Programme Structure

Opening Session

Sunday, 11 April, 18:30 CEST

The Opening Session takes place on the Sunday of the Meeting. Welcome addresses are given by the Congress President, the EBMT President, the Nurses Group President, and the Patient Advocacy Committee Co-Chairs, followed by the newly appointed EBMT Honorary Members as well as the Clinical Achievement Recognition awardees. The Opening Session concludes with the Keynote Lecture.

Presidential Symposium

Monday, 12 April, 16:30 CEST

The Presidential Symposium begins with the presentation of the Van Bekkum Award and the Basic Science Award. Following this, the top 6 abstracts will be presented.

Plenary, Educational & Workshop Sessions

Scheduled throughout the programme over Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

These sessions form the core of the physicians' scientific programme, offering participants the opportunity to engage with the most relevant advances and key messages of the congress.

• Plenary Sessions bring all participants together to hear from leading experts on the latest breakthroughs and overarching themes.
• Educational Sessions focus on sharing up-to-date knowledge, clinical practices, and evidence-based insights to support continuous learning.
• Workshops provide interactive and deeper discussions, skills development, and practical application.

Live Expert Debate on Controversy Sessions

Scheduled on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 7.45 am CEST

These sessions feature leading specialists on HCT and CT discussing controversial clinical topics, practice-changing data, and optimal treatment sequencing. These interactive sessions contrast traditional standards with emerging strategies to guide real-world patient care. 

They are a great opportunity for delegates to sit down with experts in the field in a small group setting.

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period. Exact timetable information here.

Working Party Sessions

Scheduled throughout the programme on Monday and Tuesday

These sessions are organized by each respective EBMT Working Party, and are regarded as a forum for:

• presenting the results of phase I/II studies run by the WPs
• discussion of proposals for new prospective and retrospective studies
• an opportunity for interaction with members and delegates to receive input/feedback on projects

Oral Sessions

Scheduled throughout the programme over Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

These sessions are based on the abstract topic list, and showcase high-quality research selected from submitted abstracts. Presenters share their findings in a standard oral presentation format, followed by audience questions, promoting scientific exchange and the dissemination of new knowledge.

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period.

Oral Flash Talks

Scheduled on Monday and Tuesday at lunchtime in the Poster Area - Hall 5

Oral Flash Talks are short, high-impact presentations showcasing outstanding research selected from submitted abstracts. In just a few minutes, presenters highlight the key objectives, methods, results, and clinical relevance of their work, providing attendees with a rapid overview of the latest advances across the field. These sessions are designed to encourage discussion and direct participants to the accompanying poster presentations for more detailed scientific exchange.

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period.

Poster Sessions and ePosters

Scheduled on Monday and Tuesday, 12-13 April, 18:00 CEST

The best posters will be printed and presented in two Poster Sessions taking place on Monday and Tuesday from 18:00 to 19:00 CEST at the Poster Area located in Hall 5 (Ground Floor).

Some drinks and snacks will be available during the Poster Sessions.

Additionally, all posters selected will be available as ePosters in the ePoster Area located in Hall 5 (Ground Floor), and in the congress virtual platform. 

Special Sessions

Scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

A number of special sessions are organised by the EBMT and EBMT Committees, and are built into the main scientific programme.

Some of these sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period. To identify which sessions are available to the virtual audience, please refer to the detailed Scientific Programme where the live-streamed sessions are clearly marked with the corresponding icon "".   

General Assembly Meeting

Tuesday, 13 April, 16:30 - 17:45 CEST

At the General Assembly, the President, Treasurer, and Secretary Reports will be presented.

Scheduled throughout the programme on Sunday (the Educational Day), Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

The Nurses' programme includes an Educational Day hosted on Sunday, Opening and Closing Sessions, educational and workshop sessions as well as oral and poster sessions.

Sessions scheduled on Sunday afternoon, 11 April. 

The Trainee Day is designed to provide a platform for physician trainees to engage and feel part of EBMT. The sessions are planned by trainees for trainees and cover a range of trainee-focused topics, including case-based approaches to the management of common transplant and cellular therapy complications, as well as interactive discussions about the experience of trainees in different parts of the world.

Tuesday, 13 April, throughout the day

Paediatrics Day consists of the Paediatric Diseases Working Party educational session and selected oral abstracts, and the Inborn Errors Working Party educational session and selected oral abstracts.

Sessions on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, 13 - 14 April

Pharmacist Sessions bring together pharmacists and physicians involved in BMT and HCT to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, and learn from experts about the latest advances and innovative topics in the field.

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period

Sessions scheduled on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, 12 - 13 April

Data Management sessions are open to all participants and cover key topics, best practices, and emerging developments in data management.

Several activities for statisticians will be available from Sunday to Tuesday:

Statistical Course on Sunday, 11 April, 9 am to 4 pm CEST

This basic course will take place at the venue and has limited participation. All attendees registered for the Annual Meeting are eligible to attend, however, tickets have to be purchased during the registration process.

Statistical Symposium on Monday, 12 April, 11:00 CEST

This session is included in the general registration fee.

Statistical Workshop on Tuesday, 13 April, 14:30 CEST

This session is included in the general registration fee.

Statistical Consulting Hours on Monday and Tuesday morning, 12-13 April

The EBMT Statistical Team will be available for questions on Monday and Tuesday (location and time TBC).

Sessions scheduled on Tuesday, 13 April, throughout the day

The JACIE Quality Management Day takes place on the Tuesday of the Annual Meeting. The integration of this programme represents a firm commitment by the EBMT Society to quality in transplantation. The JACIE Quality Management sessions are an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and share experiences in this increasingly important area.

The JACIE Quality Management Meet the Expert Sessions are also an opportunity to discuss topics of interest in a more intimate setting. Exact timetable here

Patient, Family and Donor Day

Sunday, 11 April, throughout the day
 

The objective of this special day is to allow the patients involved in a transplant process, and the family members and donors, to exchange experiences, learn from each other, and also learn more about the latest research outcomes in the field from a panel of specialists.

The Patient, Family and Donor Day has sessions directed at patients, families, and donors, as well as sessions for patient advocates and representatives.

The sessions will be in English or Dutch. Simultaneous translation will be available on-site. The sessions will be live-streamed via the virtual congress platform.

Go to the Patient, Family and Donor Day page for more information.

Scheduled on Tuesday morning, 13 April

In 2019, EBMT and WMDA introduced the 1st Transplant and Search Coordinators Day at the 45th Annual Meeting of the EBMT. This Day is a joint collaboration of the EBMT and the World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA), focusing on fostering networking among the transplant coordinators' community. 

The sessions at this year's 9th Transplant and Search Coordinators Day during the 53rd Annual Meeting of the EBMT will showcase topics like donor selection, complex search cases, and external factors like global compliance, cord blood, or donor suitability. 

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period

Sessions scheduled on Sunday afternoon, 11 April

The Lab Scientists Day brings a series of workshops dedicated to technical personnel working in the areas of collection and processing within transplant and cellular therapy programmes. These educational workshops give a particular focus on laboratory technical aspects and will extend and strengthen the educational offering that our current Physicians' and Nurses' programmes provide, and to a broader range of participants.

These sessions will NOT be live-streamed or made available during the on-demand period