Program: Youngsters Meeting

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The AD Masterminds – The Future of Care[upd: Jul. 30]

On registration for the active participants, but everyone is invited to watch!

Are you under 35 and ready to prove your expertise in Atopic Dermatitis?

➜ Register your teammates now to enter the arena!

The RAJKA-ISAD Symposium is calling all residents, fellows, and early-career practitioners (ECP) to step out of the clinic and into the arena. We are launching “The AD Masterminds”—a high-stakes, high-energy team tournament designed to crown the future leaders of AD care.

The goal of this half-day program is to provide fundamental knowledge, foster teamwork, and ignite interest in research related to AD in an interactive and engaging manner, to Early-Career Practitioners (ECP) that encounter Atopic Dermatitis (< 35 Years Old).

The Challenge: Team Up to Win

Mastering Atopic Dermatitis is the future of care. Are you ready to lead the way?

Don’t face the clinical conundrums alone! We will form international teams of 4 to 5 “Youngsters” to represent their hospitals, universities, or countries.

  • Clinical Conundrums (Workshop) rounds:
    Work with your teammates to solve complex, anonymized patient vignettes. Justify your diagnosis and treatment plans under the guidance of international experts.
  • The Qualifying Quiz:
    A fast-paced, “buzzer-style” quiz covering everything from fundamental pathophysiology to the latest breakthrough therapies.
  • The Grand Finale:
    Main Stage Glory The top-performing teams will advance to the Grand Finale on Monday, October 19th, held in the Main Auditorium in front of the entire international community.
We Want You!
➜ REGISTER TO THE TOURNAMENT

Program

Please note all timings are based on Beijing time zone.
➜ China Standard Time (CST) – UTC+08:00

Saturday, October 17th, 2026 — Symposium
#day1
13:45 Welcome
Chair: Mutong ZHAO (赵牧童), China
Introduction
 
14:00 Icebreaker
14:00 QZ1
Myth or Medical Fact?

Alain TAÏEB, France

Interactive Poll / Quiz of 10 questions (using an app):
Present a series of common misconceptions or intriguing facts related to AD. Participants will be asked to scan the QR code and vote individually for each of the 10 “Myth” or “Medical Fact?” statements within 20–30 seconds. Each correct answer earns 1 point; incorrect answers earn 0 points. After each vote, the correct answer and a brief comment will be revealed by the host. Only those with more than 6 right answers are qualified to move to the next challenge.
 
14:15 FC The ABCs of AD
Fundamental Course 1
14:15 FC1
From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis

David LUK, Hong Kong, China

Dynamic Lecture with Case Studies and Q&A:
Focus on the core pathophysiology, key diagnostic criteria, and common clinical presentations of AD. Integrate short, anonymized patient case studies to illustrate concepts.
 
14:45 IW Clinical Conundrums: Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis
Interactive Workshop, part 1/2
14:45 IW1
Showrunners:

Group Competition:
Participants will form teams with members from at least two countries. Five facilitators will each prepare one clinical case with three questions and will reveal the correct answers, provide brief expert comments after each case. For each case, teams will self-select 3–5 representatives to come on stage, rotating at least one member between questions to increase participation. A correct answer earns 1 point, and the fastest correct team earns 1 bonus point. The highest-scoring teams win. Only the highest 3 teams are qualified to move to the final round. Others can watch. This session will be divided into two parts by coffee break.
 
15:35 Coffee Break & Networking 55 min.
 
16:30 IW Clinical Conundrums: Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis
Interactive Workshop, part 2/2
16:30 IW2
Showrunners:

Group Competition:
Participants will form teams with members from at least two countries. Five facilitators will each prepare one clinical case with three questions and will reveal the correct answers, provide brief expert comments after each case. For each case, teams will self-select 3–5 representatives to come on stage, rotating at least one member between questions to increase participation. A correct answer earns 1 point, and the fastest correct team earns 1 bonus point. The highest-scoring teams win. Only the highest 3 teams are qualified to move to the final round. Others can watch. This session will be divided into two parts by coffee break.
 
17:15 FC Navigating Treatment
Fundamental Course 2
17:15 FC2
Current Guidelines and Emerging Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis

Michele Louise RAMIEN, Canada

Dynamic Lecture with Case Studies and Q&A:
Overview of current treatment guidelines, common therapeutic approaches, both conventional and emerging ones. Emphasize practical aspects (efficacy and safety) and common challenges.
 
17:55 Beyond the Clinic
Igniting Research Curiosity
17:55
Your Role in Shaping the Future

TED talk style lectures:
Each speaker briefly shares their personal journey into research, a fascinating "wow!" moment, or a groundbreaking discovery in AD. Focus on the excitement and impact of research. The students are encouraged to be interactive with speakers.
 
18:35 Closing Remarks & Networking party
Chair: Mutong ZHAO (赵牧童), China
 

Monday, October 19th, 2026 — Symposium
#day3
14:50 The AD Masterminds
Team Challenge Quiz
14:50

Team-based quiz show:
The top 3 teams from the 17th challenge will be allowed to advance to the final round. Each team will self-select 3 representatives to come on stage and compete on behalf of their team. The final round will consist of a series of clinical questions and fast answers are expected, with teams responding in a buzz-in format. A correct answer earns 1 point, and the fastest correct response earns an additional 1 bonus point. No external assistance (phones/AI) is allowed on stage. Teams compete in a fast-paced quiz covering material from the fundamental courses, case studies, and perhaps some general knowledge about the disease. Questions can be multiple-choice, true/false, or even image-based (e.g., “Identify the finding”). Include a few challenging “bonus” questions.
  
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Why Participate?

  • Prove Your Skills:
    Test your knowledge against the brightest young minds in global dermatology.
  • Network with Legends:
    The sessions are led by world-renowned experts.
  • Win Prizes:
    Beyond the prestige, winning teams will walk away with exclusive prizes and recognition during the Closing Ceremony.
    The team with the highest total score at the end wins.

    Champion gets free registration + travel grant for next year’s congress ISAD Augsburg 2027; Runner-up gets free registration; Third place gets symbolic gifts.

  • Pure Energy:
    It’s not just a lecture—it’s an interactive, high-speed experience.

How to Enter

  1. Form your squad:
    Gather 4–5 colleagues (all must be < 35 years old).
  2. No team? No problem:
    Register individually, and we will draft you into a powerhouse “All-Star” team of international peers.
  3. Register by providing all information here:
    ➜ https://beijing2026.isad.org/?get=youngstersregistration
➜ REGISTER TO THE TOURNAMENT