Basic Science
Virology, immunology and the biology driving HIV, TB and STI research.
24th International Conference on AIDS & STIs in Africa
ICASA 2027
Theme: “Africa Leads”
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About the conference
Africa's flagship gathering on AIDS & STIs
Held every two years since 1989, ICASA is the largest conference on HIV/AIDS and STIs on the African continent. ICASA 2027 convenes scientists, clinicians, policymakers, implementers and communities under the theme “Africa Leads” — to share evidence, set the agenda, and accelerate the end of AIDS as a public-health threat in Africa.
Scientific tracks
Five tracks, one continental agenda
Clinical Science
Treatment, co-infections, comorbidities and person-centred care.
Epidemiology & Prevention
Surveillance, PrEP, vaccines and combination prevention at scale.
Human Rights & Politics
Social science, human rights, advocacy and political leadership.
Health Systems
Economics, financing and implementation science for resilient systems.
Programme
Six days, day by day
A provisional schedule — plenaries, abstract sessions, symposia, workshops and community dialogues.
- 09:00Workshop
Pre-conference workshops & satellite sessions
Halls 1–6 - 14:00Community
Community Village & Exhibition opens
Exhibition Hall - 18:00Plenary
Official Opening Ceremony
Main Auditorium
Voices on stage
Full speaker listFeatured speakers
Kigali, Rwanda Venue & travel
Kigali Convention Centre
A world-class venue in one of Africa's safest, greenest and most connected capitals. Kigali offers direct flights across the continent and beyond, simple visa access for most delegates, and a compact, walkable conference district.
- Getting thereKigali International Airport (KGL), 15 min from the venue
- VisasVisa on arrival / online for most nationalities; invitation letters provided
- AccommodationPartner hotels at delegate rates within walking distance
Registration
Secure your place
Early-bird rates shown. A limited number of scholarships are available — figures are indicative.
$150Early-bird
- All plenaries & sessions
- Community Village access
- Conference materials
$450Early-bird
- Full scientific programme
- Exhibition & networking
- Certificate of attendance
- On-demand recordings
$750Early-bird
- Full scientific programme
- Priority session booking
- Networking lounge access
- On-demand recordings
Can't travel to Kigali?A virtual pass gives access to plenaries, selected sessions and on-demand recordings.
Get a virtual pass→In partnership with
UNAIDSWHOThe Global FundPEPFARAfrican UnionGovt. of Rwanda
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Frequently asked questions
ICASA 2027 takes place 6–11 December 2027 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
Join Africa in Kigali, December 2027
Be part of the continent's largest gathering on AIDS and STIs. Register, submit an abstract, or partner with ICASA 2027.