Register now for the 2026 Annual SHOT Symposium on Friday 10th July 2026 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel B40 1PP
📣 Registration & abstract submission for the 2026 Annual SHOT Symposium now live!
We are delighted to announce that registration and abstract submission for the 2026 Annual SHOT Symposium are officially open!
This year is especially significant as we mark 30 years of haemovigilance in the UK — three decades of vigilance, learning, and continuous improvement in transfusion safety. Join us as we celebrate this milestone with an inspiring and forward‑looking programme.
Attendees will also be the first to hear the key insights from the 2025 Annual SHOT Report, which will be released at the symposium. Learn about emerging trends, crucial insights, and the gaps that need addressing from the reported transfusion safety incidents.
The 2026 Symposium will bring together a wide range of healthcare professionals involved in transfusion, including laboratory staff, clinicians, Transfusion Practitioners, haemovigilance specialists and quality assurance professionals.
Expect engaging discussions, expert presentations, and valuable networking opportunities designed to support learning, collaboration, and continued excellence in transfusion practice.
Patient outcomes and patient safety remain central to the discussions and learning throughout the symposium.
✨ Be part of this landmark year
✨Join us, share your insights, and contribute to the future of transfusion safety
We look forward to welcoming you!
Look out for updates on the SHOT website Events pages, LinkedIn and the SHOT App.
Registering for the event
Attend the Annual SHOT Symposium to hear the key highlights from the latest Annual SHOT Report, network and share learning about transfusion safety.
Click here to register for the 2026 Annual SHOT SymposiumTo enquire about sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities please contact SHOT.Symposium@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Abstract submission
We warmly invite you to submit an abstract for the 2026 Annual SHOT Symposium. This is a great opportunity to share your work with others, whether you’re presenting an audit, a service improvement initiative, an educational project, or new research in haemovigilance and transfusion safety. All information on the areas of interest and how to submit your abstract can be found by following the link below
Instructions for abstract submission to SHOT Symposium 2026 (115kB pdf)
Click here to submit an abstract for the 2026 Annual SHOT SymposiumProgramme
This will be updated by February.
The symposium programme will include topics related to haemovigilance and transfusion safety. We are currently awaiting responses from invited speakers and will release the preliminary programme soon. Please stay tuned for further announcements.