XVII International AIDS Conference

XXVI   International AIDS Conference
This page will highlight activities at the XVII International AIDS Conference that are coordinated by the United States Government and provide online resources for those who can not attend the conference.

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United States Government Activities at the Conference

While you are at the conference, schedule time to learn about Federal programs related to HIV/AIDS

  • Exhibition Booth
  • Booth # 216 - Visit the U.S. Government booth to learn about Federal programs.
  • Presentations
    • Tuesday, August 5
      Satellite Meeting
      The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for
      AIDS Relief ( PEPFAR)
      Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
    • Thursday, August 7
      Poster Exhibition
      Using new media tools in the fight against AIDS: lessons learned from AIDS.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy
    • Additional Presentations

Follow the Conference Online

For those who can not make it to the conference, stay involved with online coverage of the conference

  • Webcast Exit Disclaimer
    Portions of the conference will be available for viewing online, including the opening and closing sessions, all plenary sessions, and selected other sessions and press conferences.
    • Sunday, August 3
      5:00 p.m. ET - Official Opening Press Conference 8:00 p.m. ET - Opening Session
    • Monday, August 4
      10:00 a.m. ET - Plenary: Panel Discussion on the State of the Epidemic 12:00 p.m. ET - Official Press Conference
      2:15 p.m. ET - HIV/AIDS and Health System Reform: Achieving Universal Coverage
    • Tuesday, August 5
      10:00 a.m. ET - Plenary Session
      12:00 p.m. ET - Official Press Conference
      1:45 p.m. ET - Travel Restrictions on People Living with HIV: Going Against the Grain of Human Rights and Public Health
  • Blogs Exit Disclaimer
    AIDS2008.com will be the home for community bloggers and journalists who will be reporting from and about the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico.

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Last revised: 08/07/2008