International AIDS Conference

International AIDS Conference is a two-yearly infectious diseases congress organized by the International AIDS Society (IAS). The most recent edition, AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, took place from 26 to 31 July 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.

OrganizerInternational AIDS Society (IAS)
FieldInfectious Diseases
HeldEvery two years
Attendance7,500 (2026 edition)
Official websitehttps://www.iasociety.org/conferences

The International AIDS Conference is convened by the International AIDS Society (IAS). It is a scientific and community conference devoted to HIV science and the global HIV response. The conference is held every two years and alternates with the IAS Conference on HIV Science, which takes the odd years. Delegates join in person and virtually from all over the world. About 7,500 people took part in AIDS 2026, down from 10,696 participants at AIDS 2024 in Munich.

Editions

EditionDatesCityVenueParticipants
202410,696
AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference26 to 31 July 2026Rio de Janeiro, BrazilRiocentro7,500

Questions and answers

How often does the International AIDS Conference take place?

It is held every two years, with the IAS Conference on HIV Science in the years between.

Who organizes the International AIDS Conference?

The conference is convened by the International AIDS Society (IAS).

Where was AIDS 2026 held?

AIDS 2026 took place from 26 to 31 July 2026 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually.

How many people attend the International AIDS Conference?

About 7,500 people took part in AIDS 2026 in person and virtually, while AIDS 2024 had 10,696 participants.

What is the official website of the International AIDS Conference?

Editions are published in the conferences section of iasociety.org.

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