General Information
The Continuum 2026 conference will take place June 9-11, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, preceded by pre-conference sessions on June 8, 2026. Hosted by the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) and Fast-Track Health, this 21st annual convening will gather clinical, behavioral, social science, and community experts under the overarching theme: Health Beyond Silos
The conference will showcase the latest evidence, strategies, and innovations in HIV prevention, treatment, and care while placing them within the broader context of person-centered, integrated care. Recognizing that people living with and affected by HIV experience a range of health conditions across the life course, the conference will highlight primary care integration, aging and longevity, cardiometabolic health, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as core priorities alongside HIV-specific outcomes.
The conference’s framing acknowledges that optimizing HIV outcomes requires attention to the total health needs. By linking HIV care more explicitly to cardiometabolic health management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease), as well as to broader primary care services, the Continuum 2026 conference reflects a holistic model of person-centered care. The conference will focus on breaking down barriers between HIV-specific services and broader health systems.
Thematic Tracks
The six conference tracks reflect an integrated vision for advancing health outcomes:
- HIV Prevention: Biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions
- HIV Treatment: Advances in ART delivery and person-centered HIV care
- HIV Care Continuum: Closing gaps across prevention and treatment continua
- Primary Care and HRQoL: Integration to enhance outcomes and well-being
- Cardiometabolic Health: Prevention/management of cardiometabolic conditions
- Implementation Science: Translating research into clinical practice at scale
In addition to a Keynote Address, Memorial Lecture, and Memorial Colloquium, the Continuum 2026 conference program features plenary sessions, panel discussions, clinical case studies, and oral/e-poster abstract sessions, offering attendees opportunities to engage with thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of whole-health, whole-person care.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Implement strategies to improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes within integrated models of whole-health and person-centered care.
- Apply implementation science principles to deliver high-impact, scalable HIV and other health interventions across diverse health systems.
- Demonstrate how community engagement in HIV prevention/treatment, primary care, and cardiometabolic health enhances patient engagement.
- Assess the impact of SDOH on HIV, cardiometabolic disease, and overall health outcomes, and apply multidisciplinary and equity-driven approaches to reduce disparities.
- Integrate primary care, cardiometabolic prevention and management, and HR-QoL considerations to optimize long-term health outcomes
The conference will be accredited for 13.25 AMA, ANCC, ACPE, AAPA, APA, ASWB, and IPCE credit hours. More information about accreditation will be forthcoming.
REGISTRATION
Following are key dates for early and standard conference registration, as well as registration rates.
| Early-Bird
January 9, 2026 (Extended) |
Early
February 13, 2026 |
Standard
April 30, 2026 |
Late/Onsite | |
| Member* | $275 | $325 | $375 | $450 |
| Non-Member | $350 | $400 | $450 | $525 |
| One Day Only | $200 | $225 | $250 | $325 |
Registration fees are listed in US Dollars and must be paid before the above deadline. Any registrations that are not paid by the respective registration deadline will be cancelled the day after the registration deadline. Registrants may then re-register for the conference at the higher registration rate once they are ready to remit their registration payment.
Cancellations/Refunds
Cancellations with refund (minus $100 processing fee) is permitted through 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US) on Friday, May 1, 2026. After this time and date, registrations may be cancelled, but a refund will not be processed.
*A paid IAPAC membership is required to claim the Member rate. Contact iapac@iapac.org to confirm your membership status.
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to access and reserve a first come, first served exhibitor slot at Continuum 2026.
Schedule
Monday, June 8, 2026
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Pre-Conference Sessions |
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Satellite Symposia |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Kaplan-Reiter Keynote Address |
| Breaking Silos: Lessons from a Syndemic Approach to Care | |
| 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM | Plenary Session 1 |
| HIV Care Continuum: Innovations, Gaps, Scale-Up Strategies | |
| 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Oral Abstracts Session 1 |
| Concurrent | |
| 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | Break |
| 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Sponsored Lunch Symposium 1 |
| TBA | |
| 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Plenary Session 2 |
| Implementation Science: Translating Innovation into Practice | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Oral Abstracts Session 2 |
| Concurrent | |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Break |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| Clinical Case Study Session 1:
Cardiometabolic Health: From Diagnosis to Management | |
| Cross-Cutting Research Panel 1: Behavioral Determinants: Engagement, Motivation, and Agency | |
| Cross-Cutting Community Panel 1: Power in Partnership: Centering Communities to Drive U=U | |
| 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Satellite Symposia |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Baker-Cooper Memorial Lecture |
| Threads of Solidarity: Remembrance, Resilience, and Renewal | |
| 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM | Plenary Session 3 |
| HIV Prevention Services: Scaling Up Access and Patient Agency | |
| 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Plenary Session 4 |
| Science of Scale: Delivering Innovation in HIV Treatment for All | |
| 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Break |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Sponsored Lunch Symposium 2 |
| TBA | |
| 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Break |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Oral Abstracts Session 3 |
| Concurrent | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| Clinical Case Study Session 2:
Aging with HIV: Managing Multimorbidity and Frailty | |
| Cross-Cutting Research Panel 2: Health AI: Optimizing Access to Improve Health Outcomes | |
| Cross-Cutting Community Panel 2: Building Trust: Community-Led HIV Prevention Scale-Up | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Break |
| 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM | E-Poster Session 1 |
| 5:30 PM | Adjourn |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Satellite Symposia |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Fast-Track Health Lecture |
| Hot Topic: Navigating the Evolving Climate-Health Nexus | |
| 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM | Plenary Session 5 |
| Primary Care and HR-QoL: Centering the “Whole Person” | |
| 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | E-Poster Session 2 |
| 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Break |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Sponsored Lunch Symposium 3 |
| TBA | |
| 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Break |
| 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Rapporteur Session |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 2:30 PM | Adjourn |
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Venue and Accommodations
The Continuum 2026 conference venue and host hotel is the Sheraton Puerto Rico.
The hotel is a 12-minute drive from the San Juan Airport (SJU) and just over 2 miles from historic Old San Juan. With guest rooms boasting breathtaking views and free Wi-Fi, an expansive infinity swimming pool, and a variety of dining options, Sheraton Puerto Rico is the ultimate destination for enjoying Puerto Rico hospitality.
IAPAC has secured a discounted block of hotel rooms at a rate of $249 for single or double room per night + $45 per night resort fee + $2 per person per day housekeeping fee + $6 per trip doorman fee for the nights of June 7, 2026, through June 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARKING
Parking is available at a discounted rate of $16 per car per night.
HOTEL ADDRESS
200 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
BOOKING LINK
The booking link we be available soon.
Submit an Abstract
The Continuum 2026 conference will feature oral abstract and e-poster sessions. Below is abstract submission guidance to inform domain selection, abstract authorship, and online submission.
KEY DATES
Following are key dates relevant to abstract submissions:
- Abstract Submission Deadline – February 13, 2026
- Late-Breaker Abstract Submissions – March 30-April 3, 2026
- Abstract Disposition Announcements – March 20, 2026
- Late-Breaker Disposition Announcements – April 17, 2026
- Deadline to make edits to an Abstract – May 1, 2026
- Deadline to Withdraw Abstract/Change Presenting Author – May 8, 2026
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstract submissions are encouraged in a wide variety of specific domains, including:
- Aging and lifecycle (NEW)
- ART initiation/adherence
- ARV drug innovation
- ARV drug resistance
- Behavioral/social dynamics
- Behavioral economics
- Biomedical prevention
- Cardiometabolic management (NEW)
- Community engagement
- Community research
- Cultural competence
- Diagnostic innovation
- Digital health/health AI
- Engagement, re-engagement
- Harm/risk reduction
- Health/social equity
- Health policy/financing
- Health-related QoL
- Health systems resilience
- Implementation science
- Legal/ethical dimensions
- Patient autonomy/choice
- Peer support/navigation
- Pharmacodynamics
- PrEP initiation/persistence
- Preventive services (NEW)
- Primary (HIV) care
- Psychosocial support
- Social determinants of health
- Treatment continuum
- Urban/rural health
- Vaccine research
Within these areas we encourage coverage of:
- Advances in basic science
- Longitudinal or observational data
- Innovations in modeling and biopsychosocial theory
- Intervention development, implementation, and/or outcomes
- Dissemination/implementation of evidence-based approaches
- Operations research, demonstration projects, and practice-based approaches
- Resource, structural, and service delivery issues and innovations
- Implementation science design, evidence, and real-world applicability
Particularly as applied to key and disproportionately affected populations and settings:
- Treatment naïve, treatment experienced
- Individuals living with mental and/or physical health challenges
- Concomitant diseases (e.g., HBV, HCV, TB)
- Comorbid conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
- Syndemic conditions (e.g., mental health, substance use)
- Resource-constrained settings and geographies
- Key and vulnerable populations:
- Men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Transgender individuals
- Gender non-conforming
- Women in high HIV incidence areas
- Female and male sex workers
- Pregnant women
- Children and adolescents
- Substance users
- Incarcerated or recently released individuals
- Homeless and/or marginally housed individua
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts must be submitted online by 5 pm ET, February 13, 2026. Submitted abstracts will be considered for oral or e-poster presentation. Submitted abstracts should report information not previously published, or intended to be published, prior to May 1, 2026.
It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure accuracy of content, spelling, and presentation. Abstracts will be published as submitted, subject to reformatting that may be required by IAPAC.
ABSTRACT FORMAT
Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. Please follow one of two structured formats (A or B), indicating in bold the four parts of your abstract:
Format A: Data-Driven Abstracts
- Background: a concise statement of the issues evaluated
- Methods: the investigational model used
- Results: specific findings
- Conclusions: summary of findings, supported by results
Format B: Program Descriptions and Case Studies
- Introduction: a concise statement of the issues addressed
- Description: a description of the project, case study, experience, or intervention
- Lessons Learned: project results, implementation issues, and/or case study solutions
- Recommendations: further recommendations or next step
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Following are some general guidelines for individuals interested in submitting an abstract(s):
- The abstract must NOT contain more than 300 words.
- Acceptable abstracts shall contain a concise statement of the research, define the precise subject of the presentation, and be related to the main theme or a sub-theme of the conference.
- Literature references and acknowledgements should not form any part of the abstract’s content.
- Figures and tables are acceptable, subject to high definition/quality guidance to be provided.
- The author is responsible for grammatical and factual details and may edit an abstract after it has been submitted up to May 1, 2026.
- All abstracts must be submitted in English (without exception).
- Sub-specialty jargon should be avoided, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the conference.
- Define all abbreviations and concepts in your abstract at first use.
- For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (trade names are not permitted).
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE
All abstracts must be submitted online no later than 5:00 pm ET, February 13, 2026. When all fields have been completed and you select “Update” on your submission, then the abstract will be submitted. Faxed, mailed, or emailed abstracts will not be considered. Late-breaker abstracts may be submitted April 3-7, 2026.
Please record your abstract number. The number assigned to your abstract when it is submitted online will be the abstract number referenced throughout the conference, including in the Program and Abstracts book, during the Oral Abstract sessions, and during the e-Poster Session. A notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent via e-mail no later than March 20, 2026. A notice of acceptance or rejection for late-breaker submissions will be sent via e-mail no later than April 17, 2026. The disposition of each abstract will be sent via e-mail only to the submitting author identified on the submission form for that abstract. That contact will be responsible for sharing the disposition with all other authors of the abstract (including the presenting author).
Accepted abstracts will be in one of two categories:
- Oral Abstract presentation
- e-Poster Abstract presentation
Presenting authors agree to register for and attend the conference as scheduled in either Oral Abstract sessions or the e-Poster Session. Oral abstract and e-poster presenters are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses, as well as the applicable registration fees.
Note that only the abstracts of paid conference registrants will be included in the final Abstracts Book. Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings. Abstracts are considered official communication to IAPAC. Submission of an abstract implies permission to publish abstracts (including in the Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care [JIAPAC]) and online posting, if accepted.
To reiterate, all abstract submissions must be received online by 5:00 pm ET, February 13, 2026. It is strongly recommended that you do not wait until the last minute to submit your abstract(s). You may review/edit submissions from now until 5:00 pm ET, May 1, 2026. Abstracts may be withdrawn, or the presenter may be changed, until May 1, 2026.
For frequently asked questions about abstracts submissions, please visit the conference FAQ by selecting the tab above.
Login or Register to submit an abstractFAQ
ABSTRACTS
Where can I find information about abstract submissions for the Continuum 2026 conference?
To learn more about the conference and abstract submissions, please click here to view our website.
May I present my abstract virtually if I cannot attend the conference in-person?
No. The Continuum 2026 conference is entirely in-person, and virtual participation and presentations are not permitted. Your abstract will be withdrawn from presentation if you cannot attend in-person.
How do I submit an abstract?
Abstracts may be submitted until the deadline outlined under the “Abstracts” tab. To submit an abstract, you will need to select the “Abstracts” tab above and scroll down to and select “Submit an Abstract”. When adding co-authors, please be sure to include their appropriate affiliation as this will be reflected in the published abstracts book if the abstract is selected for presentation. When you are ready to save or submit your abstract, select the “Update” button. Incomplete abstracts (i.e., abstracts without a track selected) will only be saved to your dashboard but not submitted to the system. Completed abstracts will automatically be submitted once the “Update” button is selected. Please regularly check your dashboard to ensure you have not made multiple submissions of the same abstract.
How do I edit an abstract I submitted?
Abstracts may be edited until the deadline outlined under the “Abstracts” tab. To access your abstract, you will need to login to your IAPAC dashboard, scroll down to “Abstract Submissions”, and select the pencil icon next to the abstract you would like to edit. When communicating with staff about your abstract, please reference your abstract ID which will begin with “CON25”. If there are abstracts under “Abstract Submissions” that you do not intend to submit for review, please delete them by selecting the garbage bin icon next to the respective abstract.
What is the word limit for abstract submissions?
Abstracts are limited to 300 words. Note, the abstract submission portal includes numbers as words, but numbers are not considered words for submission purposes. The system will alert you if you are over the word limit. If you do not receive an alert from the system, then your abstract is still within the 300-word limit and may be submitted, even if the actual word count shows as over 300.
Are images permitted for abstract submissions?
Yes, images are permitted for abstract submissions. Note, all images must be high-quality images, or they will be removed from the abstract. It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure images are high-quality/high definition. IAPAC will not be able to assist with image quality-related issues.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
When and where will the Continuum 2026 conference take place?
The Continuum 2026 conference will take place June 9-11, 2026, at Sheraton Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What are the hotel accommodations?
The Continuum 206 conference venue and host hotel will be Sheraton Puerto Rico, which is located at 200 Convention Blvd, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico, which is a 15-minute commute from the San Juan International Airport (SJU). Please use the reservations link in the “Venue” tab for more information.
Are there scholarship opportunities for travel and accommodations?
Unfortunately, scholarships for travel and accommodations are not available at this time.
I am applying for my travel visa. Where can I request a letter of invitation to support my application?
Click on the following link to request your letter of invitation. Continuum 2026 Invitation Letter Request Form.
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
What is included in my registration?
Standard registration includes 3-day access to the conference from June 9-11, 2026. One day registration includes 1-day access to the conference.
Is Continuum 2026 accredited?
Continuum 2026 will be CME and CE accredited. More information about accreditation will be provided when approval is finalized.
How do I download a copy of my registration receipt?
Click here to login into your IAPAC account online.
Where can I find the conference schedule?
Continuum 2026 Schedule
May I participate in the conference virtually?
No. Continuum 2026 is hosted entirely in-person, and virtual participation will not be available.
Do you require any physical, visual, or any other accessibility accommodations to attend this event?
Please contact the conference venue, Sheraton Puerto Rico, with your accessibility request.
ADDITIONAL FAQ
Is there a conference app?
Yes, the QR code for the app will be available in May 2026.
Are there any speaker opportunities or opportunities to sponsor Continuum 2026?
The Continuum 2026 conference provides an opportunity to meet with 500+ clinical and service providers from a variety of practice settings. There are a limited number of exhibitor spaces and sponsorship opportunities available for this conference. If you are interested, contact IAPAC Senior Director of Education Jonathon Hess at jhess@iapac.org to request a sponsorship prospectus. Note: sponsorships do NOT refer to scholarships. As stated above, scholarships for travel and accommodations are NOT available for attendees.
I still have questions, to whom may I address them?
If you still have questions, please address these to the relevant contacts listed below.
Note: questions must be directed to the appropriate contacts for a response. It is the responsibility of each attendee to appropriately address queries.
Please anticipate up to a 72-hour or longer turnaround time for a response to any queries addressed to the contacts below.
Registration-related questions not answered above: events@iapac.org
Abstract-related questions: dblakely@iapac.org
Finance-related questions: finance@iapac.org
If you are interested in sponsoring the event: jhess@iapac.org