ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — NMAC has unveiled new performers, speakers, special programming, and attendee experiences for the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), set for September 16–20 in Anaheim, California, as the country’s largest HIV-focused community gathering prepares to commemorate 45 years of the HIV movement.
Multi-award-winning gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell will take the stage during the conference’s closing plenary on Sunday, September 20. A native of Chicago, Mitchell is widely recognized for his chart-topping gospel anthem “Nobody Greater,” which remained on Billboard’s Gospel Songs chart for nine weeks and earned two Grammy nominations. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, he has collected seven Stellar Awards and multiple GMA Dove Awards. Through his songwriting and energetic live performances, Mitchell continues to inspire audiences around the globe.
The closing program, titled “Sunday’s Best,” will include NMAC CEO Harold Phillips; Dr. Cary L. Goodman of The Balm In Gilead, Inc.; Dr. Geri R. Donenberg of the NIH Office of AIDS Research; Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi; and a closing performance by Mitchell.
New Podcast Guests Join USCHA
NMAC also announced several guests who will appear on “The Playbook,” a live-recorded podcast created and hosted by Malachi Stewart.
Actor, producer, singer, writer, designer, activist and entrepreneur Tré Melvin; actor, singer, hairstylist and LGBTQ+ advocate Miss Lawrence; activist, author and public speaker Hope Giselle; and Dr. Dora Martinez will take part in conversations recorded in front of a live audience at USCHA.
“The Playbook” will bring these guests together for open discussions on sex positivity, community power, Black queer visibility, HIV advocacy, and the issues shaping communities today. The program is part of the conference’s 45th anniversary theme, “United & Unbreakable: The HIV Movement at 45.”
Seating will be limited, with further details on recording times, locations, and audience registration to be announced.
USCHA Conference App Launches
NMAC is also rolling out the official 2026 USCHA mobile app, giving attendees a centralized tool to navigate the conference and plan their experience in Anaheim. Users can explore conference programming, build personalized schedules, access key event information, and receive updates throughout USCHA.
The app is now available for download:
Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2026uscha/id1642526668
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guidebook.apps.uscha.android&pcampaignid=web_share
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
USCHA provides extensive press coverage options, including access to keynote speakers, federal officials, community advocates, and people living with HIV; plenary sessions; special programs and live podcast recordings; and the conference exhibit hall.
Interview requests and press credentialing can be arranged by contacting the NMAC Strategy Office at media@nmac.org.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITS
Organizations interested in sponsoring or exhibiting can explore opportunities at www.nmac.org/uscha/sponsor-exhibit.
Jennifer Moore Phillips
NMAC
media@nmac.org
