Abstract

DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 – INDIA, first International DERMACON being hosted by the vibrant team of Dermatologists of IADVL Karnataka. It is the 47th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists and the first ever DERMACON with an international outreach - an “Indian mission with a global vision”. It will be held between 17th to 20th January 2019. This congress is a true celebration, an academic event of the best minds in the field, a social celebration of beloved colleagues, seniors, mentors and eager freshers, a gastronomic celebration of the tastes and flavours of India, a cultural celebration of the best that Karnataka and India can showcase. With this landmark event, DERMACON will go truly international with participation by delegates, faculties & sister societies from around the 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 chosen carefully and has all facilities to cater to a conference of this magnitude. "Team Derma Bengaluru & IADVL Karnataka" are ready and eager to host and warmly welcome each of you to our country India and experience its legendary hospitality. Our strength is the unity of our team which has been demonstrated during organization of several conferences, including the recently concluded World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology. The team is a unique blend of experience and youth and hence will ensure that DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 – INDIA, will be a skintillating experience, like the previous two DERMACONS - "Derma vision Beyond 2000" & DERMACON 2009 held in Bengaluru. We welcome you to join us to teach, learn, enjoy and celebrate.