June 25, 2025 | Toronto, Canada
Lake Lounge at the MaRS Waterfront
Innovation for Every Skin
World Vitiligo Day 2025 innovation Summit
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF VITILIGO
Vitiligo affects nearly 100 million people – not just physically, but also emotionally and socially, and for too long. That ends now.
World Vitiligo Day was born in 2011 as a grassroots call for recognition and has become among the largest health advocacy movements on the planet.
And in 2025, we’re taking it to the next level.
On June 25, Toronto hosts the 15th anniversary of WVD under the banner “Innovation for Every Skin.” We’re putting artificial intelligence at the heart of the conversation and showing it can drive breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and care.
And for the first time ever, a medtech team – Skinopathy – is leading the charge to show the world what’s possible when innovation meets purpose.
This is your moment to step up and to be part of something bigger.
Learn more and join us in the Lake Lounge at the MaRS Waterfront Toronto.
Get Involved
Donate to support Research
Your support fuels groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and empowering education
Patients & Advocates Welcomed!
World Vitiligo Day is an in-person and livestreamed event for EVERYBODY!
Learn about Vitiligo Voices Canada
Canada’s national support network for people with vitiligo, their families, friends & allies
Abstract Competition
Showcase your awesome vitiligo research in front of international leaders!
Event Details
Who Attends
- Medical Professionals
- Patients and Advocates
- Industry Partners
- Visionaries and Technologists
Topics Covered
- Clinic & Research
- AI & Medtech Innovation
- Cosmetics & Camouflage
- Mental Health & Support
And Lots more!
- Startup Showcase
- Art Competition
- Lead-Up Events
- Livestreaming
Featured Speakers
Dr. Torello Lotti
Academician of the Italian Republic
Chairman Dermatology University Guglielmo Marconi
Keith Loo
CEO
Skinopathy and WVD-2025 President
Dr. Jerry Tan
Dermatologist
WVD-2025 Secretary
Dr. Nanette Silverberg
Chief Pediatric Dermatology
Mount Sinai Health System
Bill Arteca
CEO
BioSample Connect
Erika Page
Founder + Editor-in-Chief
Living Dappled
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About the Hosts
The Vitiligo Research (VR) Foundation is a non-profit on a mission to cure vitiligo and end the suffering it causes for millions around the world.
We’re here to drive change through research, compassionate care, and education — with a firm belief that science should serve people, not just papers.
From developing cutting-edge AI tools to leading the global World Vitiligo Day campaign, everything we do is about impact — and yes, we believe you can make a difference and have fun doing it!
Explore how you can get involved. Or make a donation.
Either way, you’re part of something meaningful.
Skinopathy is an award-winning Canadian digital health company specializing in AI-driven dermatology solutions. Founded by Keith Loo and Dr. Collin Hong in 2020, the company has pioneered breakthrough technologies in skin disease assessment and management.
Become a sponsor
Turn awareness into action.
Sponsoring World Vitiligo Day 2025 isn’t just good PR, it’s a bold statement about how your brand aligns with innovation, equity, and global impact.
Our sponsor tiers deliver more than logos on banners. You will be part of a campaign with massive digital reach — livestreamed, shared, and amplified across continents — creating ripple effects long after the lights go down.
Whether you go all-in or show support as an Ally, there’s a seat at the table and a place in the spotlight.
Join us in the Lake Lounge at the MaRS Waterfront Toronto. Be seen. Be heard. Be the reason change happens.
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Skinopathy Vitiligo App
Your essential companion for World Vitiligo Day 2025. It is designed to keep everything in one place and includes:
- Pre-event digital activities
- Educational content
- Real-time updates
- Mental health support with international advocacy groups
- Conference livestreaming
It also features Skinopathy AI, a powerful new platform that helps track the progress of vitiligo over time by using AI to assess images taken on a cellphone.
Smarter Care with Seamless Access.
Brought to you by
Vitiligo Research Foundation
Vitiligo Voices Canada
Skinopathy
Sponsors
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Registration is open
Celebrate Awareness and Community at Toronto’s First World Vitiligo Day