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The IAS is welcoming letters of intent to host AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference
How to submit a letter of intent
For details on letter of intent requirements and submission, please download the official invitation to submit a letter of intent.
Key information
- Latin America and the Caribbean is the region that will host AIDS 2026.
- A detailed bid proposal and budget are required only from shortlisted cities. Detailed bid proposals will not be considered at this stage.
- The submission deadline for letters of intent is 15 July 2023.
Timeline of the bidding process
STEP 1: Letters of intent (LoIs) to host the conference
- 15 July 2023
Deadline for submission of letter of intent - August-September 2023
Shortlisting process. The IAS Conference Committee will propose a shortlist of 2-3 destinations to be approved by the IAS Executive Board.
STEP 2: Detailed proposals by shortlisted candidate cities
- September 2023
The IAS sends a detailed request for proposal (RFP) to each shortlisted candidate. - 31 December 2023
Deadline for submission of bids - January-February 2024
Detailed technical analysis of bids
Site visits
Review and analysis of the bids by the IAS Conference Committee - Second quarter of 2024
Confirmation of the successful host city for AIDS 2026 by the IAS Executive Board - Third quarter of 2024
Announcement of the successful host city for AIDS 2026