Dear friends,

The 12^th National Congress of CSBT will be held in Hefei, Anhui from September 25 to 27, 2024. The congress will bring together leaders, experts, and colleagues nationwide to share and exchange the latest developments, experiences, achievements, and prospects in the fields of transfusion medicine and services.

The first National Congress was held by CSBT in 1990. Since 2010, the congress has been held every two years in several cities, including Beijing, Harbin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Chongqing, Tianjin (online), and Dalian (online), with eleven successful sessions. Over the years, leaders, experts, and colleagues in the blood transfusion industry have worked together to make this congress the most enduring academic event in the industry, with unparalleled academic influence, professional level, and attendance.

The first day of the 12^th Congress, September 25, is Academic Day, which is based on the practices of the ISBT.

The second and third days, September 26-27, are Theme Days, consisting of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, satellite sessions and poster exhibitions, etc.

In accordance with the cooperation agreement signed between CSBT and ISBT, ISBT will organize parallel sessions.

The congress will focus on the latest technological advancements and solutions in improving blood donation services, ensuring blood safety and promoting safe blood transfusion, both domestically and internationally.

Through the Seedling Program and the Hand in Hand Program, CSBT will continue to fully fund young professionals from remote, underdeveloped, and ethnic minority regions who are selected for oral communication, as well as representatives from these areas.

The Scientific Committee and Conference Organizing Committee will continue to recommend the units with the highest number of accepted submissions and participants. Both the Best Speakers and the Best units in Oral Communication will be voted by all participants.

In the golden autumn of September, we look forward to meeting you in Hefei.

ZHU, Yongming

President of CSBT

April 16^th, 2024

Translated by MAO Zhuang;    

Reviewed by MA Ling, JIANG Nizhen