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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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Updates in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Underlying Pathogenic Mechanisms and Novel Targeted Treatments
Virtual | Live Webinar
May 19, 2026
Learn how emerging insights into the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa are shaping a new generation of targeted therapies. In this live webinar, expert dermatologists will review the latest data on novel HS treatments, illustrate key molecular pathways through 2D animation, and discuss real-world treatment strategies through interactive, case-based discussions that emphasize early intervention.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Education & Community Day
Chicago, Illinois
June 6, 2026
The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Education & Community Day offers a space for learning and connection through an engaging panel discussion. Panelists include HSF Board Member and HS patient Dr. Donna Atherton, Dr. Kelsey S. Flood, and Rania Bolton, bringing together expert knowledge and lived experience.
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Be Seen Brunch
New York, New York
August 22, 2026
Get ready to be seen, celebrated, and surrounded by people who truly get it. Join HS Connect for the Be Seen Brunch, a for-patients, by-patients community gathering made possible by UCB. Spend a beautiful Saturday morning connecting with your HS community at the stunning Vintage Green rooftop at The Shelbourne Hotel in the heart of New York City. Enjoy mimosas, a delicious brunch, inspiring HS Advocates, and meaningful resources—then mingle, snap photos, and meet your new HS besties. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long-time warrior, this is your space to connect, laugh, and feel at home.
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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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