The adjunct events listed below are open to the public, regardless of whether you are registered for the main meeting. Please note that each adjunct event has separate registration for those interested in attending.

Implementation Science for Maternal Health


When: Sunday, December 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
Registration: https://uamsangels.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8WNCQVdnchuqto (RSVP by Thursday, October 31)

This session provides an opportunity for researchers at the intersection of implementation science and maternal health to connect with and learn from each other. The program features networking and lightning talks of maternal health posters at the D&I conference. This session, organized by the IS4MH Interest Group and the AMETHIST Implementation Science Hub at Penn, is open to all but space is limited. Please RSVP here by October 31, 2024.

Early-Career Technical Assistance Workshop


When: Wednesday, December 11, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
Registration: https://vhaordfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78HZMNrm0qeuth4 (Register by Friday, November 1)

The VA Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) is delighted to coordinate the 2024 Early-Career Technical Assistance Workshop, which is open to all D&I conference attendees. The Workshop includes presentations on current D&I funding priorities and new directions in D&I methods from leading experts in the field. There will be an opportunity to engage with research experts and receive targeted project-specific feedback.

To register for the Workshop, complete this registration form by Friday, November 1, 2024. If you are interested in receiving feedback on an implementation science project, include a one-page abstract of your study idea and indicate the funding organization (e.g., NCI, ARHQ, VA, etc.) to which the proposed study would most likely be submitted. If the funding organization is NIH, please specify which institute. Abstracts will be used to connect applicants to potential funding agency representatives and those with similar interests for project-specific feedback. If you have any questions, contact ditaworkshop@va.gov.