General Information

Registration opens early 2025



No Lab is an Island

Join us from May 29 to June 1 in St. John’s to network with colleagues and learn about the latest advancements in our field. During these four days, you will experience an outstanding scientific program, with a diverse array of topics.

This conference represents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals involved in transfusion medicine to share our knowledge, to learn about the most recent advancements in Transfusion Medicine and to appreciate everyone's contribution to improve transfusion therapy by expanding your knowledge.

Welcome to St. John’s, the oldest city in North America!

The conference will be held at the St. John’s Convention Centre, located in beautiful downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Convention Centre boasts 47,000 square feet of divisible meeting space, and plenty of old-world charm, in this historic city by the sea.
https://destinationstjohns.com/



Check out local attractions

• Iceberg Quest - Join Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour Iceberg Quest, departing from the heart of downtown St. John’s. Walking distance from hotels, this two hour fully narrated tour lets you experience Cape Spear, Cabot Tower and Fort Amherst from the sea.  https://icebergquest.com/st-johns-boat-tours/
• Johnson Geo Centre - Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, we take you deep underground to experience the story of our earth and beyond. Explore the interactive exhibits on your own or join our interpreters on a guided tour. Newfoundland & Labrador's premier science center, the Geo Centre makes for a fantastic activity, rain or shine.  https://mun.ca/geocentre/
• The ROOMS - The Rooms is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public cultural space and home to its most extensive collection of artifacts, art and archival records. We are proud custodians of our province’s colorful history and creative spirit. We draw upon our collections to bring our province’s rich stories to life in engaging, multi-sensory, experiences. This unmistakable building is designed to reflect and celebrate our heritage. From our perch we offer unparalleled views of our harbor city.  https://www.therooms.ca/
• Signal Hill - Explore the iconic Cabot Tower and experience a view of St. John's and the North Atlantic that is truly spectacular.  https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/trip-ideas/travel-stories/signal-hill-national-historic-site
• Quidi Vidi Village - This quaint fishing village located just in the east end of St. John’s will transport you to a different time. From the idyllic cottages dotting the roadside to the wharf lined with colorful fishing stages, Quidi Vidi, pronounced as Kitty Vitty or Quada Vida, depending on who you ask, offers a glimpse into the quintessential island outports of Newfoundland & Labrador. A can’t miss for Quidi Vidi is the quaint Quidi Vidi Brewery  https://destinationstjohns.com/a-day-in-quidi-vidi-nl/
• Cape Spear - If you stand here, your back to the sea, the entire population of North America stretches out in front of you. And there’s nothing behind you until Ireland. Perched on a rugged cliff, at our continent’s most easterly point, sits Cape Spear Lighthouse – the oldest surviving lighthouse in the province, a National Historic Site, and an iconic symbol of Newfoundland and Labrador's marine history.  https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/destinations/cape-spear

Shopping: From locally made artisan crafts to international fashion and specialty shops, downtown offers you a unique shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
https://destinationstjohns.com/plan-your-trip/shopping/

Eat and Drink: St. John’s has a wide variety of culinary options – from pubs and cocktail lounges to fine dining, there is something for everyone. There are also great craft breweries to check out in the area as well.  https://destinationstjohns.com/plan-your-trip/food-drink/

You cannot mention food and drink in downtown St. John’s without calling attention to the world famous George Street.

George Street in downtown St. John's is two blocks of bars, pubs, restaurants – and nothing else. It's the center of the entertainment district and its unique reputation has spread far and wide. It has inspired songs and stories, and has been a magnet for musicians and their fans for decades.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/trip-ideas/travel-stories/george-street

East Coast Trail:  The East Coast Trail has 25 paths to explore. These paths take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. Experience abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, the world’s southernmost caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions. (Not all 25 trails are located near St. John’s)  https://destinationstjohns.com/explore/land/



If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

photos courtesy of Destination St. John's