Date(s)

10 Sep 2024

Meeting type

Virtual

Organizer

Central and Eastern European Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV 2024

General

What's New

Registration is now open! Click here to register.
The Central and Eastern European Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV 2024 (CEE 2024) will be held virtually on 10 September 2024 at 16:00 - 18:00 CEST.
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Welcome

The Central and Eastern European Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV 2024 will be held as a webinar.

This independent program was initiated in 2014 and has since been further developed by regional and international key opinion leaders for the medical and scientific community in Eastern and Central European countries. Given the rapid advancements in the treatment of HIV and viral hepatitis, it is imperative that clinicians and scientists stay informed about and discuss the upcoming region-specific challenges.

Program Chairs

Jürgen Rockstroh, MD

University of Bonn, Germany

Jonathan Schapiro, MD

National Hemophilia Center, Sheba Medical Center, Israel

General Information

Who Should Attend?

The target audience of this webinar consists of healthcare professionals involved in daily care for HCV patients such as infectious disease doctors, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and others.

Meeting Objectives

This webinar aims to:

• Educate the practicing clinician on the best treatment options for viral hepatitis and HIV;

• Share state-of-the-art information and how it relates to daily clinical practice;

• Provide a Central and Eastern European platform for interaction and dialogue;

• Stimulate discussion among different disciplines; and

• Build collaborations and developing research activities.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the spread of viral hepatitis and HIV in Central and Eastern Europe;

• Be updated on the latest developments in treatment strategies for hepatitis and HIV;

• Summarize the specific treatment and prevention challenges in Central and Eastern Europe;

• Identify and adjust treatment strategies in different patient populations;

• Update knowledge on the COVID-19 treatment and prevention options; and

• Comprehend impact of SARS-CoV2 infection on liver disease and HIV co-infection.

Practical Information

Certificate of Attendance

A certificate of attendance will be sent to participants who successfully complete the program and post-meeting survey.

Language

The official language of the meeting is English.

Disclaimer

This webinar is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this webinar, 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 webinar. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the webinar.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the webinar, 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 webinar 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 for CEE 2024 webinar is open!

Fees and Conditions

	Regular Delegates	Industry Delegates**
Regular Fee	Complimentary registration*	€355

*The following participants have a complimentary registration: Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), NGO Representatives, Advocates, Community Representatives, Policymakers/ Government Representatives. Healthcare professionals are defined as professionals that provide any type of health care service to people living with HIV/Hepatitis or other diseases.

**Fees apply to representatives from industry, medical education providers, investment companies, and others not listed above.

Discounts
Members of Endorsers	Please Contact Secretariat
Representatives of Sponsors	Please Contact Secretariat

If eligible for a discount, please contact the meeting secretariat at karen.lam@amededu.com for the special registration code.

Important

Please note that for industry representatives, payment by credit card is required to be able to register for the meeting. Please contact the meeting secretariat if this is not possible for you.
No session rate is available.
Virology Education reserves the right to cancel improper registrations. Claims for a refund will not be honored.
We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration.
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.

Registration Fee Includes

- Access to all scientific sessions
- Virtual conference pack, including the program
- Access to the conference portal and all its resources during and after the conference days

Group Registration

For registration of groups larger than 5 participants, please contact the meeting secretariat at karen.lam@amededu.com.

Payment

By credit card only: online or by written authorization (see online registration).

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation, the following refunds are applicable:

- Cancellation before/on 10 August 2024: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)

- Cancellation after 10 August 2024: Unfortunately, no refund will be given

If you are unable to attend the webinar, 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 webinar secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 24 August 2024. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the webinar, 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 webinar, the webinar 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 webinar

A free 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 webinar secretariat for registration conditions.

We would like to receive a copy of your webinar report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the webinar. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to karen.lam@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 webinar is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The organizing secretariat of this webinar, 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 webinar. 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.

Program

The program is currently under development and subject to change.

The below times are set in Central European Summer Time (CEST). Please, use this tool to convert the timing into your time zone.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

CEE 2024 webinar - 16:00

16:00

Opening of the webinar

16:05

Update on the Epidemiology of HIV and Hepatitis in Central and Eastern Europe

16:20

The Impact of Migration and Subtypes on HIV Prevention and Treatment in Europe

16:35

Advances in PrEP: What Has Been Achieved? Which Challenges Remain?

Anca Streinu-Cercel, MD, PhD

National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", Romania

16:50

The Future of Long-acting ARV for HIV Preven􀆟on and Treatment in Europe

Jürgen Rockstroh, MD

University of Bonn, Germany