Geneva will host the 14th International Conference on HIV Science in July 2027!

We are honored to announce that the International AIDS Society (IAS), the largest independent association of HIV professionals, has chosen Geneva and Palexpo for this major global event. The IAS Conference on HIV Science, taking place from 11 to 15 July 2027 at Palexpo, will bring together nearly 5,000 participants from more than 130 countries, both in person and virtually, to share the latest scientific advances and strengthen international collaboration.

According to Kenneth Ngure, IAS 2027 International Co-Chair and IAS President-Elect:

“IAS 2027 will bring together scientists, programme leaders, policy makers and communities in Geneva, long known as a hub for global health and human rights. Together, we will take stock of the latest discoveries, chart progress in building and rebuilding research and programmes, and find the key to opening the door so that these tools reach everyone, everywhere.”

“Hosting IAS 2027 in Geneva at this critical time makes perfect sense,” said Alexandra Calmy, IAS 2027 Local Co-Chair and Head of the HIV Unit in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). “It will give us a solid platform for global collaboration in the HIV response and for renewing and strengthening partnerships to move forward.”

Geneva has a long history of hosting leading public health and human rights organizations, including international organizations and NGOs central to the HIV response. The Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and their specialized HIV Unit within the Infectious Diseases Division ensure comprehensive and non-discriminatory care for all. The city is also home to the “Geneva patient,” one of ten people considered “cured” of HIV.

This recognition reflects the strength and mobilization of our academic, medical, community and institutional ecosystem.