The first International Young Peoples Conference on AIDS in Africa. The event,hosted by Africa Young AIDS Coalition (AFYOAC), is expected to be the largest gathering of young African HIV/AIDS activists throughout the continent. The conference will bring together young researchers,educators, advocates, counselors and policymakers. It will provide a strong platform in shaping the future role of young people in HIV/AIDS prevention and care within the continent. The conference will also focus on the prevention needs of young people and look for appropriate ways capable of bridging the existing communication, language and experience sharing gap between young HIV/AIDS activists in Africa.