Hill's Pet Nutrition will host the 2026 Hill's Global Symposium June 22-24 in Phuket, Thailand, with a global livestream available to veterinary professionals. The event, themed "Healthy Skin Starts From Within," will focus on the gut-skin axis and nutritional strategies for dermatological and gastrointestinal health in pets. Registration is free and open now.
Attendees can join via Hill's Veterinary Academy, with on-demand access to all sessions after the live event concludes. Region-specific registration links are available for Mainland China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan region and Thailand.
More than 10 veterinary experts will present on topics including the gut-skin axis, novel dermatologic approaches, and care for feline and small and mini canine patients. Featured speakers include:
- Keynote speaker Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DipACVD, DipECVD, DipACVM, professor of dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will present on the connection between the gut microbiome and dermatologic health.
- Keynote speaker Elise Robertson, BS BVetMed MANZCVSc(Feline) DipABVP(Feline) FHEA FRSB FRCVS, ABVS® Recognized American Board-Certified Specialist in Feline Practice, will address intellectual, emotional and cultural intelligences in modern feline practice.
- Alyssa Toillion, BS, MPH, PhD, senior scientist at Hill's Pet Nutrition with Global Clinical Nutrition and Claims, will present findings on the dermatologic impacts of hydrolyzed protein food with a specialized prebiotic fiber blend in adult dogs.
- Sara J. Ramos, DVM, DACVID, dermatologist at Capital Area Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Specialists of Greater New Orleans, will cover updates on canine atopic dermatitis and the effects of elimination diet trials in dogs and cats.
"This year's Hill's Global Symposium exemplifies Hill's commitment to supporting professionals by providing world-class education on the latest research and trends," said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, global chief veterinary officer of Hill's Pet Nutrition. "At Hill's, we believe in the power of the microbiome and its influence on overall pet health, and are proud to equip veterinarians with the latest innovations to manage complex derm and gastrointestinal cases."
Dr. Jill Zigomanis, director, Professional Veterinary Affairs for the Asia Region with Hill's Pet Nutrition, said the Hill's Global Symposium provides a tremendous opportunity for veterinary professionals to get insights from some of the world's most renowned industry experts and researchers.
"The Hill's philosophy is to lead with best-in-class science and research, and that is reflected in the quality of speakers and content we offer veterinary professionals at this event," she added.
