The ESLD is constantly participating at international conferences and events around the world with up-to-date educational programs to keep you at the forefront on the laser and energy based device field.

October 2026

29   ESLD Thursday - 29 Oct 2026 - Controversies in Lasers: Highlights from Vancouver

29th October- 6-7pm CEST on Zoom

Join our expert panellists to discuss these topics:

  • A New “Laser-Mohs Surgery” for Non-melanoma Skin Cancer - Peter R. Bjerring
  • Laser as a Drug: Local Treatment, Systemic Effects - Dieter Manstein
  • Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks– A Retrospective Analysis Results Over 3 years - Katharina Herberger
  • Port Wine Malformations: A Novel Pathway for a New Treatment? - Albert Wolkerstorfer

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January 2027

28   ESLD COLLABORATIVE SESSION AT IMCAS PARIS 2027

Join us to IMCAS Paris 28 to 30 January 2027

More information soon!

 

February 2027

05   ESLD Teaching Course –

Sofia - 5 & 6 February 2027

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Past events :

September 2026

30   ESLD Session at EADV 2026

Join the ESLD experts during the ESLD Session at EADV Vienna 2026 and discover the latest advances in lasers and energy-based devices in dermatology.

Wednesday, 30 September 
10:15 - 11:45 CEST
Hall F2
 
 

25   ESLD SESSION AT MEIDAM 2026 - DUBAI

JOIN US AT MEIDAM, DUBAI, 25 & 26 SEPTEMBER 
For the first time, ESLD will organize a Basic & Advanced Laser Course in collaboration with the MEIDAM International Congress 2026.

More iformation here


04   ESLD HANDS ON TEACHING COURSE -BRISTOL - 4/5 September 2026

The Course seeks to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the ever-evolving field of laser dermatology. Our comprehensive program has been meticulously crafted to cover the latest advancements in laser technology, procedures, and techniques in dermatology. You will gain valuable insights and practical skills from world-renowned experts in the field.

All the information here

June 2026

25   ESLD Thursday - Lasers and Energy based treatments in the summer, Safety and risks

25th June - 6-7pm CEST on Zoom

An expert discussion on safe practices during sun exposure, patient selection, photosensitizers, device choice, and practical recommendations for laser and EBD procedures during the summer season.

with:

  • Peter Bjerring
  • Ahmed Sadek
  • Alba Sanchez
  • Albert Wolkerstorfer

Chairman: Ashraf Badawi

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February 2026

13   ESLD HANDS ON TEACHING COURSE - Bucharest - 13/14 February 2026

The Course seeks to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the ever-evolving field of laser dermatology. Our comprehensive program has been meticulously crafted to cover the latest advancements in laser technology, procedures, and techniques in dermatology. You will gain valuable insights and practical skills from world-renowned experts in the field.

All the information here

January 2026

29   ESLD Session at IMCAS Paris

30 January 2026

"Updates and challenges with lasers & EBD”

Friday 30 Jan, 10:30 - 12:30

See the program here

IMCAS 2026 registration here


08   ESLD Thursday - Radiofrequency Microneedling

8 January 2026 - 6 - 7 PM CET on Zoom

We will discuss the recent FDA warning, types of devices, treatment protocols, indications and complications.

The panel members are:

  • Lynhda Nguyen, dermatologist, Hamburg (Germany)
  • Ashraf Badawi, dermatologist, Cairo (Egypt)
  • Hans Laubach, dermatologist, Strasbourg (France)

 

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November 2025

13   ESLD Expert meeting on "Treatment of Port Wine Malformations"

13 Nov 6-7pm

With:

  • Dr. Lisa Alenmyr, Sweden
  • Prof. Firas Al Niaimi, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Katharina Herberger, Germany
  • Dr. Katrine Elisabeth Karmisholt, Denmark
  • Prof. Abeer Tawfik, Egypt

We will discuss laser settings of PDL, age of onset of treatment, anesthesia in young children, 532 vs 595 and 755 and 1064nm. And of course tips and tricks.

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September 2025

17   ESLD SESSION at EADV 2025 - Paris

17th September 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Endorsed by: ESLD (European Society for Lasers and Energy-Based Devices)
Chairs: Prof. Ashraf Badawi (Canada), Dr Albert Wolkerstofer (Netherland), Dr Johan Snauwaert (Belgium)

  • 08:30 – 08:38 AM: 1064nm laser, what can be done in the periocular area  – Dr. Fouad Makhlouf  (France)
  • 11:39 – 08:47 AM: Laser light: illuminating new paths in scars– Dr. Loai Salah (Saoudi Arabia)
  • 08:48 – 08:56 AM: Role of lasers in dermatological manifestations of immunological diseases – Prof. Abeer Tawfik (Egypt)
  • 08:57 – 09:05 AM: 10 years experience of laser assisted PDT in the treatment of skin cancer – Dr. Johan Snauwaert (Belgium)
  • 09:06 – 09:14 AM: Incorporating Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery into your clinical practice – Prof. Merete Haedersdal (Denmark)
  • 09:15 – 09:23 AM: Lasers in skin tumours, Current evidence – Dr. Ahmed Sadek (Egypt)
  • 09:24 – 09:32 AM: The incredible evolution of Q- Switched and Picosecond lasers in Dermatology: LIOB and Beyond – Prof. Leonardo Marini (Italy)
  • 09:33 – 09:41 AM: Tips and Tricks for managing dysmorphic Concerns and reducing malpractice in Laser clinics – Dr. Cemre Turk (USA)
  • 09:42 – 09:50 AM: I need to buy a laser or energy based device, how to decide which one should I buy? – Prof. Ashraf Badawi (Canada)
  • 09:51 – 10:00 PM: Selected cases from the ESLD Forum – Dr. Albert Wolkerstorfer (Netherland)

REGISTER HERE : https://eadv.org/congress/registration/


05   ESLD HANDS ON TEACHING COURSE - Florence, Italy - 5/6 Septembre

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