Advancing HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Conference

What to know

The Advancing HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis Testing Conference will resume in 2025. The goals of the conference are to foster the development and use of new testing technology in the United States to improve testing practices for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis. More details will be shared at a later date.

Details

Conference Dates: November 3 - 7, 2025

The conference offers attendees an opportunity to share data and learn about test performance, testing algorithms, workflow best practices across various settings, quality assurance, and new testing technology.

During this conference, you can:

  • Access information on the latest HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis diagnostic technologies
  • Gain knowledge of testing best practices that your organization can use
  • Build and improve relationships with stakeholders across the HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis diagnostics spectrum

Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts document describes the types of abstracts that the Scientific Steering Committee hopes to receive. Abstract submission will open in the spring of 2025.

Contact information

Questions about the conference can be directed to testingconference@aphl.org.

Attendees

Professionals from all aspects of HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing are encouraged to attend this conference, which features oral presentations, poster sessions, panel discussions, testing technology exhibits, and networking opportunities.

Attendees include, but are not limited to

  • public health officials
  • clinicians
  • laboratorians
  • HIV/STI/viral hepatitis testing program managers
  • surveillance coordinators
  • diagnostic industry representatives

Conference partners

This conference was brought to you by a collaborative agreement between the Association of Public Health Laboratories and the Centers for Disease Control.