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Date(s)
26 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026
Location
Cape Town,
South Africa
Meeting type
Live Meeting
Virology Education
3rd African Workshop on Women & HIV 2026
General
What's New
Welcome
The third edition of the African Workshop on Women & HIV will take place in a live format on 26 - 27 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
This exciting initiative is a regional workshop paired to the annual “International Workshop on Women & HIV”. It is an outstanding opportunity for both local and international healthcare providers, researchers, government, industry, and community representatives to discuss and further increase their knowledge on the issues related to HIV and women living in Africa.
The primary purpose of this workshop is to support changes that will provide a better quality of life for women living with HIV and reduce HIV transmissions in the region.
The format of the workshop enables attendees to learn from renowned HIV experts, discuss challenges, gaps, and opportunities for further learning and research. It also provides a forum for early-career investigators to present their research and to personally meet with experts they view as mentors and inspiration for their work.
Workshop Chairs
General Information
Uniques Features
- Two-Day Meeting
- Strong Community Involvement
- Keynote Lectures
- Highly Interactive
- Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- Strong Community Involvement
- Keynote Lectures
- Highly Interactive
- Panel Discussion
- Audience 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
- 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
- Facilitate an unbiased and scientific knowledge exchange regarding Women & HIV, and encourage early-career investigators to actively partake in the workshop.
- Summarize and promote the current state of the science regarding Women & HIV in Africa, and its successful translation and dissemination.
- 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.
- Summarize and promote the current state of the science regarding Women & HIV in Africa, and its successful translation and dissemination.
- 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
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Badges
All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the workshop to ensure admission.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-meeting survey.
Language
The official language of the workshop is English
Translation will not be provided.
Translation will not be provided.
Enduring Materials
Enduring materials will be available shortly after the conclusion of the workshop.
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 workshop. 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 workshop 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.
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
Registration is open!
Important
Important
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We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration. Registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached.
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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
- Conference pack, including abstract book and program
- Refreshments during the coffee breaks
- Buffet lunch on meeting days
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.
- Access to all scientific sessions, including poster area
- Conference pack, including abstract book and program
- Refreshments during the coffee breaks
- Buffet lunch on meeting days
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 please contact Jesper Niesen at magda.sevlidou@amededu.com to use the Group Registration Portal.
Early-Career Investigators / Regular Delegates 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.
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 26 January 2026: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)
- Cancellation after 26 January 2026: 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 12 February 2026. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
- Cancellation before/on 26 January 2026: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)
- Cancellation after 26 January 2026: 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 12 February 2026. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
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.
Media Registration
In order to register as a media participant for the Conference, the conference secretariat needs to receive:
1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop
A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.
We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.
Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2020 embargo policy.
1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop
A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.
We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.
Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2020 embargo policy.
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The organizing secretariat of this workshop, 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 workshop. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop. In case of cancellation of the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, Virology Education cannot be held responsible for expenses made for travel, accommodation, visa applications, etc.
Program
Preliminary Program
The program of the 3rd African Workshop on Women & HIV 2026 is currently under development.
To view the 2025 program, please click here.
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 Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the 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.
- Melissa-Rose Abrahams, PhD - University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Rashida Ferrand, PhD - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom
- Yvonne Gilleece, PhD - Brighton & Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom
- Hadiza Khamofu - FHI360, Nigeria
- Grace Kumwenda - AVAC, Malawi
- Eva Laker - Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda
- Limakatso Lebina, MD - Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa
- Nombulelo Magula, PhD - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Cissy Kityo Mutuluuza, MD - Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda
- Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, PhD - University of Cape Coast, Ghana
- Lynda Stranix-Chibanda, PhD - University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Chido Dziva Chikwari, PhD - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Zimbabwe
Support
Support Our Initiative
Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience to the benefit of healthcare professionals and researchers interested in the African Workshop on HIV & Women 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, get in touch with us for a tailored
support package by contacting Ms. Lara da Silva Miguel at Lara@amededu.com or call +31 30 2307147.
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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