FIRST has been fortunate to have many wonderful keynote speakers join our National Conference over the years. If you are an adult affected with ichthyosis or a related skin type and would like to be considered as a speaker for the conference taking place in Minneapolis during the summer of 2026, FIRST is now accepting applications.

If you would like to be a keynote speaker, you may complete the application on this page and submit to Lisa Breuning at lbreuning@firstskinfoundation.org. A 2 - 3 minute video stating why you think that you would be the best choice to speak and what topic you would like to speak about should also be included.  Videos may be submitted to Lisa Breuning at lbreuning@firstskinfoundation.org. Lisa will provide you with the link to a DropBox account to upload your video.

The deadline to submit completed applications and videos is October 31, 2025.

In addition to the priviledge of speaking at the conference, the selected individual will also receive a complimentary conference registration.

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