EXHIBITORS

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS (BAD) MEETINGS & EVENTS CODE OF CONDUCT 

The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment at all our meetings and events. This Code of Conduct applies to all attendees, including members, delegates, exhibitors, suppliers and contractors, speakers, staff, and any other stakeholders involved in our events.

Expected Behaviour
All participants are expected to:
• Treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect, fostering a professional and inclusive atmosphere.
• Engage in respectful and constructive discussions, even in cases of disagreement.
• Follow all venue rules and applicable laws.
• Respect the rights, safety, and well-being of others at all times.

Unacceptable Behaviour
The BAD does not tolerate:
• Harassment, discrimination, bullying, or intimidation, including but not limited to that based on gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or professional background.
• Sexual harassment, including unwelcome advances, inappropriate touching, or suggestive comments.
• Aggressive, abusive, or threatening language or behaviour towards staff, delegates, or other participants.
• Disruptive behaviour that interferes with sessions, networking, or the experience of others.
• Unauthorised recording or distribution of event content, including presentations and discussions, without prior consent. Do not record content or download eposters.

Reporting and Consequences
If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, please report it immediately to a BAD staff member or event organiser. Reports will be handled confidentially and sensitively.

BAD reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to breaches of this Code of Conduct. This may include issuing a warning, expelling the individual from the event without a refund, or, in serious cases, reporting the matter to relevant authorities.

Exhibitors, sponsors, and suppliers are also expected to adhere to these standards, and violations may result in removal from the event and future restrictions on participation.
Commitment to a Safe and Professional Environment

By attending a BAD event, all participants agree to abide by this Code of Conduct and support a positive and professional event experience for all. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding these standards.

For any concerns before, during, or after an event, please contact the Deputy CEO: nina@bad.org.uk or the Director of Conference and Events: christopherg@bad.org.uk

Dear Potential Exhibitor,

Thank you to all those companies that attended the 105th BAD Annual Meeting in Glasgow, our largest ever! The exhibition is an integral part of the BAD meeting and there was a real buzz of excitement in the exhibition hall, with some amazing stands and a lot of positive feedback.

The evaluation feedback has reflected our own impression that the meeting was a great success for delegates and exhibitors alike and we very much hope to build on that experience and make the 106th BAD Annual Meeting equally successful.

We are delighted to be returning to Manchester and the Manchester Central venue. It last hosted our event in 2024, but a larger space has enabled us to design an exhibition floorplan to accommodate more stands than we had in 2024. We will continue to incorporate three session rooms within the exhibition hall to enable us to host 3 sponsored symposia each lunch time (due to increased demand). We will also have our other feature areas including Hot Topics, well being zones, as well as seating and importantly all delegate catering with the exhibition hall.

The e-posters will be situated just outside the exhibition hall and we would encourage companies to submit abstracts for consideration for the main meeting (deadline 09/01/26), Special Interest Group sessions (06/02/26) and late breaking orals only (25/05/26). Further details can be found in the abstract section of this website.

The meeting format will be as an in-person event with educational sessions recorded and available on the post event virtual platform for 6 months. Those companies choosing to book a stand will be entitled to a FREE page on that virtual platform and on the in-person meeting app.

Details on other sponsorship opportunities, advertising, branding and sponsored symposia slots can be found on this page in the documents section.

We have a site visit planned for 23 October 2025 at 11:30, please email the conference team at conference@bad.org.uk if you wish to attend.

The full exhibitor manual details will be sent to all companies that book a stand. Stand booking open on Tuesday November 4th at 11:00am. Please do not submit your booking form before that date and time as it will not be considered. Please note that stand space does sell very fast so please ensure you send a variety of options and we will try our best to secure your preferred choice of stand space.

Thank you again for your support of the meeting and we look forward to seeing you in Manchester.

Regards,

BAD Conference Team.