HIV WORKSHOP - ROME 2026

Program

Keep in mind we are time obsessed and will not tolerate anyone being late. 

9:00 - 10:00

Registration

Come with a printout of your purchase etc. 

10:00 - 11:00

Meet & Greet

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HIV Workshop 2026 Program

Two-Day Scientific Retreat Program (Placeholder)

Day 1 – Thursday

08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and registration
09:00 – 09:20 Welcome remarks (Dr. Lorem Ipsum, Committee Chair)
09:20 – 10:00 Keynote: Advances in Dolor Sit Amet Science
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 – 12:00 Session 1: Integrative Approaches to Consectetur Research

  • A. Ipsum – “Exploring Data Variability in Tempor Studies”

  • M. Dolor – “Synthesis Methods for Amet Components”

  • P. Sit – “Predictive Models for Adipiscing Systems”

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch and networking

13:30 – 15:00 Workshop: From Theory to Practice: Applying Lorem Frameworks
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00 Poster Session I – Emerging Findings and Pilot Studies
19:30 – 22:00 Informal dinner at Trattoria Placeholderica


Day 2 – Friday

09:00 – 09:15 Morning remarks and recap
09:15 – 10:15 Panel: Challenges in Cross-Disciplinary Ipsum Collaboration
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Session 2: Innovations in Ut Enim Minim Research

  • C. Elit – “Sustainability Metrics in Tempor Incididunt”

  • F. Aliqua – “High-Performance Data Acquisition Tools”

12:15 – 13:30 Lunch buffet and networking
13:30 – 15:00 Roundtable Discussions – Future Directions in Lorem Sciences
15:00 – 15:30 Closing Remarks and Group Photo

TimeSession TypeActivity / Description
08:30Arrival

Registration & Morning Coffee

Collect badges and welcome kits at the [Lobby Name].

09:00Opening

Welcome Address: State of the Institute

Speaker: [Director/Dept Head Name]

A review of the past year’s milestones and the strategic vision for [Upcoming Year].

09:30Keynote I

“Paradigm Shifts in [Core Subject Area]”

Speaker: Prof. [External Guest Name], University of [Place]

Abstract: Exploring the intersection of [Topic A] and [Topic B] in dynamic environments.

10:30BreakCoffee & Networking
11:00Session I

Blitz Talks: Junior Investigators

 

(6 x 10-minute presentations)

1. Optimizing [Methodology] for High-Throughput Analysis.

2. The Role of [Variable X] in [System Y] Stability.

3. Novel Architectures for [Application Z].

… [and 3 more].

12:30Lunch

Buffet Lunch at the [Terrace/Dining Hall]

 

Topic tables available for: AI in Research, Diversity in Science, Grant Strategy.

14:00Workshop

Breakout Session: The “Blue Sky” Challenge

Teams are assigned a theoretical constraint (e.g., “Unlimited Resources” or “Zero Carbon”).

Goal: Draft a conceptual proposal for a moonshot project.

16:00Activity

Team Building / Nature Walk

Guided hike around [Local Landmark] or Scavenger Hunt.

17:30BreakFree time / Check-in to rooms.
18:30Evening

Poster Session & Mixer

Open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Odd numbers present 18:30–19:15; Even numbers present 19:15–20:00.

20:00Dinner

Symposium Banquet

Informal seating.


 

Day 2: Application & Strategy

 

Focus: Practical skill-building, future directions, and collaboration.

TimeSession TypeActivity / Description
08:00BreakfastContinental Breakfast
09:00Keynote II

“From Bench to [Market/Bedside/Society]: The Impact of [Field]”

Speaker: Dr. [Industry Leader Name]

Abstract: Navigating the regulatory and scaling challenges of [Specific Technology].

10:00Session II

Deep Dive: Methodological Advances

(3 x 20-minute technical talks)

Focus on new tools, software pipelines, or experimental protocols introduced this year.

11:00BreakCoffee & Pastries
11:30Panel

Panel Discussion: “The Next Decade of [Field Name]”

Moderator: [Senior PI Name]

Panelists: [PhD Student], [Post-doc], [Tenured Prof], [Industry Rep]

Topic: Balancing publication pressure with robust reproducibility.

12:30Lunch

Boxed Lunches & “Walk and Talk”

Pairs are randomly assigned to discuss potential collaborations while walking the grounds.

13:30Closing

Awards & Wrap-up

Presentation of the “Best Poster” and “Best Blitz Talk” awards.

Closing remarks by the organizing committee.

14:30DepartureShuttles depart for the train station/airport.