This conference was held in Kisumu, Kenya, from 29 April to 2 May 2007 with the theme "Innovations in access to prevention, treatment and care in HIV/AIDS". It was attended by around 420 delegates from 20 countries.

The conference tackled some potentially controversial topics head-on, and provided a platform for diverse stakeholders with divergent views to interact. Male circumcision is a 'hot topic' when it comes to prevention. Another controversial topic was that of the need for HIV programmes to address the gay community.

These controversies highlighted the need for further exploration of issues that are difficult to deal with, yet at the same time are critical for effective and appropriate HIV/AIDS programmes. The next conference will thus have the theme of socio-cultural responses to HIV, and will take place in March 2009 in South Africa.

You can download the programme, abstract book and the report and policy brief emanating from the conference.