We are pleased to welcome everyone with an interest in blood transfusion and immunoglobulin use to this hybrid meeting.

The Open Meeting 2026 is jointly hosted by the Blood Synergy and OPTIMAL Centre of Research Excellence, and provides an opportunity to hear about the latest research outcomes, upcoming projects, and future priorities.

The program is also available via the Blood Synergy website (bloodsynergy.org/outcomes/meetings)

Online attendees

How: A zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the meeting

Time: Join from 9:00 am AEST (GMT +10)

In-person attendees*

Where: Zinc @Fed Square, Melbourne

Time: Arrival from 8:30 am for a 9.00 am start. The program will conclude at 4.30 pm

*A zoom link will also be provided to in-person registrants, so if your plans change, please join us online instead. No need to register twice.

Getting there

Zinc is located at Federation Square, Melbourne, and is well serviced by public transport.

The closest train stations are Flinders Street station and Town Hall station.

To access via tram, use any route along Swanston Street or St Kilda Road (exit stop 13, Federation Square/Swanston Street), or Flinders Street (exit stop 5, Swanston Street/Flinders Street).

Paid parking at Federation Square is available via Russell Street Extension.

Access to the venue is available via Birrarung Marr Walk.

Contact the host of Open Meeting 2026 - Blood Synergy & OPTIMAL CRE