CILAD 2026 | Porto at the Heart of Ibero-Latin American Dermatology!
There are congresses that surpass expectations and leave a lasting mark. CILAD 2026 was undoubtedly one of them.
Leading had the privilege of being the agency selected to collaborate in organising this edition, which brought together more than 3,400 participants in Porto, the majority coming from Latin America, making it one of the largest attendances in the history of the congress.
For several days, Porto became the meeting point for the Ibero-Latin American dermatology community, hosting a truly outstanding scientific and social programme.
Some figures help illustrate the scale of this success:
- More than 3,400 participants from around the world.
- 1,087 scientific presentations delivered across 180 sessions.
- More than 2,000 m² of exhibition space, featuring 47 participating companies.
- Mexico, with more than 500 participants, followed by Colombia, Spain and Argentina among the most represented countries.
- An estimated economic impact of approximately €6.6 million for the city of Porto.
A particularly significant milestone: the organisation of the 1st CILAD Dermatology Forum of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, held under the auspices of the presidents of the ILDS and ISD, strengthening ties between scientific communities and countries united by language and knowledge.
Beyond science, the congress also provided participants with the opportunity to discover Porto through a diverse social programme and a range of initiatives held in some of the city's most iconic venues.
However, a congress of this scale is never built alone.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Professor António Massa and Dr Santiago Belli for their trust, leadership and collaborative spirit.
We also express our gratitude to Alfândega do Porto, Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal and New Audiovisuais, whose partnership was instrumental in bringing this project to life.
At Leading, we believe that organising congresses is about far more than planning and delivering events. It is about creating experiences, bringing people together, building relationships and leaving a lasting impact on the destinations that welcome us.