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We’re adding everything you need to know about IDWeek 2023 to this page so you can easily navigate the meeting. 
Stay tuned for updates—new information will be added as it becomes available. 

General Information

IDWeek 2023 will be held in Boston, MA, Oct. 11-15 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. IDWeek 2023 will be a hybrid conference.  Pricing for in-person and virtual are the same.

IDWeek will be held Oct. 16 – 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.

IDWeek is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone regardless of color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. IDWeek does not tolerate harassment or bullying of conference participants, staff clients or any affiliate.

Read for more details.

Masks are recommended but not required for anyone that prefers to wear one for their own personal safety and comfort. Masking will be at each attendee’s personal discretion.  Attendees should bring their own masks. IDWeek will provide additional masks upon request at registration while supplies last. IDWeek asks attendees to respect participants’ personal choice on masking. 

The IDWeek masking policy is subject to change. IDWeek will continue to keep attendees updated on any adjustments as the conference approaches and as more information becomes available. 

Nursing lounges can be found Rooms 155 and 212, additionally, there is a mamava pod located by Room 159. The mamava pod will require an app to gain access. 

Childcare: Childcare will be available for registered IDWeek 2023 attendees. See more for details.

The BugHub is the heart of IDWeek! We are creating a central space where attendees can gather, network, and take advantage of different IDWeek and partner society opportunities. The BugHub can be found in the North Lobby of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The IDWeek Info Desk can also be found in the BugHub area where you can get most questions answered. Check out more information on the BugHub.

The Wifi network at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is 2023 IDWeek. 

You will not need a password to connect.

General Information

IDWeek 2023 will be held in Boston, MA, October 11-15, 2023 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. IDWeek 2023 will be a hybrid conference. If you decide to join virtually you will have access to all content until March 31, 2024. Pricing for in-person and virtual are the same.

IDWeek is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone regardless of color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. IDWeek does not tolerate harassment or bullying of conference participants, staff clients or any affiliate.

Read for more details.

IDWeek will have a nursing mothers’ lounge in the convention center. Location(s) will be posted here once they are available.

Childcare:

Childcare will be available for registered IDWeek 2023 attendees. Details coming soon!

 

The IDWeek HQ Office can be found in Room 156 of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The IDWeek lost and found will be in the IDWeek HQ, Room 156

The Newsroom can be found in Room 158 and the Press Conference Room can be found in 159.

The BugHub will be the heart of IDWeek – visit this area for registration, the Speaker Ready Room, IDSA and SHEA Foundation lounges, ID365 Trainee Lounge and more!

To learn more about the BugHub opportunities visit the BugHub page

The IDWeek Opening Reception, the BugBash, will be held October 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ET in Hall D! Join your colleagues as we kickoff IDWeek 2022.

Join us for Coffee and Lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the IDWeek Exhibit Hall found in Hall A (while supplies last):

  • Premier Coffee Break: 10 – 10:30 a.m. ET
  • Lunch: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET

The Speaker Ready Room will be in BugHub B (Salon GHI) near the Grand Lobby. The hours are:

  • Monday, Oct. 17……………………. 2 – 6 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Oct. 18…………………… 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, Oct. 19………………. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, Oct. 20 …………………. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Oct. 21……………………… 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Oct. 22 ………………….. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Oct. 23 ……………………. 7 – 9 a.m. ET

Registration & Housing

Members of IDSA, SHEA, PIDS and HIVMA can register on May 2. All others may register beginning on June 6.

Registration rates will be published on May 2.

Members and Nonmembers may register for one of the categories below if you meet the following:

  • In-training – If you are currently a Fellow in a training program
  • Resident – If you are an HCP currently enrolled in a residency program
  • Student – any student who has not yet started their Residency


*In all cases, some proof of status in the program is required.  This includes, but is not limited to student ID, a letter/email from the institution, any other documentation listing status, etc.

Yes, we will have onsite registration available. 

The main registration desk is located on Level 1 in the North Lobby on the left side. 

There is a scan and go station where you can scan your confirmation receipt and print your badge.

Guest registration only includes admission to the exhibit hall. It does not include access to live or streamed sessions or CE credits. 

Available hotels can be viewed during the registration process. IDWeek is in the process of adding more hotel roomsPlease continue to check back to view availability. Learn more about registration.

IDWeek will provide shuttle service to/from the official meeting hotels and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center between Oct. 10–15.

To check if your hotel is included, or to view the bus tracker app.

IDWeek will post letters of invitation on our International Attendee page once registration has opened.

You should have received your confirmation email within a day of registering. If you did not, you can view, print, save your confirmation by logging into the registration portal and clicking the “Already Registered? Log in” button.

IDSA, HIVMA, SHEA, PIDS and SIDP members are eligible for a refund of their registration fees only. Cancellations must be in writing and received at Maritz by e-mail at IDSA@maritz.com no later than Sept. 8 to be eligible for a refund, less a $75 processing fee. Requests received after Sept. 8 will not be accepted. 
 
Substitutes from one individual to another are not allowed. 
 
Nonmember registration and guest fees are nonrefundable. 
 
HOUSING: Please refer to the individual hotel cancellation policy. This varies by hotel. 
 
The last day to make changes, cancel or add new reservations (based on availability) is Oct. 1, Beginning Oct. 4, please contact the hotel directly.  

If you need to switch my membership type or have other membership issues, please contact membership@idsociety.org directly with problems to your membership status. 

Registration prices will increase after Sept. 8. On-site rates will apply from Sept. 9 to Oct. 15. The last day to register virtually with on-demand access will be Nov. 30.

Registration & Housing

To register in advance visit our Registration page. Register by Sept. 9 for discounted rates.

As a nonmember, you may register for one of the categories below if you meet the following:
  • In-training – If you are currently a fellow in a training program
  • Resident – If you are an HCP currently enrolled in a residency program
  • Student – any student

In all cases, proof of status in the program is required. This includes, but is not limited to student ID, a letter/email from the institution, any other documentation listing status, etc.

To register onsite please visit the BugHub B (Salon GHI) near the Grand Lobby. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card.

Pickup Marriott Marquis and Renaissance Lobby Registration Hours

Badge pickup only

Tuesday                  2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday             7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Registration Hours

BugHub B (Salon GHI) near the Grand Lobby

On-site registration and badge pickup

      Tuesday                  2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday             7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thursday                7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday                     7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday                 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday                   7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Guest registration only includes admission to the exhibit hall. It does not include access to live or streamed sessions or CE credits. Guests must provide proof of vaccination.

IDWeek has several official hotels, please visit the housing website for details.

Reservations can be made during the online registration process.

Click here for information on letters of invitation.

The virtual COVID-19 track is limited to the 12 COVID-19 sessions being presented at IDWeek 2022 as well as the industry supported IDWeek CE Affiliated Events and other IDWeek Affiliated Events. This option is only available virtually and is not available to in-person attendees. IDWeek is offering these sessions at no-charge. These registrants will have access to abstracts but will not have access to any other non-COVID content.

Program, Education & Continuing Education

The full program is available online through the IDWeek 2022 Interactive Program where you can find session and speaker details, abstract information and more. Session live streaming will be available through the Interactive Program as well.

Access the on-demand content through the IDWeek app or online at idweekorgdev.wpenginepowered.com/login through March 31, 2023. Access will be free for all scientific attendees.

Scientific sessions will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. IDWeek has made every effort to assign sessions to the appropriate room. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis and we ask that attendees use all available seating before standing. We apologize in advance if attendance exceeds available seating.

During live sessions you will be able to ask questions using the chat feature within the virtual program. Moderators will be looking for questions from the audience and will ask speakers as many as they can accommodate.

You can download a certificate of attendance via the CE evaluation site.

IDWeek will offer CME/CNE/CPE/MOC credit. Check the individual session listing in the IDWeek Interactive Program for more details. Statements of credit must be claimed online after the meeting. Attendees will be required to complete a short evaluation for every session for which credit is claimed. The deadline to claim credit is April 24, 2023.  Attendees must attend each selected session in its entirety to receive CME/CNE/CPE/MOC credit. Partial credit is not available.

To claim CPE in-person session credit the deadline is Dec. 22, 2022.

The call for Session Suggestions for 2023 will open in October.

Check back for more information!

Get the most out of the meeting by downloading the official IDWeek App. Search the Google Play Store on Android Devices or the App Store on Apple Devices for “IDWeek” and download the app. Login with the email address you used to register for the meeting and your confirmation ID number, both of which can be found in your registration confirmation.

The app will have all the most up to date details on sessions, presentations, and speakers. You can use it to participate in audience response, create a schedule, read abstracts and view posters, browse exhibitors and find helpful meeting information.

On-Site Information

Program, Education and Continuing Education Credits (CE)

The full program will be available online through the Interactive Program where you can find session and speaker details, abstract information, and more. Session live streaming will be available through the Interactive Program as well. 

Access the on-demand content online using the Interactive Program through March 31, 2024. Access will be free for all scientific attendees. 

During live sessions you will be able to ask questions using the chat feature within the virtual program. Moderators will be looking for questions from the audience and will ask speakers as many as they can accommodate.  

You can download a certificate of attendance via the CE evaluation site.

IDWeek will offer CME/CNE/CPE/MOC credit.

Check the individual session listing in the  IDWeek Interactive Program for more details. Statements of credit must be claimed online after the meeting. Attendees will be required to complete a short evaluation for every session for which credit is claimed. The deadline to claim credit is April 24, 2024.  Attendees must attend each selected session in its entirety to receive CME/CNE/CPE/MOC credit. Partial credit is not available.  

To claim CPE in-person session credit the deadline is Dec. 12. 

  • Visit the home page of the Interactive Program (link https://idweek2023.eventscribe.net/) and locate the “Session Suggestions” tile on the bottom row. The deadline to submit a session suggestion for IDWeek 2024 is Wednesday, Nov. 1.

The IDWeek App has had significant updates this year, there are new security features. Use the following steps to ensure the best experience:   

  • Delete the IDWeek App currently on your device.
  • Once deleted, download the IDWeek App from your app store.
  • Login using your registration email address and your registration ID number.   

Download the official IDWeek app here (Reminder: Delete the IDWeek App currently on your device):

🌎 Apple

🌎 Google Play 

 

If you are onsite, visit us at the Information Booth located in the North Lobby of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Otherwise you may send an email to info@idweek.org.

Scientific sessions will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). IDWeek has made every effort to assign sessions to the appropriate room. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis and we ask that attendees use all available seating before standing. We apologize in advance if attendance exceeds available seating.

Yes, captioning is available at IDWeek 2023. Captions will be available on the screen in the Grand Ballroom . All other sessions will have captioning provided by Microsoft translate. Should you need captioning, please approach the A/V Tech desk located in every room and scan the QR code to access the captions on your personal device for that particular session.

All streamed sessions will be captioned.

Abstracts

Yes, all presenters need to register for IDWeek. Your registration number will be required. Oral and Late Breaker abstract presenters must register and attend IDWeek in-person. Poster presenters can register and attend IDWeek in-person or virtually.

Abstract titles will be released on Sept. 6 and can be found using the Interactive Program. Full abstract text will be available on Oct. 4 in the Interactive Program. 

Abstract full text, posters pdfs and audio (if provided) will be released on Oct. 11 in the Interactive Program (Link to idweekorgdev.wpenginepowered.com/login.). Abstract text is also available using the IDWeek App. Abstracts will be available in OFID in late 2023. Through OFID, the abstracts are available to all, not just IDSA members or IDWeek attendees.   

In-Person: Posters will be in Exhibit Halls B & C. and can be viewed during the following hours (in-person presenters will be available 12:15-1:30 p.m. ET):

  • Thursday, Oct. 12: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Oct. 13: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
  • Saturday Oct. 14: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET


Virtually:
Posters are available on the IDWeek Interactive Program and the IDWeek App starting on Oct. 11, 8 a.m. ET.

Rapid-Fire Poster Presentations will be held in the IDWeek Hot Zone. Rapid-Fire Posters are 30-minute poster sessions in one of four Hot Zone Arenas in the Poster Hall. Each presenter will be given 5 minutes to deliver their poster research in an oral format on a screen with an expert moderator and will be able to take questions from the audience. To see the specific sessions and presentations, please check the IDWeek App. Rapid Fire presentations will not be streamed.

Rapid-Fire Posters will be held during the following times:

  • Thursday, Oct. 12, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Oct. 13, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Oct. 14, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. ET

Oral presentations will be available on-demand in the IDWeek Interactive Program for one year.

Poster set up will begin Thursday at 8 a.m. in Halls B & C. Posters cannot be hung up before Thursday.

View the poster preparation guidelines including upload deadlines.

Posters should be removed Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET. IDWeek is not responsible for any posters left after this time.

Beyond the Session Rooms a Reimagined Exhibit Hall

Enjoy complimentary coffee breaks from 10-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Explore the opportunities and network with peers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the following days:

  • Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Friday, Oct. 13
  • Saturday, Oct. 14


Grab a coffee, tea or lunch and continue to learn in one of the industry supported learning lounges each day. The schedule of industry partner educational events including satellite symposia will be posted in the IDWeek Interactive Program by Sept. 6.

Partner Societies and Foundation Resources

The Partner Society Booths are location on in the Exhibit Hall:

  • IDSA/HIVMA: Booth 2346
  • SHEA: Booth 2553
  • PIDS: Booth 2550
  • SIDP: Booth 2351

The IDSA Foundation Lounge is location on Level 1 in the North Lobby.

The SHEA Foundation Lounge will be located on Level 1 in Room 105.

The PIDS Foundation Lounge is located on Level 1 in the North Lobby.

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