Shanghai International Syphilis Symposium (SISS 2025)
October 20-22, 2025 | Shanghai, China
By Invitation Only

About the Summit

The Shanghai International Syphilis Symposium (SISS 2025) is an invitation-only forum convening global leaders in syphilis research, clinical practice, and public health policy. Against the backdrop of the alarming increase in the incidence of syphilis worldwide, this summit aims to catalyze urgent, collaborative action to address critical gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Building on the legacy of the groundbreaking 2019 Shanghai Syphilis Symposium, SISS 2025 brings together approximately 80 preeminent experts from academia, healthcare institutions, and global health organizations. The Sympoisum will focus on translating cutting-edge research into actionable strategies to combat the syphilis epidemic across diverse populations and regions.

Key Themes

1. Global Epidemiology of Syphilis & Syphilis in Key Populations

2. Strategic Priorities, Policies and Guidelines

3. Screening and Prevention

4. Diagnostic Breakthroughs

5. New Management Approaches

6. Vaccine Development

7. In vitro Cultivation of Treponema pallidum as a Clinical and Research Tool

8. Implementation Science and Community Engagement

Why Attend?

1. Elite Networking: Engage with renowned scientists, WHO advisors, and policymakers shaping global syphilis guidelines.

2. Multidisciplinary Dialogue: Bridge gaps between bench research, clinical practice, and public health implementation.

3. Global Health Impact: Contribute to frameworks addressing disparities in LMICs and marginalized communities.

Symposium Structure

Day 1: Epidemiology, modeling, and congenital syphilis priorities.

Day 2: Diagnostics, prevention, and novel management approaches.

Day 3: Vaccine development, in vitro research, and community-driven solutions.

Venue & Logistics

Location: Shanghai, China (China Grain Hotel. No. 777 Jiamusi Road, Shanghai, China)

Funding: Host-covered accommodations and meals; participants responsible for travel.

Application: By invitation only. For inquiries, contact Jimmy Huang Email：siss2025@vrsh.com.cn

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"The resurgence of syphilis demands bold, unified action. SISS 2025 is where science meets strategy."

— Dr. Pingyu Zhou & Dr. Justin Radolf, Co-Chairs