International Chemsex Conference: Optimising support and care for people engaging in chemsex

When? 3–5 March 2026

Where? ITM Campus Rochus, Sint-Rochusstraat 43, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

About the event

We warmly invite you to the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium, for a transdisciplinary conference dedicated to exploring the complex and multifaceted phenomenon of chemsex.

Building on the experience of previous international gatherings, this conference brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts to address the complex issues surrounding chemsex. Grounded in scientific evidence and focused on real-world impact, the event aims to strengthen care and support by promoting the practical implementation of research into everyday practice. Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange with people who engage in chemsex, community representatives, researchers, healthcare providers, therapists, social workers, and policymakers from around the world.

We aim to bring together a large group of experienced experts who may share their experiences in supporting people who engage in chemsex, from a therapeutic, health-care facility or community-based, or peer support setting. The purpose is to facilitate, expand and improve the response to chemsex in all its complexity.

Global insights from leading experts and first responders, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities will be complemented by a focus on health, harm reduction, and human rights.