The 3rd Emirates Dermatology Society Conference will be the first in its kind, a unique event in the Middle East. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Research in dermatology: advances and challenges’. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum of the highest standard for scientific, educational, and social exchange between professionals involved in dermatology care. This year’s conference will take place in the UAE, with the help of the Dubai Tourism & Development Authority (DTDA), and will be co-organised by the Emirates Department of Tourism, the Emirates University College of Medicine and the Emirates Institute for Advanced Medical Sciences. It will be attended by more than 300 medical doctors, nurses, students and other healthcare professionals from all around the world.