28th International Workshop on Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus & Related Agents

28 June – 1 July, 2026

CSSB Centre for Structural Systems Biology, Hamburg, Germany

Program as of 19 May: (click image above to access the interactive, online program and view presentation details)

Program Overview

Sunday, June 28, 2026

14:30 – 14:45 Welcoming Remarks

14:45 – 16:30 Session 1: Epidemiology, Disease Staging and Natural History

16:30 – 17:00 Break

17:00 – 19:00 Session 2: Clinical Workshop more details here

19:00 – 20:30 Welcome Reception & Poster Session 1

Monday, June 29, 2026

08:00 – 09:00 Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Waters, Breakfast bars, and Fruit will be available in the Foyer before the morning session begins. Please note that no food or beverages are allowed in the Auditorium.

09:00 – 11:00 Session 3: Diagnosis and Biomarkers

11:00 – 11:30 Break

11:30 – 13:00 Session 4: Mechanisms of Latency

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Session 5: Lytic Replication and Reactivation

15:30 – 16:00 Break

16:00 – 18:00 Session 6: Vaccines, Therapy and Clinical Care I

18:00 – 19:30 Poster Session 2

Tuesday, June

08:15 – 9:15 KSHV Association Board Meeting – all interested members invited to participate. Participants can bring their coffee, breakfast bars and fruit into the meeting room on the 3rd Floor, 3.OG Raum.

08:15 – 09:15 Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Waters, Breakfast Bars and Fruit will be available in the Foyer before the morning session begins. Please note that no food or beverages are allowed in the Auditorium.

09:15 – 11:00 Session 7: Viral Pathogenesis

11:00 – 11:30 Break

11:30 – 13:00 Session 8: Virus-Host Interaction I

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Session 9: Vaccines, Therapy and Clinical Care II

15:30 – 17:30 Free time

17:30 – 18:00 Boarding at the Hamburg Harbor, more details will follow, about 20 minutes with public buses from the hotels

18:00 – 19:00 Charter Harbor Tour with drop off at the Café Alte Liebe at the Maritime Museum, Port of Hamburg

19:00 – 23:00 Reception, Dinner, Dancing at the Café Alte Liebe

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

08:00 – 09:00 Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Waters, Breakfast Bars and Fruit will be available in the Foyer before the morning session begins. Please note that no food or beverages are allowed in the Auditorium.

09:00 – 11:00 Session 10: Virus-Host Interaction II

11:00 – 11:15 Break

11:15 – 12:45 Session 11: Late Breakers

12:45 – 13:00 KSHV Business Meeting & Discussion on Future Meetings

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch in the Cantina, Meeting Closes

Dear Colleagues, 

We cordially invite you to join the 28th International Workshop on Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus & Related Agents, to be held at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) in Hamburg, Germany, from June 28 to July 1, 2026. Continuing its longstanding tradition, the Workshop will serve as the premier forum for sharing and discussing the latest advances in research on KSHV and related agents. 

The opening day will feature a session focused on current clinical and translational challenges in the field, underscoring the importance of linking basic and patient-oriented research. The scientific program will cover a broad spectrum of fundamental and translational aspects, including virus–host interactions, viral replication and latency, immune responses and immune evasion, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and advances in clinical management and therapeutic strategies.  READ MORE

We warmly invite participants to submit abstracts for the Late-Breaking Oral session by 10 June. In keeping with the Workshop’s interactive and collaborative spirit, the presentation of unpublished and emerging research is especially encouraged. The Workshop has long been recognized as an excellent opportunity for trainees at all levels to present their work, build networks, and engage with senior scientists and clinicians. There will be no invited speakers or lectures; all submitted contributions will be equally considered by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

The meeting will take place at the CSSB, a leading interdisciplinary research center dedicated to understanding biological processes at the molecular and cellular level. Located on the DESY campus, the CSSB provides a dynamic environment for cross-disciplinary exchange between physicists, structural biologists, virologists, and computational scientists. Complementing the scientific program, a social highlight will take place on June 30, featuring a charter boat tour through Hamburg Harbour, followed by a gala dinner at Café Alte Liebe at the Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity.

Beyond the Workshop, Hamburg offers a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. Known for its historic harbor, lively neighborhoods, and rich musical and culinary scene, the city is especially vibrant in early summer. Participants may enjoy harbor walks, Alster lake activities, visits to world-class museums, or concerts at the Elbphilharmonie, which hosts an extensive summer program. With long daylight hours and numerous outdoor events, Hamburg provides an inviting backdrop to extend your stay and explore the city alongside colleagues and friends.

Sincerely,

KSHV 2026 Local Organizing Committee