Hill’s Pet Nutrition Invites Veterinary Professionals to Register for the 2026 Hill’s Global Symposium: “Healthy Skin Starts from Within” – A Free, Virtual Continuing Education Event Exploring the Gut-Skin Axis
When:
June 22-24, 2026
Where:
Virtual livestream via Hill’s Veterinary Academy platform (available in English, Japanese and Korean). On-demand access to all sessions will also be available after the live event. The live, in-person event will be held in Phuket, Thailand.
Event Highlights:
Keynote speaker Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DipACVD, DipECVD, DipACVM, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will open the Symposium with a presentation on the intricate connection between the gut microbiome and dermatologic health.
Keynote speaker Elise Robertson, BS BVetMed MANZCVSc(Feline) DipABVP(Feline) FHEA FRSB FRCVS, ABVS® Recognised American Board-Certified Specialist in Feline Practice, will delve into the essential intellectual, emotional and cultural intelligences that define modern feline practice.
Alyssa Toillion, BS, MPH, PhD, Senior Scientist at Hill’s Pet Nutrition with Global Clinical Nutrition and Claims, will share insights on the positive dermatologic impacts of hydrolyzed protein food with a specialized prebiotic fiber blend in adult dogs.
Sara J. Ramos, DVM, DACVID, Dermatologist at Capital Area Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Specialists of Greater New Orleans, will explore the latest updates on Canine Atopic Dermatitis, as well as the effects of elimination diet trials in dogs and cats.
What:
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hosting its 2026 Hill’s Global Symposium, one of the largest free global education events for veterinary professionals, this June. This year’s theme, “Healthy Skin Starts from Within,” focuses on the gut-skin axis. The event will feature more than 10 renowned experts discussing topics such as the skin-microbe interaction in allergic disease, skin health and defense, updates on canine atopic dermatitis, nutritional considerations for supporting skin barrier function and other topics.
How to Join:
Virtual registration is free and now open for veterinary professionals worldwide at the Hill’s Veterinary Academy. Registrants get virtual access to the latest insights and nutritional strategies for dermatological and gastrointestinal health.