This database contains information about conferences, seminars, and many other gatherings of professionals working in HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB prevention, treatment, and support services. Conferences in Ethiopia are emphasized, but the database also contains regional and international conference profiles of interest to an Ethiopian audience.
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Upcoming Events/All Events
To search for conferences in the database that are both past and upcoming, select "All Events." To search for upcoming conferences only, select "Upcoming Events."Search On:
If you select "every" the database will link all fields for which you have entered information. If you select "any" the database will search for all occurrences of terms in any of the fields.
If You Find Too Little:
If you find that you are not getting any results, or not getting as many as you would like, you need to broaden your search. Here are a few options:
If You Find Too Much:
If you get too many summaries, you need to narrow your search. Here are a few options:
Search All Text:
Use this field to search for any word or phrase anywhere in the entire database. If you are not sure where a certain word or phrase might appear, enter it in this field. You can use quotation marks surrounding specific phrases for retrieval of exact information. You can use * to retrieve all records in the database.
If you select "all" of the words or selections, the database will search for summaries that have all of the words you enter. If you select "any" the database will search for occurrences of any of the terms you enter.
Title:
Use this field to find conferences with a certain word or words in their titles.
Note: Selecting all allows for a more specific search. Any allows for a broader search.
Contact:
Use this field to search for the contact information, such as who to contact regarding attending the conference.
Note: Selecting all allows for a more specific search. Any allows for a broader search.
Sponsor:
Use this field to search for the organization sponsoring the conference.
Note: Selecting all allows for a more specific search. Any allows for a broader search.
City:
Use this field to find conferences that will take place in a particular city. If you enter a city with more than one word in its name, put quotation marks around it.
Major Descriptors:
Use this field to search for conferences addressing specific issues or topics. You may select more than one descriptor by holding down the "Control" key on your keyboard while clicking on another descriptor with your mouse. You may also use this method to deselect descriptors.
Notes:
Use this field to search the "Notes" section. This field will usually include deadlines, fees, medical education credits, and exhibition information. If you would like to find phrases of two words or more, put quotes around it.
Note: Selecting all allows for a more specific search. Any allows for a broader search.
Country:
Use this field to specify whether you want to search for conferences in Ethiopia, countries other than Ethiopia, or no preference. You may select more than one country by holding down the "Control" key on your keyboard while clicking on another country with your mouse. You may also use this method to deselect countries.
Event Type:
Use this field to search for certain types of events, such as meeting, training, or workshops. You may select more than one event type by holding down the "Control" key on your keyboard while clicking on another event type with your mouse. You may also use this method to deselect event types.
Note: Selecting all allows for a more specific search. Any allows for a broader search.
Start Date/End Date:
Use this field to find conferences that will occur between a certain date range. The dates must be entered in the MM/DD/YYYY format; for example, December 07, 2000, would be entered as 12/07/2000.
Select Display Formatting:
There are two display options that control the format and the number of results displayed on your screen. These options are found at the bottom of the Conference Calendar Database search page.
Select Display Format
- Display a list of matching conferences.
Selecting this option will display a list of only conference names on your screen. To view the full record of one conference, click on the highlighted title.
You may also view multiple records. Click in the checkboxes next to the records you want to see, then click on the View button at the top or bottom of the screen to show the multiple, detailed records.
- Display complete information about all matching conferences.
Selecting this option will display all of the results in full format, meaning that all of the fields in a particular record will be displayed on your screen.Maximum Number of Records to Display
If you want to change the number of records that can be displayed, you may change the number in the box. The maximum amount of records that can be displayed is 999.Maximum Number of Records to Display Per Page
You may change the amount of records displayed per page by adjusting the number. The maximum number of records to display per page is 99.
We would like to hear your comments and suggestions about the Conference Calendar Database.
Submit Your Event for Inclusion in the Database.
If you would like to add your conference, seminar or other meeting to the Conference Calendar Database, contact the AIDS Resource Center at 251-1-503584. You can also e-mail us at arce@telecom.net.et. If you would prefer to submit your organization’s information in written form, mail it to:
AIDS Resource Center
PO Box 26171 Code 1000
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
If you need assistance with any of our databases, call the AIDS Resource Center at 251-1-503584 and a staffperson will be happy to assist you.
The inclusion of an organization or publication in NPIN's databases does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the AIDS Resource Center.