The 106th BAD Annual Meeting is a high-value national dermatology meeting for medically trained healthcare professionals, running at Manchester Central from 30 June to 2 July 2026. The organisers state that the CPD application is in process with an anticipated 18 category 1 external CPD credits, and advise applying for three full days of study leave. Registration is open with early-bird rates until 20 April 2026, standard rates until 8 June 2026 and on-site rates from 29 June 2026. The key member rates are GBP 375 early-bird, GBP 475 standard and GBP 525 on-site; trainee or junior BAD members are GBP 110, GBP 160 and GBP 250; students are GBP 30, GBP 60 and GBP 90; non-members are GBP 700, GBP 900 and GBP 1000. The meeting has a strong research and portfolio value: late-breaking abstracts close at midnight on 21 May 2026 for two oral slots, while the main meeting and SIG abstract deadlines were listed as 9 January and 6 February respectively. Accepted oral or poster presenters may be eligible for waived registration or travel assistance, with grant applications due by 6 March 2026. The programme includes plenary speakers, Special Interest Group and concurrent sessions, e-poster walks, hot topics, sponsored symposia and trainee/DermSchool pre-conference sessions. Practical benefits include recorded educational material for registered delegates for six months after the meeting, a 15 percent Avanti train discount for travel to Manchester Piccadilly, official accommodation through Event Express, and a BADfest networking event on 30 June.