The International Workshop on HIV & Women is an important and highly relevant educational
opportunity for addressing inequality and gender parity in HIV research, management and care.
Progressively, the field of HIV in women has identified a need for special platforms dedicated to
addressing the specific and unmet needs of women whose lives are affected by HIV. Through
data sharing, discussion of the latest findings from different disciplines, and strong community
and minority representation, the International Workshop on HIV & Women provides a unique
framework on this often-overlooked subject. The Specific Aims of this workshop are to: 1)
Facilitate an unbiased and scientific evidence–based exchange of knowledge regarding HIV
and women's health and promote dissemination and successful translation into practice of new
knowledge regarding HIV in women; 2) Foster new and lasting cross-disciplinary partnerships
and collaborations between researchers in the field of HIV and women's health in order to
improve knowledge sharing, with the end goal of improving the quality of life and live span
among women living with HIV globally; 3) Attract, showcase, support and maintain new, early
career, and underrepresented investigators to this multidisciplinary area of research. The
Educational Objectives of this meeting are to: A) Review and interpret the latest scientific
results related to improving the quality of life and care among women living with HIV; B)
Highlight the challenges and opportunities facing women living with HIV through different life
phases; C) Understand HIV prevention strategies for women; D) Identify gaps in the field of
HIV and women and develop new concepts for research and care strategies; E) Inform the
community about the impact of HIV on women's health, including mental health and social
behavioral changes associated with HIV status. Design and Methods: The International
Workshop on HIV & Women will take place in the United States of America over a 2 days
period, at a location that is easily accessed by both national and international delegates. The
program will include plenary lectures, oral abstract presentations, a poster sessions and panel
discussions. The program will provide ample time for formal and informal networking and
discussion amongst the delegates during the poster session and meal breaks. Young
investigators and underrepresented delegates will be supported with travel scholarships when
possible.