Welcome Message

Dear friends and Colleagues,

We are delighted to welcome you to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of our motherland, to attend the 50 th National conference of IASSTD & AIDS - ASTICON 2026, the Golden Jubilee Meet, during September 25, 26 and 27 th of year 2026.

Your presence will truly enrich and definitely illuminate this historic milestone. We are confident that your participation in this Golden Jubilee meet will remain a cherished memory, combining a scientific feast with a delightful cultural and travel experience in and around Kanyakumari. Many national renowned Doyen’s in the field of STD/HIV are going to share their knowledge and experiences with us. Human lifestyle and culture are changing day by day which lead to an upsurge of STIs of old and new, across the country in the recent days. At this juncture, attending such a conference will be enriching your knowledge in handling and managing such cases more confidently.

The town offers a unique blend of spiritual, historical and natural beauty. Attractions include Bagavathi Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock memorial, Gandhi Mandapam, Thiruvalluvar Statue and the Glass bridge across the sea. You may also have a chance to witness both Sun- rise and Sun set over the sea and to dip your feet in the confluence of Triple-sea. Nearby destinations such as The Round Forte (Vattakottai), Srinivasa temple inside the Vivekananda Kendriya, Padmanabapuram Palace, Thirparappu Falls and Mathur Aqueduct (Tub Bridge) are must-visit highlights of Kanyakumari District. Now itself mark in your calendar to join this wonderful conference.

A gentle reminder: Kanyakumari is not a metropolitan city. The conference venue, Amaari Beach Resort, Sunset point, Kovalam road, Kanyakumari has limited accommodation. There are lot of good hotels are available nearby the venue with sea facing rooms. We also blocked rooms in Hotel Sea View and their annexe Sea Face. Hence, we encourage you to register early and confirm your stay. Being Kanyakumari is a tourist spot, that attracts people all over India and abroad, good rooms may not be available in the last minute. All the places of interest inside Kanyakumari are almost within half to one kilo meter distance from the venue as it lies almost in the midst of the Kanyakumari town. So, plan your program in Kanyakumari accordingly and enjoy the conference and your stay at Kanyakumari. List of few nearby hotels are also included in this brochure and website.

Dr Murugan Sankaranantham
Organizing Chairperson