------- DAY 1 ------- THURSDAY 12 MARCH
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--------- DAY 2 ---------- FRIDAY 13 MARCH
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----- NURSE DAY ----- FRIDAY 13 MARCH
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--- MASTERCLASS --- SATURDAY 14 MARCH
SESSION
REGISTRATION
WELCOME
Prof. Jan Gutermuth (VUB)
Ethics & Economy - part 1
COFFEE BREAK
Ethics & Economy - part 2
LUNCH BREAK
Satellite Symposia
An Overview of BioDay Data and First Experiences with Lebri
Prof. Dr. Marjolein de Bruin-Weller (University Medical Center of Utrecht, The Netherlands)

New Published CSU Guidelines + Importance of Using Biosimilars Today for the Affordability of Tomorrow's Innovation
Prof. Dr. Torsten Zuberbier (Institute for Allergy Research IFA, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Germany)
Mr. Wim Vervaet (Director Policy & Strategy at Medaxes (FeBelGen) - Managing Director EFFERVESCENT)

Managing Today, Anticipating Tomorrow: Updates in Immune-Mediated Diseases and Cancer Treatments
Prof. Jo Lambert (UZ Gent)
Prof. Tom Hillary (KU Leuven)

GALDERMA

Update and Practical Insights – Session 1
Pediatric Dermatology
Dr. Caroline Colmant (UZ Leuven)
Hair and Nail Diseases
Dr. Marisa Mathieu (ULB)
Psoriasis
Prof. Tom Hillary (KU Leuven)
Atopic Dermatitis
Dr. Axel De Greef (UC Louvain)
COFFEE BREAK
Update and Practical Insights – Session 2
Aesthetic Dermatology
Dr. Hughes Fierens
Recent Advances in Modern Imaging and Dermoscopy
Prof. Mariano Suppa (ULB)
Skin Toxicities in Anti-Tumoral Treatments
Dr. Evelyne Harkemanne ( UC Louvain)
Managing Actinic Keratosis: Innovations in Treatment and Patient Care
Dr. Samira Baharlou (VUB)
“My thesis in 180 seconds” + Honorary Reception
Congress Dinner - Musée Hergé
SESSION
REGISTRATIONS
FUTURE OF DERMATOLOGY
ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION
CLINICAL PEARLS
ULB
CHU Liège
UC Louvain
UZA
UZ Gent
KU Leuven
VUB
The Best Clinical Picture (SKIN)
COFFEE BREAK
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Updates and Clinics : Black Skin and Hair Loss
Prof. Ncoza Dlova - School of Clinical Medicine (SCM), UKZN, Durban, South Africa
SATELLITE SYMPOSIA
Disease Modification and Comorbidities in Psoriasis

C’est à PSO & AA – Aan Tafel met PSO & AA
Our unique symposium returns: After last year's success, we're back with the 2nd edition of our informative show. The conversation goes further this time: alongside psoriasis specialists, we’ll also welcome leading experts on alopecia areata to the table. Expect engaging discussions, fresh insights, and practical tips.

Catch it Early: Altering the Trajectory of Skin Diseases

Disease Memory in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding and Reversing the Skin's Inflammatory Legacy
Prof. Marie Baeck (UC Louvain)Dr. Jonathan Krygier (ULB)

LUNCH BREAK
Update and Practical Insights – Session 3
Alopecia Areata : Practical Tips (Calculating a SALT Score, Choosing a Treatment, Initiating a JAK Inhibitor)
Prof. Reinhart Speeckaert (UZ Gent)
Vitiligo Today: New Insights and Clinical Implications
Prof. Nanja Van Geel (UZ Gent)
Bullous Pemphigoid : Treatment Update and Management
Prof. Petra De Haes (KU Leuven)
Guidelines Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Dr. Yora Mostmans (VUB)
Dermato-Oncology
Prof. Arjen Nikkels (CHU Liège)
Practical Management in Pruritus
Dr. Florence Bourlond
COFFEE BREAK
QUIZ
General Dermatology - Quiz
Prof. Marie Baeck (UC Louvain)
Dermoscopy - Quiz
Dr. Katrien Vossaert (Dermatologie Maldegem)
Dr. Evelyne Harkemanne (UC Louvain)
Honorary session : Prizes, Best Posters and Best Clinical Case Presentation
CLOSING
SESSION
MORNING SESSIONS
Quiz: Dermatological Conditions
Mrs. Corrine Chapelier (CHU Liège)
Dr. Thomas Damsin (CHU Liège)
Dr. Gil Absil (CHU Liège)
Prof. Arjen Nikkels (CHU Liège)
Update on Acne
Dr. Gil Absil (CHU Liège)
Dr. Thomas Damsin (CHU Liège)
The Red Face: How to Diagnose, How to Treat
Prof. Bita Dezfoulian (CHU Liège)
Promotion of Dermato-Oncology Nursing
Mrs. Corinne Chapelier (CHU Liège)
LUNCH
Possibility to Attend the Main Session in the Auditorium
SESSION
REGISTRATIONS
PART 1
Introduction
Dr. Jonathan Krygier (ULB)
Syphilis: Diagnosis, Clinical Pitfalls and Management
Dr. Agnès Libois (ULB)
Mpox, Herpes and Emerging Dermatological STIs (Tinea, Klebsiella Folliculitis)
Dr. Jonathan Krygier (ULB)
Urethritis: Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma Genitalium and Antimicrobial Resistance
Prof. Henri De Vries (Amsterdam UMC - NL)
COFFEE BREAK
PART 2
HPV: Condyloma, Cancers and Vaccination
Dr. Sébastien Fouéré - Hôpital Saint-Louis (Paris - FR)
STIs in a Global Context: Diversity of Patients and Clinical Challenges
Dr. Valeska Padovese (St. James Hospital - Malta)
General Discussion - Q&A with the Audience
Speakers
Jan Gutermuth
RSBDV President
Jo Lambert
RSBDV Board Member
Tom Hillary
RBSDV Board Member
Caroline Colmant
Dermatologist
Marisa Mathieu
Dermatologist
Axel De Greef
RBSDV - Young board member
Mariano Suppa
Dermatologist
Evelyne Harkemanne
RBSDV Young board member
Samira Baharlou
Dermatologist
Marie Baeck
RBSDV Vice-president
Jonathan Krygier
RBSDV Young member
Reinhart Speeckaert
Professor & Doctor
Nanja Van Geel
Dermatologist
Petra de Haes
Head of the Dermatology Department - University Hospital UZ Leuven
Arjen Nikkels, Prof. Dr. - MD, PhD
RBSDV Board Member
Katrien Vossaert
RBSDV Board Member
Prof. Dr. Marjolein de Bruin-Weller (University Medical Center of Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Prof. Jo Lambert (UZ Gent)
Dr. Axel De Greef (UC Louvain)
Prof. Petra De Haes (KU Leuven)
Dr. Thomas Damsin (CHU Liège)