Events - 13 Dec 09:004th VIPOC Conference

Event

Cairo, Egypt

The Vitiligo International Patient Organisation Committee (VIPOC) hosts a world conference every two years, uniting representatives of vitiligo patients from around the globe. This event serves as a unique platform to share efforts supporting vitiligo patients and their families, plan future advocacy projects, and present the latest research and treatments to researchers, scientists, and dermatologists.

The upcoming conference, themed "Building the Future: Uniting Science and Hope for Vitiligo Patients," will be held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 13-15, 2024. This will be the fourth conference, aiming to unite the global vitiligo community and inspire hope. For more details and to read materials from the previous conference, visit VIPOC website.

VIPOC Cairo 2024

 

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