Venue
International Congress Centre Stuttgart, Messepiaza 1, 70629 Stuttgart
Scientific Organiser
Conference President: Prof. Dr. med. Tamam Bakchoul, Institute of clinical and experimental Transfusion Medicine, Tübingen
Conference Secretary: Dr. med. Stefanie Nowak-Harnau, Institute of clinical and experimental Transfusion Medicine, Tübingen
Conference Secretary: PD Dr. med. Karin Althaus, Institute of clinical and experimental Transfusion Medicine, Tübingen
Conference Secretary: Dr. med. Günalp Uzun, Institute of clinical and experimental Transfusion Medicine, Tübingen
Congress language
The official congress language is german. The presentations will be held in German and, in some cases, in English.
Neighbor Day – Guest Country France
On the second day of our congress, we are pleased to welcome distinguished guests from France, our guest country, who will present their latest research and insights in transfusion medicine and immunohematology. This special session strengthens the scientific exchange with France and our other neighboring countries. Abstracts from France, Italy, and other neighboring countries are very welcome and can be held in English.
Early Carerr Lounge
We offer a dedicated lounge for early-career attendees of the congress with a comfortable space for networking, informal discussions, and exchange with peers and experienced colleagues in the field
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear colleagues,
Rapid advances in medicine also require constant development in transfusion medicine. In almost every specialist area, we are faced with complex questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of immunohematological and haemostaseological diseases.
Under the motto ‘Optimal therapy through better basic knowledge’, we would like to equip you with the best possible knowledge of the various key areas of transfusion medicine. Our goal is to convey practice- and research-oriented topics from immunohematology, transplant immunology, cell therapy and haemostaseology and to provide you with targeted support in your everyday clinical work as well as in planning your scientific careers.
We have ensured that outstanding national and international experts will travel to Stuttgart/Tübingen to present the latest findings first-hand, especially for our young transfusion medicine professionals. Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your professional network.
A special highlight of the conference will be Neighbourday, when we will blur European borders and focus on international scientific exchange.
Special thanks – merci beaucoup et bienvenue – go to our French guests, whose expertise and perspectives enrich this congress in a special way.
The focus is on innovative preparations, new therapeutic strategies and joint discussion of current challenges in transfusion medicine. From molecular mechanisms to individual therapy, we want to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical application and provide new impetus for modern patient care.
In addition to the presentations, there will be ample opportunity during the breaks to talk to the speakers and representatives from science and industry and to deepen the discussions.
Be part of this knowledge transfer!
We would like to thank you in advance for your contributions to the 2026 Annual Conference and look forward to meeting you in person.
Kind regards,
On behalf of the organising team from the "Länd",
Professor Tamam Bakchoul, MD
Members of DGTI, GTH, DGI, DGHO, GSCN, GSEV, OeGHO, DPG
| Early Bird bookings until 30 June 2026 | Late bookers from 01 July | day Ticktes | |
| Medical professionals, Other professional groups | 385 EUR | 440 EUR | 205 EUR |
| Scientific staff up to and including 35 years of age | 170 EUR | 245 EUR | 120 EUR |
| Healthcare professionals** | 170 EUR | 245 EUR | 120 EUR |
Non-members of DGTI, GTH, DGI, DGHO, GSCN, GSEV, OeGHO, DPG
| Early Bird bookings Until 30 June 2026 | Late bookers from 01 July 2026 | day tickets | |
| Medical professionals, Other professional groups | 440 EUR | 540 EUR | 253 EUR |
| Scientific staff up to and including 35 years of age | 225 EUR | 305 EUR | 140 EUR |
| Healthcare professionals** | 225 EUR | 305 EUR | 140 EUR |
| Students* | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR |
Number of characters and images
2,500 characters are permitted for the abstract text including spaces, references and captions and excluding author names and titles. There is no additional character buffer. The abstract review is bound to the maximum number of characters of 2,500. Neither the author's own institute/clinic nor product or brand names may be included in the title. In addition, no reference to participating institutes or clinics may be made in the abstract text, as the evaluation is anonymous.
Tables or graphics (max. two with a storage capacity of max. 200 KB) in abstracts may be submitted in .png or .jpg format. Graphics and tables will be printed in black and white in the abstract volume. The graphics are automatically placed below the abstract text if there is no explicit reference to the graphics in the text.
Therefore, please ensure that an ‘alt text’ is provided for all images, figures, graphics and tables that are supplied as image files. The ‘alt text’ should contain a short but precise description of the image content to ensure accessibility for all users.
Please also note the following:
- Tables and illustrations should be laid out in column widths (88 mm) for optimum allocation and a better overview
- Halftone images must be available as greyscale images and have a resolution of 300 dpi in the reproduction size - Line images (diagrams) have a resolution of 800-1200 dpi
- Illustrations should be supplied in standard graphic formats (JPG, PNG)
Language
Please note that your abstract must be submitted in English.
Structure of the abstract
The abstract must be submitted in English. In addition, the following structure should be observed when preparing the abstract:
1. introduction
2. methods
3. results
4. conclusion
Please use these headings in bold type in the abstract text.
Review
The abstracts will be reviewed after the deadline (May 8, 2026). Notification of acceptance (poster/presentation) or rejection will be sent out at the end of May or beginning of June 2026.
Registration
The presenter is required to register for the conference independently via the conference website. Registration in the abstract system or by the conference organizers does not automatically register the presenter for the conference.
Types of contributions
Free topics
7 min. + 3 min. discussion
Present your experiences and latest findings, studies, etc. in one of our main sessions on this year's key topics.
Posterpresentation
3 min. + 2 min. discussions
Share your work and experiences in the form of a poster. All posters will be presented on the poster walls within the trade exhibition during the guided poster sessions. All posters will also be available for viewing by congress participants in the poster exhibition for the entire duration of the congress.
