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IPFA/PEI 29th International Workshop on Surveillance and Screening of Blood-borne Pathogens

  • Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna

The IPFA/PEI 29th International Workshop was a great success, where we have welcomed 200 delegates from 35 countries in Bologna. Two days full of scientific content, discussions, networking and having fun.

A special Thank you goes to:

  • The scientific committee, for creating an high quality programme
  • Our speakers and moderators, taking the time and effort to present and ensuring we had lively discussions
  • Our sponsors; we could not have organized this event without you
  • The team from Palazzo Re Enzo where we hosted the event
  • Amazing Italy, for organising a guided tour at Archiginnasio Palace, the first permanent seat of the Bologna University
  • And you, the attendees for joining us in Bologna!

The Proceedings of the Workshop are now available online.

We are very much looking forward in welcoming in May 2024, when we will organize the 30th IPFA/PEI Workshop in Aarhus, Denmark. More information on that, will follow soon.

Leni von Bonsdorff, Executive Director IPFA
Micha Nübling, PEI

Organised and Supported by:

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Event partner(s):

Abbott Diagnostics sponsor IPFA Events, the International Plasma and Fractionation Association
Roche, sponsor of IPFA Events, International Plasma and Fractionation Association
Grifols sponsor events IPFA, the International Plasma and Fractionation Association

Registration

The registration fee includes full attendance to the Workshop, coffee breaks and lunch on both days and access to the on-line proceedings after the event.
Participants from low-income economies or lower-middle-income economies can benefit from a discounted registration fee. You can find the list of eligible countries on the website of the World Bank here

 

 

 

Hotel accommodation
We have reserved room blocks at different hotels in the centre of Bologna. All hotels are conveniently located and walking distance from the Workshop venue, in the heart of the historic part of Bologna.

Kindly note the prices shown on the booking website are for a full stay of 3 nights.  The price per night is shown on the table here. You can of course modify your stay during the booking process.

The speaker hotel will be NH Bologna de la gare, for which we were unable to secure more rooms to book for delegates. You are of course free to book your hotel accommodation via other platforms.

Book your hotel accommodation
Registration Fees Early fee
Until 10 February 		 Regular fee
11 February – 25 April		 Late fee
26 April – 11 May 
IPFA Member € 545 € 595 € 645
Non-members € 845 € 895 € 945
Low/Lower-Middle Income Countries € 135 € 185 € 235
Workshop Dinner 10 May € 75 € 75 € 75

All deadlines mentioned end at 23:59 hours, CET. Please click here to read our Terms & Conditions.

 

 

Hotel Price per night (incl breakfast) Distance to Palazzo Re Enzo
Hotel Internazionale 184€ 10 min walking – 6 min with public transports
Royal Hotel Carlton 184€ 14 min walking – 12 min with public transports
Starhotel Excelsior Bologna 190€ 19 min walking – 14 min with public transports
I Portici Hotel Bologna 260€ 11 min walking – 6 min with public transports

Corporate Partners

As a corporate sponsor, you can be assured that our fully on-site event offers excellent networking opportunities with recognised  international experts. We expect about 200 delegates from the European and international scientific community, blood transfusion services, regulatory agencies, plasma fractionators and manufacturers and distributors of plasmapheresis related devices.

The structure of the meeting will allow time for discussion and interaction with all interested participants, including your own experts, should they wish to attend. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Re Enzo, facilitating dialogues with guest speakers and other delegates both in the meeting forum and during breaks and social events.

There are a number of sponsorship categories, to profile and represent your company. We hope that you will consider these options and inform us on your intention. Should you have any questions regarding these arrangements, or any other suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Workshop@ipfa-events.nl

Thank you to our sponsors:

Abbott

Asahi Kasei

Grifols

Roche

Event partner(s):

Abbott Diagnostics sponsor IPFA Events, the International Plasma and Fractionation Association
Roche, sponsor of IPFA Events, International Plasma and Fractionation Association
Grifols sponsor events IPFA, the International Plasma and Fractionation Association

Programme / Proceedings

Wednesday 10 May

09:00 - 10:10 Session 1
Welcome and Introduction, followed by a keynote lecture
Mike Busch, United States
10:10 - 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00 Session 2
Advancing Arboviruses
Hans Zaaijer, the Netherlands
12:05 - 12:30 Session 3
IPFA Award
With the annual IPFA award, IPFA wants to recognise a person who has made exceptional contributions to the field of plasma collection, plasma fractionation, the manufacturing and provision of plasma derived medicinal products, patient care, safety and transfusion medicine. Read the press release here:
https://ipfa.nl/dr-yuyun-maryuningsih-receives-the-2023-ipfa-award/
Leni von Bonsdorff, IPFA
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30 Session 4
Pathogen Reduction/Inactivation of Blood Components – Strengths and Weaknesses
Sarah Morley, New Zealand
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:20 Session 5
Pathogen Risks/Inactivation in PDMPs – Fractionators Perspective
Albert Farrugia, IPFA
18:00 - 22:30
Workshop Dinner
Join us for a guided tour at Archiginnasio Palace, the first permanent seat of the Bologna University. After the tour you can enjoy a 3-course seated dinner in a historical building, located in the centre of Bologna.

Departure is at 18:00 from the Workshop venue, Palazzo Re Enzo.

Tickets (75 Euros) can be purchased during the registration process.

Thursday 11 May

09:00 - 10:20 Session 6
Manufacturers Session – Presentations from Supporting Industries
Paul Strengers, the Netherlands
  • 09:00 - 09:20 Roche: Taking it to the Next Level - Roche Blood Safety Solutions - Susan A. Galel, MD, Senior Director of Medical Affairs, Roche Diagnostics Solutions
  • 09:20 - 09:40 Abbott: Unlocking the Possibilities of Your Plasma Organization - Jason Kang M.D. Senior Director Global Medical Affairs Transfusion Medicine, Abbott
  • 09:40 - 10:00 Asahi Kasei: Contribution to the Global Virus Safety Against Emerging Viruses - Elke Kederer, Head of Product Management, Central & East Europe, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess Europe S.A./N.V
  • 10:00 - 10:20 Grifols: Novel Solutions for Mosquito-Borne Pathogens: Addressing the Risk to Blood Safety & Availability - Jeff Linnen, Ph.D. Vice President, NAT Assay Development. Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc.
10:20 - 10:40
Coffee Break
10:40 - 12:30 Session 7
Focus on Africa and Low and Medium Income countries (LMIC)
Yuyun Maryuningsih, WHO
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:15 Session 8
Update Session
Jay Epstein, United States
15:15 - 15:30
Short Break
15:30 - 16:45 Session 9
Big Data is coming for you!
Christian Erikstrup, Denmark
16:45 - 17:15
Meeting Closure & Farewell Reception

Contact

The Workshop will be hosted at the Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna, Italy. Located just a stone’s throw away from Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Re Enzo combines the charm of a historic residence with the versatility of a state-of-the-art facility.

Palazzo Re Enzo
Piazza del Nettuno, 1
Bologna – Italia

Please find here more information how to get to the Workshop venue.

Fore more information on the Workshop, please send an email to: Workshop@ipfa-events.nl

COVID Regulations in Bologna

A Green Pass or equivalent certificate is no longer needed to enter Italy. Also the use of masks is no longer mandatory, but still highly recommend.

For the latest information on COVID-19 travel restrictions in Italy, please visit the official tourism website.