BUILDING BRIDGES 2 HEALTH
HIV Health & Wellness Summit 2026
HOPE, HEALTH & ACTION: Advancing HIV Prevention & Care
For Healthcare Providers, Advocates and People living with, or who are impacted by HIV
The goal of the summit is to connect healthcare providers, advocates and people living with HIV, or who are impacted by HIV, with the most current HIV education, resources, and treatment & prevention information. The summit will address the barriers and challenges that are present for specific populations to access and implement the current information. The summit is an opportunity for participants to gain valuable knowledge and contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve HIV care and support in our communities.
The BUILDING BRIDGES 2 HEALTH summit will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9am – 4pm, at The Center, located at 401 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
A CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
A Call for Abstracts to facilitate workshops is now open. The focus of the 2026 summit is HOPE, HEALTH & ACTION: Advancing HIV Prevention & Care. We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals to facilitate educational workshops pertaining to the goal and focus of the summit. The 50-minute workshops will focus on the needs of specific populations. The suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- HIV Advocacy & Support
- Advancements in Treatment
- PrEP & PEP
- DOXY PEP
- HIV & Aging
- Mental Health
- HIV & STIs
- BIPOC Communities
- LGBTQ Youth/Young Adults
- Outreach & Engagement
- African American & Latino MSM
Abstracts must be 300 words or less and include the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Professional Title
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Photo – Head Shot (to be used in the summit program)
(This info is not included in 300-word limit)
- Introduction
- Workshop/Presentation Objective
- Presentation Points
- Teaching Methods
- Summary/Conclusion
Abstract submissions will be reviewed for content, clarity and appropriateness. Abstracts must be submitted no later than Friday, October 9, 2026.
Submit your abstract (pdf or Word document) to kjakada@thecenterlv.org
