General Information
The Continuum 2025 conference, scheduled for June 10-12, 2025*, in San Juan, PR, will bring together clinical, behavioral, social science, and community experts in HIV prevention, treatment, and care under the theme, Reframing HIV Care. The 20th anniversary conference will highlight the latest evidence, strategies, and innovations in the field of HIV care with the aim of promoting collaboration among clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates.
A key feature of the conference is the introduction of a new track focused on primary care and health-related quality of care (HRQoL). This additional track underscores the growing recognition of the importance of addressing the full spectrum of health and well-being for people living with and affected by HIV. By focusing on the intersection of HIV clinical management, primary care, and the broader aspects of HRQoL, the conference will reflect a holistic person-centered approach to HIV care that centers overall physical, mental, and social health in the HIV response.
The conference’s six tracks represent critical pillars for optimizing HIV outcomes:
- HIV Prevention will cover biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions, including PrEP;
- HIV Treatment will showcase advancements in ART delivery and person-centered HIV care;
- HIV Care Continuum will highlight efforts to close gaps across HIV prevention and treatment continua;
- Primary Care and HRQoL will focus on integration of HIV and primary care to enhance health outcomes;
- Implementation Science will explore how research can be effectively translated into practice; and
- Social Determinants of Health will examine structural barriers/facilitators affecting HIV outcomes.
In addition to a Keynote Address, Memorial Lecture, and Memorial Colloquium, the Continuum 2025 conference will feature plenary sessions, panel discussions, and oral and e-poster abstract sessions, offering attendees an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and innovators. Attendees will also have an opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of San Juan, PR, a Fast-Track City with a long-standing commitment to health equity.
* The conference will be preceded by pre-conference sessions on June 9, 2025.
Planning Committee
The Continuum 2025 conference will be co-chaired by Julie Levison (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA) and Kenneth K. Ngure (Jomo Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya), with Carmen Zorrilla (UPR School of Medicine, San Juan, PR) serving as Honorary Chair and Co-Chair Emerita. The conference track chairs include:
- HIV Prevention – Julian Adong (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Mbarara, Uganda)
- HIV Treatment – TBC
- HIV Care Continuum – Shital Patel (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA)
- Primary Care and HRQoL – TBC
- Implementation Science – Stefan Baral (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA)
- Social Determinants of Health – Brenda Hoagland (FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
REGISTRATION
Following are key dates for early and standard conference registration, as well as registration rates:
- Early-Bird Registration Deadline – December 13, 2024
- Early Registration Deadline – March 28, 2025
- Standard Registration Deadline – May 2, 2025
- Registration Cancellation Deadline (with $100 penalty) – May 2, 2025
| Deadline | December 13, 2024 | March 28, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | NA |
| Registration Type | Early-Bird | Early | Standard | Late/Onsite |
| Member (must be current) | $225 | $275 | $325 | $375 |
| Non-Member | $250 | $300 | $350 | $400 |
| Student or Retired | $175 | $200 | $225 | $275 |
| One-Day Only | $125 | $150 | $200 | $250 |
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.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Following are key dates for abstract submission (with additional information and guidance available by clicking the Abstracts tab on this webpage):
- Abstract Submission Deadline – February 14, 2025
- Late-Breaker Abstract Submissions – March 24-28, 2025
- Abstract Disposition Announcements – March 21, 2025
- Late-Breaker Disposition Announcements – April 18, 2025
- Deadline to make edits to an Abstract – April 25, 2025
- Deadline to Withdraw Abstract/Change Presenting Author – May 2, 2025
ACCREDITATION
The Continuum 2025 conference is pending accreditation for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician-assistants, psychologists, social workers, and interprofessional health workers.
Target Audience
The target audience for the Continuum 2025 conference includes physicians, nurses and nurse-practitioners, pharmacists, psychologists, behavioral scientists, social scientists, public health specialists, epidemiologists, social workers, case managers, peer educators and navigators, and community health workers working in the field of HIV medicine. Because the conference outcomes are intended to influence public policy around global, national, and municipal HIV responses, the conference may also be of interest to policymakers and individuals who wish to advocate as well as enact and implement evidence-informed HIV policies and interventions in their respective communities and countries.
Educational Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe strategies to improve antiretroviral therapy and pre-exposure prophylaxis outcomes.
- Understand the role of implementation science in the delivery of high-impact, scalable HIV interventions.
- Define how community engagement in HIV prevention and care supports optimal HIV service delivery.
- Explain how optimizing key social determinants of health can enhance HIV responses and outcomes.
- Recognize the role of primary care, person-centered care, and quality of life in optimizing HIV outcomes.
Schedule
Monday, June 9, 2025
| Time | Session | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 1 | Breakout Rooms |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2 | Breakout Rooms |
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
| Time | Session | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | WELCOME REMARKS
Julie Levison (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA) Kenneth K. Ngure (Jomo Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya) Carmen Zorrilla (UPR School of Medicine, San Juan, PR) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Achieving Health Equity in HIV: The Road to 2030 and Beyond | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 9:50 AM - 11:20 AM | PLENARY SESSION 1: HIV PREVENTION
Moderator: Julian Adong (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Mbarara, Uganda) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Long-Acting PrEP: Re-Energizing the HIV Prevention Landscape | ||
| PrEP in 2025: Framing Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities | ||
| Multipurpose Prevention: Maximizing Technological Momentum | ||
| Behavioral Economics: Choice Architecture in HIV Prevention | ||
| 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM | Break | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | CONCURRENT ORAL ABSTRACTS SESSIONS 1 | Breakout Rooms |
| 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | Break | |
| 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM 1 | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | PLENARY SESSION 2: HIV TREATMENT | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Long-Acting ART: Transforming the HIV Treatment Landscape | ||
| Person-Centered HIV Care: Implementing Patient Choice in ART | ||
| Same-Day ART: Breaking Barriers to Rapid Start of HIV Treatment | ||
| Differentiated Services: Implementing ART in Pharmacy Settings | ||
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Break | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | MEMORIAL LECTURE
Giving Voice: Using Patient-Reported Outcomes to Enhance HIV Care Heidi M. Crane (University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
| Time | Session | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | SPONSORED SATELLITE SYMPOSIA | Breakout Rooms |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | PLENARY SESSION 3: HIV CARE CONTINUUM
Moderator: Shital Patel (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Bridging Gaps: Optimizing HIV Care for Marginalized Communities | ||
| Aging with HIV: Tailoring Care for Older Adults Living with HIV | ||
| Transgender Health and HIV: Delivering Gender-Affirming Care | ||
| Cross-Border Health: Enhancing HIV Care for Migrant Populations | ||
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | CONCURRENT ORAL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 2 | Breakout Rooms |
| 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Break | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM 2 | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Break | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | CONCURRENT ORAL ABSTRACTS SESSIONS 3 | Breakout Rooms |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | PLENARY SESSION 4: PRIMARY CARE AND HRQoL IN HIV | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Holistic Care: Prioritizing Primary Care to Maximize HIV Outcomes | ||
| Best Practice: Preventing Cardiometabolic Complications in HIV | ||
| HRQoL: Thinking Beyond HIV Viral Suppression to Quality of Life | ||
| Optimal Outreach: Leveraging CHWs for HIV and Primary Care | ||
| 4:50 PM - 5:30 PM | MEMORIAL COLLOQUIUM
Youth Leadership in the HIV Response: Shaping the Future | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | SPONSORED SATELLITE SYMPOSIA | |
| 7:00 PM | Adjourn |
Thursday, June 12, 2025
| Time | Session | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | SPONSORED SATELLITE SYMPOSIA | Breakout Rooms |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | PLENARY SESSION 5: IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE
Moderator: Stefan Baral (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Research to Real-World: Implementation Science in HIV Prevention | ||
| Scaling What Works: Implementation Science in HIV Treatment | ||
| Impact Focus: Re-Defining HIV Guidelines via Implementation Science | ||
| Decentralizing HIV Care: Community-Led Implementation Models | ||
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CONCURRENT ORAL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 4 | Breakout Rooms |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Break | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | E-POSTER SESSION | San Cristobal Foyer |
| 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Break | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM 3 | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Break | |
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM | PLENARY SESSION 6: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
Moderator: Brenda Hoagland (FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| Beyond the Virus: Improving Social Determinants of Health | ||
| Inequality and HIV: Addressing the Impact on Health Outcomes | ||
| Housing and HIV: Integrating Housing Stability as an Intervention | ||
| Education and HIV: Enhancing Health Literacy for Self-Management | ||
| 4:05 PM - 4:20 PM | RAPPORTEUR SESSION
Continuum 2025 Reflections: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM | CLOSING REMARKS
Julie Levison (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA) Kenneth K. Ngure (Jomo Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya) Carmen Zorrilla (UPR School of Medicine, San Juan, PR) | San Gerónimo Ballroom |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
Register
Venue and Accommodations
The Continuum 2025 conference venue will be the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, PR (1 Calle San Gerónimo, San Juan, 00901, PR). IAPAC has negotiated a discounted group rate of $291/night plus daily resort, porter, and housekeeping fees of $20, $5.51, and $0.50, respectively, for conference attendees with check-in from Monday, June 9, 2025, through checkout on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will require a refundable deposit of one room night to hold the reservation. Be sure to book your room early as space is limited.
Make your room reservation here.
Note: Neither IAPAC nor FTCI staff are employed or contracted by the hotel, and therefore cannot assist with reservation changes, modifications, or cancellations. Please contact the hotel directly is you wish to discuss your reservation, including for modifications and cancellations.
Submit an Abstract
The Continuum 2025 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 14, 2025
- Late-Breaker Abstract Submissions – March 24-28, 2025
- Abstract Disposition Announcements – March 21, 2025
- Late-Breaker Disposition Announcements – April 18, 2025
- Deadline to make edits to an Abstract – April 25, 2025
- Deadline to Withdraw Abstract/Change Presenting Author – May 2, 2025
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstract submissions are encouraged in a wide variety of specific domains, including:
- ART initiation/adherence
- ARV drug innovation (NEW)
- ARV drug resistance (NEW)
- Behavioral/social dynamics
- Behavioral economics (NEW)
- Biomedical prevention
- Community engagement
- Community research
- Cultural competence
- Diagnostic innovation (NEW)
- Digital health/health AI
- Engagement, re-engagement
- Harm/risk reduction
- Health/social equity
- Health policy/financing
- Health-related QoL
- Health systems resilience (NEW)
- Implementation science
- Legal/ethical dimensions
- Patient autonomy/choice (NEW)
- Patient-reported outcomes (NEW)
- Peer support/navigation
- Pharmacodynamics (NEW)
- PrEP initiation/persistence
- Prevention continuum
- Primary (HIV) care (NEW)
- Psychosocial support
- Social determinants of health
- Treatment continuum
- U=U implementation (NEW)
- Urban/rural health (NEW)
- Vaccine research (NEW)
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 5:00 pm ET, February 14, 2025. 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 2, 2025.
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 steps
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 April 25, 2025.
- 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 14, 2025. 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.
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 21, 2025. A notice of acceptance or rejection for late-breaker submissions will be sent via e-mail no later than April 18, 2025. 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 14, 2025. 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, April 25, 2025. Abstracts may be withdrawn, or the presenter may be changed, until May 2, 2025.
For frequently asked questions about abstracts submissions, please visit the conference FAQ by selecting the tab above.
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Call for Nominations
IAPAC “Rising Star” Award for an Early-Career HIV Adherence Researcher
IAPAC would like to recognize an early career researcher (i.e., within 10 years of their terminal degree) who has already demonstrated expertise and impact in any aspect of HIV adherence research. The recipient will be chosen based on their potential to move the field forward in new and exciting directions.
IAPAC Outstanding Contribution to HIV Adherence Award for a Senior Researcher
IAPAC would like to recognize a senior researcher (i.e., more than 10 years after their terminal degree) who has significantly contributed to the field of HIV adherence, with evidence of scientific impact. The recipient’s mentorship of other investigators also will be considered during the selection process.
Nominate yourself or somebody else for either of these awards by completing the form here.
FAQ
ABSTRACTS
Where can I find information about abstract submissions for Continuum 2025 take place?
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. Continuum 2025 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.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
When and where will Continuum 2025 take place?
The Continuum 2025 conference will take place June 10-12, 2025, at Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hosted by the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC).
What are the hotel accommodations?
The Continuum 2025 conference venue and host hotel will be Caribe Hilton, which is located at 1 C. San Gerónimo, San Juan, 00901, 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 2025 Invitation Letter Request Form.
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
What is included in my registration?
Standard registration includes 3-day access to the conference from June 10-12, 2025 and access to the half day of pre-conference sessions on June 9, 2025. One day registration includes 1-day access to the conference.
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 2025 Schedule
May I participate in the conference virtually?
No. Continuum 2025 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, Caribe Hilton, with your accessibility request.
ADDITIONAL FAQ
Is there a conference app?
Yes, the QR code for the app will be available in June 2025.
Are there any speaker or sponsorship opportunities?
Continuum 2025 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.
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 timely response. Please anticipate up to a 72-hour or longer turn around time for a response to any queries addressed to the contacts below.
Registration-related questions not answered above: events@iapac.org
Abstract-related questions: cmoore@iapac.org
If you are interested in sponsoring the event: jhess@iapac.org
