September 18th-20th 2026 Fairmont Hotel, Austin Texas

THE SCIENCE OF SKIN SUMMIT

Where the future of skin surfaces

Discover what’s now, what’s new and what’s next

AUSTIN, TEXAS

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SEPTEMBER 18TH-20TH, 2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS • SEPTEMBER 18TH-20TH, 2026

Join a curated community of 600+ Skin Visionaries:

Dermatologists, Estheticians, Entrepreneurs, Scientists,  
Product Developers, Medfluencers, Marketing and Media Experts
 for 3 full days of stimulation, exploration, experimentation,
 demonstration and active participation.

All designed to exceed your expectations. Be sure to secure your invitation.

JOIN US

“IT’S DEFINITELY NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL DERMATOLOGIST MEETING.”

Our Mission

Speaking of Skin

Glynis Ablon, MD
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
Hilary Baldwin, MD
Mimi Banks
Cheryl L. Barry, MS, LE
Neal Bhatia, MD
Apple Bodemer, MD
Whitney Bowe, MD
Vivian Bucay, MD
Christopher G. Bunick, MD, PhD

The Experience

Engage your senses. Push your boundaries.
Raise your skillset. Strengthen your practice.
Explore new ideas. And turn those ideas into action.
Main Stage

Be inspired by trailblazers and industry insiders
who are shaping the future of skin and its care.
Discover the latest trends in cosmeceuticals longevity, the gut-skin connection,  
neurocosmetics, new techniques and technology, devices, fillers
and business building. And so much more.
Exhibition Hall

Gain insider access to some of the most exciting companies,  formulators,
cutting-edge ingredients, innovative new product discoveries  and buzzed-about start-ups.  
Touch, feel, sample, learn and take home lots of goodies.
Fast Tracks

Go beyond the surface of skin science.
Go behind the scenes of product development.
Engage with some of the biggest names in Dermatology, Aesthetics, Integrative Therapies
and so many more for lively conversation, interactive panels and dynamic discussions.
Parties, Networking & More

Join your hosts Patricia Farris, MD and Ted Lain, MD, MBA for intimate dinners
and surprise encounters where conversations flow freely, ideas spark across disciplines,
and tomorrow’s breakthroughs are born over exceptional food and genuine connection.

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It's definitely not your traditional dermatologist meeting.
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I love how small and intimate the Summit is.
People get to know each other. There’s a lot of networking opportunities.  
That, to me, is what’s going to define the conferences of the future.