Why you need to experience an ASHM conference (and how!)

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ASHM conferences are more than just a one-off experience – the knowledge, connections, and collaborations created can last a lifetime and create long-term change.  

Here’s why going to an ASHM conference can transform your practice, as well as how to make it happen stress-free. 

Already made up your mind to attend? Skip ahead to our templates to request your workplace’s support! 

Flagship conferences for the whole sector

Working in clinical practice? How about with people living with hepatitis B or C in community settings? Or even in STI or HIV research? There’s an ASHM conference for almost everyone working in the HIV, bloodborne virus (BBV) and/or sexually-transmissible infection (STI) sectors.  No matter which conference you choose, be assured you’re attending the peak conference in the Australasia region for your sector. 

Explore our upcoming conferences below. 

Upcoming Conferences and Events

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The 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Point of Care Testing for Infectious Diseases

19 - 21 Jun 2025
Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Bangkok, Thailand
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15th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2025)

6 - 8 Aug 2025
Pullman on the Park, Naarm (Melbourne)
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Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2025

15 - 17 Sep 2025
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, Australia
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Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference

16 - 18 Sep 2025
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, Australia

Connect with thought leaders and changemakers

ASHM conferences are your opportunity to connect with leading voices across research, community, clinical care, and activism from around the world. Take in their insights during presentations, then connect in the exhibition hall or at social events and conference dinners.  

Want to know who will be speaking at our upcoming conferences? Follow the ASHM social media channels for the latest speaker announcements.

Help shape the future of the sector by joining hundreds of passionate people all working towards the same goal. From attending conferences comes unexpected collaborations and breakthroughs — in fact, ASHM itself was formed from a meeting of Australian clinicians attending the Stockholm AIDS Conference! 

Hear more from long-time ASHM conference attendees, speakers, and committee members on how ASHM conferences have impacted their work and collaborations in the below video. 

A world of savings

Need to travel and worried about budget? Don’t worry – selected ASHM conferences offer a variety of discounts for registration, accommodation, and travel.  

The best way to save is to get in early. Early bird discounts are available at all ASHM conferences.

Meanwhile, ASHM Members can access exclusive registration rates and/or accommodation discounts for some conferences. Selected groups (such as students, affected community, and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers) can also be eligible for discounted registration. 

Discounts vary based on the conference, so be sure to check the registration page for each conference for the latest information! 

Scholarships are also available for many ASHM conferences. You can view our currently available scholarships for ASHM and sector conferences on our scholarships page.  

Free templates to get your workplace’s support to attend

The above all sounds great, but how about getting approval to go? Well, we’ve made that easy too, with pre-made emails or letter templates for our landmark conferences. Each template contains everything you need to help convince your workplace that attending an ASHM conference is a fantastic investment. Our list of templates is always being updated – check back regularly for the latest templates when registrations open for the conference of your choice!

Need more information?

Our Conference team area always on-hand to help. Get in touch using the contact form below.

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