COMMUNITY CORNER

THE WAY TO CONNECT  LEARN ENGAGE

Curated by the European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG), the Community Corner at the 20th European AIDS Conference (#EACS2025) is a vibrant space for community-led storytelling, dialogue, and inspiration.

Located in the exhibition hall, it will be active during coffee, lunch, and networking breaks on 16–17 October 2025.

In collaboration with EACS, this year we are hosting a set of Flash Talks, the ‘Sustain and Thrive’ discussions on the sustainability of community organisations, and a special session for the exhibition of children’s artworks from Ukraine hosted onsite. 

NEW FORMAT: FLASH TALKS

This year, we’re introducing Flash Talks, a fresh take on the previous formats. These are short, visual presentations designed to spark ideas and share lived experiences in a dynamic and inclusive way.

Focus: Visual storytelling, community voices, and key themes (PrEP and women, lived experience working in community-based organisations)

This format allows for more flexibility and creativity while maintaining the energy and accessibility of previous years.

Discussions on the sustainability of community interventions

Alongside Flash Talks, the Community Corner will feature the section ‘Sustain & Thrive: Community Resilience in Challenging Times’. We invite community leaders and people working with communities to reflect on what works and the way forward.

This segment aims to blend practical tools with shared inspiration, creating a space where community actors can strategise and galvanise together.

PReliminary Programme per Day

16 October 2025

10:20 – 10:50 “Dreams of children living with HIV in Ukraine amid the war” – An EACS 2025 Initiative (TBC)

12:05 – 13:00 Flash Talks

13:05 – 14:00 Sustain & Thrive: Community Resilience in Challenging Times | “Resource Realities & Resilience”

15:45 – 16:05 Patchwork of Names: Together We Remember (French speaking event)

10:20 – 10:50 “Dreams of children living with HIV in Ukraine amid the war” – An EACS 2025 Initiative

12:05 – 13:00 Flash Talks

13:05 – 14:00 Sustain & Thrive: Community Resilience in Challenging Times | “Beyond the Budget Gap: Collective Advocacy & Collaboration”

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