14th National Conference of ACSI ACSICON 2016 - Report 14th National Conference of ACSI 12 Instructional courses ( botulinum, fillers,---- ) were arranged on similar guidelines as in any international conference, covering basic topics for the novice to advanced topics for the experienced. There was an excellent interaction with the course coordinators and faculty. A Hard Copy of Course material was distributed to the delegates too. ACSICON 2016, The 14th Annual Conference of The Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India was held at Hotel Dreamland in the picturesque hill station, Mahabaleshwar In Maharashtra from 21 to 23 April 2016. The scientific programme was of a very high standard and had focussed sessions on ulcers, nail,ear,acne, antiageing, periorbital rejuvenation, advanced surgery. All the scientific sessions had a very good response from the delegates in all 3 halls. The sessions started right on time & finished in time too. A big thanks to all the speakers for that! In spite of the conference being at Mahabaleshwar which is around 120 km away from a metropolis like Pune, record delegates of more than 800 attended the conference. More than 100 post graduate students registered for the conference & more than 400 delegates registered for the workshops. Around 100 renowned faculties displayed their dermatosurgery skills in the conference. "Tips & tricks in dermatosurgery",” What’s new in Dermatosurgery",” Non conventional uses of Lasers", "Literature review" --- these sessions were very well appreciated and were an icing on the cake!

The Award Paper session, ACSI innovation award & free paper sessions showcased the immense talent of our Indian Dermatosurgeons! Dr. Venkatram Mysore was awarded the prestigious Dr. PN Bhel Oration . Going by the theme of the conference -' academics with fun & frolic' a memorable gala dinner and banquet were organized on 2 nights for all delegates & accompanying persons at the lovely MPG club. An excellent entertainment program including orchestra, local dances etc enthralled the audience. The ILDS award presentation to Dr Kaushik Lahiri & felicitation of Dr Niti Khunger by the organising team of Acsicon 2016 was a tribute to the contribution of these stalwarts in the field of Dermatosurgery!

The dress code for the delegates & faculty too (smart& summer casuals for academics, traditional for banquet) was a super hit with all. Probably the first of its kind in an Indian Dermatosurgery Conference!