28th Annual Conference of NHIVNA

Introduction

Join us in Southampton for the 28th Annual NHIVNA Conference, celebrating 30 years of combination therapy. Reflect on three decades of progress in HIV care, explore today’s challenges, and help shape the future of HIV nursing.

Abstracts and Case Presentations

The NHIVNA Events Subcommittee invites submissions of abstract and complex cases and will review and invite a selection of these for presentation at the Conference.

Submit an abstract

Abstract deadline: 08:00 UK time Monday 16th March 2026.

Abstract submission guidelines can be downloaded here.

You will be informed on Friday 17th April 2026 if your abstract or case presentation has been accepted.

Programme

Download the Conference Programme

Registration

Register online

Early Bird rates are available until Monday 11th May 2026. After this date, standard rates will apply.

† Please note, non-NHIVNA members may register at the reduced rate applying to NHIVNA members if their registration forms are accompanied by a completed NHIVNA membership form and the appropriate payment.
1. Includes: Healthcare Assistants, Voluntary Sector and Affiliated Membership (affiliated membership includes those not working within the HIV sector, but who have an interest in HIV, such as primary care and practice nurses and other specialist nurses)
2. Includes: Academia
3. Includes: Consultant Nurse/Manager/Matron

Awards and Scholarships

Scholarships

First-time Attendee Scholarships
NHIVNA has made available a number of First-time Attendee Registration Concession Scholarships to assist delegates who are attending a NHIVNA conference for the first time. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be NHIVNA members and not have attended the annual conference previously. The scholarship will cover three days’ registration.

Healthcare Professional Registration Support (supported by Gilead Sciences)

• A number of awards will be available to all healthcare professionals whose professional position is aligned to the conference (Applies to all MDT members and is not limited to doctors).
• Only NHIVNA members can apply. To join NHIVNA, go to https://www.nhivna.org/membership

The support will cover: the conference registration fee (all days), and a contribution towards travel and accommodation.

Scholarships – How to apply
You can apply for the First-Time Scholarship and the Healthcare Professional Support during the registration process. You will be asked to provide a supporting statement. The statement should document:
i. That your professional position is relevantly aligned to the event, and it is clear from your statement how you will be enhancing your education from attending.
ii. You will be able to pass the educational benefit gained to your role in patient care.
iii. Upon your return, you will provide education on the key conference learnings to peers and colleagues who were not able to attend the conference.

Awards

NHIVNA Best Oral award for research/clinical practice – £100 + certificate
Awarded for the best oral presentation or case study covering either research or clinical practice at the NHIVNA Annual Conference. A NHIVNA-invited panel will judge the award and will review oral presentations based on the following criteria: quality of presentation; quality of research; impact on nursing practice; originality; and considered ethical issues (if appropriate).

NHIVNA Best Poster Presentation Award – £50 + certificate
Awarded for the best poster displayed at the NHIVNA Annual Conference. A NHIVNA-invited expert panel will judge the award and will review the posters based on the following criteria: quality of presentation; quality of research; impact on nursing practice; originality; and considered ethical issues (if appropriate).

NHIVNA Commended Poster Award – rosette
As above but will be awarded to three runners up.

Sponsorship and exhibition

There are a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at the conference. Please contact conferences@nhivna.org if you would like to discuss further or would like a prospectus.