International Workshop on HIV & Aging 2025
Meeting category
Date(s)
23 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Important dates
Early Registration Fee
23 March 2025
Program Language
English
Location
., United States
Meeting type
Hybrid Meeting
Organizer

16th International Workshop on HIV & Aging 2025

General
About This Program

The 16th International Workshop on Aging & HIV will take place in a hybrid format on 23-24 October 2025, in the United States.

The integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) into HIV care has dramatically extended the life expectancy of those living with HIV. This increased life expectancy is changing the demographics of the HIV epidemic. Currently, over half of individuals living with HIV are aged 50 or older. Recent estimates in Europe suggest that more than 70% of those with HIV will be over the age of 50 by 2030, accompanied by a greater burden of comorbidities and the associated treatments. In comparison to similar populations, persons with HIV, even when on effective ART, experience an excess of morbidity and mortality. Complications due to AIDS are rarely fatal for persons on ART. Instead, patients experience an early onset of aging complications, including neurocognitive decline, osteoporosis and fractures, impaired physical function, frailty, and falls.

Improving the management of older adults with HIV will require a much deeper understanding of the interface between aging, HIV, associated comorbid conditions, and concurrent treatment. Additionally, research is needed to address the unique psychosocial challenges faced by this growing population. The elderly population living with HIV is particularly vulnerable to social stigma, which can lead to depression, psychological distress, compromised adherence to therapy, and overall poor treatment outcomes and quality of life.

The International Workshop on Aging and HIV remains the only platform worldwide for international, cross-disciplinary scientific exchange on the increasingly recognized difficulties encountered in the clinical care and design of studies to improve the care of persons aging with HIV. The meeting gathers (basic) researchers, healthcare professionals across different disciplines, and community advocates to foster dialogue and prompt solutions that will benefit the aging population living with HIV. In addition, the workshop will also create opportunities for trainees and junior investigators to present their research, network, and learn from experts in the field.

General Information
Unique Features
• Invited lectures from international experts
• Interactive roundtable discussions
• Ample time for discussion
Who Should Attend?
Internal Medicine specialists (clinicians working in cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and metabolic complications of HIV areas), infectious disease specialists, (virologists, immunologists, pharmacologists), geriatricians, neurologists, epidemiologists, geneticists and other clinical researchers; community advocates, industry representatives.
Meeting Objectives
This meeting aims to:

- Facilitate an unbiased and scientific knowledge exchange regarding ageing and HIV and encouraging early career investigators to actively take part in the workshop.

- Inform on the current advances in basic and clinical research in ageing and HIV and promote its successful translation to clinical care options.

- Create awareness on challenges regarding the management of older people living with HIV and catalyze research to combat these challenges.
Learning Objectives
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

- Outline the impact of anti-inflammation agents in chronic inflammation on aging in PLWHIV;

- Describe the biological aging concepts and approaches to use to measure and monitor aging;

- Categorize the manifestations of neurocognitive impairment and their effect on frailty;

- Inform on the role geriatric clinics can play in providing dedicated care.
Practical Information
Badges
All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the conference to ensure admission to the meeting.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-workshop survey.
Language
The official language of the workshop is English
Translation will not be provided.
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this meeting. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the workshop, participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording
Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Registration
Please note that payment by credit card is required to be able to register for the workshop. Please contact the conference secretariat if this is not possible for you.
Registration is open!
Fees and Conditions

Regular Delegates-
In-Person

Regular Delegates-
Virtual 
Industry* - In-Person  Industry* - Virtual 
Early Fee (payment before/on 23 March 2025) $695.00 $595.00 $995.00 $895.00
Standard Fee (payment before/on 23 August 2025) $845.00 $745.00 $1145.00 $1045.00
On-site/Same Day Fee (Payment from 24 August 2025) $945.00 $845.00 $1245.00 $1145.00

Fee Waivers
Early-Career Investigators / Academia from Resource-Limited Settings (RLS)* WITH accepted abstract Registration Fee Waived
Early-Career Investigators / Academia from Resource-Limited Settings (RLS)* WITHOUT accepted abstract 50% Off Current Regular Fee
NGO Representatives / Government Representatives (i.e. MOH, NIH, NIAID, etc.) / Advocates 50% Off Current Regular Fee
Members of Endorsers   25% Off Current Regular Fee
Sponsors Contact Secretariat

*Countries included in the low-income and middle-income economies list of the World Bank Classification 

Important
  • We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration. Registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached.

  • Submission of your online registration does not guarantee that your registration has been accepted. Your registration is final when full prepayment has been received and a confirmation of your registration has been sent.

Registration Fee Includes
For onsite attendees:

- Access to all scientific sessions, including poster area

- Workshop pack, including abstract book and program

- Refreshments during the coffee breaks

- Buffet lunch on meeting days

For virtual attendees only:

- Access to all scientific sessions

- Digital workshop pack, including the program

IMPORTANT:

- No day rate is available

- Payment can only be made by credit card.

- Virology Education reserves the right to cancel improper registrations. Claims for a refund will not be honored.
Group Registration
For registration of groups larger than 5 participants, please contact Yulia Veldhuis at Yulia.Veldhuis@amededu.com to use the Group Registration Portal.
Early-Career Investigators / Academia from Resource-limited Settings (RLS)
We are pleased to waive the registration fee for early-career investigators and academia from low-income and lower-middle-income countries with an accepted abstract and a 50% discount on the registration fee without an accepted abstract.

IMPORTANT: The fee waiver is offered to the presenting author only.

To be eligible as an early-career investigator, one should either be a current Master/PhD student or have obtained an MD/PharmD/PhD degree in the last five years. An application form needs to be completed by a supervisor and received by the Virology Education secretariat at least two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Virology Education will contact the early-career investigator with instructions regarding the registration procedure.
Payment
By credit card only: online or by written authorization (see online registration).
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation, the following refunds are applicable:

- Cancellation before/on 23 September 2025: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)

- Cancellation after 23 September 2025: Unfortunately, no refund will be given

If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge, provided that a letter of authorization from the original participant has been received and the conference secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 9 October 2025. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
Program
Preliminary Program

The program of the 16th International Workshop on HIV & Aging 2025 is currently under development.

To view the 2024 program, please click here.

Committees
The members of the Organizing Committee are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.
Organizing Committee
Scientific Committee

The members of Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee (OC) and the conference secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the OC by providing them with suggestions for speakers and topics. In addition, members of the Scientific Committee participate in reviewing submitted abstracts, and play an active role during the workshop as moderators and/or chairs of sessions.

  • Dorcas Baker, RN, BSN, ACRN, MA, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC), United States
  • Bruce Brew, MD, St Vincent's Hospital, Australia
  • Marie-Josée Brouillette, MD, McGill University Health Centre, Canada
  • Simon Collins, HIV i-Base, United Kingdom
  • Daniel Duprez, MD, University of Minnesota (Cardiology), United States
  • Giovanni Guaraldi, MD, Policlinico Modena, Italy
  • Jordan  Lake, MD, MSc, UTHealth, United States
  • Alan Landay, PhD, Rush University Medical Center, United States
  • Catia Marzolini, PharmD, PhD, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
  • Eugènia Negredo, MD, PhD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , Spain
  • Kelly O'Brien, PhD, BScPT, BSc, University of Toronto, Department of Physical Therapy, Canada
  • Brendan Payne, PhD, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
  • Molly Perkins, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine, United States
  • Michael Plankey, PhD, Georgetown University Medical Center, United States
  • Matilde Sanchez Conde, MD, PhD, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Spain
  • Linda Scruggs, MHS, LPC, RIBBON, United States
  • Eugenia Siegler, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, United States
  • Jeff Taylor, HIV + Aging Research Project - Palm Springs, United States
  • Phyllis Tien, MD, MSc, University of California, San Francisco, United States
  • Cara Wilson, MD, University of Colorado, United States
Endorsers
Endorsers

The International Workshop on Aging & HIV 2025 is endorsed by the following societies and organizations. Their support and collaboration are key to the success of this workshop!


A 25% discount on the regular delegate registration fee is offered to members/employees of endorsers. Please reach out to your organization to obtain the applicable discount code.


If you would like your organization to endorse this workshop, please contact Yulia Veldhuis at Yulia.Veldhuis@amededu.com

Support
Support Our Initiative

Support Our Initiative
Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience to the benefit of healthcare professionals and researchers interested in International Workshop on Aging & HIV 2025.
 
This collaboration plays a vital role in both the organizational as well as scientific success of the program.

To show your commitment to the cause, get in touch with us for a tailored
support package by contacting Ms. Lara da Silva Miguel at Lara@amededu.com.
 
Benefits of Support
By supporting this program, we can offer the following advantages for your company.* Please contact us for the most recent support level benefits for this program.

  • Symposium opportunities
  • Non-commercial interviews with company representatives
  • Verbal acknowledgement during the program 
  • Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
  • Company acknowledgement on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, the streaming platform, and our website
  • Company acknowledgement on printed meeting materials including but not limited to banners and the program book
  • Digital and printed advertising opportunities 
  • Social media shout-outs
  • Logo on the conference bag 

 
*Subject to the support level.

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