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The IDBugCrawl’s All the Flavors of ID event connected #IDWeek2026 attendees with leaders across ID specialties for career advice, networking and, of course, ice cream!🍦

Congratulations to our #IDWeek2026 IDBugBowl winners from the University of Utah! 🏆🐛 Thank you to all the competing teams and fans who brought the energy and made this year’s competition one to remember!

As you head home after #IDWeek2026, be sure to check out the IDWeek Daily News blog for conference highlights! And look for some additional posts in the coming days: https://bit.ly/4yGiBVO

Mood after the last day of #IDWeek2026. 😴

Save the date! #IDWeek2027 will be held in Boston, MA, Oct. 6-9, 2027.

And that’s a wrap! 🎬 Thank you to all our attendees for making #IDWeek2026 an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Science took centerstage at #IDWeek2026.

Busy woman in ID, all the time! 👩‍🔬 Thank you to everyone who attended the #IDWeek2026 Women in ID Breakfast for a morning of connection, collaboration and career development.

May the best bug win! 🏆🐛 Good luck to the #IDBugBowl teams competing this year: -University of Utah -University of Chicago -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi Join us in Ballroom ABC at 4:45pm to see who will take home the trophy!

📢 Join the #IDWeek2026 call to action and tell Congress to block the White House's Office of Management and Budget from politicizing federal grants and to protect public health and research funding: https://bit.ly/4zNqTM0

A little scroll down memory lane... 📸 Relive your favorite #IDWeek2026 moments! Browse the latest photo gallery dump, download your favorites and share them with your colleagues: https://bit.ly/4eGssTB

Basing hepatitis B virus vaccination recommendations for infants solely on the birth mother’s HBV status leaves children vulnerable to infection from other close contacts, incl. household members who may carry the virus, shares new findings at #IDWeek2026. https://bit.ly/4zH6jg0

It’s the final day of #IDWeek2026! Be sure to check out the conference’s official blog for session previews and recaps: https://bit.ly/4yGiBVO

🐶 Pup or Pathogen? 🦠 IDSA CEO Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, put #IDWeek2026 attendees in the Puppy Play Zone to the test: Can they tell the difference between an infectious disease pathogen and an adorable pup? Watch to see how they did!

A Food and Drug Administration-approved, long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy offers strong protection to people with HIV, according to new findings presented at #IDWeek2026. https://www.idweek.org/press/press-releases/2026/study-long-acting-hiv-treatment-offers-strong-protection/

What does it take to build a career in ID? Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH (@drdemetre.bsky.social), former director of the CDC’s NCIRD and chief medical officer of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, joins the #IDBugCrawl’s “Meet Your ID Idols” series to share career insights and advice.

ID fellow Raymond Smith, MD, presents research on prior GLP-1 receptor agonist use and infection outcomes in solid organ transplant patients during the #IDWeek2026 Rapid-Fire Poster Session: Transplant Rapid Fire. Don't miss tomorrow's presentations at 12:15pm-12:45pm in the RF Arena!

Presenters Haley Pritchard, MD, MS, FIDSA, and Emma Dishner, MD, MPH, take the BugHub World Stage to discuss how ID professionals can advance their priorities through state-level advocacy.

We're giving back at #IDWeek2026. ❤️ Thank you to the IDWeek attendees who donated blood to help save lives.

Students and residents: Stop by the NextGen ID Lounge today at 10am ET for a complimentary headshot, sponsored by the IDSA Foundation. 📸 Space is limited, so make sure you’re in line by 12pm ET to secure your spot!

Haven’t checked out the IDWeek Daily News blog yet? What are you waiting for? Lots of great #IDWeek2026 coverage: https://bit.ly/4yGiBVO

If it's not shared on social media, did it even happen…? 📲 See if your smiling face made it into the latest #IDWeek2026 photo dump. Download and share to your social platforms: https://bit.ly/4eGssTB

Hands-on learning at #IDWeek2026! The premeeting workshop “Pus, Slough and Drainage: Oh My!” equipped ID clinicians with practical skills in debridement, wound management, compression and nutrition.

Need a paws-itive break during #IDWeek2026? 🐶 Stop by the Exhibit Hall to play with puppies available for foster and adoption from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, made possible by the generous support of GSK. Puppy hours: Oct. 22-23 from 10am-1pm and Oct. 24 from 10am-12pm.

Women in ID thrive when they have a strong network behind them. 👩‍🔬 At the BugHub World Stage, presenters shared strategies for career growth, mentorship and building meaningful connections to support and empower women across the infectious diseases field.

Think small, solve big. Attendees are ready to put their knowledge, skills, and teamwork to the test in the IDWeek Out-BREAK! Escape Room, a one-of-a-kind adventure at #IDWeek2026. 🧩🔬

At the Clinical Career Panel MedTalk, fellows, residents and students connected with ID professionals in the NextGen ID Lounge and received practical advice on navigating their career paths.

Give back during #IDWeek2026! ❤️ Donate blood today from 10am-3pm in room 154. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/dr...

Children in clinics that start vaccinations against human papillomavirus at earlier ages are more likely to complete the vaccine series, according to new findings presented at #IDWeek2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TSdvXL

It’s day two of #IDWeek2026! Topics covered in today’s named lectures will include viral infections and AMR. Meet the speakers here: https://bit.ly/4dUsreF

The #IDWeek2026 photo gallery has been updated with photos from Day 1! See who you can spot 👀: https://bit.ly/4eGssTB

At this year’s BugBash, attendees enjoyed cookies from Together We Bake, a nonprofit helping women overcome employment barriers through culinary training, life-skills education and career development. Learn more about their mission: togetherwebake.org/pages/about-...

Thank you, Jennifer Sánchez, for being a fantastic Opening Plenary MC and helping us kick off #IDWeek2026!

Antimicrobial resistance was linked to $3.5 trillion in lost economic welfare worldwide in 2021, equal to 2.25% of global gross domestic product, according to a new study presented at #IDWeek2026. https://bit.ly/4dSuNe0

Welcome to #IDWeek2026.

Kicking off the #IDBugCrawl’s “Meet Your ID Idols” series is Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, FIDSA, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and former director of the CDC, sharing career insights and advice for the next generation of ID professionals.

Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon's Opening Plenary at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC, hosted by Jennifer Sánchez and a few special guests... 👀

🚨 #IDWeek2026 attendees: Beware of registration and housing scams! The only legitimate IDWeek websites are IDWeek.org and IDWeekInternational.com for international groups. If you haven't already, visit IDWeek.org to complete your registration/housing:

The Poster Hall is coming to life as attendees hang their posters and get ready to share their work! Available to view when the Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow morning.

Have a question about your next session, the app, or even where to find the nearest restroom? The #IDWeek2026 info booth has you covered!

📢 Join the #IDWeek2026 call to action and tell Congress to block the White House's Office of Management and Budget from politicizing federal grants and to protect public health and research funding: https://bit.ly/4zNqTM0

Kick off #IDWeek2026 at this afternoon’s Opening Plenary, “Together We Rise: Courage, Collaboration and the Future,” at 3:45pm in Ballroom ABC! Hear from Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, followed by an esteemed panel discussion.

#IDWeek2026 is here! 📣 Visit our new blog for session previews, event schedules, dining suggestions and much more: https://www.idweek.org/idweek-daily-news/

Talk nerdy to us. 🤓 Pick up your #IDWeek2026 "Talk Nerdy to Me" t-shirt any day of IDWeek at the BugHub! Every shirt sold helps fund travel grants for fellows, residents, and medical students.

Get ready for #IDWeek2026! Download the IDWeek app and get access to helpful meeting information all within the palm of your hand. Search your app store for IDWeek 2026 and use your registration email and registration ID number to login. Powered by AbbVie.

Sustainability matters at #IDWeek2026! 🌎 From badge recycling and food redistribution to reduced printed materials, we’re taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint. Learn more about the Walter E. Washington Convention Center’s sustainability initiatives: https://bit.ly/2YRZ5bn

Translate your movement into meaning by taking part in the #IDWeek2026 Movement Challenge, powered by ViiV Healthcare! 🚶 Participate for your chance to win a 2027 premeeting workshop registration or an IDWeek 2027 full conference registration. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hTdHPz

Give back during #IDWeek2026! IDWeek is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive this Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: https://rcblood.org/4y0uy7H

Join the #IDWeek2026 session, “Artificial Intelligence in ID: Rethinking Diagnostics, Therapy and Prevention” to explore real-world applications of AI in ID, the challenges of AI-powered tools and the ethical considerations. Register for IDWeek: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

#IDWeek2026 is next week! Make sure you’re ready by checking out the IDWeek Daily News blog for the latest meeting news and updates before you arrive in Washington, D.C. Get ready: https://bit.ly/4yGiBVO