In 2027 we go for
the 7th edition
When?
From 12:00 January 15th
until 14:00 January 16th
Where?
Martin’s Château de Lac
Avenue Du Lac 87, Genval 1332
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Speakers
Dr. Sven Lanssens
Dr. Katrien Vossaert
Prof. Jan Gutermuth
Dr. Koen Roegies
Prof. Reinhart Speeckaert
Prof. Julien Lambert
Prof. Tom Hillary
Dr. Samira Baharlou
Dr. Jonathan Krygier
Dr. Pierre Paul Roquet-Gravy
Prof. Peter Van de Kerkhof
Prof. Hilde Lapeere
Prof. Axel De Greef
Prof. Christian Vestergaard
Dr. Michiel Bonny
Dr. Deepak Balak
Dr. Maria Bou Moncef
Prof. An Van Laethem
Dr. Sam Dekeyser
Dr. Ann-Sophie De Vos
Dr. Annemiek Leeman
Dr. Mathieu Daoud
Dr. Sven Lanssens (Belgium)
Dr. Sven Lanssens graduated as a dermatologist in 2014 from the University of Ghent and is a dermatologist at Dermatologie Maldegem where he is responsible for clinical research. Immuno- dermatology, and the ensuing treatments, remains an important area of interest for him. A second important pillar of Dr. Lanssens’ interest and research area is dermoscopy, both within skin cancer and beyond.
Dr. Katrien Vossaert (Belgium)
Katrien Vossaert did her residency at the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital of Gent. In 1990, she became a Melanoma Fellow at NYU Medical Center. She was involved in clinical research on skin cancer, mostly atypical nevi and melanoma. Dermoscopy became her main field of interest. After her return to Belgium in 1992, she started a private practice in general dermatology. She is now chief of a dermatology clinic ‘Dermatologie Maldegem’, where she works together with 3 associates, and 4 residents. She is still involved in scientific work and teaching as president of the Belgian Dermoscopy Group. She is also board member of the Belgian Society of Dermatology.
Prof. Jan Gutermuth (Belgium)
Professor-Doctor Jan Gutermuth is Chair and Principle Investigator of the Department of Dermatology at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel) at the Skin Immunology & Immune Tolerance Research Group (SKIN) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His special interest is the pathophysiology and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis. Prior to his appointment in Brussels he worked at the US National Institute for Health/ National Cancer Institute and the Technische Universität München.
Dr. Koen Roegies (Belgium)
Dr. Koen Roegies is a board-certified dermatologist and venereologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated with high distinction in Medicine from Ghent University in 2000. He completed his dermatology training at Ghent University Hospital and Sint-Jan Hospital in Bruges. His expertise includes inflammatory and infectious dermatoses, allergies, and dermato-oncology. He has received advanced training in laser treatments and participated in clinical trials for new dermatological therapies. Dr. Roegies practiced in both Belgium and the Netherlands, gaining broad international experience. Since 2006, he has been a pioneer in teledermatology, coordinating pilot projects in Belgium. He is an active member of the Belgian and Dutch Societies of Dermatology and Venereology. He currently serves as president of the Belgian Professional Union of Dermatology and Venereology (UPBDV). Dr. Roegies is a passionate speaker known for his clear communication and deep clinical insight.
Prof. Reinhart Speeckaert (Belgium)
Reinhart Speeckaert is a Professor of Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at Ghent University Hospital in Ghent, Belgium. He specializes in in vitiligo, skin conditions related to systemic diseases, alopecia areata, wound care and a broad range of immune-mediated skin diseases. His first PhD in Dermatology (in 2012) focused on the immunosurveillance of melanocytes in conditions ranging from melanoma to vitiligo and halo nevi. He gained a second PhD (in 2014) in Clinical Chemistry, which dealt with the clinical implications of the genetic polymorphism in the haptoglobin gene. The combination of clinical practice and research enables Professor Speeckaert to study the skin’s fascinating immune responses. Furthermore, the FWO’s (Research Foundation – Flanders) research mandate has allowed him to conduct various types of studies, including translational research and clinical trials. This has resulted in over 130 published A1 journal articles, chapters in several textbooks, and opportunities to speak at international meetings. These findings have contributed to recent advances in vitiligo management. Professor Speeckaert enjoys communicating about new advances in dermatology and providing dermatologists with the most up-to-date practical guidelines for improving dermatology patient care.
Prof. Julien Lambert (Belgium)
Professor Dr. Julien Lambert completed his residence in Dermatology in 1987 at the University of Antwerp followed by an additional year of training with a special focus on photodermatology at the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris. He received his masters in economic sciences at the University of Antwerp in 1989, where his thesis was on the economic costs of HIV in Belgium. In 1994, he obtained his PhD on provocationtests of polymorphic light eruption. He was appointed Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Antwerp University Hospital in 1997. His main interests are general dermatology (more specifically acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis), photodermatology, pharmaco-economics, dermato-epidemiology, tropical dermatology. He was president of the Royal Belgian Society of Dermatology and Venereology from 2002 till 2007. He was member of the Board of the EADV from 2007 till 2013. He was member of the Finance Committee of the EADV. He is President-elect of the Foundation Rene-Touraine e-dermatology portal committee.
Prof. Tom Hillary (Belgium)
Prof. dr. Tom Hillary MD PhD is a member of staff of the Dermatology department of UZ Leuven, Belgium. His primary area of expertise are inflammatory skin diseases, with a focus on Psoriasis. He is conducting academic research in the area of IMID-associated comorbidities and was awarded a KOOR-mandate (Klinische Onderzoeks- en Opleidingsraad) in 2020 and 2022. He is primary investigator in the academic DALIH (DAtabase Leuven Inflammatoire Huidziekten) and PICASSO (ProspectIve Cohort psoriASiS fOllow-up) research projects, both aiming for a better understanding of inflammatory skin disease and improving patient care. He is involved in multiple clinical trials for Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Prurigo Nodularis and other skin diseases. His second area of expertise are primary cutaneous lymphoma. He is primary investigator of the KAHLO project (biobanK cutAne HuidLymfOmen), with the goal to support future academic research in this group of rare diseases. He is board member of the Royal Belgian Society for Dermatology and Vernereology, and is past President of the SNNDV (Stichting Nederlandstalige Nascholing voor Dermatologie en Venereologie)(2022-2024). Furthermore, he is junior editor of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV).
Dr. Samira Baharlou (Belgium)
Doctor Samira Baharlou obtained her Medical Degree at the Medical School Charité, Humbolt University in Berlin, Germany and specialized afterwards in dermatology, venerology and tumor therapy. Additionaly, she obtained a M.Sc. in Healthcare Management from Solvay Business School (ULB). Dr. Baharlou is head of clinic at the university hospital in Brussels and consultant at the hospital Sint-Maria Halle. She is a founding member of « Belgian Laser Group » in 2016 and secretary, also active member of the Belgian Euromelanoma Group since 2019. She conducted and headed multiple clinical trials, both sponsored and investigator-originated for the past 10 years. She is a member of the Belgian and French Society of Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology as well as the French and European Laser Society. She is a regular speaker on national and international congresses such as the Belgian Dermatology Days, IMCAS and EADV. Her cllinical focus is on laser therapy, esthetic dermatology, dermatological surgery and dermato-oncology.
Dr. Jonathan Krygier (Belgium)
Dr. Krygier is a dermatologist in Brussels, consulting at the Brussels Skin Center and UMC Saint-Pierre, including its MIA center for infectious and sexually transmitted diseases. He specializes in psoriasis care—ranging from mild to severe forms—and urological dermatology, managing conditions linked to sexually transmitted infections and mucosal pathologies of the male genital organs. A graduate in medicine and dermatology from the Université libre de Bruxelles, he trained at UMC Saint-Pierre, Brugmann, and UZ Brussels. Dr. Krygier is an active member of KBVDV, SFD, and EADV.
Dr. Pierre Paul Roquet-Gravy (Belgium)
Doctor Roquet-Gravy obtained his Medical Degree at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) and specialized afterwards in dermatology, venerology and medicalveterinary mycology. Dr. RoquetGravy is Head of the Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Burns Centre and Skin Bank at Grand Hopital de Charleroi. His special interest is the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis but also scalp, nail and mucous membrane disorders. Dr. Roquet is also licensed in medical expertise and evaluation of personal injury.
Prof. Peter Van de Kerkhof (The Netherlands)
Prof. Dr. Peter C.M. van de Kerkhof is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. He began his dermatology training and psoriasis research at Radboud University in 1978 and served as Chairman of the Department of Dermatology from 1991 to 2018. Under his leadership, the department became internationally recognized for its research and innovation in psoriasis, inflammatory skin diseases, and non-melanoma skin cancer. Prof. van de Kerkhof has held leading positions in several international dermatology organizations, including the European Society for Dermatological Research, the European Dermatology Forum, and the International Psoriasis Council. He has authored more than 800 peer-reviewed publications and remains an influential voice in dermatology worldwide. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer of the International Psoriasis Council and continues to contribute to scientific education, research, and international collaboration in the field of psoriasis.
Prof. Hilde Lapeere (Belgium)
Hilde Lapeere is a dermatologist and researcher at the Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University, with a focus on atopic dermatitis, contact allergy and urticaria. She has acted as principal investigator for a dozen clinical trials, and she has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in the field of dermatology. Prof. Lapeere is the president of the Belgian Contact and Environmental Dermatitis Group and member of the Belgian Atopic Dermatitis Working Group.
Prof. Axel De Greef (Belgium)
Prof. Axel De Greef is a dermatologist and Assistant Head of Clinic in the Department of Dermatology at the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels. He is affiliated with the Clinical and Experimental Research Institute (IREC) of UCLouvain, where he combines clinical practice with translational research in inflammatory skin diseases. His clinical expertise focuses on atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rare inflammatory skin disorders. Prof. De Greef is actively involved in the multidisciplinary management of patients with complex dermatologic conditions and contributes to the Rare Skin Diseases Center at Saint-Luc. Alongside his clinical work, Prof. De Greef has developed a strong research profile, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications on atopic dermatitis and novel therapeutic approaches in dermatology. His research has particularly focused on real-world evidence for biologic and targeted therapies, contributing to a better understanding of treatment outcomes in daily clinical practice.
Prof. Christian Vestergaard (Denmark)
Prof. Christian Vestergaard, MD, PhD, DMSc, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Aarhus University Hospital and Clinical Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark. His research focuses on inflammatory skin diseases, particularly the influence of the inflammatory reaction on the skin-barrier function and the epidemiology of comorbidities in atopic dermatitis, with a special interest in skin immunology and real-world patient care. Prof. Vestergaard is internationally recognized for his contributions to atopic dermatitis research and has authored more than 180 scientific publications and numerous book chapters in dermatology. He serves in leading roles within several international dermatology organizations, including the International Eczema Council and the Nordic Dermatology Association, and contributes to the editorial boards of major dermatology journals.
Dr. Michiel Bonny (Belgium)
Dr. Michiel Bonny is a Belgian dermatologist based in Kortrijk, where he practices at the Dermatologie Handelskaai clinic. He is also affiliated with AZ Groeninge, where he serves as head of the dermatology department. Dr. Bonny obtained his medical degree from Ghent University in 2008 and completed his specialization in dermatology in 2012. He is an all-round dermatologist with expertise in general dermatology and dermato-surgery. His clinical interests include dermato-oncology, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. He also has specific expertise in onychology, managing a wide range of nail disorders. In addition, he treats complex wounds and various skin, hair, and nail conditions. Dr. Bonny co-manages a well-established dermatology practice dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centred care. He is an active member of several national and European dermatology societies and is committed to delivering high-quality dermatological care.
Dr. Deepak Balak (The Netherlands)
Dr. Deepak Balak is a dermatologist and researcher specializing in chronic inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. He obtained his MD and MSc from Leiden University and completed both his dermatology residency and PhD at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam. He currently combines clinical practice, teaching, and research at Leiden University Medical Center in The Netherlands. His work focuses on translational medicine, the development and evaluation of innovative therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases, and improving dermatology for skin of color. In 2019, he was selected as an International Psoriasis Council Fellow.
Dr. Maria Bou Moncef
Dr. Maria Bou Moncef is a dermatology resident with a particular interest in clinical dermatology and case-based medical education. She values scientific exchange and discussions of challenging dermatological cases, which contribute to the development of her clinical practice and training.
Prof. An Van Laethem (Belgium)
Professor An Van Laethem is a Belgian dermatologist at University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven). She is specialized in general dermatology, dermatological surgery and Mohs surgery, and laser treatments. Her clinical interests include inflammatory conditions such as hidradenitis suppurativa and oncologic skin disorders. She is a staff member of the dermatology department at UZ Leuven. In addition to her clinical role, she is affiliated with KU Leuven as an academic professor. Her academic activities are linked to the Department of Oncology as Head of the laboratory of Dermatological Oncology and the KU Leuven Cancer Institute. Professor Van Laethem contributes to teaching medical students and she is the Coordinating internship master of Dermatology for UZ-KU Leuven, in this way also contributing to training future specialists. She is also involved in scientific research in dermatology and skin-related diseases. Through her combined clinical and academic work, she contributes to advancing dermatological care in Belgium.
Dr. Sam Dekeyser (Belgium)
Dr. Sam Dekeyser is a Belgian dermatologist practicing in Ghent, primarily at AZ Maria Middelares. He is a specialist in dermatology and venereology, with several years of clinical experience. Dr. Dekeyser provides care across multiple sites, including Ghent, Gentbrugge, and Deinze. He is trained in general dermatology and treats a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. In addition, he has completed further training in dermato-surgery, enhancing his expertise in minor surgical procedures. His clinical practice includes skin cancer screening, dermatological treatments, and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Dekeyser has a particular interest in chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. He is actively involved in patient education and emphasises a comprehensive approach to disease management. He is also a member of the Royal Belgian Society for Dermatology and Venereology. Through his clinical work, he aims to deliver high-quality, patient-centred dermatological care.
Dr. Ann-Sophie De Vos (Belgium)
Dr. Ann-Sophie De Vos is a dermatologist at AZ Maria Middelares in Ghent, Belgium, where she has been working since 2023. She completed her medical training and specialization in dermatology at Ghent University. Her clinical practice encompasses general dermatology, with a particular interest in medical hair pathology. She has a dedicated focus on the diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders and conducts specialized hair consultations on a weekly basis. Dr. De Vos is a member of several professional and scientific organizations, including the Belgian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (KBVDV), the International Trichoscopy Society (ITS), and the European Hair Research Society (EHRS).
Dr. Annemiek Leeman (Belgium)
Professor Annemiek Leeman is a dermatologist at UZ Leuven and Professor at KU Leuven, specializing in melanoma and rare skin cancers. She combines clinical care, research, and education, with a strong focus on advancing skin cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Mathieu Daoud (Belgium)
Dr. Mathieu Daoud is a Belgian dermatologist with expertise in general dermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, and dermatologic surgery. He obtained his medical degree, specialist training in Dermatology and Venereology, and a PhD in Medical Sciences from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). During his PhD, Dr. Daoud focused his research on the contribution to personalized medicine in hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Daoud practices at the Department of Dermatology of Hôpital Erasme and at CHIREC Delta Hospital in Brussels. His clinical interests and practices include inflammatory skin diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa and associated surgery, and general dermatology. In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Daoud is involved in academic and collaborative initiatives in dermatology, particularly in the management of complex inflammatory skin disorders and multidisciplinary dermatologic care. He regularly contributes to educational and scientific meetings within the Belgian dermatology community.
A first look at 2027
The topics shaping the next edition
- Contact allergy
- Atopic dermatitis
- Aesthetics
- Onco-dermatology
- Interactive patient cases
- Lab abnormalities within dermatology
- Nail disorders
- Mohs surgery
- Psoriasis
- Skin of color
Recap ‘26
Relive the experience
A first look at 2027