Global Advances and Controversies in Skin Cancer (GAC-SC) 2021 will be held on Friday 5 & Saturday 6 November at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Skin cancers, including melanomas and keratinocyte cancers, are exceedingly common in Australia. Diagnosing and treating these cancers places an increasing burden on health care services, both primary and specialist. The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) is a joint initiative of The University of Queensland and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, and aims to harness the combined strengths of these two institutions with world-leading teams of skin cancer researchers. The ASSC was proud to focus the Global Advances and Controversies in Skin Cancer 2019 conference on keratinocyte cancers (BCC, SCC and related pathologies).

​We heard overviews and up-to-date findings from world renowned experts in one afternoon. We also covered key aspects of disease burden and cost, pathogenesis and progression, and current management approaches. In addition, as ever, the conference explored areas of controversy. Our line-up of engaging & influential speakers provided key clinical insights and tips on the care of patients, from prevention and treatment through to advanced disease management.

​The day was also a unique opportunity to discuss controversial areas of skin cancer care with a diverse panel of expert

We are excited to bring Melbourne and Australia to you in this unique rolling dermathon. A chance to learn, to interact with friends and to experience Australia’s unique flora and fauna without leaving your home.

We have produced a program which spans from neglected tropical skin diseases all the way to cutting-edge new therapies and cosmetic laser and filler treatments. The on-demand program will roll over a 24-hour period and three days, Thursday 11 November to Saturday 13 November 2021, so that delegates can view content in their time zones. Over 200 speakers will be presenting, including the Board Members of the International Society of Dermatology, which celebrates its 60th birthday alongside this Congress.

Join us as world experts share their new ideas, new technologies and new treatments. We look forward to meeting you online at the virtual Congress.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 2021 Australasian Melanoma Conference (AMC2021) to be held in Sydney, Australia from 19-20 November 2021. The conference, hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia, will bring together clinicians and researchers from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond to discuss exciting advancements in melanoma from ground-breaking discoveries to practice-changing clinical management.

Held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, the conference will feature keynote addresses from national and international experts outlining the current research and clinical landscape of melanoma. Delegates will have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of interest including diagnosis, survivorship, and the treatment of early stage and advanced disease, with particular attention to new targeted and immune therapies. In addition, we will have dedicated sessions for General Practitioners, ensuring our latest understanding of melanoma is translated into the clinic setting to ultimately improve patient care.