We are pleased to announce the special session line-up for the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018). Browse some of the featured presentations below. For more details, view the full online programme.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Tuesday, 24 July, 13:00 CET #PassTheMic: Meaningful youth participation in the fight against HIV
Charlize Theron Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project
Quinn Tivey The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
With youth participants from Amsterdam Youth Force, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, the International AIDS Society, Avert, Teenergizer and Youth Against AIDS
Wednesday, 25 July, 13:00 CET Durable control of HIV infection in the absence of antiretroviral therapy: Opportunities and obstacles
Anthony S Fauci National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases US National Institutes of Health
Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture: Data to drive equity
Ambassador Deborah Birx US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Thursday, 26 July, 13:00 CET The legacy of Prudence Mabele: Championing gender justice and health equity
David Mabuza Deputy President of South Africa
Princess Nothemba (Nono) Simelela World Health Organization
Patrick Gaspard Open Society Foundations
Mercy Ngulube Children’s HIV Association
Friday, 27 July, 13:00 CET Seizing the moment for TB: Current challenges in TB care and in TB and HIV integration
Carol Nawina Kachenga Community Initiative for TB, HIV/AIDS & Malaria
Paul Farmer Partners In Health
Eric Goosby UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Tuberculosis
Blessina Kumar Global Coalition of TB Activists (GCTA)
Monday, 23 July, 20:00 CET Opening ceremony keynote address: How to face stigma & discrimination
Conchita Artist
Tuesday, 24 July, 08:30 CET Opening address
Friday, 27 July, 10:15 CET Special presentation: MTV Shuga
Georgia Arnold MTV Staying Alive Foundation
Stephanie Sandows MTV Shuga
Given Stuurman MTV Shuga
Friday, 27 July, 12:30 CET Keynote address
President Bill Clinton Founder of the Clinton Foundation & 42nd President of the United States
Friday, 27 July, 14:00 CET Welcome to San Francisco and Oakland for AIDS 2020: A tale of two cities
Barbara Lee US Congresswoman for the 13th District of California, Founder & Co-Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus