2026 HIV Stigma Summit

Join us at the 202 HIV Stigma Summit to tackle stigma surrounding HIV in a supportive and empowering environment! Welcome to New Orleans 5th Annual HIV Stigma Summit for 2026! Date: Friday, November 13th, 2026 Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Location: Gallier Hall The Stigma Summit offers public health agencies, healthcare professionals, service providers, and community members an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, engage in dialogue, and learn new skills to help combat HIV stigma in the healthcare system, criminal justice system, and wider community. The Stigma Summit includes expert speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions developed to empower participants to identify and address HIV stigma and discrimination. Registration is required and is free and open to the public. New Orleans, LA was selected as part of a national initiative to end the HIV epidemic due to its high HIV burden, gaps in treatment coverage and its commitment and capacity to fast-track the HIV response. Spearheaded by the New Orleans Health Department, the Bounce to Zero campaign works to increase prevention, testing, treatment, knowledge, education, and access to tools available to fight HIV and related stigma and lift up the voices of People Living with HIV.