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XVII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FEEDBACK SESSION. WELCOME TO MEXICO. 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.
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XVII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FEEDBACK SESSION WELCOME TO MEXICO
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
MEXICO (cont) • Capital: Mexico City • Currency: Peso • Religion: Mainly Catholic • Official Language: Spanish • Indigenous languages: 64
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)
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
THE CONFERENCE (cont) • Cross cutting themes • Globalisation of HIV/AIDS • Science and technology • Health systems strengthening and integration • Stigma, discrimination and social justice • <<Do the right thing>> and Evidence-informed policies and programmes • Tracking progress & accountability
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)
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
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)
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