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In addition to a strong abstract-driven programme, the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) will offer symposia, workshops and interactive sessions developed by an international committee of HIV scientists, global leaders, policy makers, researchers and advocates.Here is a first glimpse of what you can expect in Amsterdam, which you can also browse in our preview of the conference programme. See an overview of the early programme preview below:Improving treatment and care outcomes Upda...

Today is World AIDS Day, and this marks the opening of media registration for the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018), to be held on 23-27 July in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The AIDS 2018 pre-conference will be held on 21 and 22 July.The AIDS 2018 Media Scholarship Programme is accepting applications until 1 February 2018. Limited media scholarships are available for journalists and community educators with a demonstrated record of HIV reporting and who would not otherwise be able to...

The International AIDS Society mourns the passing of Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan and honours his life of service and dedication to an open society and to the fight against AIDS.Amsterdam, the city that Mayor van der Laan led for seven years, occupies a critical role in the history of the global fight against AIDS. It was among the first cities in the world to support needle exchange, which helped address a growing epidemic among people who inject drugs. In keeping with the city’s...

12 December 2014 (Geneva, Switzerland) – Today, The International AIDS Society (IAS) announced that Amsterdam, Netherlands will host the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018). AIDS 2018 will be held on 23-28 July 2018 at the Amsterdam RAI and is expected to bring together some 15,000 participants from around the world.“The Netherlands is a great example of what happens when a government supports outstanding science and embraces evidence-based HIV programmes in combination wi...