AIDS 2024 Daily Digest: Friday, 19 July

Everything is in place for a groundbreaking AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference! It kicks off with pre-conferences tomorrow and Sunday, with the Global Village also opening its doors on Sunday. The full conference programme starts on Monday.

The Daily Digest by the International AIDS Society will help you get the most out of this packed line up, highlighting what you can expect each day and bringing you the latest news from AIDS 2024. We will ensure ukrainian and russian translations for participants from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Pre-conferences are open to all registered delegates. In-person attendance is defined by the room capacity. In addition, an unlimited number of registered virtual delegates can attend the pre-conferences.

The programme

The AIDS 2024 programme is your primary resource for all conference sessions and other activities. You can search for specific content, such as a session title, presentation title, moderator, speaker, poster number or speaker affiliation. 

On-site logistics

To pick up your name badge or finalize your registration, please go to the registration area. The registration area will be open during the following hours (all times are in CEST):

• Saturday, 20 July – Sunday, 21 July: 07:00 – 18:30 
• Monday, 22 July: 06:30 – 18:00
• Tuesday, 23 July – Thursday, 25 July: 06:30 – 18:30
• Friday, 26 July: 08:00 – 15:00 

For more information on how to access the Messe München (the Trade Fair Center Messe München and the ICM – International Congress Center Messe München) and obtain badges, please download and read the pre-departure guide. It will also provide practical information about Munich.

Remember to bring your mobile phone and headphones if you plan to access simultaneous interpretation during sessions (free Wi-Fi will be available).

How to access the AIDS 2024 virtual platform

Access the AIDS 2024 virtual platform through your conference account, which is linked to the email address you used to register for AIDS 2024.

Please check your conference account now to ensure that your registration status is shown as “Registration confirmed”. Without your registration confirmed, you will not be able to gain entry to AIDS 2024. We also encourage you to access and make yourself familiar with the AIDS 2024 virtual platform before the official start of the conference.

You can access e-posters and abstract manuscripts on the virtual platform as of Tuesday, 23 July, at 10:00 CEST. On-demand sessions will be available online four to 12 hours after they take place.

Tips for the best AIDS 2024 virtual experience

Use a different browser: If you are experiencing loading issues, try using a different browser. We recommend that both Windows and Mac users use the most recent version of Google Chrome or Firefox. 

Refresh your screen: During the conference, if you see a blank, white screen or just a blank screen when trying to view a session, then hit the “Refresh” button, located in the top-left of your browser. If this does not work, we recommend that you clear your browser’s cache. This guide will walk you through the process.

Zoom out: For the best virtual experience, please ensure that you zoom out on your web browser to see the full screen.

Conference coverage

A Daily Pill to Prevent S.T.I.s? It May Work, Scientists Say – New York Times (US)

First-of-its-kind HIV cure case among scientific highlights at AIDS 2024 – Bangkok Post (Thailand) 

Seventh Person Likely ‘Cured’ Of HIV, Doctors Announce  – AFP (US)

Charité-Forscher: Weiterer Mensch von HIV geheilt  Zeit Online (Germany)

Official media partners

Join the conversation

The official theme of AIDS 2024 is Put people first! Share how you and/or your organization #PutPeopleFirst!

Connect online by following the official AIDS Conference social media channels, and help spread the word by sharing suggested social posts and graphics from our AIDS 2024 social toolkit.

#AIDS2024

Thanks to AIDS 2024 major industry sponsors

Daily Digest prepared by the International AIDS Society. Translated to Ukrainian and Russian by “VirusOFF”