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The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is scheduled for July 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the theme 'Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.' The event will serve as a global platform for researchers, policymakers, and activists to address current challenges in HIV funding and care.
Why it matters
As a major global health event, it provides critical updates on HIV research and policy that influence international public health strategies.
The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually from 26-31 July. aidsmap is an official scientific media partner for the conference.
The theme for AIDS 2026 is ‘Rethink. Rebuild. Rise’.
“AIDS 2026 is a rallying point for the global response at a time of profound change in the HIV funding landscape, bringing together people living with HIV, researchers, policy makers, healthcare professionals, funders, media and communities – to rethink, rebuild and rise.” AIDS 2026 website.
The full AIDS 2026 programme is available online, where you can find details of all the sessions, abstracts, exhibition, Global Village events and pre-conferences.
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