Welcome to the Global Podiatry Summit 2026
Dear Colleagues and Members of the Podiatric Medicine Community,
Like the master craftsman who carefully selects each brick, we must thoughtfully choose our priorities, innovations, and partnerships to construct a podiatric profession that will stand strong for generations to come.
It is with great pride and anticipation that I welcome you to the GPS – Global Podiatry Summit 2026, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
As the International Federation of Podiatrists, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment as the voice and advocate of podiatry worldwide. Your stewardship continues to elevate our profession across borders and cultures, ensuring that excellence in foot and ankle care remains accessible to all.
Our theme, “Brick by brick – building podiatry for the future,” reflects our collective dedication to methodically strengthening the foundation of our profession while constructing innovative pathways forward. In Copenhagen, we will gather to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and forge the collaborations necessary to advance podiatric medicine in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
The summit represents a crucial opportunity to address the challenges and opportunities facing our profession globally. Together, we will explore cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and clinical innovations that will shape the next chapter of podiatric care.
Let us never forget the profound impact of our work: From the daily mobility of individuals to the economic productivity of nations, the health of humanity’s foundation—our feet—remains our sacred responsibility.
I invite you to mark your calendars, prepare your contributions, and join us in Copenhagen as we build the future of podiatry, one brick at a time.
Together we keep the world on its feet
With warm regards and anticipation of our collaboration,
Yours
Daniel Aharon Weisz
President
International Federation of Podiatrists
OUR
Obectives
- Organize workshops and webinars
- Disseminate skin ultrasound among physicians
- Collect and develop educational material
- Build an educational online platform
- Establish a member organization
HFUS
Introduction to High Frequency Ultrasonography
HFUS is a recently introduced diagnostic technique, which finds several applicationsin diverse clinical fields. It uses a range of frequencies higher than 20 MHz and provides a high spatial resolution, making this technique suitable for several clinical applications, such as imaging of skin, blood vessels, musculoskeletal anatomy, oral mucosa, and small parts.
Considering the many applications of HFUS in dermatology, we want to highlight its suitability in clinical evaluation of melanocytic lesions and non-proliferative diseases, which includes lichen sclerosus, morphea, sarcoidosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic and acute wounds.
Moreover, HFUS may be useful in the evaluation of micro-vascularity, skin thickness modifications and skin structures modifications in systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes and Sjogren disease).