CME

About the Conference

The 20^th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV^® (ACTHIV^® 2026) is the leading conference in the United States focused solely on enhancing the skills and knowledge of frontline care teams dedicated to supporting individuals living with or at risk of HIV. This premier event offers invaluable insights into the latest research, innovative treatment strategies, and advancements in HIV care. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with expert speakers, network with peers, and gain practical knowledge that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice.

Target Audience

ACTHIV^®  is targeted toward the members of the frontline team caring for persons with or at risk of acquiring HIV in both the primary care and specialist settings: physicians, advanced practice nurses/NPs, PAs, nurses, pharmacists, and medical case managers (including social workers, adherence counselors and treatment advocates).

Other members of the care team are also encouraged to attend.

Global Conference Objectives / Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the conference, learners should be better able to collaborate with their care team to:

• Apply foundational concepts for providing comprehensive care to PWH
• Incorporate strategies with your care team to optimize antiretroviral therapy to achieve and maintain viral suppression among PWH
• Optimize the liver health of PWH by interpreting relevant diagnostic tests and implementing effective management strategies with your care team
• Enhance the overall health and well-being of PWH through diagnosis, management and prevention of comorbidities in PWH
• Identify and implement clinical strategies with your team to reduce the incidence of STIs and HIV

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, American Academy of CME, Inc. is Jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians:

American Academy of CME, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification Credits

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 18.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s resp onsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

By claiming MOC points, you are agreeing to have your participation completion information to be shared with the ACCME and the ABIM. Your points will be automatically submitted to the ABIM on your behalf; please allow 6-8 weeks for your points to display on the ABIM website.

CLAIMING MOC POINTS: If you intend to claim MOC points for your participation, you will need to provide your unique, six-digit ABIM ID Number when completing your evaluation. Physicians who do not know their ABIM ID can look it up on ABIM’s website www.abim.org/online/findcand.aspx.

Family Physicians:

The AAFP has reviewed The 20th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV ® (ACTHIV ® ) and deemed it acceptable for up to 18.50 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 05/01/2025 to 05/03/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses:

American Academy of CME, Inc. designates this educational activity for 18.5 ANCC contact hours.

Please check onsite for pharmacotherapeutic contact hours available for each session.

California
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16993 for 18.5 contact hours.

PAs:

American Academy of CME, Inc. has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Pharmacists:

This activity provides 18.5 ACPE contact hours (1.85 CEUs) of continuing education credit. Universal Activity Number JA4008191-0000-25-001-L02-P Application

Your statement of credit will be issued through CPE Monitor in 6-8 weeks. Only pharmacy learners who provided valid NABP e-Profile ID numbers and month and day of birth (MMDD) will be submitted to CPE Monitor for official record of credit.

Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference Fees

Registration for the conference includes continuing education credits.

• Registration
  
  • Standard Price: $600
• Student/Resident/Fellow Registration:
  
  • Standard Price: $300

Disclosure Declaration

According to the disclosure policy of the Academy, all faculty, planning committee members, editors, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relationships with any ineligible company(ies). The existence of these relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the activity. Clinical content is reviewed for fair balance and scientific objectivity, and all relevant financial relationships identified for individuals involved as planners and faculty have been mitigated. Relevant financial relationships will be made known to participants prior to the activity.

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty, and do not represent those of American Academy of CME or ACTHIV^® Institute. This activity is intended as a supplement to existing knowledge, published information, and practice guidelines. Learners should appraise the information presented critically, and draw conclusions only after careful consideration of all available scientific information.

Each person should be cared for as a unique individual who may or may not hold beliefs associated with their backgrounds and circumstances. In addition to treating each patient as a unique individual, care team members should strive to be aware of their own biases and endeavor not to let them influence the quality of care they provide.

Implicit Bias:

Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, judgements, decisions, and actions without our awareness. Everyone is susceptible to implicit bias, even clinicians. In healthcare, implicit biases can have a significant impact on the quality of care an individual receives. These biases can be both favorable and unfavorable, and are activated involuntarily without an individual’s awareness or intentional control.

Studies have indicated that healthcare providers’ incorrect perceptions can impact providers’ communications and clinical decision-making contributing to disparities in clinical outcomes. Addressing implicit biases in healthcare is critical to improving health outcomes and promoting health equity for all patients. Patient-centered care can reduce the impact of implicit bias, by treating each patient as a unique individual who may or may not hold beliefs associated with their backgrounds and circumstances. In addition, recognizing implicit bias in one’s own practice using techniques such as self-reflection and mindful clinical decision-making can ensure more equitable and effective care to all patients.

Over the past several decades, cognitive science research has demonstrated human behavior, beliefs and attitudes are shaped by automatic and unconscious cognitive processes. The healthcare profession is devoting greater attention to how these automatic and unconscious processes impact care including: (1) preferential treatment toward or against specific patient populations causing healthcare inequities, (2) influence patient-provider communications leading to misunderstandings and mistrust, and (3) impact access to healthcare and affect treatment decisions resulting in misdiagnosis, delays in treatment and specialty referrals and poor pain management.

Considering one might have unconscious biases and exploring them may be uncomfortable because the very idea that they exist may conflict with how clinicians perceive themselves. It is only by becoming aware of one’s unconscious biases that members of the healthcare team can take steps to mitigate them to ensure all their patients receive quality healthcare.

Support

This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Merck, Theratechnologies,, and ViiV Healthcare. Organizations providing independent educational grants were not involved in the development of content or selection of faculty for this educational activity.

Please check back for updates as conference supporters are confirmed.

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ACTHIV will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Kyle Cooke at [email protected] with your request.

New Providers

 

Why Participate

The ACTHIV® Conference New Providers Track is thoughtfully crafted by an interprofessional subgroup of the conference planning committee, drawing expertise from the diverse planners to ensure a collaborative and enriching learning experience. New providers will have the unique opportunity to engage in small group settings that foster meaningful connections with seasoned HIV clinicians and fellow emerging professionals in the field. Participants will dive deep into critical concepts through face-to-face discussions and collaborative problem-solving exercises guided by the mentorship of experienced experts in HIV care, expanding their professional horizons and contributing to their growth in this crucial field. In addition to this immersive learning, attendees will enjoy rich networking opportunities with established clinicians and peers, allowing them to expand their professional horizons and forge lasting relationships within the HIV clinical community.

Objective

To offer a learning experience at ACTHIV® that supports providers who are in training or who are new to HIV medicine, including specialty and primary care physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers who are new to HIV medicine or in training.

What to Expect

The program is structured to include regular meetings during lunch breaks and at the conclusion of the first two days. During these sessions, mentors will review key learnings and address any questions new providers may have regarding the day’s content. These mentors will support attendees not only in applying their new insights but also in identifying additional relevant learning opportunities, such as exploring informative posters. This collaborative environment encourages deeper engagement with conference topics through discussions of thoughtfully prepared cases that touch on essential subjects, including foundational HIV care concepts, management of treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients, diagnosis and management of HIV-related comorbidities, and HIV and STI prevention. To further reinforce these key learnings, we will introduce an interactive game at the end of the second day, ensuring that the educational experience is both enjoyable and memorable.

ACTHIV^® New Providers Track Agenda

In addition to the Plenary Sessions and General Sessions on Friday and Saturday, track participants are expected to attend the following sessions:

Day 1:

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET	HIV: The Basics
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET	Lunch Meetup/Introductions/Overview/Questions
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET	Mentors Recap Key Takeaways from the day Discussion Breakouts – Learners can bring their questions and will discuss a case(s) with their mentors

Day 2:

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM ET	Lunch Meetup/Questions/Case Discussions
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET	Mentors Recap Key Takeaways from the day and what to watch for on Saturday Game and Discussion Breakouts

Support

The New Providers Track is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences.

How to Participate:

NOTE: To be eligible to participate in the New Providers Track you must attend the conference IN PERSON in Chicago.

To participate, please apply when registering for the conference. There is no additional cost to conference registrants to participate. Individuals selected for the track will be notified of their acceptance prior to the conference. Participants will be expected to complete brief pre- and post-track surveys to assess their experience.

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Call for Abstracts

General Guidelines

The Program Committee of the American Conference for the Treatment of HIV^® (ACTHIV^®) invites any health care professionals who provide care or are part of teams caring for persons with or are at risk for acquiring HIV to submit an abstract for consideration in the poster program of ACTHIV^® 2026.

The conference will take place from April 30- May 2, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, pharmacists, and medical case mangers (including social workers, adherence counselors and treatment advocates) to present and share unique and/or novel strategies that promote or demonstrate effective, state-of-the-art care.

We invite you to submit case reports and/or case series related to best practices for the treatment and prevention of HIV, HIV-related liver diseases including HIV and Hepatitis C-related complications, sexually transmitted infections, HIV-related opportunistic infections; providing HIV primary care, meeting the psychosocial needs of people with HIV; building an HIV care team, as well as clinic and health systems-related studies or outcome evaluation related to testing, linkage to care, retention in care and medication adherence.

Accepted poster presenters will receive a $50 discount towards an early registration fee.

Formatting Your Abstract

• Abstracts should be no more than 350 words. Use simple fonts.
• Italics, underline, bold, ^superscript and _subscript formatting, Greek characters (both upper and lowercase), scientific characters, charts, tables, and graphs are accepted.
• Figures are accepted and they do not count towards the word limit.
• The data must be complete at the time of abstract submission for it to be considered.
• Keep an original copy of your submitted abstract.
• Proofread your abstract – accepted abstracts will be published as submitted.

Abstract Submission

Authors can submit their abstract electronically until March 15, 2026.

Poster Hall

Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference. Our official poster presentation timeframe which will be promoted in the conference agenda will be during our welcome reception on Thursday evening from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. All presenters are asked to be available specifically for this time frame. An award will be presented to the best poster as voted upon by the conference attendees. Posters will also be available on the ACTHIV^® website – www.acthiv.org – following the conference.

Examples of 2024 Accepted Abstracts

Click Here to View 2024 Submissions

ACTHIV^® POLICY ON PREVIOUS PRESENTATION / PUBLICATION OF DATA

ACTHIV^® does not make or extend claims of copyright on the abstracts/posters presented by individuals through the conference. Material submitted for presentation at the ACTHIV^® conference, the ACTHIV^® website, archives or other venues may have been presented at other venues if there is no copyright on the material. It is assumed presenters using previously published or presented data have resolved patent and copyright matters prior to submission of the abstract. Copyrighted publications should not be submitted verbatim and data should be updated prior to presentation at ACTHIV^®. Approval should be obtained from co-authors prior to placing their names on the abstract. ACTHIV^® assumes all co-authors listed approve their names appearing on the abstract.

Abstracts must be submitted with all edits by March 15, 2026.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Program Committee. Authors will be notified via email of the status of their proposed poster by April 1, 2026. For those authors who have a selected abstract, you will receive a detailed inform with specific deadlines and materials preparation requirements.

We look forward to an excellent meeting and the unique contribution these posters will make to the learning experience of those attending the conference.

Hotel Information

ACTHIV 2026 Conference
 Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel 

Where: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel 2450 Galleria Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30339 When: April 30 – May 2, 2026 Website | Telephone: +1 (770) 953-4500 Single Room Rate: $212 plus 14% + $3.00 room tax Special pricing on the hotel will end at 11:59 PM Midnight on April 10th Make a Reservation

Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago Hotel Highlights Located in Atlanta, a 8-minute walk from Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center has air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the accommodation. Truist Park is a 16-minute walk from Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, while Atlanta History Center is 6.4 miles away.

Supporter Information

What Can I Expect?

• Gain access to approximately 525+ frontline clinicians who provide HIV care and support to diverse populations
• Support the conference and earn your organization a high level of visibility, not only to attendees, but also through potential regional and national press coverage
• Great networking opportunities will be possible throughout the conference and during the receptions, luncheons, and poster sessions. Expected attendee profiles are Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner—28%;  Physician—31%;  Pharmacist—13%; Physician Assistant—8%; Nurse—4%; Case Manager/Social Worker—3%; Scientist/Researcher—3%; Other Team members—10%
• Conference support will position your organization as a leader in HIV care

If you are interested in becoming a conference exhibitor, please contact:

Kristyn Short, Exhibits Manager
American Conference for the Treatment of HIV^® (ACTHIV^®) c/o Meeting Masters, Inc.
P: (404) 545-7299    E: [email protected]

Exhibitor Information and Pricing

EXHIBIT BOOTH INCLUSIONS

• One (1) 6’ Table
• Two (2) Chairs
• One (1) ID Sign
• 3 Complementary Conference Registrations for Booth Staff
• One (1) Waste Basket
• Fully Carpeted Exhibit Hall (Additional carpet options are available for an additional fee)
• E-mail blast announcing a list of exhibitors and locations sent to pre-registered attendees
• A Listing in the Supporter Supplement
• A Listing on the Conference Website
• Conference Bag Insert

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

• E-blast to ACTHIV’s^® 5000-person email list – $2,500
• Mailing to list of conference attendees who opt in (sponsor is responsible for the cost of printing and shipping) – $2,500
• Sponsor a 1-hour webinar during the 2023 calendar year, advertised to the ACTHIV^® 5000 person mailing list (not limited to conference attendees) – $7,000
• Additional conference passes – $300
• Conference Attendee Room Drop – $15/room/item
• Unopposed Conference Attendee Room Drop – $20/room/item
• Customized Lanyards (Non-corporate logos only) – $5,000
• Customized Key Cards – $5,000
• Conference Bags to include sponsor logo – $7,500
• Sponsor the Poster Session – $7,500
• Branded bottles of water in sleeping rooms (based on 2 bottles per room) – $5,000
• Branded charging station – $5,000

Satellite Symposium Opportunities & Pricing

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to host a Satellite Symposium at the upcoming ACTHIV^® conference, May 1-3, 2025. This up to one hour event is offered free of cost to all attendees of the ACTHIV^® 2025 Conference and is separate from the education provided by the conference. See enclosed information in this package for complete details.

ADVERTISING & RECOGNITION INCLUSIONS

• • Link to organization provided splash information page via the virtual platform
  • Signage at registration and at entrance to meeting space
  • Symposium reminders included in ACTHIV^® e-blast marketing material
  • One full page ad in the Supporter Supplement to be distributed to all attendees
  • Acknowledgement and link on the conference website
  • Special recognition ribbons for company name badges
  • Conference attendee list upon completion of the conference for those who opt in

Package includes a professional meeting management staff
to coordinate and manage logistics of the Symposium.

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

SYMPOSIUM PRICING

• Platinum: $60,000 – Unopposed Breakfast or Lunch program (includes breakfast or lunch buffet)
• Gold: $35,000 – Shared Lunch program (includes lunch buffet)
• Silver: $30,000 – Evening program (food and beverage is additional)