Objective 1
Highlight the latest advancements in HIV science, with a particular focus on showcasing the significant contributions of African scientists in addressing the epidemic on the continent most affected by HIV.
Objective 2
Establish a legacy of research, ranging from basic science to implementation science, that is responsive to the priorities of affected communities and led by those most impacted.
Objective 3
Accelerate innovation in basic and clinical science for person-centred precision medicine for HIV, encompassing research on reducing transmission, developing vaccines, understanding pathogenesis, managing co-infections and co-morbidities, addressing ageing-related issues, and advancing toward an HIV cure.
Objective 4
Strengthen HIV prevention research to optimize cost-effective biomedical, behavioural and structural interventions, with a focus on identifying and overcoming implementation challenges, dismantling system barriers, and scaling successful prevention strategies in practice.
Objective 5
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across biomedical, clinical, social and implementation sciences to improve HIV outcomes across all life stages, with a strong focus on translating research findings into actionable policies and practices.