A five-day biennial conference that will provide an essential forum for a broad spectrum of HIV professionals to share their expertise and real-world experiences, and identify remaining knowledge gaps. It also serves as a focal point to intensify political and financial commitments to AIDS.  Organised by the International AIDS Society, the conference’s theme is “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”. It will take place at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 23-27 July 2018. A pre-conference focusing on Global Dialogue on HIV, will be from 21-22 July 2018.