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SUMMARY:Test UP! PrEP! Level Up!
DESCRIPTION:Test Up! PrEP Up! Level Up! Now You’re In the Game! The Maryland Activation—is a high-impact\, community-driven initiative led by Heart to Hand\, Inc. in partnership with Walgreens and regional health organizations across Prince George’s\, Montgomery\, and Charles Counties. Held June 27–28\, 2025\, in recognition of National HIV Testing Day\, the activation expands access to free\, confidential HIV testing\, PrEP education\, and immediate linkage to care through trusted community and pharmacy settings. \nGrounded in the Community Activation & Prevention Partnership (CAPP) Model\, the event integrates culturally responsive education\, peer engagement\, and incentive-based participation to reduce stigma and promote public health equity. Participants rotated through interactive learning zones and received on-site prevention counseling\, resource referrals\, and follow-up connections to care providers. \nThe activation achieved measurable results\, reaching more than 1\,200 community members\, providing HIV testing to 600 individuals\, delivering PrEP education to 900 participants\, and collecting 260 PrEP awareness surveys to inform future outreach strategies. \nThis initiative demonstrates how local partnerships and culturally grounded outreach can transform HIV prevention across Maryland. By combining access\, education\, engagement\, and equity\, Test Up! PrEP Up! Level Up! not only honored National HIV Testing Day but also advanced the goals of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) strategy—strengthening collaboration\, expanding prevention access\, and empowering residents to take charge of their sexual health.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/test-up-prep-level-up/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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SUMMARY:PrEP Talk: Building Virtual Community Action in Hillsborough County\, FL
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, 78.2% of the 294 new HIV cases in Hillsborough County occurred among males\, with male-to-male sexual contact as the leading transmission mode. Despite Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) reducing HIV risk by 99%\, accessibility remains a barrier. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Health Disparities Coalition PrEP Task Force applied a virtual adaptation of the Community-Based Prevention Marketing (CBPM) framework to develop an intervention addressing PrEP uptake. \nThis traditionally in-person framework was successfully implemented using virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams\, Zoom\, Google Drive\, and Qualtrics) that enabled collaborative decision-making and active community partner engagement throughout steps 1–6 of the eight-step process. Key accomplishments include: an asset inventory (Step 1); narrowing 80+ evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to one (STYLE) through surveys and virtual return -on-investment activities (Steps 2–3); identifying Black/Latinx MSM (25–34) and emergency department and urgent care providers as priority audiences (Step 4); conducting formative research through interviews and surveys (Step 5); and developing a multi-level social marketing plan and intervention targeting emergency room PrEP uptake (Step 6). \nThe resulting pilot intervention—supported by FDOH and CAN Community Health—focuses on: (1) a social marketing campaign for PrEP referral in emergency and urgent care settings; (2) increased HIV testing in ERs; and (3) a coordinated medical-social support network for high-risk patients. This approach strategically targets settings where the priority population frequently seeks care. This virtual CBPM model demonstrates how technology can maintain community engagement and drive intervention planning in a hybrid or remote environment.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/prep-talk-building-virtual-community-action-in-hillsborough-county-fl/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T101955
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SUMMARY:AI Ready: Establishing a Responsible and Practical Approach to Artificial Intelligence in HIV Care and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Many healthcare organizations are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to improve care and streamline operations but often face uncertainty about how to begin. This session provides a clear and practical entry point for HIV service systems that want to integrate AI responsibly\, particularly those working with limited resources. \nWe will outline how to form an internal AI Steering Committee that supports thoughtful planning\, evaluates proposed uses\, and builds understanding among staff. The committee also leads the development of governance policies that address privacy\, safety\, ethics\, clinical oversight\, and the role of human judgment in AI-supported care. \nThe session emphasizes how organizations can start small and scale gradually. We will focus on identifying tools that are accessible\, cost conscious\, and aligned with clinical or operational priorities. Participants will learn how to assess opportunities that may offer value even without large investments or complex platforms. \nGuidance will also be provided on engaging staff in AI efforts. This includes offering brief\, targeted tutorials on moving ideas into action\, supporting those with technical skills to explore simple applications\, and encouraging the use of AI to help solve challenges or locate information that supports patient care. These approaches help foster a sense of ownership\, creativity\, and shared responsibility for innovation. \nThis session is intended for leaders in clinical operations\, prevention\, and program improvement. Attendees will leave with an outline for establishing a governance structure and a practical checklist to begin evaluating and applying AI tools in ways that advance care and protect patients.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/ai-ready-establishing-a-responsible-and-practical-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-in-hiv-care-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
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CREATED:20260120T155200Z
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SUMMARY:Disco to Tech: Interracial Encounters\, Intergenerational Desire\, and the Disclosure Dilemma
DESCRIPTION:What happens when wisdom meets innovation\, and lived experience meets digital fluency? This dynamic\, intergenerational and interracial session explores how people across decades and racial identities navigate dating\, disclosure\, and desire in the age of PrEP\, U=U\, and mobile technology. \nParticipants will explore the unique dynamics of intergenerational and interracial relationships in LGBTQ+ communities\, where age and racial identity often intersect with stigma\, communication gaps\, and digital literacy. The session will highlight how dating apps\, and digital platforms can be used to foster safer sex\, reduce stigma\, and promote pleasure-centered sexual health for all. \nUnlike traditional workshops\, this session brings together two generations of lived experience to co-lead a dialogue that spans decades and devices.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/disco-to-tech-interracial-encounters-intergenerational-desire-and-the-disclosure-dilemma/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T103000
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SUMMARY:Forward in SYNChronicity through Access\, Equity\, and AI
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and tea will be served at this plenary session. Breakfast is not provided. \nHealthcare is evolving at unprecedented speed—shaped by shifting policy landscapes\, rapid technological advancement\, and bold new innovations. In this dynamic opening plenary on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 at 9:00am Eastern\, thought leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem will explore how we move forward in synchronicity to ensure that progress in policy\, AI\, and innovation translates into meaningful gains in healthcare access and equity. \nSpeakers will examine how federal and state policy decisions\, such as the Affordable Care Act and Inflation Reduction Act\, are influencing patient access and who benefits from new innovation; how AI is reshaping care delivery\, diagnostics\, and patient engagement; and how innovation can either close or widen longstanding disparities. \nSpeakers will highlight strategies to align policy\, technology\, and community-centered approaches so that advances in care reach those who need them most. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on how to synchronize efforts across sectors — leveraging data\, design\, and policy — to build a healthcare future that is more accessible\, inclusive\, and equitable. \nMandy Mango Live!\nSpecial Performance during Opening Plenary\nA mango a day keeps the doctor away! Mandy Mango serves conceptual looks with playful flair. By day\, she’s a nurse specializing in HIV and sexual health at the Philadelphia Department of Health\, caring for the LGBTQ community. This morning\, she’s giving the stage a healthy dose of energy. With a cheeky bedside manner\, Mandy Mango prescribes high doses of charisma\, charm\, and contagious energy with every performance.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/forward-in-synchronicity-through-access-equity-and-ai/
LOCATION:Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Plenary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
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SUMMARY:Sniffies: Not Just for Hook-ups — How Your Prevention Department Can Expand Outreach in Real Time
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce some of the dating apps people are using—specifically Sniffies—and outlining how agencies can use the software to establish patterns for sexual activity in the immediate area and develop strategies to outreach options in real time\, ultimately leading to an increase in PrEP and STI prevention uptake across all demographics.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/sniffies-not-just-for-hook-ups-how-your-prevention-department-can-expand-outreach-in-real-time/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T101955
CREATED:20260120T191422Z
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SUMMARY:MSM Perspectives on Hypothetical Novel HIV Testing and Linkage Technology in South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Men who have sex with men (MSM) in the U.S. South face a disproportionate burden of HIV yet remain underserved in traditional prevention and care pathways. Stigma\, structural inequities\, and limited access to culturally competent services contribute to poor engagement across the HIV care continuum. These barriers are exacerbated by resource-constrained settings such as the rural South. \nEfforts to reduce HIV incidence have been bolstered by biomedical tools such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and increased availability of HIV self-testing kits. PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition when taken consistently\, yet uptake remains low among MSM in the South\, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations. Similarly\, while HIV self-testing offers privacy and convenience\, its implementation raises concerns about follow-up care and emotional preparedness. \nIn parallel\, the rise of mobile health (mHealth) platforms has introduced new opportunities to bridge gaps in HIV prevention and treatment service delivery. Yet the effectiveness of these tools depends on their cultural relevance\, accessibility\, and integration with the broader healthcare system. This study explores how MSM in South Carolina (SC) perceive and navigate HIV testing\, self-testing\, treatment\, and mHealth-connected services\, with attention to how these factors intersect with their lived experiences. Understanding these perspectives is critical to designing interventions that are responsible for the unique barriers and facilitators shaping HIV engagement in this population.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/msm-perspectives-on-hypothetical-novel-hiv-testing-and-linkage-technology-in-south-carolina/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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