WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

11:00am – 3:30pm: INSTITUTES

1:00 – 4:00pm: HIV PCP INSTITUTE

1:00 – 5:00pm: HIV PNC INSTITUTE

4:00 – 5:30pm: TRACK SESSIONS

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

9:00 – 10:30am: PLENARY SESSION

10:45am – 12:15pm: TRACK SESSIONS

12:30 – 2:00pm: LUNCH PLENARY

2:15 – 3:45pm: TRACK SESSIONS

4:00 – 5:30pm: TRACK SESSIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

9:00 – 10:30am: PLENARY SESSION

10:45am – 12:15pm: TRACK SESSIONS

12:30 – 2:00pm: LUNCH PLENARY

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

March 2026
Bridging the Gap: Sexual Health Education as Prevention for Older Adults

Studio B

Thursday, March 19 @ 10:45 am–12:15 pm Health Equity Track

This study highlights the importance of culturally responsive, age-appropriate interventions and underscores the need for comprehensive structural strategies to reduce disparities and promote equitable sexual health outcomes for aging populations.
Critical Thinking and Cultural Affirmation (CTCA) Intervention

Studio B

Thursday, March 19 @ 10:45 am–12:15 pm Health Equity Track

This session explores how CTCA blends peer-led support, expressive arts, cultural rituals, and critical consciousness to foster emotional wellness, increase HIV care retention, and support prevention. Participants will engage with evidence-based strategies and real-world examples demonstrating CTCA’s success in improving health outcomes while affirming identity and restoring community connection.
I’m Not a Monster: Examining Media Bias and Stigma in Florida News Coverage of HIV-related Arrests

Studio B

Thursday, March 19 @ 10:45 am–12:15 pm Health Equity Track

This study examines media bias and stigma in Florida news coverage of HIV-related arrests from 2010 to 2020. A systematic content analysis of 129 news articles revealed disproportionate racial and gender portrayals, with Black men overrepresented as perpetrators despite data showing White women constitute the majority of those arrested. Findings indicate widespread use of stigmatizing language and sensationalized reporting, which amplify public misconceptions about HIV transmission and criminalization.

Accreditation, Credit, and Support

Information on credits offered to SYNC participants for attending institutes, sessions, and plenaries — live or in-person — is available here.

Commercial Support Acknowledgement

This conference is supported, in part, by independent educational grants from ineligible companies. A full list of supporters is available here. All accredited content has been developed and delivered in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence and the criteria of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™, and is free of commercial bias.