Date(s)

11 Nov 2024

Program Language

English

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting type

Dinner Program

Organizer

3rd European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024

General

What's New

The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 is now confirmed as a Dinner Program.
Registration is now open!
Registration is complimentary for all Regular Delegates however a registration fee applies to representatives of commercial institutes.
Venue for this event will be announced shortly.
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Welcome

We are happy to announce that the European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 will be held as an In-Person forum on 11 November 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom as a Dinner Program.

Stigma and discrimination can cause complex challenges for people living with HIV.

HIV-related stigma has been linked to depression, psychological distress, compromised adherence to therapy, and overall poor treatment outcome and quality of life. It also largely affects timely diagnosis due to a fear of public perception of living with HIV.

Discrimination and stigma can be experienced at individual, facility, community, or national levels. Thus, orchestrated efforts of all relevant stakeholders are required to eliminate misconceptions, increase awareness, and implement adequate communication and behaviour models to reduce stigma and discrimination.

This indicates an urgent unmet need to educate healthcare professionals, social workers, community representatives, advocates, and policymakers on how to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum aims to meet this need, tailored to the region-specific aspects of the HIV epidemic, national policy, guidelines, and societal context.

Program Director 2024

Mark Nelson, MA, MBBS, FRCP

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom

Local Chairs 2024

Vanessa Apea, MBBS, MPH, FRCP, DipGUM, DFSRH

Barts Health NHS Trust / Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

Garry Brough

Positively UK, United Kingdom

General Information

Who Should Attend?

- Clinician/ Physicians
- Health administrators
- Nurses
- Community Representatives
- Advocates
- Government representatives
- NGO representatives

Meeting Objectives

This meeting aims to:

- Highlight the issues of stigma and discrimination in different settings and from different perspectives;

- Summarize key strategies for the elimination of stigma and discrimination;

- Strengthen the HIV care cascade in the European region, focusing on local solutions to fight stigma and discrimination.

Practical Information

Venue

The venue for this forum will be announced shortly.

Badges

All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the program to ensure admission to the forum.

Certificate of Attendance

A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-meeting survey.

Language

The official language of the forum is English.

Translation will not be provided.

Disclaimer

This forum is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this forum. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the forum.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.

Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording

Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.

Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.

Registration

Registration is Open

Registration is complimentary for all Regular Delegates*.

A registration fee applies to other individuals.

Fees and Conditions

	Regular Delegates*	Industry Delegates**
In-Person Registration	Complimentary	€495
Virtual Registration	Complimentary	€395

*The registration fee is waived for the following participants: NGO Representatives, Advocates, Community Representatives, Policy Makers/ Government Representatives or Healthcare Professionals. Healthcare practitioners are defined as professionals that provide any type of health care service to people living with HIV or other diseases.

**A registration fee applies to representatives of commercial institutes.

**If eligible for a discount, please contact the secretariat at Michelle.Wu@amededu.com for the special registration code or for more information.

Important

We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration. Registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached.
Submission of your online registration does not guarantee that your registration has been accepted. Your registration is final when full prepayment has been received and a confirmation of your registration has been sent.

Group Registration

For registration of groups larger than 5 participants, please use contact the Secretariat.

Payment

By credit card only.

For alternative payment arrangements, please contact the Secretariat

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation, the following refunds are applicable:

- Cancellation before/on 20 October 2024: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)

- Cancellation after 20 October 2024: Unfortunately, no refund will be given

If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge, provided that a letter of authorization from the original participant has been received and the conference secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 20 October 2024. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the conference, participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical, travel, or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.

Media Registration

In order to register as a media participant for the Conference, the conference secretariat needs to receive:

1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop

A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.

We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.

Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2024 embargo policy.

Disclaimer

This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The organizing secretariat of this workshop, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this workshop. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop. In case of cancellation of the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, Virology Education cannot be held responsible for expenses made for travel, accommodation, visa applications, etc.

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