Collins Adu is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney. His mixed-methods research examines HIV attitudes and experiences of living with HIV among black migrants from sub-Saharan Africa in Australia. His work on HIV and sexual health has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Budi Sudarto (they/them) is a part time Research Officer at Monash University. Their research projects focus on HIV and other STI knowledge and prevention strategies among marginalised communities in Australia, including migrants, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, trans and gender diverse, and international students.

David is the Coordinator of the Positive Speakers program at Living Positive Victoria. He has been involved in the HIV sector since the 1990s both in Victoria and Western Australia. He has a background in public health research, community engagement and education.

Bright is a community health promotion officer for the Asian Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men project at ACON. Bright leads community outreach, community building and research, focusing on culturally inclusive health initiatives and connecting with Asian Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men in Sydney.

Joseph Izmardha Couteau is a medical doctor and Public Health Coordinator at Bali Medika Clinic. Focused on HIV/STI prevention, he integrates digital innovations and mental health to improve care for key populations in Bali. He also collaborates with Universitas Udayana/UNSW on research and community-led health initiatives.

Kirsty Sim BSc Biomed(Hons), PGCert CompSci has been a Data Analyst within the Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Hospital for 3 years. Over this time she has implemented several data-driven solutions including Power BI dashboard builds; data requests to aid research and movement into the AI space. Outside of work she enjoys Pilates and spending time with her family.

Priscilla Njeri is the Ageing & Peer Support Officer at Positive Life NSW, Australia, with a strong background in HIV advocacy, community-engagement, and health-equity promotion. She is committed to reducing HIV-related stigma through empowerment, inclusivity, and improving quality of life, particularly for women living with HIV in New South Wales.

Christabel N Mpofu is a woman living with HIV, social worker and national advocate transforming stigma into strength. Diagnosed at 17, she brings lived experience and clinical expertise to advance trauma-informed, person-centred HIV care. Her work champions workforce education, maternal health equity and the principle nothing about us without us.

Mao Gomez is the Peer Services Coordinator at Queensland Positive People, leading peer navigation and community engagement for PLHIV. With a background in HIV testing, peer support, and AOD prevention, Mao leads the PALS project, co-designing resources that address the intersection of HIV and alcohol and other drugs.