Entice. Engage. Empower.
Entice dialogue. Engage the committed. Empower the community.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 28-29 October 2026
About APCS 2026
The Asia-Pacific Chemsex Symposium (APCS) is a regional platform bringing together communities, health systems, research institutes, international organizations, and partners to advance people-centered, stigma-free responses to chemsex across the Asia-Pacific.
In 2026, APCS comes to Kaohsiung, Taiwan – venturing beyond Taipei for the first time, and coinciding with Taiwan Pride, Asia's first and largest LGBTQI+ celebration. It is a moment of connection, visibility, and renewed momentum for the region.
The Challenge We Address
The Asia-Pacific Chemsex Symposium (APCS) is a regional platform bringing together communities, health systems, research institutes, international organizations, and partners to advance people-centered, stigma-free responses to chemsex across the Asia-Pacific.
In 2026, APCS comes to Kaohsiung, Taiwan – venturing beyond Taipei for the first time, and coinciding with Taiwan Pride, Asia's first and largest LGBTQI+ celebration. It is a moment of connection, visibility, and renewed momentum for the region.
What We Aim to Do
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Share knowledge across communities, health systems, and policymakers on emerging trends, evidence, and service needs
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Amplify community voices and center lived experiences in shaping harm reduction and health responses
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Build partnerships across sectors and countries, fostering sustained collaboration
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Advance advocacy and service innovation for people-centered, scalable solutions
A Growing Regional Movement
Since its launch in Taiwan in 2019, APCS has grown into a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange and regional action – with convenings in Thailand (2024) and Malaysia (2025), and a growing network of partners across Asia and the Pacific.
Organizing Committees
Dr. Iskandar Azwa
Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak
Dr. Stephane
Wen-Wei Ku
Our Collaborators
