21st Annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Bethel Gospel Assembly
2-26 East 120th Street (Between 5th and Madison) Time: 10 AM - 5 PM Breakfast: 9 AM- 9:45 AM Call for Abstracts
What’s Next: Bridging Generations in HIV Health What’s next in HIV prevention, care, leadership, and innovation? We are looking for bold ideas, dynamic voices, and engaging sessions that connect generations and move the conversation forward New This Year: Two Ways to Submit We want to see and hear the magnificent work happening in your organization or community. You may submit your abstract in one of two ways: Written Abstract Submit a traditional written proposal. Or Video Abstract (NEW!): (3 – 4 minutes) Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026 – 5:00 PM EST Submissions Instructions Below What We are Looking For
We want sessions that are: Interactive & Engaging Solution-oriented Practical and applicable Community-informed Lecture-style presentations are welcome — but we strongly encourage formats that invite discussion, participation, reflection, or skill-building. This year, we are prioritizing experiences — not just presentations. 2026 Summit Objectives Promote intergenerational dialogue in HIV prevention and care Address evolving needs of aging populations living with HIV Elevate youth and emerging leaders Advance practical, equity-centered solutions Track 1: Aging & Longevity in HIV Health Topics could include: HIV & Aging (50+) Menopause and HIV Long-term survivorship Geriatric-informed HIV care Intergenerational dialogue Track 2: Youth & Prevention Topics could include: Youth-led prevention models Digital engagement strategies Reducing stigma among young adults Sexual health education access Young women and girls in prevention Track 3: Leadership Development Topics could include: Intergenerational mentorship Workforce development in HIV health Policy advocacy Building sustainable leadership pipelines Workshop Format 60-minute sessions Lecture, panel, interactive workshop, or discussion-based format Evidence-informed and community-centered approaches encouraged We strongly encourage presenters to design sessions that actively involve participants. Required Submission Information
(Choose either a written or a video submission) Written Submissions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHSummit2026 Video submittals: (MP4/YouTube/MOV) should address the requirements below and be emailed directly to Kim Richardson at mailto:[email protected] with the subject line '2026 Women as the Face of AIDS Abstract Submission – insert your name.'
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Title Partners
2026 SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Nadine Alexander NYCDOHMH Brenda "Bre" Azanedo NBHRN Ofelia Barrios Iris House Nichole Benjamin The Fortune Society Dana Diamond Exponents Ingrid Floyd, Chair Iris House Millicent Freeman CUNY BMCC Lillibeth Gonzalez GMHC Crystal Mitchell Iris House April Browne Oronsaye Mt. Sinai Institute for Advanced Medicine Bridgette Picou The Well Project Kimberly Richardson Iris House Toya Summers Iris House Paulette Zimmerman ACQC |
