SYNChronicity
The Eleventh National Conference for HIV • HCV • STIs • Harm Reduction • LGBTQ Health
March 18–20 in Washington, DC

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 SYNC 2026, 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 2026

Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts

SYNC 2026 announces a call for late-breaking abstracts to spotlight recent developments, emerging data, and groundbreaking research—including submissions from federally cut programs featured in our newly added track, Federal Research.

SYNC is uniquely positioned to deliver multi-disciplinary, intersectional content across diverse provider types and settings. The SYNC 2026 theme, Forward in SYNChronicity, emphasizes progress through collaboration, visibility, and innovation. We recognize the challenges many organizations face and aim to make SYNC a place where critical work continues to inform, inspire, and drive meaningful change.

SYNC 2026 will be the first major multidisciplinary health conference of the new year, so we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to present your research early!

Learn More and Submit an Abstract

Early 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.


There’s no other conference like SYNChronicity.
Here’s why.

Plenary Sessions

Featuring thought leaders on transformative topics in HIV prevention, health equity, and community health. Two complimentary luncheons included!

In-Depth Institutes

Explore diverse topics and gain insights from leading experts to deepen your understanding of critical issues.

Track Sessions

Tailored topics that align with the evolving SYNChronicity in healthcare.

Poster Hall

Interact one-on-one with authors showcasing research and emerging solutions.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with thousands of health professionals, advocates, and consumers before, during, and after the conference.

Continuing Education Credits

Diverse CE opportunities will be offered. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and other professional credits.

synchronicity / ˌsiNGkrəˈnisədē  / noun
from late Latin synchronus (from Greek sunkhronos, from sun- ‘together’ + khronos ‘time’)

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!