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10 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

16th International Workshop on Women & HIV 2026

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  • The 16th International Workshop on Women & HIV 2026 will take place on 10 - 11 April 2026. 

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About this Program

The 16th International Workshop on Women & HIV will take place in a hybrid format.

The International Workshop on Women & HIV has now completed its 15th year and continues to evolve. It is an outstanding opportunity for healthcare providers, researchers, government, industry, and community representatives to discuss, debate, and further their knowledge on the issues related to HIV and women.

The format of the workshop enables attendees to learn from world-leading HIV experts and discuss the issues, gaps, and opportunities for further learning and research. Many of the attendees continue to participate each year and have formed valuable relationships and partnerships that have led to collaborative projects.

The enthusiasm and dedication of the participants is palpable throughout the workshop. The debates and roundtables are an important vehicle to discuss the issues and challenge dogmas.

Over the years, the number and quality of submitted abstracts have continued to improve. The workshop also provides a forum for early-career investigators to present their work and to personally meet with experts they view as mentors and inspirations for their work. The workshop considers both local and global issues, and the information learnt in one setting is often translated into another.

We encourage you to consider joining us in 2026! 

On behalf of the Organizing Committee

Workshop Chair
General Information 
Uniques Features
- Two-day hybrid meeting
- Invited lectures from international experts
- Interactive roundtable sessions
- Ample time for discussion
Who Should Attend?
- HIV clinicians
- Researchers
- OBGYNs
- Government and NGO representatives
- Industry representatives
- Community advocates
- Pharmacists
- Medical Students
- Other healthcare providers involved in daily care of women living with HIV
Meeting Objectives
This meeting aims to:

- Facilitate an unbiased and scientific knowledge exchange regarding HIV & Women, and encourage early-career investigators to actively partake in the workshop;

- Summarize and promote the current state of the science regarding HIV & Women, and its successful translation and dissemination; and

- Foster new and lasting cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations between researchers and women to improve knowledge sharing, with the end goal of improving the quality of life of women living with HIV.
Practical Information 
Venue
The workshop venue will be announced soon.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
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 participants after they successfully complete the program and post-meeting survey.
Language
The official language of the workshop is English
Translation will not be provided.
Enduring Materials
Enduring materials will be available shortly after the conclusion of the workshop.
Disclaimer
This conference 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 conference.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the conference 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.
Program

The program of the 16th International Workshop on Women & HIV 2026 is under development. 

Please visit here for the program of the International Workshop on Women & HIV 2025. 

Committees
Organizing Committee
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.
Scientific Committee

The members of the Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the conference secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the Organizing Committee 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.

  • Karoline Aebi-Popp, PD, MD, MSc, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
  • Sergii Antoniak, MD, Gromashevsky Institute of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
  • Dawn Averitt, The Well Project/WRI, United States
  • Olga Belyaeva, Eurasian Network of People who Use Drugs (ENPUD), Ukraine
  • Marina Bobkova, MD, PhD, Gamaleya Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, Russian Ministry of Health, Russia                     
  • Dazon Dixon Diallo, MPH, Sister Love, United States
  • Mirjam-Colette Kempf, MD, MPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States
  • Justyna Kowalska, MD, PhD, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Poland
  • Allen Kyendikuwa, BA, Uganda Youth Coalition on Adolescent SRHR and HIV (CYSRA), Uganda
  • Mona Loutfy, MD, FRCPC, MPH, Women's College Research Institute (Univ. Toronto), Canada
  • Mariana Mardarescu, MD, PhD, National Institute for Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", Romania
  • Catia Marzolini, PharmD, PhD, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
  • Deborah Money, MD, FRCSC, University of British Columbia, Canada
  • Teresia Otieno, ATHENA Network, United States
  • Lena Serghides, PhD, University Health Network, Canada
  • William R. Short, MD, MPH, FIDSA, University of Pennsylvania, United States
  • Shema Tariq, PhD, FRCP, University College London, United Kingdom
  • Patricia Vasquez, MD, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Chile
  • Marta Vasylyev, MD, Astar Medical Center, Ukraine
  • Markella Zanni, MD, MGH/Harvard Medical School, United States
Support
Support Our Initiative

Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience for the benefit of healthcare professionals, researchers, and community representatives involved in the International Workshop on Women & HIV 2026.
 
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 and get in touch with us for a tailored support package, please contact 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 acknowledgment during the program 
  • Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
  • Company acknowledgment on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, the streaming platform, and our website
  • Company acknowledgment 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

Endorsers
Endorsers

Women & HIV 2026 is endorsed by societies and organizations. Their support and collaboration are key to the success of this workshop!


A 25% discount on the academia 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 us at karen.lam@amededu.com.

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