Conference Agenda
A full day of educational sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Saturday, 9th May 2026
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
Pick up your conference materials and enjoy networking with fellow attendees.
Main Foyer
09:30 – 09:40
Welcome & Introduction
Official welcome to Northwest DermConnect Conference 2026.
Lecture Theatre
09:40 – 10:25
Keynote Lecture | Hair today… gone tomorrow: Why hair loss is more than just a cosmetic problem.
Professor Matthew Harries
Lecture Theatre
Keynote10:30 – 11:15
Lecture | Real-World Melanoma Care in the Northwest: Referral, MDT Decisions & Modern Treatment Strategies
José María Ferrández Flores, MD
Lecture Theatre
11:15 – 11:30
Break
Refreshments and networking.
Main Foyer
11:30 – 12:00
Lecture | AI in Dermatology
Dr Chloe Jacklin BA BMBCh MRCP, Digital Health Fellow at Skin Analytics
Lecture Theatre
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy lunch and network with colleagues.
Conference Suite
13:00 – 14:00
Oral Presentations
4 selected abstract presentations, 10 minutes each.
Lecture Theatre
Presentations14:00 – 15:00
Practical Suturing Skills Workshop: Techniques and Best Practices for Skin Closure
Hands-on suturing technique workshop.
Workshop Room
Workshop15:00 – 15:10
Break
Refreshments and networking.
Main Foyer
15:10 – 16:10
Guess the Skin Lesion: Dermatology Diagnosis Competition
Interactive dermatology diagnosis competition.
Workshop Room
Workshop16:15 – 16:30
Awards Presentation
Announcement of the winners of the Best Oral Presentation Award and the Skin Lesion Diagnosis Competition Award.
Lecture Theatre
16:30 – 17:00
Closing Remarks & Sponsor Samples
Final closing remarks and sponsor sample distribution.
Lecture Theatre