16th International Workshop on Women & HIV (2026)

About this Program

The International Workshop on Women & HIV has now completed its 16th 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.

This year’s program addresses urgent global themes, including the intersection of migration and HIV, the search for innovative solutions amid recent funding cuts to the global HIV response, and the most up-to-date, research-based care guidelines for women living with or at risk of HIV during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The agenda also spans a wide range of issues, such as HIV prevention strategies, gender-based violence, support for women who use substances, HIV-related chronic inflammation, aging with HIV, and long-acting antiretroviral therapies.

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. The debates and roundtables are an important vehicle to discuss the issues and challenge dogmas. 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.

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.