Redefining aesthetic education
in India.

From 500 delegates in Chandigarh to 1,000+ in Kochi. From national faculty to 80+ global experts. From a single conference to a complete educational ecosystem.

Vision

Widen participation in the contemporary practice of dermatological techniques — geography is no longer a barrier to growth.

Mission

Bring researchers, clinicians, innovators, and students under one roof to exchange ideas — paving a vibrant practical world beyond theory.

Aim

Contribute a unique amalgamating niche that intercepts the best from both medical and surgical worlds in dermatology.

Why SODC

What makes SODC best of the rest.

Six things that set SODC apart from every other dermatology congress.

Cherry on the cake

Tight schedules respected. SODC packs the entire programme into two days — no three-day fatigue, no diluted sessions.

Unparalleled meet

Pursuing graduates, residents, and senior practitioners under one roof — a strength of assortment that fuels indomitable knowledge flow.

Keynote discussion

The best indigenous and exotic speakers exchanging views with a central point of convergence.

Hands-on with technology

Active personal participation in a direct, practical environment. No passive listening — only doing.

Picturesque ambience

Each year, a new city. Each year, a new chapter. Conference-grade learning meets memorable destinations.

Networking opportunity

Unmatched access to peers from different streams of dermatology — enriching your specialisation and surfacing new collaborations.

Global
International faculty
Daily
Interactive sessions
8+
Workshops by stalwarts
Built-in
Practice management
Scientific partners

In partnership with the world's best.

SODC partners with the leading global aesthetic dermatology societies to bring world-class faculty and curriculum to India.

IMCAS
DASIL
SCAR
AGORA
5CC
Our journey

2019 → 2027 and beyond.

2019
Chandigarh

The foundation

500+ delegates, 40 national faculty. The original SODC vision: aesthetic education through hands-on practice, not lectures.

2021
Chandigarh

Rising stronger

Post-pandemic reset. First international collaboration with IMCAS — SODC steps onto the global stage.

2022
Amritsar

Going global

Launch of SODC World Congress with AGORA, DASIL, IMCAS partnerships. SODC Academy launched in parallel — free training for the next generation.

2023
Shimla

Innovation unleashed

Multi-day immersive learning interwoven with theme-based experiences. Set against the Himalayas.

2024
Mumbai

Setting benchmarks

600+ delegates, 70+ international and national faculty. Strengthened global partnerships.

2025
Hyderabad

Record-breaking

700+ delegates. Multiple training tables, uniform teaching patterns. New benchmarks for South Asia.

2026
Kochi

Global excellence meets cultural heritage

1,000+ delegates, 80+ faculty. Partnerships with IMCAS, DASIL, SCAR. Largest event yet.

2027
Mahabalipuram

The next chapter

Where ancient stone meets modern science. Save the date.