ISHEID is the leading international meeting for scientists interested in the virology, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of HIV and Emerging infectious diseases. The Symposium is an important netwrking event for the presentation of new developments in the fight against HIV & Emerging infectious diseases. The goals of the Symposium are to increase the scientific understanding of the virus, and to gain insights applicable to future efforts for controlling its spread.The Scientific Committee will design an outstanding program. Each day will offer a variety of sessions leading by renowned key opinin leaders, enriched by oral presentations with high quality abstracts. Additional abstracts will be scheduled as poster presentations with dedicated poster viewing times.The Symposium will feature the following topics:HIV & HCV preventionHIV & HCV search for a cure New emerging viral DiseasesNew Flu strainsDengueChikungunyaMERSEbola VirusVaccines Drug DevelopmentTreatmentEpidemiology