Dear Industry & Institution Partners,
On behalf of the Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) and Related Agents Association, Inc., we invite your company or institution to partner with us and support the 28th International Workshop on Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) and Related Agents, 28 June – 1 July, 2026 at the CSSB Centre for Structural Systems Biology, Hamburg, Germany.
The Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) & Related Agents Association is devoted to research related to KSHV, a cancer-causing herpesvirus, and related viruses. KSHV drives several malignancies or lymphoproliferative disorders, including Kaposi’s sarcoma, pleural effusion lymphoma, multicentric Castleman’s disease, and an inflammatory disorder, KSHV-inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS). New and better approaches are needed for treating and preventing these disorders.
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.
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).
Networking opportunities will be structured for trainees to interact with senior faculty at academic institutions and scientists from industry and government. Senior scientists, clinicians, and trainees at all levels are invited to participate and attend, as well as attendees with knowledge and interests outside the KSHV community, to bring perspective and instructive comparisons.
The 28th International Workshop on Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus and Related Agents will mark a new quarter century of research on KSHV since the discovery of this virus in 1994, a new century to engage clinicians and researchers in diverse populations and geographies.
We are therefore looking forward to partnering with industry representatives to discuss the most recent developments, educate researchers on the various tools and technologies available, and foster collaborations between industry, academia, and trainees, ultimately benefitting patients’ healthcare worldwide.
Local Organizing Committee:
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsor: $10,000 – Sponsorship Benefits would include:
- Acknowledgement as a Platinum sponsor with a large logo in the Final Program & Abstract Book and Website www.ksvirus.org, intersession slides and signage at the meeting
- Choice of Sponsorship recognition for support of one of the following:
- Sponsorship of the Welcome Reception and Poster Session 1 at the CSSB on Sunday, 28 June
- Sponsorship of Poster Session 2 Reception on Monday, 29 June.
- Sponsorship of Trainee Abstract Awards
- Three complimentary registrations
- Full page ad or job announcement, color inside cover in the Final Program & Abstract books
- Optional – tabletop exhibit in the Poster Hall (where all coffee breaks and receptions will be held)
- Opportunity to participate in a training workshop to engage both established researchers and trainees, clinicians, and basic researchers, to interact and develop collaborations on translational research projects.
Gold Sponsor: $7,500 – Sponsorship Benefits would include:
- Acknowledgement as a Gold sponsor with a large logo in the Final Program & Abstract Book and Website www.ksvirus.org, intersession slides and signage at the meeting
- Sponsorship of Trainee Abstract Awards
- Two complimentary registrations
- Full page ad or job announcement in the Final Program &b Abstract books
- Optional – tabletop exhibit in the Poster Hall (where all coffee breaks and receptions will be held)
Silver Sponsor: $5,000 – Sponsorship Benefits would include:
- Acknowledgement as a Silver sponsor with a large logo in the Final Program & Abstract Book and Website www.ksvirus.org, intersession slides and signage at the meeting
- One complimentary registration
- Full-page ad or job announcement in the Final Program & Abstract books
- Optional – tabletop exhibit in the Poster Hall (where all coffee breaks and receptions will be held)
Bronze Sponsor: $2,500 – Sponsorship Benefits would include:
- Acknowledgement as a Bronze sponsor with a medium logo in the Final Program & Abstract Book and Website ksvirus.org, intersession slides and signage at the meeting
- Sponsorship of Trainee Abstract Awards
- Half-page ad or job announcement in the Final Program & Abstract books
- Optional – tabletop exhibit in the Poster Hall (where all coffee breaks and receptions will be held)
Tabletop Exhibitor: $2,000 – Exhibitor Benefits would include:
- Acknowledgement as an Exhibitor with a small logo in the Final Program & Abstract Book and Website ksvirus.org, intersession slides and signage at the meeting
- Tabletop exhibit in the tabletop exhibit in the Poster Hall (where all coffee breaks and receptions will be held)
- One complimentary registration
The program starts Saturday evening, June 28th with the clinical workshop and opening session. On Sunday morning, we have Poster Foyer available for the setup of the tabletops, opening for the 12 PM registration and refreshments on Sunday. Exhibits will be available for participants to visit beginning on Sunday afternoon, all day Monday and Tuesday and half a day on Wednesday, during the coffee breaks and evening poster session receptions, with all food and beverage served in the poster/exhibits foyer. Tear down of the tabletops will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Wednesday.
Contact the Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) and Related Agents Association, Inc.
Joan Oefner, Administrator & Conference Manager
2108 N. Street, Suite N
Sacramento, CA 95816 USA
Tel. +49 171-1049-181
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ksvirus.org
EIN number: 33-2073831
For More Information about the Society or its 28th Annual Meeting, please email Joan Oefner, Administrator & Conference Organizer
The KSHV 2025 Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of our Partners and Supporters:
National Cancer Institute, NIH Grant
We would like to thank the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and scientists at the NCI, who made this conference possible by attending and providing us with funding (R13CA306450). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
The Organising Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of our 2024 Partners and Supporters of the EBV-KSHV Joint Meeting in Boston:
Gold Sponsor
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