This year’s congress is committed to showcasing the latest projects and most interesting findings of blood banking and blood transfusion practitioners in South Africa. Under the pertinent theme “Sustainable Safe Blood: Mastering Change”, the 31st South African National Blood Transfusion Congress will be dedicated to presenting up-to-date information and research findings in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine practices.

The 31^st National Blood Transfusion Congress aims to fulfill the following important goals which are crucial to the enlightenment and development of the blood transfusion industry:

� To set up an effective forum for South African blood transfusion practitioners to showcase their original
  research and development work within this progressive field. This will be achieved by the submission, by
  researchers, other experts in their respective fields and of course you, of applications to conduct oral or poster
  presentations.

� To create an educational platform that aims to expose South African blood transfusion practitioners, from all
  disciplines within the Blood Transfusion industry, to the latest developments in this ever-advancing field, thereby
  increasing their valuable knowledge and ensuring that they are kept up-to-date.

� To provide an opportunity for South African blood transfusion practitioners to network with their esteemed
  colleagues and others in the field, and to share their experiences, learning from one another.