Below you'll find a collection of events from our partners across the HS community, including patient advocacy gatherings, support-focused meetups, and conferences hosted by organizations working alongside us. Looking for CME opportunities? Visit our Provider CME page for clinical education focused specifically on HS.

A Seat at the HS Expert’s Table: A Master Class in Diagnosis and Treatment Advances for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Virtual | On-Demand Webinar

April 8, 2026

This expert‑led master class delivers practical, evidence‑based guidance on the diagnosis, staging, and management of HS across the disease spectrum. Watch at your convenience and earn CME credit while gaining insights you can apply directly to patient care.
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14th PeDRA Annual Conference

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center | Alexandria, Virginia

October 15-17, 2026

From Intention to Impact: Making Space for Research – Connect and collaborate with scientists, trainees, industry partners, patients, and advocates to advance research that improves the lives of children with skin conditions.
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Empower HS

Houston, Texas

October 16-17, 2026

The HS Connect Empower Conference is a one-of-a-kind experience created to educate, connect, and uplift everyone impacted by hidradenitis suppurativa. Building on the momentum of our 2025 Nashville event, Empower HS brings together patients, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals for a powerful day of learning, shared stories, and community. Attendees will hear from leading experts on treatment options, pain management, mental health, surgery, and self-advocacy—while connecting through real conversations and lived experiences. More than a conference, Empower HS is a space to feel seen, heard, and understood, and to leave with practical tools, trusted knowledge, and renewed strength for your HS journey.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Meeting 2026

Online

October 20, 2026

The Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Meeting is a free virtual CME event hosted by Emmy Graber, MD, MBA, bringing together leading dermatologists to tackle two conditions that are often difficult to manage in practice. Sessions include patient counseling and workup for urticaria, current strategies for managing chronic spontaneous urticaria, guidance on selecting the best biologic for HS patients, and a look at the emerging role of GLP-1 inhibitors in HS care. The program closes with a live panel discussion, giving attendees a chance to bring their toughest cases directly to the faculty.
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SID Annual Meeting

Rosen Shingle Creek® Resort | Orlando, Florida

May 12-15, 2027

Join thousands of investigators and experts from around the world for the premier event advancing skin biology, where groundbreaking science, professional development, and global collaboration converge.
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