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AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference

Press conference programme

AIDS 2026 will be a hybrid conference, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually on 26-31 July 2026. All press conferences will be accessible virtually. 

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Press releases will be issued at the start of each press conference. Please note that each press conference has a unique registration link that will be uploaded below or through the virtual media platform. 

All media are required to register for the conference. For more information, please visit the media registration webpage.

Tuesday, 14 July

Embargoed press briefing

Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST 

Format: Virtual  

Speakers & registration link to follow. 

Tuesday, 21 July

Scientific highlights press conference 

Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST 

Format: Virtual 

Speakers & registration link to follow. 

Monday, 27 July

Opening press conference 

Time: 14:00 – 15:00 BRT 

Format: In person & virtual 

Location: Press conference room, Riocentro Convention & Event Center 

Speakers & registration link to follow.

 

The IAS promotes the use of non-stigmatizing, people-first language. The translations are all automated in the interest of making our content as widely accessible as possible. Regretfully, they may not always adhere to the people-first language of the original version.