People of faith, faith leaders, and people working in the HIV and AIDS response are invited to attend a hybrid Faith Pre-Conference to the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) to discuss and develop strategies to access and strengthen the capacity of houses of worship and faith-based organizations who are engaged or wish to engage in efforts to end the HIV epidemic.

This year's preconference theme is: "Moving Faith Forward in the South to End the Epidemic" In alignment with the USCHA theme: "Southern Joy," the focus of this preconference will be on the experiences of people in the Southern region of the U.S. and the role of faith in combating HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the South.

The preconference will include a keynote address by Robert Suttle! Robert Suttle, M.S., is a consultant and expert advisor confronting critical issues such as HIV criminalization, stigma, and discrimination, with a focus on equity and social justice. Robert chairs The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Council of Justice Leaders and is a Global Advisory Panel (GAP) member of the HIV Justice Network. He is also a co-founder of The Sero Project. Additionally, Robert authored the foreword for Alexander McClelland's book, "Criminalized Lives: HIV and Legal Violence."

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with our keynote speaker and participate in the development of strategies for faith communities to help end HIV criminalization in the South and everywhere.

Scholarships are available. See the FAQs for more information.

FAQs

Registration: https://USCHAfaithpreconference2024.eventbrite.com

Onsite In-person Check-in/Registration: Onsite in-person check-in/registration on Wednesday, September 11th, begins at 8:30 AM, at the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA.

A light continental breakfast and a plated hot lunch will be served.

Scholarships: YES. Please do not let the $50 registration fee be a barrier to your participation. To receive a scholarship, use the discount code: scholarship

Become a Sponsor: Contact Ulysses Burley III, ulyssesburley@ubthecure.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? YES

Can I update my registration information? YES

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? NO

Where can I contact the organizers with any questions? US HIV/AIDS Faith Coalition Leaders, hivfaithcoalition@gmail.com