In Canada, diversity isn’t just welcomed — it’s embraced. That’s why, for the first time in its 12-year global history, World Vitiligo Day is coming to Canada and it’s doing so with purpose.
Over 100 million people worldwide live with vitiligo, a condition that affects more than just skin pigmentation. It impacts confidence, mental health, and visibility in society. On June 25th, join us at MaRS Waterfront in Toronto for a summit that brings patients, scientists, advocates, and innovators together to challenge stigma, share insights, and reimagine what awareness and inclusion can look like.
Why This Year is Different
World Vitiligo Day 2025 is breaking new ground. This year’s Innovation Summit goes beyond awareness, it fuses world-class clinical insight with cutting-edge technology and deeply personal patient stories. Whether you’re a medical professional, a researcher, a patient, or someone who cares, you’ll find yourself at the intersection of discovery, empathy, and innovation.
- Connect with World-Renowned Experts
Hear from top-tier dermatologists including Dr. Nanette Silverberg, a leading voice in pediatric vitiligo care, and Dr. Geeta Yadav, founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, specializing in skin-of-colour treatments. - Mental Health Matters
A psychotherapist will be present to answer your mental health questions live because treating vitiligo means addressing more than just the skin. - Patient Voices Center Stage
Co-organized with Vitiligo Voices Canada, this event invites you into the conversation, not just the audience. - Tech That Cares
Explore how AI and digital tools (like the Skinopathy Vitiligo App) are changing how we track, understand, and support vitiligo. - Startup Showcase + Abstract Competition
See what’s next in skin health innovation as startups and young researchers pitch their boldest ideas. - A Celebration of Representation
Experience the CALICO film screening, an art competition, and a live Zanderm camouflage demo led by professional cosmeticians. - #Lit4Vit – As night falls, Toronto will glow purple in solidarity with the global vitiligo community.
Come for the Care. Stay for the Community.
This is your chance to meet people who see you and understand you. Whether you have vitiligo, know someone who does, or simply want to learn. This is a space of empathy, learning, and empowerment. Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch, network with passionate people, and leave with more than just knowledge.
Event Details
- Date: June 25, 2025
- Location: The Lake Lounge at the MaRS Waterfront, 155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6
- Hybrid Format: Attend in person or via livestream
- Registration: Register now
Join us. Be seen. Be heard. Be part of something that matters.
Learn more about World Vitiligo Day 2025
