International Society for Vaccines Annual Congress 2025
About the Event
The ISV annual conference will be held from October 28-30 in Stellenbosch, a vibrant university town in South Africa's Western Cape province, situated 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Cape Town. The venue can be easily accessed from the international airport of Cape Town.
This prestigious event brings together leading minds across diverse disciplines under the umbrella of vaccinology.
For the first time in its history, the ISV Annual Congress - the world’s largest non-profit scientific conference dedicated to vaccines - will be hosted on the African continent. The conference welcomes experts in vaccinology from various fields, including human and veterinary preventive and therapeutic vaccination, as well as immunotherapy.
Attendees represent a broad range of disciplines, from basic science, vaccine development, and regulatory affairs to production, epidemiology, and policy. Delegates hail from academia, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations.
The ISV Congress fosters dynamic engagement between senior scientists and early-career researchers, providing a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. Whether you are an established expert or an emerging leader in vaccine science, this event offers unparalleled opportunities to connect and drive the future of vaccines forward.
LMIC Awards for Early Career researchers and PhD Students
This year, ISV invites Early-Career Researchers (within 5 years of their PhD award) and PhD students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to apply for a scholarship to attend the congress in person.
Application Deadline: 7 April 2025
In-Person Awards Include:
- ISV Congress Registration Fee
- Hotel accommodation for up to 4 nights during the congress
- Economy class air travel (Please note that ground transportation is not included in this award)
To qualify for this award, selected awardees must present their abstract both in-person and on the online platform.
Non-LMIC Awards for Early Career researchers and PhD Students
ISV invites Early-Career Researchers (within 5 years of their PhD award) and PhD students to apply for a scholarship to attend the congress in person. Applicants from LMICs are NOT eligible for this award.
Application Deadline: 7 April 2025
In-Person Awards Include:
- ISV Congress Registration Fee
- Hotel accommodation for up to 4 nights during the congress
- Travel costs may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000
To qualify for this award, selected awardees must present their abstract in-person.