The countdown is on, and the energy is unmistakable. From December 3rd to 8th, 2025, Accra, Ghana, will host the 35th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), promising to be a defining moment for the global health community.

As the Board of the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) engages with peers at the 2025 IAS Conference in Kigali, they’re not just observing; they are absorbing key lessons and innovations. Every insight gathered is being channeled into shaping ICASA 2025 into a conference that delivers tangible value and forward momentum. This isn’t just another event; it’s a continuation of the global dialogue, grounded in Africa’s realities and driven by its leadership.

For those who experienced the inspiration of the 2025 IAS in Rwanda, ICASA 2025 is your next step. It’s where cutting-edge science and high-level strategy meet grassroots innovation and community power. And if you missed the 2025 IAS, ICASA 2025 is your opportunity to reconnect, catch up, and leap forward with bold ideas and shared commitment.

What makes ICASA truly unique is its foundation: it is built by the African community for the global response. It is more than a scientific gathering—it is a space where communities, policymakers, researchers, and activists converge to shape the HIV/AIDS response in a way that’s grounded, inclusive, and sustainable.

There’s no other event like it on the continent. ICASA stands as Africa’s largest conference of any kind, providing a platform for the continent’s achievements, challenges, and bold visions for ending AIDS to take center stage.

With preparations already in full swing—strategic meetings, press engagements, and intensive planning—the SAA is ensuring every detail aligns to catalyze real progress. ICASA 2025 will be an experience defined by collaboration, innovation, and action.

Accra is calling. Whether you’re a researcher, health worker, activist, funder, or policymaker, this is your platform. Mark your calendar, block those dates, and get ready to be part of a landmark gathering that will drive change, amplify voices, and move us all closer to the end of AIDS.

Enjoy the pictures from 2025 IAS in Rwanda!

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Story by: Prof. Morenike Ukpong, SAA Executive Board Member