26th Annual Conference of NHIVNA (Liverpool 2024)

Date: 10-12 June 2024

Venue: Spaces at the Spine, Royal College of Physicians, The Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA

Introduction

The 26th Annual Conference of the National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) will be held from 10th – 12th June 2024.

The main conference will take place from Tuesday 11th to Wednesday 12th June 2024 with the Pre-Conference Study Day taking place on Monday 10th June.

Both events will take place at the Spine.

Abstracts and Case Presentations

Abstract submissions are now closed.

Click here to download the Abstract Guidelines.

You will be informed in the week commencing 29th April 2024 if your abstract or case presentation has been accepted. If you would like to register at the earlybird rate but are waiting for your abstract or case presentation decision before committing to attend, please do so and request an invoice rather than paying on card. We will cancel your registration off if your abstract is not accepted and you no longer wish to attend.

Registration

Registration is now open.

Early Bird rates are available until 22 April 2024. After this date, standard rates will apply.

† Please note, non-NHIVNA members may register at the reduced rate applying to NHIVNA members if their registration forms are accompanied by a completed NHIVNA membership form and the appropriate payment.

1. Includes: Healthcare Assistants, Voluntary Sector and Affiliated Membership (affiliated membership includes those not working within the HIV sector, but who have an interest in HIV, such as primary care and practice nurses and other specialist nurses)
2. Includes: Academia
3. Includes: Consultant Nurse/Manager/Matron

The pre-conference study day is free to attend but must be booked online via the registration link.

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships

First-time Attendee Scholarships
NHIVNA has made available up to five First-time Attendee Registration Concession Scholarships to assist delegates who are attending a NHIVNA conference for the first time. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be NHIVNA members in 2024 and not have attended the annual conference previously. The scholarship will allow registration at a rate of £125 for the full conference.

Applications are now closed.

Healthcare Professional Registration Support (supported by Gilead Sciences)

• A number of awards will be available to all healthcare professionals whose professional position is aligned to the conference (Applies to all MDT members and is not limited to doctors).

• Only NHIVNA members can apply. To join NHIVNA, go to https://www.nhivna.org/membership

The support will cover: the conference registration fee (all days), and a contribution of up to £100 towards travel and accommodation.

Applications are now closed.

Awards

NHIVNA Best Oral award for research/clinical practice - £100 + certificate
Awarded for the best oral presentation or case study covering either research or clinical practice at the NHIVNA Annual Conference. A NHIVNA-invited panel will judge the award and will review oral presentations based on the following criteria: quality of presentation; quality of research; impact on nursing practice; originality; and considered ethical issues (if appropriate).

NHIVNA Best Poster Presentation Award - £50 + certificate
Awarded for the best poster displayed at the NHIVNA Annual Conference. A NHIVNA-invited expert panel will judge the award and will review the posters based on the following criteria: quality of presentation; quality of research; impact on nursing practice; originality; and considered ethical issues (if appropriate).

NHIVNA Commended Poster Award - rosette
As above but will be awarded to three runners up.

Accommodation

Click here to book accommodation online.

Sponsorship and exhibition

There are a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at the conference. Please contact conferences@nhivna.org if you would like to discuss further or would like a prospectus.