Member Registration Opens for 2026 AABB Annual Meeting

Member registration is now open for the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting, the blood and biotherapies community’s premier event. This year’s meeting will bring blood banking, transfusion medicine and biotherapies professionals from throughout the world to Atlanta, Oct. 17-19, to share research, exchange ideas and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the field.

The meeting will feature a keynote address from Frederick Appelbaum, MD, executive vice president at Fred Hutch and a pioneer in bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and cellular therapies. Appelbaum will trace the evolution of BMT, from its earliest days to the frontier of in vivo gene therapy, while highlighting the critical role blood banking and transfusion medicine have played in advancing patient care.

Educational sessions will explore a range of timely topics, including blood system resilience and emergency preparedness, donor recruitment and retention, patient blood management, accreditation and quality systems, emerging technologies and advances in biotherapies. The program combines cutting-edge science with practical education designed to help attendees address today's challenges and prepare for the future.

The Annual Meeting will also showcase the latest research from across the field through oral abstract presentations, poster sessions and spotlight sessions highlighting emerging science, innovative practices and new approaches to improving patient care.

Industry partners will showcase products, technologies and services in the Exhibit Hall, which will also feature the AABB Learning Theater and the return of the AABB Biotherapies Pavilion. These spaces provide opportunities for attendees to discover new solutions, engage with industry experts and connect with colleagues from across the blood and biotherapies community.

Members who register by July 21 will save up to $325 on full-meeting registration. General registration will open on June 10. Nonmembers may join AABB to receive the member registration rate.