The Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology (APCMV) is a triennial international congress that focuses on diagnostic, public health, research, and clinical virology, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. The aim of this congress is to foster collaboration and the exchange of information on the latest research in virology, particularly studies concerning medically important viruses and treatments against them.

Including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic, many emerging viral infections have been centred in the Asia-Pacific region, and the breaking down of boundaries between human civilisation and wildlife continues to accelerate this trend. It is therefore vital for countries in the region to strengthen their public health, diagnostic, and research capacities to address these challenges.

The APCMV congress series was established to enable review, knowledge sharing, and discussion across these areas, forming a strong foundation for the management of medically important viruses.