28th Annual Conference of NHIVNA
Date: 17–19 June 2026
Venue: Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour, West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1AG
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
Abstract submissions are now closed.
You will be informed on Friday 17th April 2026 if your abstract or case presentation has been accepted.
Programme
Premium Sponsor
Essential Sponsors
Registration
Early Bird rates are available until Monday 11th May 2026. After this date, standard rates will apply.
Registration fees
| NHIVNA members | Non-members† | |||
| Early (EB closes midnight 11th May) |
Late (from 12th May) |
Early (EB closes midnight 11th May) |
Late (from 12th May) |
|
| Community & student nurse fee | £50 | £50 | £50 | £50 |
| Band 1–41 | £180 | £260 | £264 | £350 |
| Band 5 | £205 | £285 | £290 | £375 |
| Band 6–72 | £230 | £310 | £320 | £400 |
| Band 83 | £255 | £335 | £345 | £425 |
| Industry | £375 | £455 | £465 | £545 |
† 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
Day rates
| NHIVNA members | Non-members† | ||
| Early (EB closes midnight 11th May) |
Late (from 12th May) |
Early (EB closes midnight 11th May) |
Late (from 12th May) |
| £130 | £165 | £170 | £210 |
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships
Applications for scholarships have now closed.
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.