We are pleased to invite you to attend the 2024 Fall BC-CfE Update on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Update will address the status of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic with an emphasis on regional efforts to accelerate epidemic control.

Following this conference, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the varying HIV/AIDS epidemiological trends across the globe
2. Identify the key treatment and prevention strategies needed to accelerate HIV/AIDS control globally
3. Explain the role of barriers to service access and possible means to ameliorate these
4. Illustrate the cost-effectiveness of treatment and prevention strategies

This is a hybrid event, with in-person or virtual attendance. Please note that in-person attendance is limited, and therefore, we urge you to pre-register as soon as possible. This is an open educational event sponsored by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. This one credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 4.5 Mainpro+® credits [SESSION ID# 202717-001].

THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE:

Friday, September 20, 2024
12:00 pm to 5:15 pm (networking lunch is 11:00 am with program beginning at 12:00 pm)

Pavilion Ballroom – North Tower *
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel (across from St. Paul’s Hospital)
1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

Registration is now closed.

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Program

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11:00-12:00	Lunch & Networking	Pavilion Ballroom Foyer 3rd floor North, Wall Centre Hotel
12:00	Session 1 – Moderator	Val Montessori
12:00-12:30	Land Acknowledgement Welcome Remarks	Elder Carleen Thomas Fiona Dalton
12:30-13:15 13:15-13:25	British Columbia Update Q&A	Viviane Lima/Junine Toy/Jeffrey Joy
13:25-13:55 13:55-14:05	HIV in the World: Are we Winning or Losing? Q&A	Brian Williams
14:05-14:35 14:35-14:45	USA Perspective Q&A	Jonathan Mermin
14:45-15:00	Break & Networking
15:00	Session 2 – Moderator	Peter Phillips
15:00-15:30 15:30-15:40	PEPfAR Perspective Q&A	Rebecca Bunnell/Emily Kainne Dokubo
15:40-16:10 16:10-16:20	Navigating the Last Mile: Innovative Solutions for Ending the Global HIV Pandemic Q&A	Reuben Granich
16:20	Session 3 – Moderator	Rolando Barrios
16:20-16:50 16:50-17:00	Round Table: Where do we go from here? Q&A	Brian Williams/Jonathan JMermin/Rebecca Bunnell/Emily Kainne Dokubo/Reuben Granich/Julio Montaner
17:00-17:15	Closing Remarks	Julio Montaner

Please note that the conference program may be subject to change without prior notice.

We look forward to seeing you in September and are sure that you will find the event informative.