A One of a Kind Experience.
Organized by HealthHIV, HealthHCV, and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, this one-of-a-kind national conference connects dynamic healthcare and public health audiences to effectively address HIV, HCV, STIs, LGBTQ Health, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity.
Join us for the first major healthcare conference of the new year, March 18–20.
Join us for SYNC 2026, the premier national conference that brings healthcare professionals, advocates, and changemakers together to SYNC with like-minded experts, initiate meaningful change, and adapt to the evolving challenges we face in HIV, HCV, STIs, LGBTQ Health, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity.
SYNC offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, engage with thought leaders, explore groundbreaking research, and collaborate on solutions that drive real impact. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, strengthen professional networks, or contribute your voice to shaping the future of healthcare, SYNC 2026 is where progress happens—together.
Be part of the movement, SYNC up with fellow innovators, and push healthcare forward. Register today!
Register for SYNC 2026Early bird discount registration
Register by December 31 and save 20%.
Join us in the nation’s capital
A special SYNC hotel group block is now available for reservations. Book your room early.
SYNC at a glance.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
On-Site Registration
2:00 – 5:00pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
On-Site Registration
9:00am – 6:30pm
12:00 – 6:00pm
InstituteS
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
On-Site Registration
8:00am – 6:00pm
9:00 – 10:30am
PLENARY SESSION
12:30 – 2:00pm
LUNCH PLENARY
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
There’s no other conference like SYNChronicity.
Here’s why.
Dynamic Plenary Sessions
Featuring thought leaders on transformative multidisciplinary topics to drive SYNChronicity in healthcare.
In-Depth Institutes
Workshops exploring diverse topics and insights from leading experts to deepen your understanding of critical issues.
Tailored Track Sessions
Covering categories aligning HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction, LGBTQ Health, and Health Equity.
Interactive Poster Hall
Interact one-on-one with authors showcasing research and emerging solutions.
Informative Exhibits
Explore innovative exhibits with dynamic organizations showcasing healthcare products and services.
Comprehensive Free Continuing Education Credits
Up to 14 contact hours available, including CME, ABIM MOC, ANCC, CPE, AAPA, AWSB.
Complimentary Lunches
Two lunches are included with your registration.
Expansive Networking Opportunities
Connect with colleagues, spark new ideas, and tackle shared challenges!
AIDSWatch and SYNC 2026 are being held back-to-back the week of March 16, 2026 at the Renaissance Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA. This synchrony of events creates one powerful week of engagement across the healthcare community, moving forward in SYNChronicity, and connecting advocacy and education to drive meaningful change.
AIDSWatch will be held March 16-18, 2026, and SYNC 2026 will be held March 18-20, 2026. SYNC 2026 is offering a special discounted rate for individuals who are attending AIDSWatch. Additional details are available on the SYNC 2026 registration page. AIDS United will be announcing a special rate for AIDSWatch for those attending SYNC 2026 as well.
For those attending both conferences and planning stays at the Renaissance Capital View Hotel, please note that hotel reservations need to be made separately for each, however, the hotel will allow you to remain in the same room during that week, keeping accommodations seamless.
Diverse and Dynamic Topics
SYNC sessions take an in-depth look at diverse topics, including:
- Ending epidemics
- Biomedical innovations
- Healthcare advocacy
- Federal healthcare agency updates
- SYNCing syndemics (HIV, HCV, STIs, and Opioids)
- Community engagement
- Emerging pandemics and syndemics (COVID-19, MPX)
- Aging and chronic disease management
- Black women’s health
- Transgender health
- Social determinants of health
Expansive Audience of Synchronizers
SYNChronicity synchronizes the healthcare community by bringing together thousands of health professionals, advocates, and consumers to SYNC ideas and practice.
- Clinicians providing HIV, HCV, STI and LGBTQ health care
- Primary care providers
- HIV, HCV, and STI directors in state and local health departments
- Federal agency leads and staff
- Service providers
- Health advocates
- Harm reductionists
- Students and researchers
- Consumers
- Allied health care professionals
- Behavioral health providers
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Case managers
- Fiscal managers
- ASO and CBO leadership and staff
- Administrators and prevention program staff
- And more!