It is the second time the event will be held in Montreal. The city previously hosted the 5th International AIDS Conference in 1989. There, 300 protesters gathered at the opening ceremony to press the government for further involvement and awareness of HIV/AIDS. “The City of Montreal is firmly committed to the HIV response and is proud to host AIDS 2022. Announcing the arrival of this large-scale event, which made history in 1989, gives new impetus to the city’s relaunch. Montreal, as a conference city, is recognized around the world and I am happy to see that the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened conference enthusiasm for our beautiful city.” — Mayor of Montreal Valerie Plant The conference is expected to be one of the top five most attended Palais events in the venue’s nearly 40-year history. It is projected to generate $20.7 million for Montreal’s tourism industry. For the full program and more information on AIDS 2022, click here. Montreal is hosting the 2022 International AIDS Conference This article was originally published on May 25, 2021 and was updated on July 28, 2022. For the latest news, visit the News section.
