Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Annual Meeting

On behalf of the EBMT, we are pleased to invite you to the Haemoglobinopathy Meeting, an almost institutional event once again taking place in Regensburg, Germany, from Wednesday, November 26, to Friday, November 28. This meeting is organised as the annual educational event of the Haemoglobinopathy Working Party (HWP) of the EBMT. 

The meetings feature a broad range of topics that address nearly all aspects of sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Its highly interactive format, which includes round tables and plenty of space for controversial discussions, enables young investigators to engage in a dynamic process where innovative approaches arise from the ideas and experiences of the world’s leading experts in the field. Additionally, the informal atmosphere and enduring friendships within this group are almost palpable, offering an unparalleled experience that has persisted since the first meeting of this group in Regensburg in 2013.

The program has been designed to cover the main aspects of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The meeting spans two days: the first half day will focus on a keynote lecture and new aspects of conventional therapies, along with the fascinating biology of the bone marrow niche. Thursday will mainly feature various aspects of gene therapy and transplantation, followed by a networking dinner. This day will also include the HWP business meeting, where proposals will be discussed and studies will be planned. Friday will conclude the program, primarily addressing alternative donor transplantation and the considerations of resource- limited countries. 

In line with the scientific scope of the WPs and the educational goals of the courses, the meeting will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and engage with all these experts during the sessions and social events. Furthermore, the meeting will include a one full day scientific programme for the nurses group on Thursday and Friday. 

This engaging scientific program will unite the world’s top experts in the field who are actively advancing our understanding of haemoglobinopathies.

Emanuele Angelucci - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Chair
Josu de la Fuente - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Secretary
Sandrine Bremathas - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Nurse Representative
Selim Corbacioglu - Local organiser

Programme

To access the most recent version of the programme, kindly click on the “Preliminary Programme” when available. 

EBMT is thrilled to announce the expansion of the EBMT Travel Grant programme, designed to enhance participation, foster inclusivity, and advance education within our Educational Meetings.
These grants intend to alleviate the financial burden of in-person attendance to meetings, covering registration fees, and providing coverage for travel and accommodation expenses. 

TRAVEL GRANTS FOR POSTER PRESENTERS

• 6 grants of up to €500 each

The grant will be awarded in full as a prize to the poster presenters with the highest evaluations at the event. In addition, recipients will receive complimentary registration to the event.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a Travel Grant for Case Presenter, applicants must:

• Submit a case through the system (max. 500 words). You will find the main topics when you access the submission system.
• Register for the meeting via the registration platform and complete the payment. Applicants are entitled to cancel for a full refund if they do not receive a grant according to the given deadline.
• Submit proof of their trainee, junior faculty or nurse status. Junior faculty is defined by EBMT as having five years or less of experience in a faculty role. EBMT recommends a letter from the institution’s Head of Department, please find a template here. No seniority status restriction applies to nurses.

Please, note that EBMT will collect the date of birth of the presenter for statistical purposes; however, age is not an eligibility criterion for accessing these grants.

Application Requirements
To apply for the grant, interested individuals are required to submit the following documents:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of Motivation

Selection Process
The selection of grant recipients will be conducted by the Organisers of our event. Candidates will be evaluated based on their merits and the quality/relevance of their work.

Other Information
Eligible applicants who do not require or cannot accept a grant can select not to apply during the case submission. This does not have an impact on the eligibility of the case.
Non-trainee or non-junior faculty are welcome to submit their cases, but they will not be eligible for a grant. This does not have an impact on the eligibility of the case.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline (*):  19 October 2025; 23:59 CEST
• Selection communication: 26 October 2025

(*) In case the submission deadline is extended, communication, and confirmation deadlines will be adapted accordingly.

OUTREACH TRAVEL GRANTS

EBMT offers 2 outreach travel grant for this Educational Course to improve access to education from participants residing in countries classified as low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle income economies. The grant will cover registration fee costs, and a maximum €1,800 reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses.

Outreach grants are not linked to case or abstract submission, but applicants are encouraged to submit their work if it is relevant to the meeting programme.

Eligibility Requirements 
To be eligible for an outreach grant, applicants must:

• Provide proof of residency in a country classified by The World Bank Group as a low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economy, regardless of seniority. Please note that Ukraine is currently included in the low to lower-middle-income category by EBMT.
• Submit proof of residency in a country classified by The World Bank Group as an upper-middle-income economy (only applicable to trainees or junior faculty).
• If applicable, provide proof of trainee or junior faculty status. Junior faculty is defined by EBMT as having five years or less of experience in a faculty role. A letter from the institution's Head of Department is recommended; a template can be found here.

Please note that while EBMT will collect applicants' dates of birth for statistical purposes, age is not a criterion for eligibility.

Only trainee or junior faculty residents of countries defined by The World Bank Group as upper-middle-income economies are eligible for an outreach grant.

Please note that EBMT will collect the date of birth of the applicant for statistical purposes, but age is not an eligibility criterion to access these grants.

Application Requirements
To apply for the grant, applicants are required to submit through the system the following documents:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of Motivation

For senior faculty (more than five years of experience in a faculty role) from low-income and lower-middle-income economies, it will be required that they mention their community impact plan (how they plan to disseminate the knowledge acquired in their respective local communities) in their Letter of Motivation.

Selection Process
The selection will be conducted by the Scientific Committee of the meeting. Candidates will be evaluated based on their merits.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline (*):  19 October 2025; 23:59 CEST
• Selection communication: 26 October 2025

(*) In case the submission deadline is extended, communication, and confirmation deadlines will be adapted accordingly.

This grant programme is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and education. We believe that by removing financial barriers and amplifying diverse voices, we can create a more enriching and vibrant experience for all.

Registration

The registration will close on 20 November 2025 at 23:45, or when is sold out. 

EBMT members can use their CIC code to enjoy the early bird fee until the registration closes or it is sold out. If you are not part of EBMT yet, please consider becoming a member. For more information visit this page.
*Nurses, PhD Students, Physicians in training and Data Managers will need to provide accreditation (ID card or letter from your institution) during the registration process.

Fee includes entry to all sessions, coffee breaks and lunches during the course.

To register, please click on the “Register” button above. You can pay by credit card or wire transfer. Should you need a VISA letter, you’ll be able to download it after the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact: education.events@ebmt.org and include "HWP Annual Meeting 2025" in the subject line.

Registration Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be electronically mailed or postmarked by using the option "Modify registration".

Refund of registration fees will be as follows:

• In case of cancellation, up until one month prior to the beginning of the meeting, your registration fee will be reimbursed in full (less bank charges).
• If the cancellation is notified between 15 and 30 days prior to the beginning of the meeting, 50% of the registration fee will be reimbursed (less bank charges).
• Cancellations notified between 1 and 15 days registration fee will not be refunded.

Certificate of Attendance

After the event, you will receive an email with a short survey to evaluate the course. Once you have completed it, you will be able to download the certificate of attendance.

Venue

The Educational Meeting will be held in Regensburg, Germany at the Marina Forum Regensburg, only in person. 

Address: Johanna-Dachs-Straße 46, 93055 Regensburg, Germany.

How to get to the venue:

Regensburg is easily accessible from several major airports:

• Munich Airport (MUC) – approximately 1.5 hours by train
• Nuremberg Airport (NUE) – approximately 1.5 hours by train

Regensburg is well connected by Germany’s rail network. Direct trains run frequently from Munich, Nuremberg, and other major cities. The Marinaforum is a short bus, taxi, or 15-minute walk from Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (main station).

Travel and accommodation

Participants will be responsible for covering their travel and accommodation costs. The below map shows some accommodation options near the course's venue. Please note that EBMT does not manage hotel availability or set prices.

Important information 

EBMT cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to the private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Please ensure you have a valid passport/ID to travel to Germany. Should you need a VISA letter, you will be able to download it after the registration process. You can also find more information here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/germany/visa/

We are pleased to announce that this educational course will be accredited by the EBAH-CME credits system.

In order to collect your EBAH-CME credits, we recommend that you create an EBAH-CME account by clicking here. By registering on the EBAH-CME website, you will have access to the record of all other events you have already been accredited for. After the meeting, an updated attendance list will be uploaded to the EBAH-CME website.

If you already have an account, you will receive an email to evaluate the course and claim your points. If after 15 days you have not received an email regarding your credits, please contact the EBMT Educational Events Unit at education.events@ebmt.org.

There are various opportunities to support this meeting. For more information, please email fundraising@ebmt.org to indicate your interest.

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