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Hosted by Indiana University's Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (OVPDEI), the event brought together almost 400 conference participants; 41 workshop and poster session presenters; four keynote speakers; and three community dialogue sessions to share information and unite around the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. In addition to workshops and networking opportunities, the four-day conference provided dozens of free HIV testing and resources, empowering community members with knowledge and helping keep them and others safe.

The conference reached a global audience from national researchers, pharmaceutical representatives, and educators to college students. Registered conference participants were from the United States, South Africa, and the Virgin Islands, with representation from thirty of the fifty United States. In addition, the conference impacted the state, with one hundred forty participants joining from across Indiana.

Through this national conference, Indiana University has been able to provide a platform for all sectors of society to come together and respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. There are many HIV/AIDS conferences, but few focus on higher education and reach college students. As an institution of higher learning, we believe it is our responsibility to amplify a message for better HIV prevention and treatment on college campuses. Bringing together experts across disciplines inside and outside higher education to discuss this important topic is part of this mission.
James C. Wimbush, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Conference Steering Committee

Alexis Barbieri	Social Work Intern LGBTQ+ Culture Center Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Michael Block	MSW Practicum Student LGBTQ+ Culture Center Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Malinda Boehler, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.	Site Director/Principle Investigator Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC) Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis	Indianapolis, IN
Kassem Bourgi, M.D.	Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Infectious Disease Indiana University School of Medicine	Indianapolis, IN
Ryan Carlberg *IUNHC, Entertainment, Events, & Exhibits Committee*	Executive Assistant Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Greg Carter, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.	Assistant Professor Indiana University School of Nursing Co-Director Rural Center for AIDS and STD Prevention Kinsey Institute Affiliate Researcher	Bloomington, IN
Debbie Cestaro-Seifer, M.S., R.N., NC-BC, CTP *IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee*	USVI Liaison AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC)	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Christian Chauret, Ph.D. IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee	Dean of School of Sciences Professor of Biology Indiana University Kokomo	Kokomo, IN
Roberto Corales, DO, AAHIVS *IUNHC Co-Lead, Education & Keynote Committee*	Senior Director Medical Sciences Gilead Sciences	Rochester, NY
Karen Curd	Program Manager Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC) Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis	Indianapolis, IN
Brooklynn Hall	Media Intern LGBTQ+ Culture Center Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Edward Hill *IUNHC Entertainment, Events, & Exhibits Committee*	Assistant Program Manager Continuity of Operations Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census	Suitland, MD
Matt Holley, Ph.D. *IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee*	Assistant Professor Family Medicine Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis	Indianapolis, IN
Yemi Mahoney, M.Ed. *IUNHC Co-Lead, Entertainment, Events, & Exhibits Committee*	Chief Diversity Officer Special Assistant to the Chancellor Indiana University East	Richmond, IN
Eric Mokube, Ph.D.	Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Harold Olivey, Ph.D. *IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee*	Clinical Assistant Professor Chair Department of Biology Indiana University Northwest	Gary, IN
Karin Reece	Senior Conference Manager Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Ace Robinson, M.H.L., M.P.H. IUNHC Co-Lead, Education & Keynote Committee	Co-Chair Federal AIDS Policy Partnership	Long Beach, CA
Bruce E. Smail, M.A. IUNHC Conference Chair	Director LGBTQ+ Culture Center Special Assistant to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Lemuel Watson, Ed.D. *IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee*	Associate Vice President Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Provost Professor of Education Kinsey Institute Faculty Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
Maureen Wood *IUNHC Co-Lead, Entertainment, Events, & Exhibits Committee*	Graduate Assistant LGBTQ+ Culture Center Indiana University	Bloomington, IN
William L Yarber, HSD *IUNHC Education & Keynote Committee*	Provost Professor of the School of Public Health – Bloomington Senior Scientist in The Kinsey Institute Senior Director of the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, IU School of Medicine-Bloomington Indiana University	Bloomington, IN

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