Dear Friends, dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you, on behalf of the ESDR Board and the Scientific Program Committee, to the 55th ESDR Annual Meeting, which will take place in Heidelberg, Germany, in September 2026.

The ESDR is dedicated to fostering the exchange of knowledge among skin scientists and dermatologists, promoting excellence in skin research, and nurturing the next generation. In keeping with this mission, the ESDR Scientific Programme Committee has assembled an exceptional program featuring keynote lectures by internationally acclaimed scientists and clinicians, complemented by debates and interactive sessions exploring key scientific themes. Everyone engaged in the pursuit of dermatological discovery is warmly invited to connect, exchange ideas, and share their latest findings at Europe’s foremost event in dermatological science. All of you will be essential in making the meeting a great success!

In keeping with its strong tradition of supporting early-career investigators, the ESDR will once again offer travel grants to facilitate their participation. In addition, through the Global Health Travel Grants initiative, the ESDR remains committed to supporting the attendance of early-career researchers from low– and middle-income countries.

Heidelberg, renowned for its rich academic heritage and historic charm, has long stood as a center of learning, discovery, and exchange – values that resonate deeply with the mission of the ESDR. Just as Heidelberg has inspired generations of scholars and innovators, our annual meeting will bring together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and advance skin research throughout Europe and far beyond.

We look forward to welcoming you to Heidelberg to build together a hub of excellence in dermatological research.

See you in September!