Abstract Submission

SYNChronicity 2025

Abstract Submission

HealthHIV, HealthHCV, and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health issue a call for abstracts for original research, innovative projects and/or novel programs related to HIV, HCV, STI, and LGBTQ health to be considered for presentation at the SYNChronicity 2025 national conference. SYNChronize your best practices and research by submitting an abstract for SYNChronicity (SYNC) 2025, the national conference for HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction, and LGBTQ Health. Showcase your work at this dynamic and distinct conference featuring a diverse and expansive healthcare and public health audience.

SYNC 2025 will focus on SYNCing to end the epidemics by driving discussion and strategy development around the innovation and implementation necessary to make an impact. Your participation and organizational representation at SYNC 2025 are crucial to the conversation and your abstracts are vital to informing the conference agenda.

Abstract submissions can be a description of work in progress with anticipated outcomes. Abstracts SYNCing original research, innovative projects, and/or novel programs related to HIV, HCV, STIs, harm reduction, and/or LGBTQ health will be considered for presentation.

Disciplines/Topics

  • HIV Prevention
  • HIV Treatment
  • Hepatitis C
  • STIs
  • Harm Reduction
  • LGBTQ Health
  • Health Equity/Justice

Categories/Types

  • Capacity Building
  • Technology and AI
  • Education/Training
  • Health Services Research
  • Community Engagement
  • Health Advocacy/Policy

We are especially interested in receiving abstracts that explore the intersection of two or more of these topics/disciplines and their impact on health equity and minority and underserved communities, as well as approaches that SYNChronize efforts to address this impact. Abstracts can highlight education, programs, practice innovations, policy, or research.

Presentation Types

  • 20-Minute Presentation (as part of a concurrent track session with other abstract authors - in-person)
  • 60-Minute Presentation (as a 60-minute track session - in-person)
  • Poster Presentation (in-person)
  • 30-Minute Podcast (audio only - in-person or virtual)

Oral Presentations:

An oral presentation is a 20 - 60 minute presentation (20 minute selections are most likely) that describes a program innovation, emerging issue, clinical challenge, or findings from a research project or quality improvement initiative, best practices, innovative tool, and/or approach to a topic. Individual submissions will be grouped with others that reflect a common topic/theme. Presenters submitting for this type of session may include slide presentations, brief videos, group exercises, and/or focused discussions on a topic. Creative formats outside of traditional lecture/Q&A patterns are welcomed. Presenter Maximum: Two (2)

Poster Presentations:

Posters offer a succinct view of program and practices, policy issues, or research analysis. Posters will remain available for viewing throughout the conference, if possible. Presenters should be with their posters during their scheduled viewings. Specific guidelines for printing the poster will be provided upon acceptance. Presenter Maximum: Two (2)

Podcast Presentations:

Podcasts offer a succinct view of program and practices, policy issues, or research analysis. Podcasts will be accepted for both in person and virtual audio presentation. Presenter Maximum: Two (2)

Abstract authors must indicate a preference for one of the formats above and conference organizers will determine the final composition of each session.

Submission Deadlines

  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2025
  • Author Commitment Deadline: August 15, 2025

SYNChronicity 2025 Details

Date: Tuesday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 South Potomac Ave, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 22202
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Tentative Agenda:

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    Morning: Institutes
    Mid-Day: Lunch Plenary Session
    Afternoon: Track Sessions
  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
    Morning: Plenary Session
    Mid-Morning: Track Sessions
    Afternoon: Lunch Plenary Session