The International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) is a major, bilingual AIDS conference held exclusively in Africa, alternating biennially between Anglophone and Francophone countries. For over 30 years, ICASA has been instrumental in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Malaria, while promoting an inclusive environment free from stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families.
ICASA also advocates for social justice and equitable access to treatment. So far, the conference has been hosted in 15 countries, drawing more than 100,000 participants. The most recent edition, held in Harare, Zimbabwe in 2023, attracted 8,118 delegates, with 78 abstracts selected for oral presentation and 815 for virtual poster exhibitions, out of 2,600 submissions. Additionally, 717 scholarships were awarded for in-person participation, with 1,571 recipients receiving virtual access.