The International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) is organizing an Anogenital HPV Course as part of the 38th International Papillomavirus Conference (IPVS 2026) in Athens, Greece.

This course is designed to provide participants with the latest evidence and practical skills for managing anogenital HPV-related diseases, offering the opportunity to learn from and interact with leading experts in the field.

Saturday 24th October 2026 (full day)

Course Directors

Andreia Albuquerque, MD PhD

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Porto, Portugal, Invited Associate Professor, Medical Sciences Department, Aveiro, Portugal

Kimon Chatzistamatiou, MD PhD

Obstetrician – Gynecologist, Thessaloniki, Greece

Course Structure

The course is structured around three anatomical modules

Cervix

Vulva/Vagina

Anus/Perianus

Topics include

Epidemiology, screening, and treatment of all anogenital HPV-related diseases, as well as site-specific clinical considerations.

A dedicated session on case-based discussions will allow participants to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. This modular structure distinguishes the course from the IPVS Conference Clinical, Public Health, and Basic Workshops.

Additionally, a half-day workshop is available on High-Resolution Anoscopy or Colposcopy.

Educational Objectives

  • Discuss the epidemiology of anogenital HPV-associated diseases
  • Describe available screening options and current recommendations for anogenital precancerous lesions
  • Review prevention strategies, including the role of prophylactic HPV vaccines
  • Outline treatment options for anogenital precancerous lesions
  • Summarize current recommendations for screening and treatment at each anogenital site
  • Apply knowledge to case-based discussions of anogenital HPV

Who should attend?

This course is primarily intended for clinicians managing anogenital HPV-related diseases. It is also suitable for basic scientists, public health professionals, researchers, early-career clinicians, and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of the clinical and practical aspects of anogenital HPV management.

The Anogenital HPV Course provides a one-day update on the key aspects of anogenital HPV while networking and learning from leading international experts in the field.

Registration

This is an in-person course only, open to both IPVS members and non-members. Participants may register for the course and the two workshops independently, similar to the conference registration process.

There is no limit on the number of course participants.