1. XVII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FEEDBACK SESSION

2. MEXICO Geographical Location: North America Borders: To the North with the United States and the South with Guatemala and Belize Shores: Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea Population: 103 263 388

3. MEXICO (cont) Capital: Mexico City Currency: Peso Religion: Mainly Catholic Official Language: Spanish Indigenous languages: 64

4. THE CONFERENCE Daily plenary sessions (researchers, community leaders, policy specialists present at this session. The session aims to explore critical issues and next steps in global response to HIV) Special sessions (90 minute sessions during lunchtime. World leaders, international AIDS ambassadors, key community leaders and other influential people present at these sessions)

5. THE CONFERENCE (cont) ABSTRACT DRIVEN SESSIONS (Tracks A – E all with different headings and themes) Track A = Biology and pathogenesis of HIV Track B = Clinical research, treatment and care Track C = Epidemiology, prevention and prevention research Track D = Social, behavioural and economic sciences Track E = Policy and political science

6. THE CONFERENCE (cont) Cross cutting themes –Globalisation of HIV/AIDS –Science and technology –Health systems strengthening and integration –Stigma, discrimination and social justice – > and Evidence-informed policies and programmes –Tracking progress & accountability

7. THE CONFERENCE (cont) Oral Abstract sessions (presentations of findings of peer-reviewed research. Organised by the five tracks) Poster discussions (poster presentations and discussions) Poster exhibition and viewing sessions (display of different posters organised by the five tracks)

8. THE CONFERENCE Non-Abstract driven sessions (goal here is to develop strategies and ideas to fast-track response to epidemic) Symposia Participative and practical session dealing with critical issues that defy simple solutions. Bridging sessions Connect three areas of science, community and leadership to provide a multi-faceted approach

9. THE CONFERENCE (cont) Skills building workshops (impart skills that one can use when they get back home) PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES –Global Village (interactive participatory community focused space strengthening conference theme) –Cultural Programme (opportunity to share methods and tools of communication. Incl. visual arts, literature, film, performance art etc.) –Youth Programme (youth empowerment, young scientists, HIV positive youth)

10. CONCLUSION Big space for interaction and networking – BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITY AND PRIVILEDGE MEXICO is a beautiful city Views presented are those of the people giving feedback and other input is welcome

11. Muchas Gracias