Get ready for three unforgettable days where science meets style, and education meets excitement. SBS 2026 is not just a conference—it’s the ultimate dermatology experience, blending cutting-edge education with the vibrant energy of South Beach.

What Makes SBS 2026 a Must-Attend?

Live Patient Injections &
Hands-On Cadaver Workshops

Get up close and personal with the latest techniques from the best in the field.

Device Demos & Expert-Led Panels

Witness innovation in action and gain insights from the pioneers shaping the future of dermatology.

Interactive Case Studies & Breakthrough Research

Challenge your thinking, sharpen your skills, and leave with real-world knowledge to transform your practice.

Luxury, Learning & Miami Vibes

Sun, sand, and a conference experience like no other at the prestigious Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

More Than a Conference—It’s a Dermatology Destination!

Join thousands of your peers in an atmosphere that’s as energizing as it is educational. Elevate your expertise, expand your network, and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to lead.

Faculty Chair

Christopher Bunick,
MD, PhD

Med Derm Chair

Michael Gold,
MD,

Aesthetic Derm Chair

Faculty

Glynis R. Ablon, MD
David J. Goldberg, MD, JD
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD
Karan Lal, DO, MS
Peter A. Lio, MD
Z. Paul Lorenc, MD
Todd E. Schlesinger, MD
Mona Shahriari, MD
Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH, MBA
Susan H. Weinkle, MD

Agenda

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm

RISE – Resident Program and Dinner

February 5, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am
Sponsored Breakfast
9:00am – 9:05am
Welcome by Christopher Bunick, MD
9:05am – 10:50am
Advances in AD and Inflamation
  • Topical Therapies
  • Type 2 Inflamation
  • Spotlight on a New MOA: OX40
  • Confidence in Clarity: Updates in JAKi safety
  • Gut Skin Connection
10:50am – 11:05am
Coffee Break
11:05am – 12:00pm
Pigmentary Disorders
  • Vitiligo
  • Prurigo Nodularis
  • Melasma
  • Managing Pigment Alterations in SOC
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Sponsored Lunch
12:00pm – 1:00pm
RISE Resident Lunch
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Exhibit Hall Open
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Aesthetics
  • Head to Head: Exosomes vs Stem Cells vs Polynucleotides
  • Antiaging Procedures in SOC
  • Managing Complications of GLP-1s
  • Ultrasound-Guided Injections
2:15pm – 4:15pm
Non CME – Device Demonstrations
4:15pm – 4:45pm
Sponsored Session
4:15pm – 4:45pm
Keynote Session
  • Intersection of Dermatology and Healthcare Policy
  • Precision Medicine
  • AI/Technology
  • Social Media and Reputation Management
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
February 6, 2026
Sunrise Yoga
6:45am – 7:30am
Sunrise Yoga
8:15am – 9:00am
Sponsored Breakfast
9:00am – 10:15am
Practical Management of Common Complaints
  • Rosacea
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Acne – Medical
  • Acne – Aesthetic
10:15am – 10:50am
Exhibit Break and Coffee
10:50am – 12:00pm
Cutaneous Oncology
  • Melanoma
  • miRNA vax for Melanoma
  • AK
  • Neurofibromatosis
12:00pm – 1:45pm
Sponsored Lunch
12:00 – 1:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Scalp and Hair
  • Alopecia
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Drugs and Beyond
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Managing Complications
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Aesthetics
  • Cosmeceuticals
  • Managing Filler Phobia
  • Lasers
  • Microneedling
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Live Patient Injections
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Exhibit and Reception
February 7, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am
Sponsored Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am
Cross-Disciplinary Dermatology:
Rheumatology and Wounds
  • Rheum Derm
  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
  • Ulcers
  • HS: Pharmacologic + Procedural Interventions
  • HS: The Future of Targeted Therapy
10:00am – 10:30am
Exhibit Break
10:30am – 11:30am
Rewriting the Psoriasis Story
  • Oral therapies and New MOAs
  • Biologics in PsA, GPP, and more
11:30am – 12:15pm
CME Grant Supported Session
12:15pm – 1:00pm
Sponsored Lunch
12:15 – 1:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Conquering Chronic Itch
  • Chronic Hand Eczema
  • Uricaria
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Practical Pearls – 30 in 30
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Inside the Study: Updates in Clinical Trials
  • JAKi Safety Updates
  • ComplementIinhibition in Derm
  • Bullous Pemphigoid
  • Bispecific Biologics
  • AD – Extended half-life Agents
4:00pm
Adjourn

Registration

July 31
November 30
February 1
Physician
$795
$995
$1095
Allied Health
$695
$895
$995
Industry
$1095
$1295
$1495
Student
$195
$195
$295

Physician

July 31

$795

November 30

$995

February 1

$1095

Allied Health

July 31

$695

November 30

$895

February 1

$995

Industry

July 31

$1095

November 30

$1295

February 1

$1495

Student

July 31

$195

November 30

$195

February 1

$295

Accreditation


South Beach Symposium
February 6-8, 2025
Miami Beach, FL


Activity Overview
Current gaps in management of various dermatologic conditions, including atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne vulgaris, prurigo nodularis, chronic urticaria, alopecia areata, and others, emphasize the need for up-to-date education in these areas. Health care professionals require instruction on the latest guidelines and assessment tools for early and accurate diagnosis, topline clinical safety and efficacy data for new and emerging therapeutics, and expert recommendations for optimal patient care and treatment plan design. The 23rd Annual South Beach Symposium will include expert-led panel discussions, hands-on workshops, live patient demonstrations, the latest therapeutic updates, and interactive case-based discussions guided by world-renowned leaders in dermatology practice and education


Target Audience
This symposium is designed for an audience of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and professional staff members of medical practices specializing in dermatology, pediatric dermatology, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and other dermatologic medical procedures.


Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

General Session

  • Discuss new and emerging therapies for the treatment of Acne.
  • Review the safety and efficacy of new and emerging targeted therapies for treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (AD).
  • Interpret clinical safety and efficacy data as well as expert recommendations for Alopecia Areata (AA) therapies.
  • Review clinical safety and efficacy data for new and emerging agents for treatment of Psoriasis.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for Psoriasis patients based on expert recommendations and patient factors.
  • Outline the safety and efficacy data for new and emerging therapeutics for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), including biologics and small molecules.
  • Discuss updated treatment options, including clinical efficacy and safety, for patients with Vitiligo.
  • Summarize treatment options for Wound Healing, including measures to minimize scar formation.

Live Injections Sessions

  • Differentiate the efficacy and safety of non-invasive injectable agents that are currently available for facial and/or body rejuvenation, and their injection techniques.
  • Select the appropriate injectable agent based on specific patient characteristics, agent properties, and injection technique, for different areas of the face and body.

Criteria for Success
Certificates of completion will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and submission of the activity
evaluation/claim credit form. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. There is no fee to participate in this activity. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc. at tbrignoni@akhcme.com.


AKHCredit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

JAPIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Tarsus Cardio dba LiVDerm. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
14.75 ANCC contact hours.

Physician Assistant
Physician AssistantAKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

* Please note the agenda, faculty and CE hours are subject to change

Commercial Support
Full notification of commercial support will be provided in the final course syllabus.


Loews Miami
Beach Hotel

1601 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139

Rate: $429/nt