EATG is present at the 25th International AIDS Conference taking place in Munich, Germany and online from the 22nd until the 26th of July, as well as in pre-conferences and events that open during the weekend (20 – 21 July). The biennial conference organised by the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the key event for all stakeholders working in the field of HIV/AIDS around the world.
This year, the conference calls on the global HIV response to unite behind a simple principle: Put people first!
EATG is hosting a booth at the Global Village as well as activities in partnership with other organisations at The Silver Zone: A Networking Zone for Older People Living with HIV and the 5-5-5 – We Won’t Be Left Behind Zone. We are also organising a session on the inclusion of people living with HIV in non-HIV clinical trials in the frame of the Living 2024 pre-conference.
In addition, EATG members will be presenting their local and regional work in various sessions, symposia, side-events as well as at the Global Village. Last but not least, networking is key; we plan to make the best of our time there meeting bilaterally with members, partners, allies and donors.
The theme of AIDS 2024 is Put People First!
AIDS 2024 programme
Access the conference platform (online delegates):
The conference platform is accessible through the AIDS 2024 website. To access the conference platform, you need a conference account, which is linked to the email address you used to register for AIDS 2024.
The Global Village, with free entry, opens its doors on Sunday, 21 July, welcoming the public and conference delegates. The Global Village is a diverse and vibrant space where communities from all over the world connect, share and learn from each other. Here, communities demonstrate the application of science and good leadership.
Global Village – Networking Zone CS01
21 – 25 July | Opening time 10:30 CET
The Silver Zone is a place for older people living with HIV to re-engage with the HIV community and follow the science on HIV and ageing; to feel included and celebrated.
The Silver Zone‘s objectives are:
- Holding space for socialisation and mobilisation by older people living with HIV, increasing their visibility and building social capital;
- Increasing awareness of the strengths, support needs and experiences of diverse Older People Living with HIV and building capacity among stakeholders who can support ageing well; and
- Increasing health literacy and capacity for self- and community-care among Older People Living with HIV.
The Silver Zone is co-organized by EATG and Realize.
Stay tuned for updates on the Silver Zone here.
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Global Village – Networking Zone AD11
21 – 25 July | Opening time 10:30 CET
The 5-5-5 Zone represents people left behind in the 2030 UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. “5-5-5” represents all the efforts needed to reach and go beyond the targets to leave no one behind. “5-5-5” represents what communities want and what is needed to bridge the gap in HIV prevention, treatment and care.
The zone will provide a platform to share on gaps, barriers, and solutions to address stigma, discrimination, to advance social justice, and to improve the health outcomes of inadequately served populations. The inspiration talks, networking and mutual learning sessions, presentations and videos will cover the following themes:
- 21 July: Mobility and HIV
- 22 July: Sex positive approaches
- 23 July: Well-being and quality of life
- 24 July: Drugs and harm reduction
- 25 July: Blind spots
The 5-5-5 Zone is co-organized by EATG, AIDS Action Europe (AAE), and Correlation-European Harm Reduction Network (C-EHRN).
Stay tuned for updates on the 5-5-5 Zone here.
The EATG booth at the Global Village
Global Village – NGO booth CS08
21 – 25 July | Opening time 10:30 CET
Take some time to visit our booth at the Global Village and get updated on our activities.
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Further engagement at the Global Village: EATG is also contributing to the Disability Zone and the Youth Pavillion
Living 2024 – People living with HIV | Pre-conference
AIDS 2024 | Room 13b/Channel 7
20 – 21 July
GNP+ and partners are coming together to host the Living 2024 conference. Living 2024 is an opportunity for people living with HIV and affected communities to come together to:
- reflect, re-imagine and redefine the future of the HIV movement
- transfer knowledge to a new generation of young activists
- build power and consensus to claim our place within the broader global health and development platforms in shaping the HIV sustainability plans beyond 2030.
EATG is a partner of the LIVING 2024 pre-conference and hosts the session ‘Community Workshop: Why people living with HIV must be included in non-HIV clinical trials’
Location: Room 12a
Session organizer: EATG
When: Saturday 20 July | 13:30 – 14:30 CET
Speakers: Brian West, Alain Volny-Anne, Memory Sachikonye, Luís Mendão
Stay tuned for updates on EATG’s workshop at Living 2024 here.
EATG focus:
20 July
9:30 – 11:00 | Accelerating Global Access to U=U: From a grassroots campaign to a global mandate, led by and for the HIV community | Group discussions Speaker: Arda Karapinar (Turkey)
11:30 – 12:30 | Access to quality assured treatment and HIV services | Moderator: Wim Vandevelde + The neglected needs of older people living with HIV. What is our collective responsibility? Speaker: Nicoletta Policek (UK)
21 July
8:00 – 9:00 | Day 2: Opening plenary: Zero Stigma Day | Moderator: Julian Hows (United Kingdom)
11:30 – 12:30 | The Intergenerational Dialogue: what can the generations learn from each other? | Speaker: Kağan Çavuşoğlu (Turkey)
15:00 – 16:30 | The sustainability of the HIV response and funding for communities to achieve the 10-10-10 targets | Non-negotiable condition for communities’ engagement in the planning and implementation of the HIV response sustainability toward and beyond 2030 | Speaker: Peter Wiessner
Embracing wisdom: Advocating for HIV care in older populations | Pre-conference
AIDS 2024 | Hall B0b/Channel 5
20 July
Join this pre-conference event, organised by Ribbon, addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by older individuals living with HIV. This event aims to raise awareness, provide actionable insights, and drive meaningful dialogue to support this often-overlooked community better. Join us in advocating for the holistic well-being of older individuals affected by HIV.
EATG is a co-organising partner with presence in panels and moderation of sessions.
EATG focus:
15:00 – 16:00 | Session 5: We Are Still Here: Strategies for Long-Term Survivorship, Empowerment, and Community Engagement
Panel Discussion: Panelist: Dr. Nicoletta Policek, Executive Director, European AIDS Treatment Group, Brussels, Belgium
17:00 – 17:50 | Session 6: Enhancing quality of life for older adults with HIV: Innovative models and well-being strategies Part I
Panel Discussion: Panelist: Mr. Mario Cascio, Program Chair, European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG), Brussels, Belgium
Other Selected Activities
Thriving with HIV at 50 and beyond | Workshop
An IAS Industry Liaison Forum and WHO workshop at AIDS 2024
Location: H4 Hotel – Konrad-Zuse-Platz 14, 81829 München, Germany (5 min walk from AIDS 2024 venue)
Organizers: IAS Industry Liaison Forum and WHO
When: Sunday, 21 July 2024 | 8:00 – 14:30 CET
EATG focus:
8:05 – 8:20 | Keynote Speaker: Nicoletta Policek, European AIDS Treatment Group, Belgium
Health-Related Quality of Life: What Works Best for People Living With HIV? | Satellite Symposium
Location: AIDS 2024 | Hall B0b/Channel 5
Organizer: Peer Voice, endorsed by EATG and GNP+
When: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 | 7:00 – 8:00 CET
Now available online on-demand here.
International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV 2024 | Workshop
Location: H4 Hotel – Konrad-Zuse-Platz 14, 81829 München, Germany (5 min walk from AIDS 2024 venue)
Organizer: Academic Medical Education, endorsed by EATG
When: 19 – 20 July 2024
Living Free with HIV Run | Charity Run
Location: Thalkirchner Platz, Munich
Organizer: Life 4me+
When: 21 July 2024 | 10:00 – 12:00 CET
The regional media platform VirusOFF has been named the official media partner of AIDS 2024
Follow the updates on the dedicated platform
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EATG office team goes to Munich for the AIDS 2024 conference
Practical Information
- 25th International AIDS Conference: AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, calls on the global HIV response to unite behind a simple principle: Put people first!
Join us in Munich, Germany, and virtually on 22 - 26 July 2024 (+20 - 21 July 2024 pre-conferences). The world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS.
Messe München
81829
München, Germany
www.messe-muenchen.de
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