International Conference on Stigma

The 17th Annual International Conference on Stigma will be held as a hybrid conference from Wednesday November 18, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026. The first two days are virtual, with the final day at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. (and available virtually). The theme is “Shattering Invisibility- Let Your Light Shine. Break the Stigma.” The event will explore the impacts of health-related stigma and research and advocacy interventions to combat stigma. Topics included HIV, sickle cell disease, mental health, epilepsy and more. The event also includes scientific posters, an ar