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Welcome Message
Organising Committee
DERMACON 2026 - BENGALURU, with the Theme:“Empowering Skin Science: Implications, Ingenuity & Inclusivity”is being hosted by the vibrant team of Dermatologists from Bengaluru on behalf of IADVL Karnataka. It is the 54th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists and will be held from 29th January, 2026 to 01st February, 2026.
The congress is a true celebration, an academic gathering of the best minds in the field, a social celebration with beloved colleagues, seniors, mentors and enthusiastic freshers, a gastronomic celebration of the tastes and flavors of India and a cultural celebration showcasing the best that Bengaluru & Karnataka have to offer.
DERMACON 2026 BENGALURU will be a landmark event, eagerly anticipated and a must attend for delegates, faculty and industry partners from across India and world.
The venue of the conference, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa is located close to the international airport, away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city. It has been thoughtfully chosen and is well-equipped with facilities to host a conference of this scale. Once you arrive at the venue, you will find yourself in a beautiful, serene atmosphere, perfect for focusing on learning during the day and enjoying cultural and social activities at night, all within the same venue.
“Team Derma Bengaluru & IADVL Karnataka” are ready and eager to host and warmly welcome each one of you to“NAMMA BENGALURU” to experience its legendary hospitality. Our strength lies in the unity of our experienced team which has been proven time and again through the successful organization of several conferences. The team is a unique blend of experience and youthful energy, ensuring that DERMACON 2026 BENGALURU, will be a scintillating experience, like the “Derma vision Beyond 2000”, DERMACON 2009 & DERMACON International 2019 held in Bengaluru.

Dr. Venkataram Mysore
Chief Patron

Dr. S. Sacchidanand
Organising Chairperson

Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy
Organising Secretary

Dr. Jagadish P.
Hon. Treasurer

Dr B S Chandrashekar
Scientific Chairperson
Message: Executive Committee
IADVL National
Greetings from executive committee of IADVL, National
It is our pleasure to pen down our thoughts for DERMACON 2026, Bengaluru
DERMACONs stand as a milestone to our commitment to upgrade and upskill our vibrant community of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL). We are going to witness yet another DERMACON in 2026 hosted by the gifted team of Bengaluru. Their strengths include diligence, meticulous preparation and close attention to every little detail, both in terms of logistics and requirements of the society. We are confident that under their able leadership, the conference will be a resounding success, offering delegates an enriching experience both academically and socially.
We would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that the national EC will fully support and encourage them during this process. By working together, we can continue to improve dermatological care and education in our nation and make DERMACON 2026 a model conference for the nation and the rest of the world.
We wish the Organising committee all the very best and look forward to your constant interactions.
Long live IADVL

Dr. Manjunath Shenoy
President

Dr. Rajeev Sharma
President Elect

Dr. Vijay Zawar
Immediate Past President

Dr. N Asokan
Vice President

Dr. K E Mukadam
Vice President

Dr. Bhumesh Kumar K
Hon. Secretary General

Dr. Kavitha S B
Hon. Treasurer

Dr. Vikas Shankar
Joint Secretary

Dr. Nirupama T
Joint Secretary

Dr. Sunil Dogra
Chairperson IADVL Academy

Dr. Nilay Kanti Das
Convener IADVL Academy





