European AIDS Clinical Society

What European AIDS Clinical Society does

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is a Belgian not-for-profit clinical society, headquartered in Brussels and registered under enterprise number BE0458 322 624, that promotes excellence in the prevention, care, research, and education of HIV and related conditions across Europe. Founded in 1995 and operating with a small secretariat of 1-10 staff, EACS produces the authoritative EACS Guidelines (currently V13.0), distributed free of charge as a web application and native iOS/Android apps, and co-authors the ECDC/EACS Standards of HIV Care alongside the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Its core product portfolio spans the biennial European AIDS Conference (the 20th edition held in Paris in 2025 attracted over 1,350 participants from 52 countries; the 21st is scheduled for Prague in October 2027), the eAcademy online learning platform, the European Diploma in HIV Medicine certification, the HIV Summer School, an online course on management of HIV and co-infections, the Medical Exchange Programme, and a Standard of Care meeting series. The society also runs specialized initiatives including WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe), YING (youth engagement), EACS Live! (event streaming), and emerging programs on Mpox in Europe and HIV stigma in healthcare settings. EACS co-publishes the HIV Medicine journal with the British HIV Association and the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine.

EACS generates revenue through individual professional membership fees, biennial conference registration, educational program and certification fees, and likely institutional and pharmaceutical sponsorship (not publicly disclosed). Distribution is primarily digital via free mobile apps and the eAcademy, supplemented by in-person events, with the society also publishing a regular newsletter. The organization maintains strategic alliances with WHO, ECDC, EMA, UNAIDS, EATG, the University of Liverpool HIV Drug Interactions program, EuroTEST, EuroCOORD, INSIGHT, and SHCS, reinforcing its position as the leading pan-European HIV clinical society.

Name

European AIDS Clinical Society

Legal name

European AIDS Clinical Society

Website

https://eacsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The European AIDS Clinical Society is a Belgian not-for-profit organization that produces evidence-based HIV clinical guidelines, runs educational and certification programs, and hosts the biennial European AIDS Conference for healthcare professionals across 50+ European countries.

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Product category

Medical Professional Society Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional Organizations (81392), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV clinical guidelines
• Medical education
• Professional certification
• Clinical conferences
• Healthcare professional membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: EACS operates a membership program offering professional membership to clinicians and researchers in the HIV field.
2. Conference registration: The European AIDS Conference is held biennially with registration fees for participants.
3. Educational programs: European Diploma in HIV Medicine and other certification programs provide revenue through examination and certification fees.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is a not-for-profit clinical society that develops and disseminates evidence-based HIV clinical guidelines (currently v13.0) to healthcare professionals across Europe. It delivers medical education through certification programs (European Diploma in HIV Medicine), online courses (EACS eAcademy, HIV and Co-infections course), intensive training (HIV Summer School), and the biennial European AIDS Conference. The society also runs specialized initiatives such as WAVE (women living with HIV) and YING (youth engagement), and collaborates with ECDC on the Standards of HIV Care in Europe.

Product overview

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) operates as a not-for-profit organization offering a portfolio of clinical guidance, educational programs, and professional conferences. Its flagship product is the EACS Guidelines V13.0, available both as a web application and native mobile apps (iOS/Android). Supporting the guidelines are educational offerings including the European Diploma in HIV Medicine, HIV Summer School, and an online course on HIV and co-infections. EACS organizes the biennial European AIDS Conference (next: October 2027 in Prague) and maintains EACS eAcademy for on-demand educational recordings. The organization also runs specialized initiatives such as WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) for women's HIV health, YING for youth engagement, and the Medical Exchange Programme for professional collaboration.

Differentiator

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Brands

• WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe): An initiative to actively promote the welfare of women living with HIV in Europe through working committees, workshops, and research.
• YING
• EACS Live!
• EACS eAcademy
• European Diploma in HIV Medicine

Products and services

• EACS Guidelines Evidence-based clinical guidelines for HIV prevention, care, and treatment across Europe, available as a web application and mobile app (iOS/Android), for use by healthcare professionals at the point of care.
• EACS Guidelines Mobile App Mobile application providing free access to the EACS Guidelines for healthcare professionals, available on iOS and Android.
• European AIDS Conference Biennial scientific conference bringing together clinicians, researchers, and advocates to share advances in HIV science and clinical practice across Europe.
• EACS eAcademy Online educational platform providing recorded sessions and educational content from EACS conferences and courses for continuing medical education of HIV professionals.
• European Diploma in HIV Medicine Professional certification program for clinicians specializing in HIV medicine, offered as a diploma with associated examination and certification fees.
• HIV Summer School Intensive educational program for training the next generation of clinicians and researchers in HIV medicine.
• Management of HIV and Co-infections Online Course Online continuing medical education course covering HIV management and related co-infections.
• Medical Exchange Programme Program facilitating medical professional exchange and knowledge sharing among HIV clinicians across Europe.
• EACS Standard of Care Meeting Biennial meeting focused on standards of HIV care and co-infections in Europe, held in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
• WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) Initiative promoting the welfare of women living with HIV in Europe through working committees, workshops, advocacy, and research addressing topics such as breastfeeding, menopause, PrEP, HPV-related cancers, and migrant women.
• YING (Youth, Infection, Networking, Growth) Youth-focused initiative for engaging young people in HIV advocacy and education across Europe.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO is listed as an associated site, indicating collaboration on global HIV policy and guidelines alignment. WHO regional office for Europe is also connected through shared objectives in HIV care.
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEACS collaborates with ECDC on Standards of HIV Care in Europe. The joint ECDC/EACS Standards of HIV Care document represents a flagship partnership for harmonizing HIV clinical standards across European member states.
• European Medicines Agency (EMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an associated site, indicating ongoing collaboration on drug evaluation and pharmacovigilance aspects relevant to HIV treatment guidelines.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for alignment on global HIV targets and policy advocacy across Europe.
• US National Institutes of Health (NIH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated site connection for scientific exchange and research collaboration on HIV.
• People First CharterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative to promote person-first language in the field of HIV, aligning with EACS mission for destigmatization.
• EuroTESTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean platform for information exchange to improve early diagnosis and care of HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis.
• European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient-led advocacy NGO representing treatment-related interests of people living with HIV. Listed as both associated site and on patient information page.
• British HIV Association (BHIVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHIVA is jointly associated with EACS as co-publishers of the HIV Medicine journal, an international peer-reviewed journal in HIV medicine.
• Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM is jointly associated with EACS as co-publishers of the HIV Medicine journal.
• Stichting Aids Fonds-SOA Aids NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint funding provided for the English compilation of 'Aging with HIV/AIDS in the Netherlands' publication.
• HIV Drug Interactions (University of Liverpool)coreTechnology or IntegrationEACS collaborates with and supports the HIV Drug Interactions website at www.hiv-druginteractions.org, providing evidence-based drug-drug interaction resources for healthcare workers, patients and researchers.
• HIV in EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative providing European platform for exchange to improve early diagnosis of HIV. EACS supports and participates in HIV in Europe activities.
• JUSTRIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and resource initiative for healthcare professionals. JUSTRISLIDE.com is the official slide archive of EACS.
• Copenhagen HIV Programme (CHIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch unit at University of Copenhagen conducting front-line HIV research.
• EuroCOORDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of HIV/AIDS cohort studies coordinating clinical research at European and international level.
• International Network for Strategic Initiatives in Global HIV Trials (INSIGHT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal HIV clinical trials network with EACS collaboration.
• Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-centre research project dealing with HIV-infected adults.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC): A global association of HIV care providers producing clinical education, Fast-Track Cities implementation guidance, and provider training. IAPAC is a close peer to EACS in delivering HIV clinical capacity-building programs across multiple regions.
• American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM): The US-based credentialing and clinical society for HIV practitioners, offering HIV specialist certification, education, and practice resources. AAHIVM is the most direct North American analog to EACS's European Diploma in HIV Medicine and clinical-society structure.
• British HIV Association (BHIVA): The UK national HIV clinical association that produces British HIV treatment guidelines and runs educational events. BHIVA is a co-publisher with EACS of the HIV Medicine journal, and the two societies operate the same model (guidelines + education + conferences) at national versus European scope.
• International AIDS Society (IAS): The global HIV clinical society that produces international HIV treatment guidelines and runs the biennial International AIDS Conference. IAS is the most direct global counterpart to EACS, operating with a similar society-plus-conference model focused on HIV clinicians and researchers.
• HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA): The US HIV-focused medical association of clinicians and researchers, providing practice guidelines, advocacy, and continuing education. HIVMA mirrors EACS's professional society structure and HIV-clinical focus, differing mainly by US vs European scope.

Others

• European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL): European specialty medical society producing liver disease guidelines, hosting the International Liver Congress, and running CME programs. EASL is a structural peer to EACS — a European specialty society with guidelines + annual congress + education portfolio — relevant for benchmarking society operating models.
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): EU public-health agency that co-publishes the ECDC/EACS Standards of HIV Care with EACS. ECDC is a partner rather than competitor, but is comparable as a public-health authority shaping European HIV clinical standards.
• World Health Organization (WHO): Global public-health body that produces worldwide HIV treatment guidelines and co-operates with EACS on regional policy alignment. WHO is not a commercial peer but is the upstream standards-setter whose HIV guidance EACS adapts and operationalizes at the European level.

Broad incumbents

• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): A large, established US infectious-disease clinical society that publishes IDSA/HIVMA HIV treatment guidelines and runs IDWeek. IDSA is a broader incumbent whose HIV-specific outputs and educational programming directly overlap with EACS's clinical-guidelines and conference offering.

Regional players

• Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM): The Australasian clinical society for HIV and related specialties, producing regional clinical guidelines, education, and credentialing. ASHM is a co-publisher with EACS of HIV Medicine journal and operates the same guidelines-plus-education model in a different geography.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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