The annual INTEREST Conference is the premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa. It brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences. INTEREST is co-organised by AIGHD and Academic Medical Education.
The INTEREST Conference showcases cutting-edge knowledge in the fields of HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV-1 infection. It aims to foster a community of African physicians and scientists who will discuss implementing local solutions for the management of patients living with HIV-1 infection and for the prevention of HIV transmission.
In 2026, INTEREST celebrates its 20th anniversary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Find more information on the INTEREST website.
Past conferences:
2007 – Kampala, Uganda
2008 – Dakar, Senegal
2009 – Lusaka, Zambia
2010 – Maputo, Mozambique
2011 – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2012 – Mombasa, Kenya
2013 – Dakar, Senegal
2014 – Lusaka, Zambia
2015 – Harare, Zimbabwe
2016 – Yaounde, Cameroon
2017 – Lilongwe, Malawi
2018 – Kigali, Rwanda
2019 – Accra, Ghana
2020 – Virtual (due to COVID-19)
2021 – Virtual (due to COVID-19)
2022 – Kampala, Uganda
2023 – Maputo, Mozambique
2024 – Cotonou, Benin
2025 – Windhoek, Namibia
