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HIV & AIDS Conference and IUSTI World Congress

HIV & AIDS Conference and IUSTI World Congress

16 – 18 September 2024

17 – 20 September 2024

HIV & AIDS Conference and IUSTI World Congress

1,118 total attendees
(215 HIV conference only,
471 – IUSTI conference only,
442 – both conferences)

322 International attendees

19 exhibitors

494 presenters

OVERVIEW

In recognition of its ‘More Than A Venue’ promise and mission to ‘make a difference’, ICC Sydney was selected to host the joint HIV & AIDS Conference (16-18 September) and the 25th International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) 2024 World Congress incorporating the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference (17-20 September) delivered by ASHM (formerly the Australian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine) – with the critical support of destination marketing partner, BESydney. The events were an important platform for 1,260 attendees from 35 countries (330 international delegates, representing 26% of all attendees).This global cohort of delegates engaged with 11 exhibitors and 364 speakers to discuss strategies and commitments to work towards equality, and sexual and reproductive health rights.

“The success of the joint HIV & AIDS Conference and 25th International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections 2024 World Congress was made possible through the world class services at ICC Sydney, coupled with the integral support of Business Events Sydney. At ASHM, we meticulously select partners that align with our values of inclusion, equity and excellence, and ICC Sydney provided the best environment and expert team to help us deliver this showcase of the latest healthcare research for HIV and sexual and reproductive health.”

– Nadine Giatras, Conference & Events Director, ASHM

Forum to facilitate postive health outcomes

The success of the joint HIV & AIDS Conference and 25th International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections 2024 World Congress was made possible through the world class services at ICC Sydney, coupled with the integral support of Business Events Sydney. At ASHM, we meticulously select partners that align with our values of inclusion, equity and excellence, and ICC Sydney provided the best environment and expert team to help us deliver this showcase of the latest healthcare research for HIV and sexual and reproductive health.

Social Responsibility, Reconciliation and Respect

Aligning with the venue team’s steadfast commitment to strengthen communities and BESydney’s change agenda, ASHM leveraged ICC Sydney’s industry leading Legacy Program to bolster its positive social impact strategies. As the first Australian convention centre to have had a Reconciliation Action Plan in place, ICC Sydney was well placed to support ASHM’s commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and connection to First Nations culture at the event. ASHM ensured the event marketing materials were designed by an Indigenous artist, while ICC Sydney welcomed ASHM’s attendees to engage with First Nations exhibitors in the marketplace on the exhibition floor in The Gallery and connected the organisers First Nations cultural custodians and providers.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Leveraging ICC Sydney’s Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide that outlines inclusive event practices for diverse communities, ASHM’s events welcomed a multi–dimensional audience with several accessibility and inclusion measures, such as a dedicated Quiet Room, Prayer Room and hearing loop technology. As a Sunflower program friendly venue, ICC Sydney’s team, including floor managers and customer service representatives, had undertaken specialised training to welcome people with hidden disabilities to the event – ensuring everyone could participate.

Fostering the next generation of talet

ICC Sydney serves as an incubator for ideas and provided the perfect environment to inspire knowledge exchange and learning opportunities. To solve health sector challenges, ASHM encouraged participation from students, new and early career clinicians, researchers, scientists, allied health workers, and community members and people from low to middle income countries and extended free registration to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers who had an accepted abstract. The organiser featured early career researcher events in its scientific program, and activated engagement strategies including awards, grants and scholarships for those facing financial hardship.