Theme: #IAmMoreThanMyVitiligo

Dear members,

It has been some time since we last saw and spoke. Therefore, the board of Vitiligo.nl cordially invites you to the Members' Day on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

This year, the meeting takes place at the (central) location familiar to many members:

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Sparrenhorst, Eperweg 46 in Nunspeet.

The hotel is easily accessible by both car and public transport. Bus line C1 runs from Nunspeet station, with a stop in front of the hotel.

Parking: free on the hotel grounds.

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From 10:30 AM: walk-in

Welcome with coffee, tea, and a treat.

Morning Program Belvedère Theater Hall

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

11:30 – 11:40 
Welcome message
Paul Monteiro, Chairman Vitiligo.nl 

11:40 – 12:20
Vitiligo today and tomorrow: from science to practice
Dr. Albert Wolkerstorfer and Dr. Sanne Uitentuis, dermatologists Amsterdam UMC / SNIP

12:20 – 12:45
The disease burden of vitiligo and shared decision making
Chloé van Geffen, Board Member and Paul Monteiro, Chairman Vitiligo.nl

12:45 – 13:00
 I am more than my vitiligo                          
 Joost van Mier, member of Vitiligo.nl

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13:00 – 14:00: lunch break in the Lobby

During lunch, you can visit the information market, attend a camouflage demonstration, and participate in a photo shoot.
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Afternoon program Belvedère Theatre Hall and Patio

14:00 – 16:30

14:00 – 14:20

Skin color and dermatological care: towards good care for everyone.
Lotte van den Oord, physician-researcher, Leiden University Medical Center, Department Skin diseases

 
14:20 – 14:45
Seen, heard, and understood.
How do we recognize vitiligo, the person behind the condition, and what happens to the body?
Sofie Monsieur, physician-researcher, and Lise Vanden Broecke, dermatology resident, both members of the UZ Ghent vitiligo team

14:45 – 15:00
Procedure for a reimbursement application for a new therapy for vitiligo. 
Suzanne Timmermans MBA, Market Access Director Incyte BioSciences Benelux BV

15:00 – 15:30
Panel discussion, opportunity to ask questions

Informal chat – Patio

15:30 – 15:40
Presentation of the children of X-treme Martial Arts

15:40 – 16:30
Closing drinks with snacks and drinks.

A great opportunity to hear how others cope with their vitiligo, exchange experiences, share tips, and make new contacts. There is also an opportunity to visit the information market, attend a camouflage demonstration, and participate in the photo shoots.

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Ongoing program

During the breaks and after 15:40, you can participate in the following activities:

Grasuil Hall 1

Photo opportunity: Vitiligo portrayed     
By Krista Simons

Grasuil Room 2

Camouflage demonstration
U-Consultancy, medical aestheticians dermatology Judith van Eerde and Monica Gerritse

Lobby

Information market with stands from:
● Vitiligo.nl 
● U-Consultancy
● Spotlight!

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Youth program

A separate program has been put together for young people aged 7–15.

Kuifuil Hall / outdoor location

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Graffiti workshop

Lobby

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch break, together with the parents

Patio

14:00 – 15:30
XMA (X-treme Martial Arts) Sports Workshop

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                                    Live, enjoy, and dare… even with vitiligo!