Empower HS Houston 2026
Created by patients, for patients. Two days of expert education, meaningful connection, and experiences centered on people living with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Real conversations. Real community. Real empowerment.
Empower HS brings patients, caregivers, advocates, and medical experts together to explore HS care, treatment options, nutrition, relationships, and healing. Whether you join us in Houston or watch online, there is a place for you.
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Can’t attend in person? Join the conference on YouTube. Choose the livestream for the day you’d like to watch.
October 16, 2026
Starts at 10:00 AM CST
HS 101, wound care, surgical options, medical expert breakouts, and the Incyte Ingenuity Award Presentation.
Watch Day 1 on YouTube ↗October 17, 2026
Starts at 10:00 AM CST
Nutrition, intimacy, somatic healing, creative wellness experiences, and a screening of Naked Truths.
Watch Day 2 on YouTube ↗Two days of learning and connection
Explore the highlights planned for each conference day. Both days begin at 10:00 AM CST.
October 16
Begins at 10:00 AM CST
- HS 101
- Wound Care
- HS Surgical Options
- Breakout Sessions with medical experts
- Incyte Ingenuity Award Presentation
- Lunch included for in-person attendees
October 17
Begins at 10:00 AM CST
- Nutrition for HS — talk and cooking demo
- Sex and Intimacy Talk and Breakout Sessions
- Somatic Healing Expert and Sound Bath — Releasing Ceremony
- Healing in Action: Reiki Sessions, Art Therapy, Beautify HS Photos
- Screening of Naked Truths documentary
- Lunch included for in-person attendees
Program highlights are listed in the order provided; individual session times and breakout details may vary.
Wear Your Empowerment.
Celebrate Empower HS 2026 with the official conference shirt and sticker! Want more ways to show your support? Explore our other HS Connect merchandise and help spread HS awareness wherever you go.
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See Empower HS 2026 through the eyes of our attendees.
Parish Armstead full performance!
Thank you brother for such amazing song!
Sin filtro, sin editar WE RISE!!
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Girl thank you for just being you!! I’m so happy to find a sister in HS like you! chronicallyannoyed_ remember WE RISE!! #empowerHS26 hsconnectorg
It was such an honor to meet the amazing and beautiful brindley_brooks at the #EmpowerHS26 thank you for allowing me to share my story! hsconnectorg
I finally meet my girl Cydney 🥰🙏🏼 it was so nice to connect with you thank you for the interview at the panel it was amazing!! See you next time ❤️
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That’s a wrap on day one of the Empower HS conference! One thing about the HS Community is that we are going to have a good time together! Stay tuned for day 2; it’s only going to get better! #HSConnect. #EmpowerHS26 #LivingWithHS #HidradenitisSuppurativa
Be seen. Be heard. Be empowered.
Join the HS community for two days of education, connection, and experiences created with patients at the center.
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