Hosting IAS 2027
The IAS is welcoming letters of intent to host IAS 2027, the 14th IAS Conference on HIV Science
How to submit a letter of intent
For details on letter of intent requirements and submission, please download the official invitation to submit a letter of intent.
Key information
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Europe is the region that will host IAS 2027.
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A detailed bid proposal and budget are required only from shortlisted cities. The IAS will not consider detailed bid proposals at this stage.
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The submission deadline for letters of intent is 31 January 2025.
Timeline of the bidding process
STEP 1: Letter of intent to host the conference
- December 2024
Invitation to submit letters of intent - 31 January 2025
Deadline for submission of letter of intent - By 15 February 2025
Shortlisting process. The IAS Conference Committee will propose a shortlist of 2-3 destinations to be approved by the IAS Executive Board.
STEP 2: Detailed proposals by shortlisted candidate cities
- Mid-February 2025
The IAS sends a detailed request for proposal to each shortlisted candidate with a deadline for submission of the bid. - 30 May 2025
Deadline for submission of bids - May – June 2025
Detailed technical analysis of bids
Site visits
Review and analysis of the bids by the IAS Conference Committee - July 2025
The IAS Executive Board confirms the first-choice host city - July – September 2025
Negotiations and appointments - October 2025
Public announcement of the host city