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partners
Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for their invaluable contributions to the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress.
SPONSORS
Gold Level
Hologic offers the most comprehensive sexual and vaginal health portfolio. Our portfolio supports sexual and vaginal health testing needs through innovative technology and rigorously developed assays, including the Aptima Combo 2® (CT/NG) assay, Aptima® Mycoplasma genitalium assay, Aptima® Trichomonas vaginalis assay, and the Aptima® BV and CV/TV assay.
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases.
Roche Diagnostics develops and produces medical tests and digital tools that provide information to help healthcare professionals find the right treatment for patients and deliver the best patient care to improve, prolong and save lives. Currently, Roche Diagnostics leads the industry in developing diagnostic products for cancer, cardiac health, infectious diseases, women’s health and diabetes management.
Seegene Inc. is a leading IVD company offering advanced molecular diagnostics powered by its patented DPO™, TOCE™, and MuDT™ technologies.
Seegene’s STI & Vaginitis assays enable rapid, precise detection of multiple pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes. Its automated PCR solutions set new standards for accurate testing and treatment.
Bronze Level
We are a pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV medicines and research. Founded in 2009 by GSK and Pfizer, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we aim to transform lives, ensuring no person living with HIV is left behind.
We’re committed to ending the HIV epidemic and advancing care for PLHIV and those who could benefit from PrEP.
https://viivhealthcare.com/en-ca/
Quartz Level
CARB-X is a global non-profit partnership that accelerates early-stage antibacterial R&D to address the rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria. Funded by consortium of governments and foundations, CARB-X supports therapeutics, preventatives, and rapid diagnostics targeting the most serious, resistant bacteria identified on global priority lists, syndromes with the greatest global morbidity and mortality, and performance characteristics necessary for patients.
We develop high-quality sample collection products for infectious diseases, genomics, forensics, and environmental applications, along with automated workflow solutions. Through meaningful ideas and connections, we advance clinical microbiology with a comprehensive strategy to make a universal health approach possible, empowering professionals to tackle global health challenges and enhancing patient care.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. For more information, visit https://gilead.ca
Sponsors
Sanofi is a global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We provide life-changing treatments and vaccines to millions worldwide, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
MagIC’s small, affordable MagChipR™ (mag-chip-er) POC Platform delivers simultaneous, lab-quality pathogen and AMR results in under 20 minutes, enhancing patient triage, improving patient outcomes, and reducing disease transmission at a lower cost. Its proprietary PCR and on-chip detection methods reduce time to results and costs while increasing its multiplexing capacity.
MagIC’s small, affordable MagChipR™ (mag-chip-er) POC Platform delivers simultaneous, lab-quality pathogen and AMR results in under 20 minutes, enhancing patient triage, improving patient outcomes, and reducing disease transmission at a lower cost. Its proprietary PCR and on-chip detection methods reduce time to results and costs while increasing its multiplexing capacity.
EXHIBITORS
ACCM is Quebec’s only HIV and sexual health community organization that provides education for prevention, treatment information, and support services to anglophone and allophone communities. The voices of our members are central to ACCM’s guidance and we work in collaboration with our many communities to build a compassionate and caring response to HIV and hepatitis C.
The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) fosters scientific knowledge, develops leadership, and champions practice in the field of sexually transmitted infections. Our membership includes physicians, research scientists, nurses, public health professionals, and other STD investigators.
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is the lead professional representative body for specialist physicians in Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV in the UK. BASHH has a key role in education and setting standards of governance in sexual health and HIV care.
CAAN provides a National Forum, for Indigenous Peoples to wholistically address HIV and AIDS, HCV, STBBI’s, TB, Mental Health ,aging and related co-morbidity issues; promotes a Social Determinants of Health Framework through advocacy; and provides accurate and up to date resources on these issues in a culturally relevant manner for Indigenous Peoples wherever they reside.
Cepheid is a leading molecular diagnostics company that is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, Tuberculosis and emerging infectious diseases, HAI’s, oncology, and human genetics.
https://www.cepheid.com/en-US.html
Chembio Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Biosynex SA, develops easy-to-use POC tests for infectious diseases like HIV and syphilis. Using proprietary industry-leading technology, their tests deliver rapid, accurate results within 15 minutes from fingertip blood or other small samples. Headquartered in Medford, NY, the company serves healthcare providers worldwide.
The CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research (CTN+) leads Canada’s response to HIV and STBBIs through inclusive, community-driven research. CTN+ advances equitable, cross-disciplinary studies and clinical trials nationwide, addressing health disparities and driving innovation in prevention, care models, and potential cures through collaborative, community-centered leadership.
Herpes Cure Advocacy, is a grassroots membership-based, international non-profit 501c3 advocacy organization with a goal of treatment, cure and prevention for Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 + 2. Our mission is to eradicate the world of HSV-1 and HSV-2 so carriers can be healthy and improve their quality of life.
We are a not-for-profit global health organization driven to protect people from the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections, one of the biggest threats to us all. By forging the public and private partnerships that matter, we develop and make accessible antibiotic treatments for people who need them.
HPV Global Action, established in 2006, delivers inclusive, evidence-based education on sexual and reproductive health. We focus on HPV, related cancers, and gynaecological health, promoting equity and empowerment. Collaborating with global leaders, we advocate for HPV prevention, cervical screening, and treatment access, especially in diverse communities where cultures and ideologies intersect.
https://hpvglobalaction.org/en/
The International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Canada (IUSTI-Canada) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. The shared goal of IUSTI-Canada’s network of investigators is to advance sexual and reproductive health through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and sexual health-related topics. IUSTI Canada supports increasing research capacity with a focus on the next generation of researchers.
The Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases works to promote the development of accessible infectious disease diagnostics through multidisciplinary support ensuring long-lasting impact in global settings.
MagIC’s small, affordable MagChipR™ (mag-chip-er) POC Platform delivers simultaneous, lab-quality pathogen and AMR results in under 20 minutes, enhancing patient triage, improving patient outcomes, and reducing disease transmission at a lower cost. Its proprietary PCR and on-chip detection methods reduce time to results and costs while increasing its multiplexing capacity.
NOWDx is revolutionizing healthcare with simple, low-cost, and highly accurate in-home diagnostic tests that provide lab-quality results in minutes—anytime, anywhere.
Our patented, one-step microfluidic technology enables fast, easy, and accessible testing with just a small drop of biofluid—no complex steps.
We envision a world where everyone has control over their health, making informed decisions privately and conveniently. With strong partnerships and a growing market presence, NOWDx is leading the future of in-home diagnostics.
National Molecular Microbiology Diagnostics User Group (NMG) was formed with the primary purpose of enhancing public health and laboratory services by networking and collaboration among clinical molecular diagnostic laboratories.
NMG provides leadership in clinical molecular microbiology diagnostics and strives to develop a proactive network of clinical microbiology laboratories to protect the health of Canadians.
RÉZO is a Montreal-based non-profit community organization that has been active since 1991, providing HIV and other STBBI education and prevention services in a context of overall health promotion, including sexual, mental, physical and social health, to GBQ men, other men, and trans people who have sex with men.
SEX-ED + produces pedagogical supports that contribute to a better knowledge of genital anatomies and sexual responses. Its goal is to create tools that answer the needs of sexuality education and sexual health professionals.
It is the first project to create anatomically exact models, based on human casting techniques, and presents the spectrum of genitalia (male, female, with voluntary or coerced surgeries, trans, etc.)
SEX-ED + aims to promote sex-positivity and a culture of consent through the creation and distribution of sexuality education material and content.
Join global experts at the STI & HIV World Congress 2027 in New Delhi to explore cutting-edge research, innovations, and policy advancements in sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Experience dynamic sessions, workshops, and networking in the heart of India’s vibrant capital. Together, let’s shape the future of sexual health.
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is a University of Saskatchewan research centre. VIDO is a global leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals, using some of the world’s largest and most advanced high-containment facilities and a newly integrated vaccine production facility.
SUPPORTERS
binx health is a healthcare technology company improving access to STI diagnostics at the point of care. Its FDA-cleared, CLIA-waived binx io delivers molecular PCR results for chlamydia and gonorrhea in ~30 minutes, enabling test-and-treat workflows that enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical operations for both male and female patients.
Braindate is the world’s leading technology that transforms connections into impactful, peer-learning conversations. It enables participants to create and book one-on-one or small group Braindates based on shared topics of interest, sparking collaboration and deeper understanding. Whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, it offers flexible formats to suit diverse settings and participation needs. At its core, Braindate is a powerful concept that reimagines how communities engage, learn, and grow together. By enabling curated discussions and shared learning experiences, Braindate makes every connection count.
Sanofi is a global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We provide life-changing treatments and vaccines to millions worldwide, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
At touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES, we push the boundaries of online medical education to bring you innovative formats and valuable insights into learning behaviours. Our educational content enhances your ability to provide better patient care and drive positive change in clinical practice. With patients at the heart of everything we do, we aim to help you significantly improve health outcomes.
Zults is a digital platform transforming how STI results are communicated and integrated into modern relationships. By enabling users to send verified, easy-to-share Rezults, Zults supports stigma-free, informed conversations, especially within dating and social settings where trust and transparency matter most.
Zults is a digital platform transforming how STI results are communicated and integrated into modern relationships. By enabling users to send verified, easy-to-share Rezults, Zults supports stigma-free, informed conversations, especially within dating and social settings where trust and transparency matter most.
The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) fosters scientific knowledge, develops leadership, and champions practice in the field of sexually transmitted infections. Our membership includes physicians, research scientists, nurses, public health professionals, and other STD investigators.
The International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Canada (IUSTI-Canada) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. The shared goal of IUSTI-Canada’s network of investigators is to advance sexual and reproductive health through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and sexual health-related topics. IUSTI Canada supports increasing research capacity with a focus on the next generation of researchers.
The International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Canada (IUSTI-Canada) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. The shared goal of IUSTI-Canada’s network of investigators is to advance sexual and reproductive health through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and sexual health-related topics. IUSTI Canada supports increasing research capacity with a focus on the next generation of researchers.
Scholarships and Donations
MagIC’s small, affordable MagChipR™ (mag-chip-er) POC Platform delivers simultaneous, lab-quality pathogen and AMR results in under 20 minutes, enhancing patient triage, improving patient outcomes, and reducing disease transmission at a lower cost. Its proprietary PCR and on-chip detection methods reduce time to results and costs while increasing its multiplexing capacity.
BECOME A PARTNER
For more information on industry opportunities, please contact:
Tess Brown
Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager
Email: stihiv2025-sponsorship@icsevents.com