2^nd TB CONFERENCE

Durban from 1 – 4 June 2010

What role can you play in fighting TB and HIV in South Africa?

The 2nd SA TB Conference in Durban from 1 – 4 June 2010 will feature 243 presentations, including 90 poster presentations. Delegates can be assured of high quality content in a varied programme covering Basic Science, Clinical, Epidemiological and Operational Research,  and Patient and Civil Society Mobilisation and Advocacy.

The community activities are listed below and of special significance is the Community Engagement Tours, an exciting new addition to the popular community programme. Engagement Tours offer a unique opportunity for learning experiences through interactive site visits to local TB organisations, research labs and grassroots community programmes. The objective is to exchange knowledge, best practices, successes, challenges and innovative solutions through dialogue and hands-on activities. Due to the nature of these visits, only 20 persons per tour are allowed. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Look at the programe and to reserve your place on the tour well ahead of time click here.

Please note that you must be a registered delegate to attend the conference and any of the conference sessions or community activities. If you were still contemplating registration for  the 2nd SA TB Conference in Durban from 1 – 4 June, do not delay any longer. Register now before 14 May and save at least R570 off the on-site registrations.

Community Activities

COMMUNITY ORIENTATION WORKSHOP

Tuesday 1 June: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Hall 3C

A 2hr workshop targeted at the community NGO sector and new conference delegates with a review of the conference programme, identification of key sessions and support structures available. The orientation programme is designed to strengthen the community delegate’s ability to participate meaningfully during conference. Areas covered will include:

Part A (first hour): Orientation – ‘Conference briefing 2010’ for first timers, delegates with low-medium conference experience and those who need a refresher on how to navigate the conference. Presentations will include on-site support available such as the community office and community lounge.

Part B (second hour): Track Overview. Track Chairs (or Co-Chair) will present an overview of their respective tracks and suggest sessions that may be of interest to community delegates. There will be opportunity for Q&A after each presentation. Of particular interest will be an overview of the basic science and clinical science tracks.Good for delegates attending a TB conference for the 1st time!

Morning breakfast meetings
2nd / 3rd June: 07:30 - 08:45
Venue: Hall 2A

On the mornings of the 2nd & 3rd June there will be a breakfast meeting targeted at community delegates but open to all who wish to attend. Two keynote speakers from the conference will be invited to deliver a presentation based on their area of expertise which will be community focused with an objective of developing knowledge sharing between delegates on key evidence based research around TB/HIV. An opportunity for Q&A as well as interactive dialogue will then take place. Morning refreshments will be served.
Engagement Tours  - New!

Engagement Tours - New!
2nd / 3rd June – 10:00 & 14:00

Check with community office for available space
The engagement tours will provide delegates with unique learning experiences through interactive site visits to local TB organisations, research labs and grassroots community programmes that have successfully integrated TB & HIV programming. The objective is to exchange knowledge, best practices, successes, challenges and innovative solutions through dialogue and hands-on activities. Tours are available to conference delegates at no cost and transportation is provided. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and tours are limited to one tour per delegate. The pick-up and drop-off point from the ICC will be announced on the web site during May. Delegates who register to participate should assemble at the pick-up point 15 minutes prior to departure. The schedule below includes travel time to and from each venue.
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Engagement Tour Schedule

Please note that the duration of each tour may change depending on traffic conditions.


NGO Exhibition Booths
Level 1
The Compass Project has sponsored five exhibition booths for non-governmental, non-profit community based organisations. Please visit the NGO booths and take the opportunity to network and share experiences.

Community Lounge & Office
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 16:00
Level 2
The community lounge will be a place of rest for people living with and affected by TB and HIV. The community office will have several functions; where all conference delegates receive daily information around community issues (key sessions, locations, advice etc.), and where delegates can meet to review daily activities, plan and organise meetings. In essence, the community office will be the hub for information and service delivery to community delegates. A local NGO will coordinate the community lounge and office activities. Please note that the community lounge and office will be a combined venue and will be open to all community delegates