Dear Partners in Prevention,

The 2018 STD Prevention Conference is right around the corner. We have exciting announcements and other important information as you plan your attendance:

• We are thrilled to announce that the opening plenary speaker is Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH. On Monday, August 27th, he will be giving a plenary titled “Building a Status Neutral World: Harmonizing the Missions of HIV and STD Control.” For additional information about Dr. Daskalakis and his opening plenary, visit the conference Plenary Speakers page.
• To see what sessions and events are happening at this year’s STD Prevention Conference, please take a look at the conference Agenda page. While subject to change, the conference at-a-glance and daily agenda will help you start planning what sessions you may want to attend.
• Are you curious to learn more about the special events at this year’s conference? The conference Special Events page includes a list of all presenters and presentation titles for the highly anticipated STeD Talks. You will also find bios for each of the participating experts in the Meet the Expert session. Space is limited for Meet the Expert, so be sure to secure your required advance ticket by August 6th by following the instructions on the Special Events page!

To stay up to date on the latest conference information, visit the 2018 STD Prevention Conference website.

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