The Annual SHOT Symposium took place on 11 July 2025 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

The SHOT team would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to all the incredible delegates, poster presenters, moderators, speakers, and exhibitors who helped make this year’s conference such a resounding success!
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed – on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Together, you made this event more than just a conference – you made it a learning community with a drive to enhance safety for all.
On this page you can find some of the highlights of the day.
Welcoming and closing sessions

My Transfusion app session with insights from patient representatives

Insights from blood donor

Introduction to CODONET

SHOT case-studies

Point-counterpoint, staff fatigue and impact on patient safety, and paediatric haemovigilance sessions

Abstract and poster winners

Posters and venue

To all exhibitors
Thank you for your presence at the 2025 Annual SHOT Symposium and for helping us stay informed, inspired, and forward-thinking — we couldn’t do it without you!

The SHOT Team hope that everyone who attended this event truly enjoyed the day.
See you next year!