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Advancing Science, Improving Care A joint meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA & PIDS 🗓️ Oct 21-24, 2026, in Washington, DC

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The IDBugCrawl’s All the Flavors of ID event connected #IDWeek2026 attendees with leaders across ID specialties for career advice, networking and, of course, ice cream!🍦

Congratulations to our #IDWeek2026 IDBugBowl winners from the University of Utah! 🏆🐛 Thank you to all the competing teams and fans who brought the energy and made this year’s competition one to remember!

And that’s a wrap! 🎬 Thank you to all our attendees for making #IDWeek2026 an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Busy woman in ID, all the time! 👩‍🔬 Thank you to everyone who attended the #IDWeek2026 Women in ID Breakfast for a morning of connection, collaboration and career development.

May the best bug win! 🏆🐛 Good luck to the #IDBugBowl teams competing this year: -University of Utah -University of Chicago -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi Join us in Ballroom ABC at 4:45pm to see who will take home the trophy!

📢 Join the #IDWeek2026 call to action and tell Congress to block the White House's Office of Management and Budget from politicizing federal grants and to protect public health and research funding: https://bit.ly/4zNqTM0

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🐶 Pup or Pathogen? 🦠 IDSA CEO Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, put #IDWeek2026 attendees in the Puppy Play Zone to the test: Can they tell the difference between an infectious disease pathogen and an adorable pup? Watch to see how they did!

What does it take to build a career in ID? Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH (@drdemetre.bsky.social), 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 at 12:15pm-12:45pm in the RF Arena!

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!

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 Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, 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.

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

Kicking off the #IDBugCrawl’s “Meet Your ID Idols” series is Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, FIDSA, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and former director of the CDC, sharing career insights and advice for the next generation of ID professionals.

Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon's Opening Plenary at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC, hosted by Jennifer Sánchez and a few special guests... 👀

The Poster Hall is coming to life as attendees hang their posters and get ready to share their work! Available to view when the Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow morning.

Have a question about your next session, the app, or even where to find the nearest restroom? The #IDWeek2026 info booth has you covered!

📢 Join the #IDWeek2026 call to action and tell Congress to block the White House's Office of Management and Budget from politicizing federal grants and to protect public health and research funding: https://bit.ly/4zNqTM0

Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon’s Opening Plenary, “Together We Rise: Courage, Collaboration and the Future,” at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC! Hear from Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, followed by an esteemed panel discussion.

Talk nerdy to us. 🤓 Pick up your #IDWeek2026 "Talk Nerdy to Me" t-shirt any day of IDWeek at the BugHub! Every shirt sold helps fund travel grants for fellows, residents, and medical students.

Get ready for #IDWeek2026! Download the IDWeek app and get access to helpful meeting information all within the palm of your hand. Search your app store for IDWeek 2026 and use your registration email and registration ID number to login. Powered by AbbVie.

Sustainability matters at #IDWeek2026! 🌎 From badge recycling and food redistribution to reduced printed materials, we’re taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint. Learn more about the Walter E. Washington Convention Center’s sustainability initiatives: https://bit.ly/2YRZ5bn

bit.lySustainability at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington DCAs one of the largest buildings in DC, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center recognizes the importance of implementing sustainability initiatives.

Give back during #IDWeek2026! IDWeek is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive this Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: https://rcblood.org/4y0uy7H