Monday, May 5, 2025
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Bethel Gospel Assembly
2-26 East 120th Street (between 5th and Madison)
New York, NY 10035
via Iris House
Join us at the 20th annual Iris House Women as the Face of AIDS Summit for an exhilarating and empowering experience that will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action against HIV/AIDS in our communities. With groundbreaking information, interactive workshops, and powerful speakers, this event is not to be missed. Don't just learn about the issues facing women with HIV/AIDS; become a part of the solution. Together, we can make a difference and create a healthier, safer future for all.
Have you registered to attend in-person or virtually? You will find members of The Well Project's team across the summit program – from a special performance of a play written by stakeholder liaison Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACLPN, to afternoon workshops on key areas of our programming, to our table at the end-of-day exhibition hall and dessert reception. Read on to learn more – we'll see you there!
Opening Session
10:15 AM - Theatrical Experience: "Not To Be An Alarmist, But...", written by Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACLPN – followed by a discussion with the playwright and performers
Session 1 (2:00 PM - 2:50 PM; 40 mins presentation, 10mins Q & A)
Bridging Generations: Healing and Empowerment in Women Living with HIV - This workshop aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of women aging with HIV, focusing on both older women living with the virus and younger women who acquired HIV perinatally or in childhood. Co-presented by stakeholder liaison Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACLPN, and community advisory board member Kimberly Canady of Conversations with Kim. Room 238
Breakout Session 2 (3:00pm – 3:50pm: 40 mins presentation, Q&A 10 mins)
Empowering Choices: Updated Guidelines on Breastfeeding for Parents Living with HIV – In this session, we will Increase Awareness of updated infant-feeding guidelines and their implications for parents living with HIV to stakeholders, including healthcare providers and community members. Co-presented by senior manager of community programming Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin and editorial director Olivia G. Ford. Room 243
Learn more about the Summit (including agenda and session descriptions)
In-person registration ends April 30. Virtual registration ends May 5. Register today! https://bit.ly/IHSummitTickets
