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class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress</h1> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b981125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="b981125" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Sharing Knowledge • Celebrating Success</h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b0a98cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="b0a98cb" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">25 - 28 August 2025 | Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ae559bc elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent" data-id="ae559bc" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="e-con-inner"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3431d54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="3431d54" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-32a585f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="32a585f" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>On behalf of the South African Society for Blood Transfusion, it is my great privilege to inform you that the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress (SANBTC) will take place from 25 – 28 August 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre, in Johannesburg. The theme for this congress is Sharing Knowledge, Celebrating Success.</p><p>The Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre is located close to the OR Tambo International Airport situated in South Africa’s biggest city and powerful commercial centre, Johannesburg. The Birchwood Hotel offers a variety of comfortable on-site accommodation for delegates.</p><p>The SANBTC attracts national and international experts in the transfusion and transfusion-related fields, as well as early and mid-career researchers. This combination will provide an exciting scientific program for all delegates, enabling networking and knowledge sharing.</p><p>This congress will provide the perfect platform for sponsors and exhibitors to showcase their latest technologies, developments and applications in an exciting trade exhibition, allowing delegates the opportunity to interact with technical experts in the field to stay abreast with the latest developments.</p><p>The SANBTC would not be complete without an exciting social program that will create the opportunity for delegates to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. This program will include a welcome cocktail evening, the legendary singing competition and a Gala dinner.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f0471cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="f0471cd" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1cd6488 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1cd6488" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>As a committee, we cordially invite you to attend the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress and enjoy the scientific and social program. We are confident that these four days will provide you with the opportunity to participate in the scientific sessions, and network with familiar and new colleagues.</p><p>The organising committee is looking forward to welcoming you at the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-cc2a19c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="cc2a19c" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="224" height="230" src="https://www.sabloodcongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SANBTC-2025-Chair-Profile-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-1347" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-dabb5e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="dabb5e9" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic","ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-438c747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="438c747" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Dr Riana Cockeran<br />Chair: Organising Committee</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f87f569 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent" data-id="f87f569" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="e-con-inner"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-c8563d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="c8563d2" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-acc9673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="acc9673" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>On behalf of the South African Society for Blood Transfusion, it is my great privilege to inform you that the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress (SANBTC) will take place from 25 – 28 August 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre, in Johannesburg. The theme for this congress is Sharing Knowledge, Celebrating Success.</p><p>The Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre is located close to the OR Tambo International Airport situated in South Africa’s biggest city and powerful commercial centre, Johannesburg. The Birchwood Hotel offers a variety of comfortable on-site accommodation for delegates.</p><p>The SANBTC attracts national and international experts in the transfusion and transfusion-related fields, as well as early and mid-career researchers. This combination will provide an exciting scientific program for all delegates, enabling networking and knowledge sharing.</p><p>This congress will provide the perfect platform for sponsors and exhibitors to showcase their latest technologies, developments and applications in an exciting trade exhibition, allowing delegates the opportunity to interact with technical experts in the field to stay abreast with the latest developments.</p><p>The SANBTC would not be complete without an exciting social program that will create the opportunity for delegates to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. This program will include a welcome cocktail evening, the legendary singing competition and a Gala dinner.</p><p>As a committee, we cordially invite you to attend the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress and enjoy the scientific and social program. We are confident that these four days will provide you with the opportunity to participate in the scientific sessions, and network with familiar and new colleagues.</p><p>The organising committee is looking forward to welcoming you at the 37th South African National Blood Transfusion Congress.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a5df758 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="a5df758" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d7f2eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="d7f2eb4" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="224" height="230" src="https://www.sabloodcongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SANBTC-2025-Chair-Profile-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-1347" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ac5ad55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="ac5ad55" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic","ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-bd7f7b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="bd7f7b8" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"ekit_we_effect_on":"none"}" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Dr Riana Cockeran<br />Chair: Organising Committee</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-e1235c2 elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent" data-id="e1235c2" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic","ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot":"yes"}"> <div class="e-con-inner"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-94ef713 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="94ef713" 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