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America’s Blood Centers 2026 Annual Meeting
In 2026, we’re bringing the Annual Meeting to Tucson, Arizona — the first stop in a new rotating-city model that brings ABC closer to members across the country, while keeping Washington, D.C. at the center of our policy work. Join leaders from blood centers nationwide to learn, connect, and shape the future of advocacy — wherever blood is collected, patients are treated, and lives are saved.
ABC Member $875 | Non-member $1,050
A Meeting That Matches Our Mission
ABC’s advocacy has always been national in scope. Now, our Annual Meeting reflects that reality.
Beginning in 2026, the Annual Meeting will rotate among several U.S. cities, starting with Tucson, Arizona. This change helps us:
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Reach more members who may not have been able to travel to Washington, D.C.
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Strengthen engagement with blood centers and partners in different regions.
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Spotlight local innovation and state-level advocacy success stories.
We’re not leaving Washington behind. We’re widening the circle so more member voices can be heard — and seen — in our shared advocacy work.
ABC Member $875 | Non-member $1,050
Key Updates This Year:
New Quality & Regulatory Track
Deeper, focused content for quality and regulatory professionals, with practical sessions you can put to work right away.
Two Executive Fellowship Program Classes Together
For the first time, two classes of ABC’s Executive Fellowship Program will gather in person — building leadership connections across cohorts.
More Breakout Sessions
Expanded breakouts mean more tailored learning, smaller group conversations, and space to dig into the issues that matter most to your role.
- Awards of Excellence Luncheon
We’re moving the Awards of Excellence to a luncheon format, creating more unstructured time for networking and collaboration across the agenda.
Who You’ll Meet in Tucson
The 2026 Annual Meeting brings together leaders across the blood community, including:
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CEOs and senior executives from community blood centers
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Medical and scientific directors
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Quality and regulatory professionals
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Operations and donor services leaders
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Communications, marketing, and community engagement staff
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Government relations and advocacy teams
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Industry partners, sponsors, and collaborators
If you play a part in keeping the blood supply strong — in any role — this meeting is for you.
ABC Members can attend for $875, non-members for $1,050, and vendors for $3,500.
Three Days. One Shared Mission.
The Venue
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort offers a stunning Sonoran Desert backdrop, spacious meeting facilities, and plenty of places to unwind. With mountain views, resort-level amenities, and easy access to trails and dining, it’s the perfect setting to connect, recharge, and learn together in Tucson.
Be sure to book your hotel reservation early to secure the group rate before Friday, February 13.
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