Toronto to host World Vitiligo Day 2025: Registration now open

Photo by James Heilman, MD, via Wikimedia Commons

Advocates, clinicians, researchers, and patients from around the world are preparing for World Vitiligo Day 2025. The World Vitiligo Day 2025 Innovation Summit conference, scheduled for June 25 at the MaRS Waterfront, Lake Lounge, in Toronto, is a pioneering event dedicated to advancing awareness, research, and support for people living with vitiligo. The conference will blend scientific innovation, patient advocacy, and community spirit for patients with vitiligo.

Registration is now open for both in-person and online participation, with organizers anticipating over 100 attendees on-site and more than 200 joining virtually. The event, co-hosted by Vitiligo Voices Canada (VVC) and the Vitiligo Research Foundation (VRF), is supported by Incyte.

The 2025 conference is designed to foster collaboration and inspire new approaches to vitiligo care. Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda featuring clinical insights from leading medical experts, cutting-edge research presentations, and discussions on emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo. Patients will be able to share their stories and experiences in a safe, welcoming environment.

“This is more than just a conference—it’s a movement,” says Shahnawaz Towheed, a medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton and co-founder of Vitiligo Voices Canada. “We’re bringing together the best minds in healthcare, technology, and advocacy to drive real change for people living with vitiligo.”

Beyond the scientific program, World Vitiligo Day 2025 will emphasize the diversity and resilience of the vitiligo community. Attendees will have the chance to network with peers, discover new breakthroughs in care, and experience the intersection of art and artificial intelligence through creative showcases. The event will also spotlight the #Lit4Vit campaign, which sees landmarks around the world illuminated in purple to raise awareness and promote understanding of vitiligo.

Readers of Derm.City can register early at www.worldvitiligoday.ca. The summit will take place at the MaRS Waterfront, Lake Lounge (155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ont. M5A 1B6) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT on June 25. A global livestream of the event will also be available for those unable to attend in person.

“We are at a pivotal moment in vitiligo care,” says Towheed. “By coming together—clinicians, patients, advocates, and supporters—we can build a future where every person with vitiligo feels seen, heard, and empowered.”

For more information and to register, visit www.worldvitiligoday.ca