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Can Frontier Technologies Accelerate Impact in Preventing HIV Transmission?
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RAI Amsterdam Emerald Room 2-22 Europaplein 1078 GZ Amsterdam Netherlands
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Join us for a 2018 International AIDS Conference satellite event as we explore how emerging technologies such as blockchain offer the potential to enhance HIV service delivery and quality care for people living with HIV. Whether it’s providing protected and accessible medical records, or improving the efficiency and targeting of donor funding, blockchain can be a powerful tool for social good.
Abt Associates, together with partners from IrisGuard, North Star Alliance, PEPFAR, Girl Effect, and Jack Tanner of Jack and the Blockstalk will discuss piloting blockchain solutions, developing cross-sector partnerships and identifying new opportunities to scale programming.
Panel 1: Challenges Associated with Reaching Those Most in Need
- Lauren Marks – Director of Private Sector Engagement for PEPFAR, U.S. Department of State, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (S/GAC)
- Eva Mwai – Regional Director, East Africa, North Star Alliance
- Lauren Weir – Partnerships Director, Abt Associates
Panel 2: Frontier Technologies for Persistent Challenges
- Imad Malhas – Founder and CEO, IrisGuard, Inc
- Claire Tavernier – Chief Operating Officer, Gift Effect
- Benno Belling – Change and Data Strategy Manager, North Star Alliance
- Jack Tanner – Blockchain Developer and Specialist, Jack and the Blockstalk
Dr. Jane Thomason, Senior Global Advisor, Digital Transformations, Abt Associates will moderate the discussions.