In 2018 we welcome you to join us in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the 2nd ILDS World Skin Summit. The Summit is a special and unique global event that will involve the leaders of ILDS Member Societies. The goal is to work together towards a vision of attaining the best possible skin health for all people around the world. The Summit will provide an educational forum for sharing and discussion, enabling leaders in dermatology to consider and develop strategies to improve skin health at local, national, regional and global levels.

Through an interactive programme with plenary and workshop sessions and social activities delegates will:

• Identify challenges and develop skills and knowledge to tackle challenges in their country and/or disease area
• Meet fellow dermatology leaders, share experiences and strengthen networks
• Develop common strategies to improve global skin health
• Learn about ILDS strategies, projects and collaborations and opportunities for engagement

Summit Programme

The Summit programme will focus on key issues and strategies relevant to the ILDS’ Member Societies. During this Summit we will also address dermatological issues that affect the South-East Asian region as well as other underserved regions. The Programme Committee is actively consulting Member Societies and regional representatives to develop the final programme.

In addition to considering current important specific dermatological conditions, we will explore the evolving role of dermatologists and the scope of service delivery for skin disorders by other health professionals and providers. The Summit will also address priority issues of the International Foundation for Dermatology (www.ifd.org), the humanitarian arm of the ILDS, such as rare or neglected diseases and under–served patients in resource-poor settings.

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