Skin Ageing & Challenges 2026:
Restoring Biological Dialogue for Healthier Skin
We are pleased to welcome you to Skin Ageing & Challenges 2026, taking place on October 28–29 in Málaga, under this year’s theme: Skin Longevity. Skin ageing research is entering a new phase. The field is moving beyond the description of visible ageing toward a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms that determine skin resilience, decline and regenerative capacity.
This year, the scientific program has been built around a simple progression:
- Why does skin age?
- How do mitochondria, cells, microorganisms and the skin ecosystem communicate during ageing?
- How can we measure biological skin age?
- Can we modify ageing and demonstrate true rejuvenation?
Day One will focus on the mechanisms driving skin ageing, from the exposome and cellular senescence to immunity, mitochondria, pigmentation and the microbiome.
Day Two will examine how biological skin ageing can be measured through epigenetics, molecular signatures and emerging sensing technologies, before moving toward regenerative strategies, bioactive signals, artificial intelligence and clinical translation.
Importantly, Skin Ageing & Challenges also aims to create a space where academic science, industry and clinical practice can confront their perspectives.
The meeting will therefore conclude with a dedicated session addressing a central question for the future of the field:
What evidence do we need before we can claim “Skin Longevity”?
Our objective is not only to present new findings, but also to help define the scientific standards, technologies and collaborations that will shape the next generation of skin longevity research.
We look forward to welcoming you to Málaga.
On behalf of the Scientific Board
Skin Ageing & Challenges
Jean Krutmann
Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine, Germany
Marvin Edeas
Université de Paris Cité, France