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The premier event for the blood and biotherapies field is the AABB Annual Meeting, this year taking place Oct. 19-22 in Space City – Houston, Texas!
Join your community in Houston to learn the latest in the field, discover practice-changing solutions, share cutting-edge research, hear unique perspectives, network with colleagues and meet others in the field from throughout the world. This can’t-miss event provides the best opportunity to keep up to date on the field’s new research and developments, and learn from world-renowned experts.
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) is an international, not-for-profit organization representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. AABB membership includes physicians, nurses, scientists, researchers, administrators, medical technologists, and other health care providers. AABB members are located in more than 80 countries and AABB accredits institutions in more than 50 countries. The Association works collaboratively to advance the field through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and education programs. AABB is dedicated to its mission of improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available and effective worldwide.
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The 2024 AABB meeting will be held from October 19-22, 2024 at the Houston, TX, United States. This schedule provides an overview of each day's events.
Friday, October 18
| 7:30 am – 3:00 pm | AABB Board of Directors Meeting |
| 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room |
| 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Registration |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Corporate Partner Roundtable |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | New Assessor Training LIVE Segment |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Biotherapies Reception |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Assessor Reception |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | AABB Foundation Party with a Purpose |
Saturday, October 19
| 6:30 am - 7:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Industry Workshops |
| 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room |
| 8:15 am – 9:15 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | New Member & First Time Attendee Lunch |
| 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Foundation Research Symposium Lunch |
| 1:45pm – 2:45 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | General Session |
| 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Exhibit Hall & Opening Night Reception |
Sunday, October 20
| 6:30 am – 6:30 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:30 am | AABB Foundation Run for Research |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Industry Workshops |
| 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room |
| 8:15 am – 9:15 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Plenary Oral Abstract Session |
| 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open (Posters and Science & Innovation Theaters) |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Curated Poster Tour 1 |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Attendee Lunch (served in the Exhibit Hall) |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | AABB IRL Luncheon |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Biotherapies Sizzling Topics Luncheon |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Meet the Poster Author |
| 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Curated Poster Tour 2 |
| 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | AABB Learning Theater Education (New in 2024) |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions (90-min) |
| 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Research and Progress Session (RAPS) |
| 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Industry Workshops |
Monday, October 21
| 6:30 am – 6:30 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Industry Workshops |
| 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room |
| 8:15 am – 9:15 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 8:30 am – 11:00 am | AABB Foundation Research & Development Summit Breakfast |
| 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open (Posters and Science & Innovation (S&I) Theaters) |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 9:45 am – 11:00 am | AABB Learning Theater Education (New in 2024) |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Attendee Lunch (served in the Exhibit Hall) |
| 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Curated Poster Tour 3 |
| 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | AABB Learning Theater Education (New in 2024) |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Science & Innovation Theater |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions (90-min) |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm | Research and Progress Session (RAPS) |
| 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm | Industry Workshops |
| 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | President’s Reception |
Tuesday, October 22
| 6:30 am – 11:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Industry Workshops |
| 7:00 am – 10:30 am | Speaker Ready Room |
| 8:15 am – 9:45 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Concurrent continuing education sessions |
| 11:45 am | 2024 Annual Meeting Adjournment |
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Kemah Boardwalk, The Menil Collection, Memorial Park, Art Car Museum, Beer Can House, Mercer Botanic Gardens, Market Square Park, The Health Museum, Lone Star Flight Museum, Terrry Hershey Park, Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Space Center Houston, Johnson Space Center, The museum of Fine Arts, Hermann Park, Buffalo Bayou, Discovery Green.
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Frequent asked questions
Q.What is the early date of Registration?
A.Early date of Registration is July 24, 2024.
Q.What are the registration cancellation policy for AABB congress?
A.AABB Society will not refund any registration fees in case of cancellation of the registration or change of registration category by the participant.
Q.What Are My Options When My Hotel Choice Is Unavailable?
A.Hotels rooms offered through discounted event rates are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. While conducting your search, the online system reflects up-to-the-minute availability and booking options.
Q.Is there a waiting list for sold out hotels?
A.No. If a hotel is sold out, you will not be able to make a reservation or place your name on any kind of waiting list.
Q.How can I get information about event registration?
A.Registration for the event is handled by a different vendor. Please see the registration page of the event's website for further information or to log in to the registration system.
Q.Who can attend the AABB annual meeting 2024?
A.AABB Annual Meeting attendees include:
- physicians
- nurses
- scientists
- researchers
- administrators
- medical technologists
- other health care providers
Register earlybefore its too late.
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5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
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4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
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3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
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George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010, United States