Global Village sessions are presentations on topics of community interest that happen outside the formal conference in the Global Village and are open to conference delegates and the general public.

How to apply
To submit a proposal for a Global Village session you must use the use the Programme Activities application form used for Networking Zones, NGO and Marketplace booths and Cultural Activities.

Read through the instructions carefully and make sure you follow them. If you have questions, use the contact details provided with the application to direct your questions.

To apply you must first create a conference profile.

Tips
Look at the AIDS 2008 Programme Activities Guide to see what sort of Global Village sessions were at the Mexico conference

The number of sessions in the Global Village will be less than in Mexico due to funding cutbacks, Therefore it will very competitive to get your session selected. Global Village sessions are intended to be innovative, interactive and deal with a topic or issue that may not be covered elsewhere in the conference. The more creative your session is the more likely it will stand out and be chosen.

Think about submitting a joint application with another group(s). Joint applications are stronger and show how communities can work together.

Plan your application well in advance of sending it. The sooner you send it in the better. Sometimes it is difficult to link to the online application form in the last 48 hours before the deadline. Don’t t leave your application until the last minute.

Consider fundraising now to help support your trip to Vienna. Having your applications accepted does not guarantee that the conference will support your travel or registration to the conference.

Dates to remember
1 December, 2009: Global Village Session (Programme Activities) Submissions open
10 February 2010: Global Village Session (Programme Activities) Submissions close

Contact information: globalvillage@aids2010.org