ESI Overview
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network is proud to announce that it will host the 10th Translational HIV Vaccine Early Stage Investigator Conference, October 19-20, 2026, prior to the NHP AIDS Symposium.
This conference is intended for ESIs who focus on translational HIV research in non-human primates (NHPs), or clinical HIV and TB research. Investigators participating in the conference will gain a sense of their ability to contribute widely to the field and obtain support in reaching career milestones. Past attendees have stated that the Conference has increased their skills and knowledge for career development and provided them with a venue to form new collaborations.
Registration
Click Here to register for this year’s ESI Conference.
Location
Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, TX
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NHP AIDS Symposium
The HVTN Translational ESI Conference will take place prior to the NHP AIDS Symposium, which is also being held in San Antonio from the evening of October 20 through October 23. More information about the Symposium can be found on their website.
Funding for this conference was made possible in part by 2R13OD024033 from the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Conference Contact
For questions about the conference, please contact Francisco Rentas.