A Food and Drug Administration-approved, long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy offers strong protection to people with HIV, according to new findings presented at #IDWeek2026. idweek.org/press/press-relea…

What does it take to build a career in ID? Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH (@dr_demetre), former director of the CDC’s NCIRD and chief medical officer of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, joins the #IDBugCrawl’s “Meet Your ID Idols” series to share career insights and advice.

ID fellow Raymond Smith, MD, presents research on prior GLP-1 receptor agonist use and infection outcomes in solid organ transplant patients during the #IDWeek2026 Rapid-Fire Poster Session: Transplant Rapid Fire. Don't miss tomorrow's presentations starting at 12:15pm!

Presenters Haley Pritchard, MD, MS, FIDSA, and Emma Dishner, MD, MPH, take the BugHub World Stage to discuss how ID professionals can advance their priorities through state-level advocacy.

We're giving back at #IDWeek2026. ❤️ Thank you to the IDWeek attendees who donated blood to help save lives.

Students and residents: Stop by the NextGen ID Lounge today at 10am ET for a complimentary headshot, sponsored by the IDSA Foundation. 📸 Space is limited, so make sure you’re in line by 12pm ET to secure your spot!

Haven’t checked out the IDWeek Daily News blog yet? What are you waiting for? Lots of great #IDWeek2026 coverage: bit.ly/4yGiBVO

If it's not shared on social media, did it even happen…? 📲 See if your smiling face made it into the latest #IDWeek2026 photo dump. Download and share to your social platforms: bit.ly/4eGssTB

Hands-on learning at #IDWeek2026! The premeeting workshop “Pus, Slough and Drainage: Oh My!” equipped ID clinicians with practical skills in debridement, wound management, compression and nutrition.

Need a paws-itive break during #IDWeek2026? 🐶 Stop by the Exhibit Hall to play with puppies available for foster and adoption from @WTARescue, made possible by the generous support of GSK. Puppy hours: Oct. 22-23 from 10am-1pm and Oct. 24 from 10am-12pm.

Women in ID thrive when they have a strong network behind them. 👩‍🔬 At the BugHub World Stage, presenters shared strategies for career growth, mentorship and building meaningful connections to support and empower women across the infectious diseases field.

Think small, solve big. Attendees are ready to put their knowledge, skills, and teamwork to the test in the IDWeek Out-BREAK! Escape Room, a one-of-a-kind adventure at #IDWeek2026. 🧩🔬

At the Clinical Career Panel MedTalk, fellows, residents and students connected with ID professionals in the NextGen ID Lounge and received practical advice on navigating their career paths.

Give back during #IDWeek2026! ❤️ Donate blood today from 10am-3pm in room 154. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: redcrossblood.org/give.html/…

Children in clinics that start vaccinations against human papillomavirus at earlier ages are more likely to complete the vaccine series, according to new findings presented at #IDWeek2026. Learn more: bit.ly/3TSdvXL

It’s day two of #IDWeek2026! Topics covered in today’s named lectures will include viral infections and AMR. Meet the speakers here: bit.ly/4dUsreF

The #IDWeek2026 photo gallery has been updated with photos from Day 1! See who you can spot 👀: bit.ly/4eGssTB

What a way to kick off #IDWeek2026! 🎉 The Opening Plenary brought us together for an inspiring conversation about courage, collaboration and the future of our field. Thank you, @Atul_Gawande, our panel, and MC Jennifer Sánchez for setting an inspiring tone for the week ahead!

At this year’s BugBash, attendees enjoyed cookies from Together We Bake, a nonprofit helping women overcome employment barriers through culinary training, life-skills education and career development. Learn more about their mission: togetherwebake.org/pages/abo…

Thank you, Jennifer Sánchez, for being a fantastic Opening Plenary MC and helping us kick off #IDWeek2026!