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The 2017 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) will be held September 7 - 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, DC.  USCA's return to DC is important as we navigate expected changes in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and service delivery.  

Make sure that you register for USCA to hear from federal officials about various agency implementation plans.  Now more than ever, it is important that we convene with all stakeholders to make sure that our progress in dealing with the HIV epidemic remains at the forefront.

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In addition to the skills-building offered through abstract submissions, late-breaker sessions will be offered to make sure that they reflect the most current domestic issues as we approach the conference.  See the various navigation tabs for information on how to register, submit an abstract, reserve and exhibit booth, sponsor the conference as well as apply for a scholarship. Attending USCA is the best way to gain the skills needed to ensure measurable and positive results as well as convene with decision makers.

On Saturday, September 9th, our Federal Plenary will welcome back our family heroes, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Jonathan Mermin.  Dr. Fauci is the Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), he’s been there since the beginning.  In many ways, Tony is the oracle for our movement.  He will

update us on the current work to end the epidemic and help us understand the latest scientific advances and what that means to leaders working on the frontlines. Dr. Mermin is the Director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP).  Like Tony, Jono is a long term friend of the community and a leader in the battle to end HIV.  Jono will speak to us about the Future of HIV Prevention as well as the strategies meant to end the epidemic. Joining Tony and Jono is Dr. Laura Cheever. Laura is the associate administrator and chief medical officer for the HIV/AIDS Bureau of HRSA and will speak about the future and importance of the Ryan White Care Act.

Our closing plenary will be a tribute to this year’s Women’s March.  Carmen Perez is a national co-chair for the Women’s March.  She will talk about the importance of speaking truth to power and remind us that we have the power and the voice that can change the world.

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There are still many slots to be filled, but we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect this year.  Life is about

choices and we hope you will choose to be with your movement in September. After all, this is a Family Reunion and right now we need everyone in the family to show up and show out.  You don’t have to be alone, you don’t have to feel hopeless.  You are part of a family that is fighting to end an epidemic.  It’s a family affair.

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Submission Info

The 2017 USCA Planning Committee has issued the Call for Abstracts to solicit proposals from people working in the field of HIV/AIDS interested in convening a workshop or poster presentation at USCA. When preparing submissions, please follow all guidelines outlined in this site and submit required materials on or before April 7, 2017, by 5:00 p.m. (EST). The committee will notify everyone accepted as presenters well in advance of the conference dates, and send them information concerning all applicable registration and/or hotel discounts.

Abstract submission deadline 2017-06-15

Authors are required to submit abstracts in one of the following formats:

Format I:

For abstracts concerning a specific program, project or study:

Title: Titles limited to 10 words

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I. Workshop Description: Describe the purpose of the program, project or study. (limited to 150 words and subjected to edits by NMAC; descriptions not required for posters)

II. Methods: Briefly describe the methods or strategies used in the program.

III. Results: Describe the objective outcomes of the program, project or study. Include quantifiable data, if possible.

IV. Conclusions: State the conclusions reached as a result of the program.

Format II:

For abstracts addressing a broader issue area, problem or community need:

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Title: Titles limited to 10 words

I. Workshop Description: Identify the topic of the proposed presentation. (limited to 150 words and subjected to edits by NMAC; descriptions not required for posters)

II. Issues: Dictating the specific issues, problems or needs it will teach or discuss.

III. Learning Objectives: Describe what the audience will learn from the presentation.

IV. Strategies, Methods, Models, Examples: Provide information about the teaching or discussion strategies and methods that will be employed. Include models or examples, if possible.

National Minority AIDS Council

Email: conferences@nmac.org

A&U - America's AIDS Magazine

ACRIA

AIDS United

AIDSVu

Alere Inc

American Exchange

API Wellness Center

APLA Health

Avita Pharmacy

bioLytical Laboratories

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

Capacity Building Assistance Provider Network (CPN)

Capacity for Health at APIAHF

Capital City AIDS Fund

CAPTC

CCN Pharmacy

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.

Cicatelli Associates Inc.

Curant Health

Denver Prevention Training Center

EMD Serono

ETR Associates

FDA Office of Women's Health

Gilead Sciences

Global Protection Corp.

Greater Than AIDS - Kaiser Family Foundation

Housing Works

Human Rights Campaign

HVC

Janssen

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc.

Let's Kick ASS

MDHHS - Tobacco Control Section

Merck & Co.

Mr. Friendly

Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NASTAD

National Library of Medicine

NMAC

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Office of Minority Health Resource Center

OraSure Technologies

PCDC

PharmBlue LLC

Planned Parenthood

PLUS/Here Media

Positively Trans - Transgender Law Center

POZ Smart +Strong

PROCEED, Inc.

Project Inform

Puerto Rican Cultural Center-Vida/SIDA

R&S Northeast, LLC

Rare Patient Voice, LLC

Saddleback Church HIV&AIDS Initiative

Samaritan Ministry

Southern AIDS Coalition

The AIDS Institute

The Black AIDS Institute

The Well Project

The Women's Collective

Theratechnologies

Total Access Group Inc.

TPAN

UCHAPS

UCSF CBA Partnership

University of Rochester

University of the District of Columbia

Until There's A Cure Foundation

ViiV Healthcare

Walgreens

What Works in Youth HIV

National Minority AIDS Council

Email: conferences@nmac.org