Held at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India, from September 26-28, 2024, the Third National and First Asia-Pacific Conference on LGBTQI+ Health marked a pivotal event in the advancement of LGBTQI+ health within India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This hybrid conference, featuring 14 in-depth sessions, brought together 182 in-person attendees and several virtual participants who engaged through live-streamed proceedings. The event served as a crucial platform for collaboration among regional stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, healthcare providers, and community advocates, aiming to foster an inclusive approach to healthcare that addresses the unique needs of LGBTQI+ populations across Asia-Pacific. 

This conference was co-organised by the PGIMER, The Humsafar Trust and C-SHaRP, with support from UNDP and UNAIDS, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE). Other supporters and collaborators include DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance, Mariwala Health Initiative, Integrated Network for Sexual Minorities (INFOSEM), National Network of Transgender Persons, APCOM, Youth Voices Count, CHIAS, Equal Asia foundation and University of Toronto.