A global rotation of all IAS conferences
IAS - the International AIDS Society - convenes the world's largest conferences on HIV, uniting the HIV response.
To ensure equity and inclusion, IAS conferences rotate among five world regions.
Community representatives play a central role in selecting the conference location.
The IAS Conference Committee is responsible for the strategic planning of IAS conferences.
Three of the seven seats are for representatives of civil society organizations.
Kenneth Ngure
Kenneth Ngure
President-Elect
School of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya
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Birgit Poniatowski
Birgit Poniatowski
IAS Executive Director
International AIDS Society
Switzerland
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When selecting a host city, we look for a location that will:
Safeguard your rights
Advance the local and global response
Meet your health needs
Meet your infrastructure and access needs
Remain independent from outside pressure
Ensure the long-term viability of the conference
What is the selection process for the host city?
How does the IAS improve inclusivity?
Making the conferences more accessible through:
Scholarships
Up to 18% of conference budget used to provide free access, travel and accommodation
Equitable fees
Offer registration rates for young people and people from lower-income countries up to 90% below the full registration fee
How does the IAS ensure that the knowledge shared at our conferences maximizes its reach?
We bring the science to you through:
Real-time virtual access
Free online access
All content available for free 2 months after the conference
Free in-person meetings across regions
Meetings sharing the latest conference science in local languages
