Ageing&HIV:
A multidisciplinary meeting on HIV
and Ageing
Friday 2nd October, 2026
Midland Hotel, 16 Peter St, Manchester, M60 2DS
Join us in 2026
Join us in Manchester this October for our 2nd annual meeting on HIV and Ageing — a dedicated one-day event bringing together healthcare and allied professionals, along with community members, to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and enhance care for individuals ageing with HIV.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the event?
The event will be held on Friday 2nd October, 2026 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.
Full address: 16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS
Is there a registration fee for this event?
Yes, there is a £20 registration fee to help cover the costs of organising and delivering the event.
Your registration includes access to all sessions, event materials, and catering throughout the day (including refreshments, lunch and a networking reception).
If you are unable to cover the £20 registration fee, please contact the meeting organisers on chain.uki@bsms.ac.uk to register for the meeting.
Who is organising the event?
This meeting is organised by CHAIN UKI, a multidisciplinary coalition of healthcare professionals and researchers, focused on optimising care for older people living with HIV and advancing research in the field. The group includes geriatricians, HIV specialists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and nurses from across the UK and Ireland. See more about the group on our organising committee page.
Can I submit a research or case presentation for the conference?
We invite submissions of two types of abstracts (300 words):
Case abstracts that highlight the complexity of managing people ageing with HIV. We are particularly interested in real-world cases that illustrate the challenges, multidisciplinary approaches, and innovative strategies involved in the care of this population.
Research abstracts describing research on ageing-related issues, including implementation science, and quality improvement projects.
Accepted abstracts will be allocated to one of two interactive sessions:
- – Geriatrics in Action, which will simulate a multidisciplinary team (MDT) setting, focusing on comprehensive geriatric assessment through the discussion of complex cases.
- – The other session will provide a forum for broader research presentations on ageing
All presentations will be delivered as 10-minute oral presentations, with opportunities for questions and wider discussion.
We welcome submissions from allied professionals and community members. If you have a case or research presentation you’d like to present, please email us a brief abstract (up to 300 words) outlining the key elements of your presentation and please specify which session your submission aligns with.
Deadline for abstract submisssions: Monday 3rd August, 2026. (Outcomes will be communited w/c 31st August).
Submit your abstract or enquiry to chain.uki@bsms.ac.uk or head over to the Contact us page to fill in the contact form.
Is there any travel support for attendees?
Yes – there are travel scholarships available for attendees travelling from outside of the host city. Please email us (chain.uki@bsms.ac.uk) or head over to our contact page to express interest in these scholarships.
Please explain your motivation for attending and this meeting will benefit your work. Priority will be given to early career healthcare professionals and researchers
How do I register?
You can register for Ageing&HIV 2026 here.
If you are unable to cover the £20 registration fee, please contact the meeting organisers on chain.uki@bsms.ac.uk to register for the meeting.
Can I earn CPD credits by attending this event?
Yes, ‘Ageing&HIV: A multidisciplinary meeting on HIV and Ageing’ 2025 was approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 6 CPD credits. Contact us to request an attendance certificate for the 2025 meeting.
We expect to have the same CPD arrangements for 2026 – to be confirmed.