The fact that the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) takes place in Washington, D.C., this July creates a tremendous opportunity for Black people from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean not just to attend, but to have our work considered, our issues addressed and our voices heard.

Submissions and applications are already being accepted for many AIDS 2012 events and activities, but deadlines are fast approaching. If you need mentoring about the process, participate in the next AIDS 2012 U.S. Outreach Call, which will help participants understand the elements of a successful submission. The call will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Email aids2012mobilization@gmail.com for more information about the Outreach Call, or click here to learn more about the International AIDS Conference. All conference application and submission deadlines are listed below.

15 November 2011

• Affiliated independent events applications opened

17 November 2011

• Abstract Mentor Programme submissions opened

1 December 2011

• Abstract submissions opened
• Registrations opened
• Accommodation bookings opened
• Workshop applications opened
• Global Village applications opened
• Youth Programme applications opened
• Satellites applications opened
• Exhibition applications opened

8 December 2011

• Scholarship applications opened

1 February 2012

• Abstract Mentor Programme submissions close

15 February 2012

• Abstract submissions close
• Scholarship applications close
• Workshop applications close
• Global Village applications close
• Youth Programme applications close

23 February 2012

• Registrations standard fee deadline

14 March 2012

• Hubs applications open

31 March 2012

• Satellites applications close

2 April 2012

• Volunteer applications open

19 April 2012

• Abstract submissions late breakers open

20 April 2012

• Affiliated independent events applications close

3 May 2012

• Registrations late fee deadline

22 May 2012

• Abstract submissions late breakers close

25 May 2012

• Exhibition applications close

22-27 July 2012

• International AIDS Conference

15 September 2012

• Hubs applications close