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Hosting AIDS 2028

The IAS is welcoming letters of intent to host AIDS 2028, the 27th International AIDS Conference

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.

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Key information

  • Asia and the Pacific Islands is the region that will host AIDS 2028.
  • A detailed bid proposal and budget are required only from shortlisted cities. Detailed bid proposals will not be considered at this stage.
  • The submission deadline for letters of intent is 30 October 2025. 

Timeline of the bidding process

STEP 1: Letters of intent (LoIs) to host the conference  

 

  • 30 October 2025
    Deadline for submission of letter of intent
  • November 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

 

  • February 2026
    The IAS sends a detailed request for proposal (RFP) to each shortlisted candidate.
  • 30 May 2026
    Submission of bids
  • April-May 2026

    Detailed technical analysis of bids
    Site visits
    Review and analysis of the bids by the IAS Conference Committee

  • July 2026
    Confirmation of the successful host city for AIDS 2028 by the IAS Executive Board
  • Q4 of 2026
    Announcement of the successful host city for AIDS 2028

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