Logistics
Registration
Registration for the Interfaith Pre-Conference is now open. Book your pre-conference place, as well as our accommodation deal, by 17 May to take advantage of early bird prices (220 USD for pre-conference registration only, and 500 USD for registration PLUS 10 nights accommodation).
Please note that registration for the Interfaith Pre-Conference is separate from the registration for the XIX International AIDS Conference. If you want to register for the main conference, please do so on their website.
Location
The Interfaith Pre-Conference will take place this year at Howard University, a few minutes north on 7th St NW from the International Aids Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Located in Washington, DC, USA, Howard University is nestled between downtown and some of the city’s most bustling neighborhoods, and just steps from great hotels, museums, restaurants, historic neighborhoods, and shopping. The city itself is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. Washington is a place brimming with a unique history and diverse population that have made the city a melting pot of rich culture.
The Metro stop for the Pre-Conference is ‘Shaw-Howard University’ on the Green Line. It is also just one stop from the conference centre where AIDS 2012 will take place. There will be free shuttle buses from the Metro to the pre-conference venue.
Accommodation
Howard University
During both the Interfaith Pre-Conference and AIDS 2012, faith-based participants can stay at the Meridian Hill Hall, Howard University, for just 28 USD per night. Rooms are singles with shared bathrooms, air conditioning, internet access and linen provided. There are also shared kitchens and common room areas. Mini microwave/fridges will be available upon request. Rooms must be reserved for the 10-day block even if you are not staying the full 10 days and bought when booking a pre-conference place. There will be free shuttle buses linking the Shaw-Howard University Metro stop, Meridian Hill Hall and the pre-conference venue, although they are also in walking distance. Book your accommodation now.
For faith-based participants wishing to stay in a hotel, the Local Host Committee especially recommends the Grand Hyatt, Westin City Center and Rouge Hotel. These hotels are convenient to both the Interfaith Pre-Conference and International AIDS Conference. Individual hotel reservations may be booked through the International AIDS Conference website from 1 December.
