Advancing Science, Improving Care | A joint meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA & PIDS | 🗓️ Oct 21-24, 2026, in Washington, DC
Arlington, VA
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Need a paws-itive break during #IDWeek2026? 🐶 Stop by the Exhibit Hall to play with puppies available for foster and adoption from @WTARescue, made possible by the generous support of GSK.
Puppy hours: Oct. 22-23 from 10am-1pm and Oct. 24 from 10am-12pm.
Women in ID thrive when they have a strong network behind them. 👩🔬
At the BugHub World Stage, presenters shared strategies for career growth, mentorship and building meaningful connections to support and empower women across the infectious diseases field.
Think small, solve big.
Attendees are ready to put their knowledge, skills, and teamwork to the test in the IDWeek Out-BREAK! Escape Room, a one-of-a-kind adventure at #IDWeek2026. 🧩🔬
At the Clinical Career Panel MedTalk, fellows, residents and students connected with ID professionals in the NextGen ID Lounge and received practical advice on navigating their career paths.
Give back during #IDWeek2026! ❤️ Donate blood today from 10am-3pm in room 154.
Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: redcrossblood.org/give.html/…
Children in clinics that start vaccinations against human papillomavirus at earlier ages are more likely to complete the vaccine series, according to new findings presented at #IDWeek2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/3TSdvXL
It’s day two of #IDWeek2026! Topics covered in today’s named lectures will include viral infections and AMR. Meet the speakers here: bit.ly/4dUsreF
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The #IDWeek2026 photo gallery has been updated with photos from Day 1! See who you can spot 👀: bit.ly/4eGssTB
What a way to kick off #IDWeek2026! 🎉 The Opening Plenary brought us together for an inspiring conversation about courage, collaboration and the future of our field.
Thank you, @Atul_Gawande, our panel, and MC Jennifer Sánchez for setting an inspiring tone for the week ahead!
At this year’s BugBash, attendees enjoyed cookies from Together We Bake, a nonprofit helping women overcome employment barriers through culinary training, life-skills education and career development.
Learn more about their mission: togetherwebake.org/pages/abo…
Thank you, Jennifer Sánchez, for being a fantastic Opening Plenary MC and helping us kick off #IDWeek2026!
Antimicrobial resistance was linked to $3.5 trillion in lost economic welfare worldwide in 2021, equal to 2.25% of global gross domestic product, according to a new study presented at #IDWeek2026. bit.ly/4dSuNe0
Kicking off the #IDBugCrawl’s “Meet Your ID Idols” series is Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, FIDSA, professor of medicine at @harvardmed and former director of @CDCgov, sharing career insights and advice for the next generation of ID professionals.
Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon's Opening Plenary at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC, hosted by Jennifer Sánchez and a few special guests... 👀
🚨 #IDWeek2026 attendees: Beware of registration and housing scams! The only legitimate IDWeek websites are IDWeek.org and IDWeekInternational.com for international groups.
If you haven't already, visit IDWeek.org to complete your registration/housing:
The Poster Hall is coming to life as attendees hang their posters and get ready to share their work! Available to view when the Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow morning.
Have a question about your next session, the app, or even where to find the nearest restroom? The #IDWeek2026 info booth has you covered!
📢 Join the #IDWeek2026 call to action and tell Congress to block the White House's Office of Management and Budget from politicizing federal grants and to protect public health and research funding: bit.ly/4zNqTM0
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Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon’s Opening Plenary, “Together We Rise: Courage, Collaboration and the Future,” at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC! Hear from Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, followed by an esteemed panel discussion.
ALT Opening plenary session graphic for IDWeek featuring the theme "Together We Rise: Courage, Collaboration and the Future." Scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 3:45 PM in Ballroom ABC. The image shows photos of the speaker and panelists: Atul Gawande, Georges C. Benjamin, Sandra Fryhofer, Richard Hatchett, Jessica Malaty Rivera, and moderator Jeanne Marrazzo, with their respective titles and credentials.