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AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference

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AIDS 2026 will be hosted at the Riocentro Convention & Event Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Located in the vibrant Barra Olímpica district, Riocentro is widely regarded as Brazil’s premier event venue and one of South America's top conference centres. With a total area of over 500,000 square metres – including 98,000 square metres of flexible indoor event space – Riocentro offers world-class facilities designed to accommodate conferences, exhibitions and large-scale global events.

This modern venue is equipped with advanced infrastructure, extensive meeting spaces and versatile pavilions, making it the ideal setting for AIDS 2026.

Whether you're a delegate, speaker or exhibitor, Riocentro ensures a seamless and dynamic event experience in one of the most iconic cities in Latin America.

Learn more about the venue and plan your visit

riocentro.com.br

Quick links to our activities

Closing scientific gaps

Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise Towards an HIV Cure

Disseminating the latest research

IAS Educational Fund Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS)

Improving health services

Community-Led Monitoring Differentiated Service Delivery Heart of Stigma Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme Person-Centred Care Youth Hub

Conferences

International AIDS Conference IAS Conference on HIV Science HIV Research for Prevention Conference

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