Conference Updates

The Well Project is thrilled to have a strong presence at Iris House's virtual 16th Annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit on June 7, 2021!! The 2021 Summit's theme is "Women Without Bounds" and will attempt to address the local, domestic and global implications of the virus and its impact.

I have been HIV positive since 2016, almost five years. When I thought about sharing my story and status publicly, I knew I would eventually attend conferences where I could meet many other amazing women living openly with the condition.

Read summaries of studies from the world’s leading HIV research meeting, written by members of our staff and CAB and covering topics of concern to our communities.

I just attended my first CROI (Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections). It was also my first virtual conference and my first conference since the quarantine apocalypse began

Although I am disheartened at the fact that I wasn't able to be present in Puerto Rico this year and surrounded by all you beautiful souls who work in the HIV/AIDS field doing advocacy or direct service work, I am extremely impressed with how the virtual USCHA 2020 conference turned out.

Read summaries of AIDS 2020 sessions on topics of interest to our communities, including stigma; youth; sexual health, rights and pleasure; and more.

The Well Project is pleased to offer highlights on topics of interest and importance to our community from both the AIDS 2020 and HIV2020 conferences.

We asked participants and presenters at the virtual International AIDS Conference what was compelling to them about the gathering. Here are their responses.

I had the pleasure of attending the 32nd Annual ANAC 2019 Conference which was held November 7 - 9 in Portland, Oregon

How do current HIV and breastfeeding guidelines impact women's lives? What is important to consider regarding this topic? What do people with HIV and providers need in order for the field of infant-feeding options to expand? We convened a session with community experts discussing these questions and more at USCA 2019 in Washington, DC.