Mental Health Conferences

SC HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference

The South Carolina HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference will be held on October 23-24, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC. This interdisciplinary event aims to engage professionals and community members in dialogue about best practices and emerging issues in the field.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The South Carolina HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference is an interdisciplinary event designed for a wide range of professionals including clinicians, educators, social workers, and public health professionals. The conference aims to foster dialogue and share best practices in the prevention and treatment of HIV, STDs, and Viral Hepatitis. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes a variety of sessions focused on current best practices, interventions, and emerging trends in the field.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: October 23–24, 2024

Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

City/State: Columbia, South Carolina

Address: 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Event Format: in-person

Map for SC HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference at 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Annual SC HIV/STD Conference, Inc.

Annual SC HIV/STD Conference, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a platform for professionals and community members to discuss HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis prevention, treatment, and care services.

Email: pharper@comporium.net

Phone: (803) 286-4121

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference includes a Preconference Summit on October 22, followed by sessions on October 23-24. Each day features keynote sessions, concurrent sessions, and networking opportunities. The detailed schedule is available in the program brochure.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Dázon Dixon Diallo, DHL, MPH

Founder & President of SisterLove, Inc.

Gloria Searson, ACSW

Founder & Executive Director of Coalition on Positive Health Empowerment (COPE).

Phil Wilson

Founder & managing director of Artists and Activists for Health Equity, Producer of Dance for Life Festival for Health Equity, Founder of Black AIDS Institute.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

Mid-Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC) provides up to 10 hours of continuing education credits across the two-day conference.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

The conference offers accommodations at the Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown the Vista, with room rates of $149 and $99 per night, respectively. Reservations must be made by October 8, 2024.

Parking Information

Unless you're taking public transit.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center offers 260 complimentary parking spots on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking is available at the Park Street Garage across the street, charging $2 for the first hour and $1 for each subsequent hour, up to $10 per day.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

The conference invites organizations to sponsor or exhibit, providing an excellent venue to reach South Carolina's front-line workers and program managers. Sponsorship opportunities will be available in spring 2024. More Info

Other Links and Information

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