Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine International

03/09/2026

🩸 TWO IMPORTANT DEADLINES. TWO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! 🩸

The Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) XXI Annual Congress 2026 is coming to Colombo, Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰

📢 Good news — deadlines have been extended!

🔬 Abstract Submission Deadline:
📅 14 September 2026

Share your research • Present your findings • Contribute to the future of transfusion medicine.

🎟️ Early Bird Registration Deadline:
📅 30 September 2026

This is your second chance to secure Early Bird rates and be part of an exciting scientific gathering of transfusion medicine professionals from across Asia.

📍 Venue: Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka
📅 Congress: 14–15 December 2026

🌏 Connect. Collaborate. Learn. Innovate.

👉 Submit your research and register early!
🌐 www.aatm2026.com

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

02/09/2026

🤖🩸 Artificial Intelligence for Transfusion Medicine — From Fundamentals to Future Practice

The AATM Focus Webinar Series, organized by the AATM Working Group – Artificial Intelligence, presents an exciting webinar exploring the opportunities, limitations, reliability, and ethical challenges of AI in Transfusion Medicine.

📅 Date: 9 September 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST
💻 Online via Zoom

join us to explore how AI is shaping the future of Transfusion Medicine. 🩸🤖

25/08/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒 | 𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Your research can help shape the future of transfusion medicine.
The 𝐗𝐗𝐈 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 – 𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 invites researchers, clinicians, transfusion medicine specialists, blood bank professionals, laboratory scientists and healthcare professionals from Asia-Pacific and around the world to submit their original research, quality improvement projects, audits and novel case reports.
Join the scientific community in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and contribute to meaningful discussions advancing blood safety, transfusion medicine and patient care under the theme:
“𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫”
Abstract themes include:
• Donor Management
• Blood Component Preparation & Processing
• Clinical Transfusion Practices
• Blood Safety
• Patient Blood Management
• Apheresis
• Cellular Therapy
• Hemovigilance
• Quality Management
• Immunohematology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Disaster Preparedness and related areas

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
Language: English
Maximum length: 400 words
AATM 2026 Main Congress: 14–15 December 2026
Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Researchers and healthcare professionals from India, Iran, UAE, China, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and across Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are warmly invited to submit and become part of this international scientific exchange.
Submit your abstract & view guidelines:
www.aatm2026.com

Abstract inquiries: [email protected]
Submit your research. Share your knowledge. Connect with the global transfusion medicine community.

21/08/2026

Special Offer for Postgraduate Students at the AATM Annual Congress 🎓🩸

Are you a Postgraduate Student in Transfusion Medicine or related field? This opportunity is for you!

Join us at the 21st AATM Annual Congress 2026, where postgraduate students can share research, expand knowledge, connect with experts, and build valuable professional networks in Transfusion Medicine.

🎓 SPECIAL POSTGRADUATE REGISTRATION FEE
🔥 USD 120 only!
⚠️ Limited slots available

This special rate is available for postgraduate students who provide an authorization letter from their University / Head of Department.

📅 14th–15th December 2026
📍 Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka
✨ Share your research | Discover what’s next | Connect & network | Learn & be inspired

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the regional Transfusion Medicine community and Transform Transfusion Together.

👉 Register now: https://aatm2026.com/

20/08/2026

🔥 Join the AATM Joint Meeting on Patient Blood Management & Quality Accreditation! 🩸

How can Blood Transfusion Services work better with clinicians in the era of Patient Blood Management (PBM)?

Join an exciting expert discussion featuring perspectives from transfusion medicine, PBM, and quality accreditation leaders.

📅 26 August 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM IST
💻 Platform: Zoom

🎤 Topic: How does Blood Transfusion Services work better with Clinicians in the era of Patient Blood Management?

👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr Lee Chee-kung, MH
Chief Executive & Medical Director, Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service

🎙️ Moderator: Dr Amita R, Convenor, AATM PBM WG

🌏 Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage and exchange ideas with experts across the region!

🔗 JOIN VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81781601327?pwd=KxLWALU3cI4y5SC2YqJ9ncOOGgIPzB.1&jst=2

Meeting ID: 817 8160 1327
Passcode: 878827

🩸 AATM — Connecting Expertise, Advancing Transfusion Medicine.

19/08/2026

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81031162402?pwd=ar97w214vrgXqWiffd3zs5FB2JsGgQ.1

18/08/2026

Colombo is calling the global transfusion community!
Mark your calendars for December 14–15, 2026! The XXI Annual Congress of the Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) is taking center stage in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

https://www.aatm2026.com/registration-home

10/08/2026

07/07/2026

Ready to explore how AI is transforming Transfusion Medicine?
Join the AATM Working Group on Artificial Intelligence for an insightful webinar:
Artificial Intelligence for Transfusion Medicine Professionals: From Fundamentals to Future Practice
✅ Practical introduction to AI
✅ Ethical, regulatory & data privacy considerations
✅ Real-world relevance for transfusion medicine professionals
📅 8 July 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST
Link for participation: Zoom Meeting ID: 81466232569 ; Passcode: 246064

02/06/2026

📢 Important Update: AATM Congress 2026 – Change of Dates

The Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) Congress 2026, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled.

🗓️ New Congress Dates: 𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We look forward to welcoming transfusion medicine professionals, clinicians, scientists, researchers, laboratory specialists, industry partners, and healthcare leaders from across Asia and beyond for two days of scientific exchange, innovation, collaboration, and networking.

Please update your calendars and make plans to join us in Colombo for this premier regional event in transfusion medicine.

Further details regarding the scientific programme, registration, accommodation, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon.
We kindly request our colleagues, partners, and chapter representatives to share this update within their professional networks.

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