Military Dermatology
The interface between dermatologists’ recommendations and their impact on placement and service in the IDF.
Welcome
A letter from the Conference Chair
We are delighted to invite you to the 3rd Annual Conference “Dermatology & Beauty Updates”, to be held on December 3–4, 2026 at the David Kempinski Hotel Conference Center in Tel Aviv.
This year’s rich program will feature lectures by leading colleagues, covering a broad range of current topics in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. The program will also place greater emphasis on dermatology in community practice and the clinical challenges we encounter in our everyday work.
We believe the conference will provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical insights, stay updated on recent developments, exchange knowledge and ideas, and strengthen the professional dialogue among colleagues.
We look forward to welcoming you and to another enriching and successful conference.
Prof. Baruch Kaplan
Conference Chair
Updates 2026
Conference Main Topics
Innovations, updates and practice in dermatology, with a focus on the community. The program will include a variety of sessions and lectures addressing scientific innovations, clinical issues and practical challenges in the dermatologist’s work.
Community Dermatology
For the first time, we will conduct a special session with the head dermatologists responsible for dermatology at Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet and Leumit, addressing clinical and procedural issues in community practice.
Academic Advancement in the Community
How to integrate research and scientific publications into clinical work in the community.
Medico-Legal Aspects
Legal aspects of dermatology practice, and how to avoid lawsuits.
Pediatric Dermatology Expert Panel: “My Way”
Practical recommendations for managing common conditions in community practice, including molluscum, viral warts, congenital nevi, hemangiomas, atopic dermatitis and diaper rash.
What’s New
Updates in dermato-oncology, dermoscopy, pediatric dermatology, biologic therapies, laser treatments and more.
A conference combining professional knowledge, clinical experience, peer dialogue and practical tools for everyday work.
See you at Updates 2026!Register now
Committee
Conference Chair
Prof. Baruch Kaplan
Immediate Past President of the Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology. Serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the first Israeli dermatologist to hold this distinguished position. He has been the recipient of the AAD Presidential Citation for his leadership and his role in the advancement of dermatologic education internationally.
Chairman of the Scientific Committee
Prof. Arnon Cohen
Prof. Arnon Cohen is a board-certified dermatologist and Professor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He serves as the Director of the Department of Quality Measures and Research at Clalit Health Services’ Chief Physician’s Office. He holds an MD, an MPH in Public Health, and a PhD in Epidemiology. His research focuses on healthcare quality, epidemiology, and inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis.
Registration
December 3–4, 2026 · David Kempinski Hotel, Tel Aviv. All prices are in Israeli Shekels (₪) and include VAT. Early registration rates apply until October 31, 2026.
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Accommodation Package
Prices are per room for one night (Thursday, December 3) on a half-board (HB) basis, including the evening show, and include conference registration.
Society members will receive priority in room booking until October 18, 2026. After this date, rooms will be allocated on a space-available basis only.
Society members: members of the Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology enjoy subsidized rates.
Priority room booking until October 18, 2026 for Society members who have paid their 2026 membership. After this date, the rooms reserved exclusively for Society members will be released, and accommodation will be open to all registrants, subject to availability.
Haven’t renewed your 2026 membership yet? You can renew now by phone: 03-6100471.
| Society Member | Non-Member / Sponsor Representative | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room type | Early registrationuntil 31.10 | Late registrationfrom 1.11 | Early registrationuntil 31.10 | Late registrationfrom 1.11 |
| Single room | ₪1,100 | ₪1,200 | ₪2,440 | ₪2,540 |
| Double room | ₪1,265 | ₪1,365 | ₪3,150 | ₪3,250 |
Single room
Society Member
Early · until 31.10₪1,100
Late · from 1.11₪1,200
Non-Member / Sponsor Rep.
Early · until 31.10₪2,440
Late · from 1.11₪2,540
Double room
Society Member
Early · until 31.10₪1,265
Late · from 1.11₪1,365
Non-Member / Sponsor Rep.
Early · until 31.10₪3,150
Late · from 1.11₪3,250
Good to know
- Board basis: accommodation is on a half-board (HB) basis, including breakfast and dinner.
- Dinner and evening show: participation in the dinner and show is intended for hotel guests only.
- Check-in: from 15:00 · Check-out: until 12:00.
- Room availability and composition: if the requested room type or composition is not available in the system, please email Revital@kldltd.com.
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Registration Without Accommodation
Prices are per participant.
| Full Conference | Single Day (Thursday / Friday) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant | Early registrationuntil 31.10 | Late registrationfrom 1.11 | Early registrationuntil 31.10 | Late registrationfrom 1.11 |
| Specialist, Society member | ₪450 | ₪550 | ₪225 | ₪275 |
| Resident, Society member | ₪225 | ₪275 | ₪113 | ₪138 |
| Non-member / Sponsor representative | ₪1,250 | ₪1,350 | ₪725 | ₪775 |
Specialist, Society member
Full Conference
Early · until 31.10₪450
Late · from 1.11₪550
Single Day (Thu / Fri)
Early · until 31.10₪225
Late · from 1.11₪275
Resident, Society member
Full Conference
Early · until 31.10₪225
Late · from 1.11₪275
Single Day (Thu / Fri)
Early · until 31.10₪113
Late · from 1.11₪138
Non-member / Sponsor representative
Full Conference
Early · until 31.10₪1,250
Late · from 1.11₪1,350
Single Day (Thu / Fri)
Early · until 31.10₪725
Late · from 1.11₪775
Good to know
- Registration fees include: entry to all lectures, the professional exhibition, coffee breaks and lunch according to the conference program, for registered participants only.
- Resident discount: residents who are Society members are entitled to a 50% discount on the registration fee (without accommodation).
- Lunch and hospitality: for conference participants only. Accompanying persons may be added for Thursday lunch, with advance payment.
- Dinner and evening show: intended for Kempinski hotel guests only, and not included in the registration fee without accommodation.
Please note: all participants (with or without accommodation) are kindly asked to arrive on time for the conference opening, out of respect for the speakers, so that the program can begin as scheduled.
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Parking – Kempinski Hotel
Parking is available at the Kempinski Hotel parking lot. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Discounted rate for conference participants: ₪50 per day.
- How to get the discount: when collecting your name tag at the registration desk, let the staff know you parked in the hotel lot to receive an additional parking card.
- Paying on exit: at the payment machine, first insert your original entry ticket, then immediately insert the discount card to update the rate.
- Alternative parking: if the hotel lot is full, you can park at one of the nearby public parking lots (such as the Opera Tower parking), without a discount arrangement.
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Changes & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations will be accepted in writing only, to the conference secretariat: revital@kldltd.com
Until 1.11.2026Free cancellation, less a ₪10 handling fee.
From 2.11.2026No refund.
Force majeureFull refund, less a ₪40 handling fee.
Sponsors
With thanks to the companies supporting the conference
For exhibition participation and further information, please contact us at expo@kldltd.com.
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