After carefully considering all options for the 2020 AABB Annual Meeting, the Association has decided that the 2020 Annual Meeting will proceed as an all-virtual event, to be held Oct. 3-5. While this decision was a difficult one to make, AABB is excited to learn from and connect with the transfusion medicine and biotherapies community — including students and early-career professionals — in unique ways.

To provide the exceptional learning and community experience that attendees expect from the Annual Meeting, AABB has chosen a state-of-the art virtual meeting platform that combines an innovative learning environment with reliable functionality and intuitive navigation. The schedule will include a mix of live and on-demand sessions, along with an interactive exhibit hall, networking spaces and poster hall.

In addition, AABB will offer 24-hour access to the virtual Annual Meeting platform —allowing attendees to learn and engage at their own pace. Attendees will also be able to access the platform for an additional month following the conclusion of the meeting, while on-demand access will be available for 2 years.

Virtual registration will open Tuesday, July 14. Individuals who previously registered for the in-person event will have the option of receiving a full refund, applying the payment to the virtual meeting registration and receiving a refund for the difference, or donating a portion of their refund to AABB. Additional information, including frequently asked questions, is available online.

AABB will provide ongoing updates about the 2020 Annual Meeting as planning continues.