Born from the grassroots in 2011, World Vitiligo Day (WVD) has evolved into the world’s largest independent healthcare movement—uniting nearly 100 million people with vitiligo globally, including 15 million in India alone.
In 2026, World Vitiligo Day HQ comes full circle, returning to Chandigarh after 12 years.
Under the theme “From Stigma to Strength,” we’re bringing the global vitiligo community back to its spiritual birthplace — to share knowledge, provide training and mental support, and chart together a path toward better care.
Under the theme “From Stigma to Strength,” we’re bringing the global vitiligo community back to its spiritual birthplace — to share knowledge, provide training and mental support, and chart together a path toward better care.
PICK YOUR LANE
CHANDIGARH DETAILS
Who it's for
- Clinicians and researchers
- Patients and advocates
- Industry partners
- Technologists and AI-builders
What we’ll cover
- Research, clinical and home care
- AI and medtech tools
- Cosmetics and camouflage
- Mental health and support
Plus
- Celebrity speakers
- Fashion showcase
- Art competition
- Lead-Up events
FLASHBACK
Spiritual birthplace 🇮🇳
Even before World Vitiligo Day launched as a formal global campaign, India was already running a national “Vitiligo Day” program since 2009. Under Prof. Davinder Parsad’s coordination with Indian professional societies and international partners, it formally aligned to June 25 in 2015 — helping set the tempo the global movement still follows.
In Chandigarh-2014, PGIMER delivered a record-setting HQ: 800+ doctors onsite, 225 patient consultations in a single morning, plus a citywide street program with performers and 40 WVD-branded rickshaws.
In Chandigarh-2014, PGIMER delivered a record-setting HQ: 800+ doctors onsite, 225 patient consultations in a single morning, plus a citywide street program with performers and 40 WVD-branded rickshaws.
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Because you shouldn’t have to navigate vitiligo alone.
Not everyone can see a dermatologist quickly — or at all. You might not be sure if you need one. Or you just want a second opinion before committing to treatment.
Vitiligo.ai is built for that gap. Access evidence-based information on treatments, nutrition and daily life via text, voice, or video.
Because you shouldn’t have to navigate vitiligo alone.
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Become a sponsor
WVD offers the world’s largest engagement platform for the vitiligo community. In 2025, our campaign reached 60 million unique accounts and generated 150 million impressions — verified results that provide your brand with unparalleled global scale.
We offer six customizable tiers —ranging from Ally to Platinum — tailored to your specific visibility and corporate goals.
Choose a tier. Fund something real. Be seen for the right reasons.
We offer six customizable tiers —ranging from Ally to Platinum — tailored to your specific visibility and corporate goals.
Choose a tier. Fund something real. Be seen for the right reasons.
WVD-2026 Sponsors
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This historic meeting is organized under the auspices of the IADVL, International Society of Dermatology, PGIMER Department of Dermatology and VR Foundation, with invaluable support from the national vitiligo support network.
COLLABORATORS
Our Collaborators are the heartbeat of the movement—a mix of patient leaders, research teams, and tech innovators working together to take big ideas and turn them into real support for the vitiligo community.