The overall aim of this face-to-face workshop organised by ECDC, EACS and CHIP is to train participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively use HIV Modelling Tools, including data preparation, tool navigation, accuracy assurance, handling of multiple imputations, and interpretation of results to support informed decision-making and alignment with global targets for ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

⏳ Duration: 2 days

📌Location: EACS (Brussels, Belgium)

👥 Audience: This workshop is aimed toward national representatives working in HIV surveillance (modelers, statisticians, data scientists, and epidemiologists) nominated by National Focal Points.

🔑 Participation: By invitation only.

🎯 Objectives: At the end of the workshop, participants should: 

• Have gained expertise in ECDC and/or UNAIDS HIV modelling tools, including the ability to successfully upload, map, and prepare diverse data types, with an understanding of defining variables related to migration, deaths, and previous positive cases.

• Have a comprehensive understanding of multiple imputations for adjusting missing data, including selection of appropriate methods and review of diagnostic measures to assess the efficacy of the imputation process

• Have obtained national HIV estimations with adjustments for missing data and reporting delay, migration, and previous positives.

• Have developed competences to interpret results and use imputed data for informed decision-making.