Updates from the President

IAAH Now Accepting Bids for the 2017

11th World Congress

Call for Bids to Host

2017 International Association for Adolescent Health 11^th World Congress

Bids due April 1st, 2013

February 5th, 2013

The International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) hereby invites proposals to host the 2017 IAAH 11^th World Congress.IAAH is a global, multidisciplinary, non-governmental organization with a broad focus on youth health. Established in 1987, IAAH is committed to the principles of youth empowerment in all aspects of its affairs. We seek to encourage and foster the growth of national youth health organizations and to serve as a global hub for those committed to protecting and promoting the health of young people.

In June 2013, at the IAAH 10^th World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, we will convene the largest-ever global gathering of adolescent health professionals from over 50 countries – anticipating 1400 participants across disciplines who will be engaged in 3 days of plenary sessions, workshops, symposiums, and forums focusing on youth health. Joining this global meeting will be 50+ young people who will be engaged in interpreting critical issues and helping to seek effective strategies that, from their perspectives, hold the most promise.

By June 2013, IAAH will select the venue for the 11th IAAH World Congress such that it can be announced during the World Congress in Istanbul. We have six clusters of criteria that must be addressed to be a viable applicant – the most important of which is a strong partnership with a country or regional adolescent health or paediatric organization that shares our commitment to youth engagement and empowerment.

At this time, we are accepting proposals from prospective bidders. Bidders should closely address each item on the venue criteria list. In addition, bids will not be advanced if the bid fails to demonstrate a strong partnership with a country or regional adolescent health or paediatric organization within the geographic locale of the venue bid.

Proposals should include descriptive information on:

· Professional or youth-health focused organization

· Capacities of the conference organizing company

· Logistics and geographic location, including transportation options

· Conference venue

· Financial management

· Potential conference content/topics

· Lead person for the 11^th World Congress within the professional organization and the conference organizing company

Proposals are due by April 1, 2013 with final decisions being made by June 1, 2013.

Please find the links for the “venue criteria list” and the “venue criteria application form” below. Please send proposals to the IAAH Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For additional questions about the proposals, please contact the IAAH Secretariat.

Venue Criteria List

Venue Criteria Application Form

We look forward to reviewing your bid for the 2017 World Congress!

Sincerely,

Linda H. Bearinger, PhD, MS, FAAN, FSAHM
President (2009-2013), International Association for Adolescent Health

Announcements

2013 IAAH World Congress

Please join us for the International Association for Adolescent Health's 10th World Congress! In conjunction with the 49th Congress of Turkish Pediatric Association, we will be presenting, "Bridging clinical and public health perspectives to promote adolescent health." Please join us June 11-13, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. For more details please visit our World Congress website at www.iaah2013.org.

Additional Information

Updates from the President

Linda H. Bearinger, PhD, RN, FAAN, began a four-year term as President of the International Association for Adolescent Health at the organisation's 9th World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bearinger is the first nurse to ever serve as president of the organisation.

President's Message:
"As a member of IAAH, I have observed the path of our organization for the past two decades. While we seek to join with the multiplicity of organizations serving young people, IAAH remains the only global member-organization focused on the health needs of adolescents. Currently, IAAH is at a critical crossroads in its development with, perhaps, a unique potential for harnessing the clinical, educational, and research capacity of adolescent-focused professionals and those in training worldwide. We seek to be a nimble association, capable of responding to rapid, 21st century changes happening regionally and globally. We aim to assure that health providers, world-wide, are educated to effectively care for all young people, and we support programmes grounded in sound science with practical strategies suited to country-level needs and policies. As the President of IAAH, I want to guide us in renewing our lead role – in clinical practice, education, research, and policy on behalf of young people. We can continue to offer educational opportunities while simultaneously pursuing a global agenda to support much-needed research that considers the value of investing in youth health, at country-, regional-, and global-levels. And, I seek to lead IAAH, a global organization, such that we become accessible to all and a resource for all. I thank you for this opportunity to lead IAAH, and with the IAAH Council, we are eager to move forward with vigor and with vision on behalf of young people."