Conference 2026

09 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 Chicago, IL, USA

Ticket prices

CMAC members save £164.00 on the standard rate. 

  • £1,476 (guest)
  • £1,396 (CMAC member) 

CMAC 2026: 9th & 10th October 2026

CMAC conferences are a unique educational experience like no other. Across two intensive days, world-leading clinicians come together to share the latest evidence, techniques, and case experience in the prevention and management of aesthetic complications.

The 2026 programme covers vision loss and vascular events, nodules and inflammation, ultrasound-guided practice, filler persistence, toxin complications, formulation science, and live clinical case discussions - with panel debates throughout and a dedicated Laser Bonanza session on day one.

Athenaeum Center: Chicago

9th and 10th October

A full agenda is now available to view on our Agenda Page, but here's a brief preview (but please note that this is subject to change):

  • Vascular adverse events
  • Nodules, inflammation, and granulomas
  • Ultrasound plus additional imaging
  • Material science and physical chemistry including product choice and behaviour
  • Vision loss and visual disturbance with a focus on gold standard, symptom-led management
  • Using your medicines safely and effectively including hyaluronidase, antibiotics, steroids, and local anaesthetics
  • All things toxin
  • Round robin case discussions with audience participation
  • A special extra device session!
  • Live Q and A as part of each session

The agenda is in development and may be subject to change as the team continues refining the programme, we have consumers feedback and taken stock of new venue teething issues.

Next year will be bigger, and better, and will include a reception event after the first day!!

Exhibition spaces

Exhibition spaces are limited to tabletop stands (2mx2m) and includes 2 rep attendees, a listing on CMAC website and in the conference brochure. We have a limited number of spaces available so please let us know as soon as possible should you wish to exhibit.

We also have a range of advertising and branding opportunities plus the below sponsor packages:

PLATINUM SPONSOR of CMAC26

There is only one Platinum Sponsor, so enjoy pride of place within the conference!

This is the ideal way to promote your company or product, representing excellent value for money. Platinum Sponsors receive the following benefits:

Breakfast time with education presentation from your speaker
10-15 minutes educational presentation
Stage or film for delegates to watch
Tabletop plus registration for two
Primary contact to recieve post event attendee list
Branding on delegate bag, and full page in print and digital brochure
Online promotion; before, during and after the conference

GOLD SPONSOR of CMAC26

Lunch time educational presentation 10 minutes before returning to main agenda, stage of film Plus
Tabletop registration for two
Primary contact to receive post event attendee list**
Logo on delegate bag, and full page in print and gitial brochure
Online promotion x1 before, during, and after the conference

SILVER SPONSOR of CMAC26

Price to be agreed per person; to be discussed at expression of interest.

Sponsor our pre-conference mixer, details to be agreed

Table Top

Table tops are 6ft by 2ft
Includes registration for two
Opportunity to submit 1/4 page content in print, and digital brochure.
Logo included on webiste homepage and social media.
Primary contact to receive post conference delegate list *inclusion of contact details subject to consent
All sponsorship packages include table top space to exhibit*

**Inclusion of contact details of delegates subject to consent

Bespoke packages can be agreed upon expression of interest.

Venue

Athenaeum Center

2936 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
T:  +(312) 820-6250
W:  https://athenaeumcenter.org

What Three Words: ///wells.pose.dairy

The history of the Athenaeum Centre

The Athenaeum was originally founded by the Redemptorist Fathers of St. Alphonsus, as “a home for the intellectual, physical, and social intercourse” of their parishioners. Since its opening in 1911, the Athenaeum has continually served as a place for beauty, community, and the arts. It is Chicago’s oldest continuously operating Off-Loop theatre.

Accommodation

The Zachary Hotel

The Zachary Hotel, 3630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
T: 773-302-2300
W: https://www.hotelzachary.com

For information regarding maps and directions, please visit the website here - Directions to the Zachary

The Hotel Versey

The Hotel Versey - 644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, Illinois 60614, United States 
T: 773-525-7010
W: https://www.hotelversey.com

For information regarding maps and directions, please visit the website here - Directions to the Versey

Friday, 09 October · 8:45 AM · Session 1

Steven F.Weiner

When the lights come out

Conference Introduction - Welcome

Steven F.Weiner · MD, CMAC President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 8:55 AM · Session 1

Steven F. Weiner & Gillian Murray

When the lights come out

Chair: Introduction

Steven F. Weiner & Gillian Murray · CMAC President & CMAC Co-Founder

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 9:00 AM · Session 1

Dr James Neffendorf

When the lights come out

Newest guidance on Vision Loss: A Vitreoretinal surgeon’s perspective

Dr James Neffendorf · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 9:15 AM · Session 1

Dr Elizabeth Hawkes

When the lights come out

Pathophysiology, new guidance and ocular symptoms for branch block, what does the patient see?

Dr Elizabeth Hawkes

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 9:30 AM · Session 1

Dr Kasha Kathibi

When the lights come out

Endovascular treatment of filler associated blindess

Dr Kasha Kathibi · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 9:45 AM · Session 1

Patricia Barrera

When the lights come out

When it happens in practice: A case perspective

Patricia Barrera · MD, CMAC IA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 10:00 AM · Session 1

Steven F.Weiner, Gillian Murray, Dr James Neffendorf, Elizabeth Hawkes, Dr Kasha Kathibi, Patricia Barrera

When the lights come out

Panel Discussion

Steven F.Weiner, Gillian Murray, Dr James Neffendorf, Elizabeth Hawkes, Dr Kasha Kathibi, Patricia Barrera

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 10:30 AM · Session 1

Refreshment Break

Break
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:00 AM · Session 2

Patricia Barrera & Gillian Murray

Nodules and Inflammation

Chair: Introduction

Patricia Barrera & Gillian Murray · CMAC Co-Founder and CMACIA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:05 AM · Session 2

Dr Cormac Convery

Nodules and Inflammation

What's a nodule, what’s a granuloma, what’s an inflammatory reaction, why does it happen?

Dr Cormac Convery · MB ChB MSc MASLMS, CMAC Vice Chair

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:15 AM · Session 2

Dr. Fadi Hamadani

Nodules and Inflammation

Beyond the Algorithm: A Refractory Case of delayed Inflammatory Reaction

Dr. Fadi Hamadani

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:30 AM · Session 2

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann

Nodules and Inflammation

**World exclusive** PLLA nodule consensus paper

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann · BDS

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:40 AM · Session 2

Stella Desyatnikova

Nodules and Inflammation

When infection becomes a marathon

Stella Desyatnikova · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 11:50 AM · Session 2

Steven F. Weiner

Nodules and Inflammation

Delayed reactions: When the fix is worse than the problem

Steven F. Weiner · MD, CMAC President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 12:05 PM · Session 2

Dr Cormac Convery, Dr Fadi Hamadani, Dr MJ Rowland Warmann, Stella Desyatnikova, Steven F. Weiner

Nodules and Inflammation

Panel Discussion

Dr Cormac Convery, Dr Fadi Hamadani, Dr MJ Rowland Warmann, Stella Desyatnikova, Steven F. Weiner

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 12:30 PM · Session 2

Lunch

Lunch
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 1:30 PM · Session 3

Patricia Barrera & Dr Stella Desyatnikova

Ultrasound

Chair: Introduction

Patricia Barrera & Dr Stella Desyatnikova

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 1:35 PM · Session 3

Steven F.Weiner

Ultrasound

Ultrasound for dummys

Steven F.Weiner · MD, CMAC President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 1:55 PM · Session 3

Dr Mobin Master

Ultrasound

Use of MRI and ultrasound, when is it indicated, limitations

Dr Mobin Master

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 2:10 PM · Session 3

Steven F.Weiner

Ultrasound

Using US to improve injections

Steven F.Weiner

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 2:25 PM · Session 3

Dr Mauricio Ceron

Ultrasound

Temple to midface: The Deep Fat-Fascia Connections

Dr Mauricio Ceron · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 3:10 PM · Session 3

Refreshment Break

Break
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 3:40 PM · Session 4

Steven F. Weiner & Gillian Murray

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Chair: Introduction

Steven F. Weiner & Gillian Murray · CMAC President & CMAC Co-Founder

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 3:45 PM · Session 4

Dr Elizabeth Hawkes

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Under eye complications: An occuloplastic perspective

Dr Elizabeth Hawkes

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 4:00 PM · Session 4

Gillian Murray

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Does filler ever leave? What are the challenges?

Gillian Murray · Mpharm, CMAC Co-Founder

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 4:15 PM · Session 4

Dr Alain Michon

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Overfilled faces

Dr Alain Michon · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 4:30 PM · Session 4

Dr Mauricio Ceron

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Retinacula Cutis: Medial vs lateral

Dr Mauricio Ceron · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 4:45 PM · Session 4

Steven F.Weiner, Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, Gillian Murray, Dr Alain Michon, Dr Mauricio Ceron

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Panel Discussion

Steven F.Weiner, Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, Gillian Murray, Dr Alain Michon, Dr Mauricio Ceron

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Friday, 09 October · 5:15 PM · Session 4

Dr Cormac Convery, Dr. Fadi Hamadani

When Filler Hangs around or moves

Laser Bonansa!

Dr Cormac Convery, Dr. Fadi Hamadani

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 8:50 AM · Session 1

Steven F.Weiner

Vascular

Conference Introduction - Welcome

Steven F.Weiner

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 8:55 AM · Session 1

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann & Steven F.Weiner

Vascular

Chair: Introduction

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann & Steven F.Weiner

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 9:00 AM · Session 1

Gillian Murray

Vascular

Introduction to the vascular subunit, make it make sense

Gillian Murray · Mpharm, CMAC Co-Founder

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 9:15 AM · Session 1

Dr Patricia Barrera

Vascular

Anatomy Mouth in relation to vascular complications

Dr Patricia Barrera · MD, CMACIA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 9:25 AM · Session 1

Maria Hawkins

Vascular

Palate occlusion/IOA artery

Maria Hawkins · MPAS, PA-C

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 9:35 AM · Session 1

Dr Patricia Barrera

Vascular

Temporal artery occlusion: The Alopecia nightmare

Dr Patricia Barrera · MD, CMACIA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 9:45 AM · Session 1

Dr Alec McCarthy

Vascular

Management of a VAE (HA vs Biostim vs Caha)

Dr Alec McCarthy · PhD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 10:30 AM · Session 1

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann, Steven F.Weiner, Gillian Murray, Maria Hawkins, Dr Patricia Barerra, Dr Alec McCarthy

Vascular

Panel Discussion

Dr MJ Rowland Warmann, Steven F.Weiner, Gillian Murray, Maria Hawkins, Dr Patricia Barerra, Dr Alec McCarthy

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 10:45 AM · Session 1

Refreshment Break

Break
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 11:00 AM · Session 2

Steven F.Weiner & Dr Patricia Barrera

New Kids on the Block

Chair: Introduction

Steven F.Weiner & Dr Patricia Barrera · CMAC President & CMACIA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 11:05 AM · Session 2

Dr Alec McCarthy

New Kids on the Block

Mixing products: What could mixing go wrong?

Dr Alec McCarthy · PhD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 11:20 AM · Session 2

Dr Claudia Gonzalez

New Kids on the Block

Hybrid Biostimulators: Ultrasound appearance

Dr Claudia Gonzalez

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 11:35 AM · Session 2

Brittony Croasdell

New Kids on the Block

PDGF: Complications and much more

Brittony Croasdell · NP, MS, FNP-BC, APRN, CANS

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 11:50 AM · Session 2

Dr Jordan Plews

New Kids on the Block

Exosomes - buying, reviewing and using

Dr Jordan Plews · PhD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 12:05 PM · Session 2

Steven F.Weiner, Patricia Barrera, Dr Alec McCarthy,  Dr Claudia Gonzalez, Brittony Croasdell, Dr Jordan Plews

New Kids on the Block

Panel Discussion

Steven F.Weiner, Patricia Barrera, Dr Alec McCarthy, Dr Claudia Gonzalez, Brittony Croasdell, Dr Jordan Plews

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 12:30 PM · Session 2

Lunch

Lunch
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 1:30 PM · Session 3

Steven F.Weiner & Dr Patricia Barrera

Toxins

Chair: Introduction

Steven F.Weiner & Dr Patricia Barrera · CMAC President & CMACIA President

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 1:35 PM · Session 3

Brittony Croasdell

Toxins

Assessment of ptosis

Brittony Croasdell · NP, MS, FNP-BC, APRN, CANS

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 1:50 PM · Session 3

Dr Alain Michon

Toxins

Saline to wash out toxin

Dr Alain Michon · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 2:05 PM · Session 3

Nicola Lowry

Toxins

Safe techniques

Nicola Lowry · PA MPAP PA-C

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 2:20 PM · Session 3

Dr John Joseph

Toxins

Using toxin E for reversal of Toxin A

Dr John Joseph

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 2:35 PM · Session 3

Steven F.Weiner, Dr Patricia Barrera, Brittony Croasdell , Dr Alain Michon, Nicola Lowry,  Dr John Joseph

Toxins

Panel Discussion

Steven F.Weiner, Dr Patricia Barrera, Brittony Croasdell , Dr Alain Michon, Nicola Lowry, Dr John Joseph

Panel
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 3:15 PM · Session 3

Refreshment Break

Break
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 3:45 PM · Session 4

Gillian Murray, MPharm & Dr Patricia Barrera

Question Time

Q& A - Cases

Gillian Murray, MPharm & Dr Patricia Barrera · CMAC Co-Founder & CMACIA President

Presentation

Quick case:  In this session, we will explore 4 clinical cases. Each case will begin with a five-minute presentation, followed by a ten-minute discussion on how you would approach the situation. The cases may be based on real experiences or constructed scenarios, but the aim is to encourage active participation and critical thinking. We want this to be an interactive session where everyone contributes — whether that’s through open discussion, digital polling, or other forms of engagement.

Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 3:45 PM · Session 4

Gillian Murray

Question Time

Chin Chin and hyaluronidase

Gillian Murray · Mpharm, CMAC Co-Founder

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 4:05 PM · Session 4

Maria Hawkins

Question Time

A glandular nightmare

Maria Hawkins · MPAS, PA-C

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 4:25 PM · Session 4

Dr Alain Michon

Question Time

A masseter of a problem

Dr Alain Michon · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center

Saturday, 10 October · 4:45 PM · Session 4

Dr Fahad Alam

Question Time

The tongue is not fun

Dr Fahad Alam · MD

Presentation
Athenaeum Center
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5 Squirrels

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