This year we are including this new format to accommodate more global participation at our conference than what our program usually allows. The intention is to provide a bigger forum for our colleagues who wish to share international examples of health communication, marketing and media programs and research. We believe that increased global exchange of knowledge is essential in our fields to better prepare for and benefit from a flattening world. Some of the work from countries outside the US will also be presented in the traditional formats (oral and poster) of our past conferences. Global Conversations, however, will be conducted in brief, informal sessions in a “lunch and learn” style. 40 minute sessions that will include 2 or 3 brief presentations are scheduled during the lunch hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Grab your lunch, relax and learn about the challenges and solutions from other countries and cultures.