Members' Day Program 2026

Morning program

From 10:30 AM: walk-in
Reception with coffee, tea, and a treat, followed by introductions.

Belvedère Theater Hall
Plenary session

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, 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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Lobby
13:00 – 14:00:
Llunch break
During lunch, you can visit the information market, attend a camouflage demonstration, and participate in a photo shoot.
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Afternoon program

Belvedere Theater Hall and Patio
14:00 – 16:30

14:00 – 14:20
Presentation of the results of the research into vitiligo and the disease burden.
Students from The Hague University of Applied Sciences
 
14:20 – 15:00
Presentations from Ghent University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, dermatologists in training Lise Vanden Broucke and Sofie Monsieurs

15:00 – 15:15
Procedure for a reimbursement application for a new therapy.           
Suzanne Timmermans MBA, Market Access Director Incyte

Patio
Informal chat
15:30 – 16:00

A great opportunity to hear how others cope with their vitiligo, exchange experiences, share tips, and make new contacts.

16:00 – 16:30
Closing drinks with snacks and drinks. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to visit the information market, meet other members, and participate in the photo shoots.
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Ongoing program

During the breaks and group sessions, 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 and Monica

Lobby
Information market with stands from:

  • Eurocept
  • Vitiligo.nl          
  • U-Consultancy
  • Spotlight!

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Youth program

A separate program is being put together for young people aged 7–15.
A separate letter will be sent regarding this.
Kuifuil Hall / outdoor location

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Graffiti workshop

13:00 – 14:00:
Lunch break
Together with the parents

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

Informal chat

Patio
15:30 – 16:30
Informal networking, closing with snacks and drinks, visit to the information market, member networking, and photo shoots. ______________________________________________________________________________

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