The in-person 2022 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit is fast approaching. Make sure to join us and reconnect face-to-face. Visit the Agenda tab for the workshop listing.
We’re excited to welcome Ken Like Barbie back as the Summit plenary host.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Chicago Ballroom 4-7
We must continue the conversation on ending the epidemic. Well-planned and coordinated efforts with clear indicators and evidence-based interventions will allow us to end HIV. This plenary will discuss the specifics of well-planned PrEP/TasP initiatives and the indicators to show a relevant and sustainable impact, and how this impact directly contributes to the steady decline and end of HIV infections in America.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Chicago Ballroom 4-7
Stigma acts like a virus. It invades the self-esteem cells of a person. It incapacitates the self-worth system that protects the individual from discriminatory words and attitudes from uneducated individuals who constantly judge and stigmatize people living with HIV (PLWH). We witness vicious attacks when PLWH disclose their status or freely enjoy sex with condoms or undetectable viral load. Racism is also displayed in hook up apps. Stigma is pervasive and reigns over the underground world of app’s hookups for sex. This plenary is about having an open discussion about stigma and how it plays out in the virtual space of social/sexual apps like Grindr, Scruff, Adam4Adam, BarebackRT, and Jack’d. Grinding stigma is fundamental for a healthy self-worth system and HIV-free humans.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Chicago Ballroom 4-7
Multipurpose prevention technologies, or MPTs, are designed to simultaneously prevent HIV, other STIs, and/or unintended pregnancy. Internal and external condoms are the only MPTs currently available and, while effective, they are less than desirable for many sexually active humans on the planet. However, humans need and deserve a suite of options, and the more types of protection an option provides, the more likely it will be used. Expert presenters will share updates and perspectives about the MPT research pipeline, focusing on the products closest to actual roll-out and implementation
Thursday, April 21, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Chicago Ballroom 4-7
This plenary is looking for the best PrEP/TasP program in 2021. We will showcase the three most comprehensive PrEP programs and awareness campaigns during 2021 that have shown a real impact on their target populations. As each program is showcased, the audience will vote for their favorite. The Summit’s program committee will nominate PrEP programs. Come on and learn something about program development and the best biomedical HIV prevention education approaches.
The Summit will highlight the role that biomedical prevention tools such as PrEP, PEP, Treatment as Prevention (TasP), and U=U have in ending the epidemic while working in the current COVID environment.
As we prepare to reconvene in person, NMAC will apply COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure a safe conference experience. All conference attendees should be fully vaccinated with a booster. We will also follow the latest CDC guidance for in person meetings.
COVID-19 Policy (Updated 3-3-2022)
All conference attendees must be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated for the Summit means that registrants have received both shots and a booster if the 2nd shot was received more than 6 months prior to the conference. Registrants must upload their vaccine card no later than Friday, April 8 to this website – https://hosted-pages.id.me/
Masks are encouraged but not required in the Summit conference space (plenary ballroom, foyers, workshop rooms, exhibit space). For updated information on the City of Chicago’s mask requirements, visit their website – https://www.chicago.gov/
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