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.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible as a 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.
- If you'd like to apply for an EBMT Travel Grant, submit proof of 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.
Selection Process
The selection of presenters will be conducted by the Organisers of the event. Candidates will be evaluated based on their merits and the quality/relevance of their work.
Selected participants will be invited to present their work as a poster presenter at the Educational Meeting and participate in the poster session.
Other Information
Non-trainee or non-junior faculty are welcome to submit their cases. 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.
Please consider using the “Case & Grant Submission” button above to start the process. Beware that this submission does not imply the registration to the meeting, so please, do not forget to register by using the “Register” button.
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.
About Regensburg
Located on the Danube River, the Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof is an exceptional example of a central-European medieval trading centre, which illustrates an interchange of cultural and architectural influences. A notable number of buildings of outstanding quality testify to its political, religious, and economic significance from the 9th century.
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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